Tag Archives: App

Google ends Chrome support for Android 8 and 9

Posted on 2025-06-24 by guenni

[German]Google developers will soon discontinue support for the Chrome browser app for Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Chrome 139 (tentatively … Continue reading →

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WhatsApp will no longer work on these devices from June 1, 2025

Posted on 2025-05-31 by guenni

[German]Brief information for WhatsApp users among our readership with older devices. The developers are cutting the ability to run WhatsApp on certain older devices running iOS. This will end on June 1, 2025. Advertising

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Android smartphones found with pre-installed Triada malware; stalkerware wants password to uninstall

Posted on 2025-04-12 by guenni

[German]A small addendum on the subject of Android security. Some time ago, cheap Android smartphones were once again found with the Triada malware pre-installed. The Remote Access Trojan (RAT) extracts personal data. The campaign mainly affected Russian victims, as Kasperski … Continue reading →

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Windows PCs at risk from WhatsApp flaw (CVE-2025-30401)

Posted on 2025-04-12 by guenni

[German]A vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows (before version 2.2450.6) puts Windows computers at risk. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious code via WhatsApp message attachments on Windows. Advertising

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New Outlook app is rolled out in MS365, changes to blocking

Posted on 2025-04-01 by guenni

[German]Microsoft started rolling out the new Outlook app in Microsoft 365 a few days ago. There is also a support article regarding changes to deactivating the new Outlook app. Advertising

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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 ...

Solution for no access to Microsoft 365 mail account via Samsung Mail app

Posted on 2025-03-29 by guenni

[German]There have been massive problems with Microsoft 365/Exchange Online since March 2025. And some readers and users are complaining that access to mailboxes via the Samsung Mail app is not working. A blog reader sent me a "spooky" solution to … Continue reading →

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Windows 10 22H2: Store apps are updating again since update 3.2025

Posted on 2025-03-19 by guenni

[German]Question for Windows 10 users with Windows 10 22H2 who use apps from the Store. Are your apps from the Microsoft Store being updated again since the March 2025 update was installed? I have had reports that certain apps are … Continue reading →

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Microsoft retires the Remote Desktop app as of May 27, 2025

Posted on 2025-03-14 by guenni

[German]Brief information for users who use the Remote Desktop app for Windows (e.g. because the RDP connections do not work). It has just been announced that Microsoft will discontinue the Remote Desktop app for Windows on May 27, 2025. It … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Office: cloud.microsoft is now the start page for web apps (Feb. 2025)

Posted on 2025-02-13 by guenni

[German]The home pages of the web apps for Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) can now be accessed via the new domain cloud.microsoft. Microsoft is thus implementing an announcement made in 2023. Advertising

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Reolink Android app contains now three Chinese trackers

Posted on 2025-01-31 by guenni

[German]Reolink offers surveillance cameras for various tasks. The Reolink app for Android is available to access the camera. However, the latest app versions come with three Chinese trackers, which were quietly integrated in October 2024. Advertising

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