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Microsoft Security Update Summary (November 14, 2023)
[German]On November 14, 2023, Microsoft released security updates for Windows clients and servers, for Office – and for other products. The security updates eliminate 57 vulnerabilities (CVEs), three of which are 0-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. Below is … Continue reading
Windows: cURL 8.4.0 update coming on November 14, 2023 patch day
[German]There is a vulnerability in the cURL library and tool in older versions, which was closed by the project on October 11, 2023 with version 8.4.0. Microsoft delivers cURL with Windows, but has not yet updated this version. My understanding … Continue reading
Annoying Microsoft query when exiting OneDrive (Nov. 2023)
[German]Another short story for the weekend that is currently making the rounds in the US media. Microsoft apparently annoyed Windows users by asking them why they wanted to quit OneDrive. Microsoft says it was just a test and has now … Continue reading
Windows 11: Updates KB5031894 and KB5031656 (October 26, 2023)
[German]A short addendum to the release of the Windows 11 2023 Update (23H2). In this context, Microsoft has released both the dynamic update KB5031656 to improve the setup phase and the update KB5031894 for WinRE. The release of these updates … Continue reading
Windows: Three more features are declared as deprecated in Nov. 2023
[English]As of November 3, 2023, Microsoft has once again declared three features from Windows as "deprecated" (neowin has noticed this). This means that these functions will no longer be developed and will eventually be removed from Windows 11 (or its … Continue reading
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 ...
Windows 11: Refreshed free virtual machines for tests available
Note for people who want to test the latest versions of Windows 11 23H2 without obligation but do not want to install an installation image. Microsoft has released so-called 90-day test versions of Windows 11 (version 2310) for developers as … Continue reading
LOLBin with WorkFolders.exe under Windows
[German]I do not know if it's widely known, but the legitimate Windows application WorkFolders.exe can be used to launch other .exe programs in the Windows System32 folder or the current folder. This allows malware to launch so-called LOLBin attacks, where … Continue reading
Microsoft discontinues the Windows Insider MVP as of Dec. 31, 2023
[German]A short info for the colleagues who were still awarded the title "Windows Insider MVP" by Microsoft. December 31, 2023 is finito, the program will be discontinued then. A spokesperson confirmed this to The Register. Microsoft's goal, according to the … Continue reading
Windows 10/11: Old drivers are installed again (Oct. 2023)
[German]Once again, I'm bringing up a topic that has been brought to my attention several times by readers in recent weeks and months. It is about the problem that Microsoft has recently rolled out older versions of drivers for Windows … Continue reading
Microsoft Edge shows a Chrome survey instead of download
[German]Microsoft has come up with a new twist for Windows users who dare to search for a Google Chrome download in the Edge browser. Instead of simply displaying the download pages, those interested in Chrome are shown a rather pointless … Continue reading