Incorrect firmware updates break HPE servers (ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus)

Stop - Pixabay[German]Anyone still using an older HPE MicroServer Gen 10 Plus must be careful when installing firmware updates. It is probably possible to install the wrong firmware on the devices. As a result, the ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus in question will then become unusable (bricked). There are several reports in the HP support forum from those affected who have ruined their hardware in this way.

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Fix for Outlook, Word, OneNote crashes when typing

[German]Microsoft has fixed a bug in Microsoft 365 that could cause the Outlook, Word and OneNote applications to crash under certain circumstances when typing. The fix is being rolled out with certain Microsoft 365 builds.

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Europol takes down (message) platform "Ghost"

Paragraph[German]International law enforcement agencies involving Europol have dismantled a communication platform called Ghost. The platform had been set up to enable organized crime to communicate in encrypted form. The platform was used as a tool to carry out a variety of criminal activities. These included large-scale drug trafficking, money laundering, cases of extreme violence and other forms of serious and organized crime.

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Has Microsoft announced the dates for the Windows 11 24H2 release?

Windows[German]Excitement in this Windows land, because there was a rumor that Microsoft has indirectly named the release date of Windows 11 24H2. The end of September and Patchday in October 2024 are "hot candidates" for a Windows 11 24H2 release date. However, Microsoft has clarified that this could turn out to be completely different.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel and Agents

[German]Short addendum from the other day: In addition to Office 2024 LTSC, Microsoft has also announced the launch of its "Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2". There is a product called Copilot Pages and Microsoft Excel gets support for the Python programming language. Agents are also being introduced.

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Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution

[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...


Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC for Windows and macOS released

[German]Microsoft has released Microsoft Office 2024 LTSC, which was announced some time ago, on September 16, 2024. This version of Office is now available for Windows and Apple Macs under macOS. It is an Office version that offers a subset of the features of the Microsoft 365 apps, but a stable platform that is not annoying due to constant feature changes as with Microsoft 365.

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German Linux developer René Rebe was SWATted

eScooter[German]An unpleasant experience for German Linux developer René Rebe, who was SWATted during a Twitch live streaming session. The doorbell rang and when Rebe opened it, the police were standing in the room. He was then handcuffed. Is an oppressive trend from the USA of sending the police to someone's house also spilling over into Germany?

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Windows 11 24H2: Update KB5041865 ships Recall

Windows[German]Another small addendum. Microsoft has released the optional update KB5041865 for Windows 11 24H2 on August 27, 2024. However, I have received reports that this update is not optional, but will be installed. This update includes the controversial recall function, which can be uninstalled.

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Analysis: More than half of VMware customers are planning to leave

[German]Will VMware by Broadcom's customer base collapse "soon"? There has been much speculation about this since the takeover of VMware by Broadcom. The other day I came across an article with an analysis that states that over half of VMware customers are looking to switch to another virtualization provider in the medium term.

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Windows 10 22H2 shows prompt for Microsoft account after update KB5043064

Windows[German]I got reports about a change, Microsoft has probably introduced in the Start menu of Windows 10 version 22H2 with the September 2024 update. On some systems, Windows prompt "Sign in to your Microsoft account" in the Start menu, when selecting a local user account. It is probably the backporting of an annoying  Windows 11 feature that Windows 10 users are now facing. After two users have contacted me, I'm compiling what I know now.

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