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Cyber attacks: German authorities also used SolarWinds software – only which?

In Germany too, authorities could be affected by the hack on the network software of the Orion series from SolarWinds. Accordingly, use or used 15 ministries and federal agencies at least partially or “occasionally” products of the US company, as from an answer from Federal government at the request of the Bundestag member Manuel Höferlin… Read more

heise + | Use desktop virtualization under Linux easily and reliably

With a virtual machine, Windows can be used on a Linux PC or the latest distribution can be tried out without destroying the main system. (Image: Sven Hauth) Easy and reliable use of desktop virtualization under Linux Requirements Quick start with Gnome Boxes Guest extensions for comfortable use Full control with Virt-Manager Article in c’t… Read more

Despite US sanctions: GitHub is fully available again for users in Iran

Microsoft’s developer portal GitHub will soon be fully available again for users in Iran, despite the continued US sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The managing director of Github, Nat Friedman, announced this in a blog entry shortly after the consequences of the sanctions became visible again. Since the summer 2019 GitHub has not been fully… Read more

Microsoft discontinues Minecraft Earth – because of Covid-19

Microsoft is stopping Minecraft Earth after less than two years. The company had big plans for the augmented reality (AR) game. Released from autumn 2019, Minecraft Earth should be an alternative to the most popular AR game of the time, Pokémon Go. On Tuesday the Minecraft team announced the end. On 30. June Microsoft officially… Read more

Microsoft is working on a uniform and redesigned Outlook app

Microsoft is to work on a completely new Outlook app under the project name “Monarch”, reports the media, citing insiders. It should be the same for your own operating systems, Macs and the web, and combine mail and calendar in operation. The “end goal” is called “One Outlook”. However, it should take a while before… Read more

Microsoft pledges update to fix Xbox Series X controller issue

Home News (Image credit: Future) A small number of buyers have been experiencing issues with the new Xbox Series X Wireless Controller. According to a 46-page thread in Microsoft’s help forum, the gamepad doesn’t seem to stay connected to the console in some games and in certain situations. Got a similar issue? The good news… Read more

Dell unveil world’s first 40″ curved wide-screen 5K monitor, other UltraSharp monitors too

Besides new Latitude laptops Dell also unveiled several new monitors, including some designed for video conferencing one some for interactive presentations. Let’s start with the Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor (U4021QW), the world’s first 40” ultra wide curved monitor with 5K resolution (5,120 x 2,160 px), according to Dell. Its IPS panel boasts 100%… Read more

Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview 21286

Microsoft now has the Windows – 10 – Insider Preview Build 21286 released. Among other things, the taskbar has been revised here. With the update, the current weather data can now be called up in addition to the latest news. It is also possible to further personalize the feed. But Microsoft has also worked hard… Read more

Xbox Game Pass: These games are included in the subscription for 2021

Initially only a niche product, cloud gaming services are becoming increasingly popular. Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is no exception. The monthly subscription now includes over 100 games and only in January four new titles are added. Since the end 2020 EA Play has already been included in the basic version of the subscription. This additional… Read more

Epic Games gets a shopping mall as its headquarters

It should not be unusual that every crisis has both winners and losers. In addition to online shopping providers such as Amazon, the winners of the corona pandemic also include the video game industry. Not only Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo were able to look forward to a significant increase in sales in the pandemic year… Read more

Microsoft manager announces surprises and events for 2021

Yesterday we reported that Microsoft has made a new trademark registration with the Xbox Series XS. Although this does not necessarily imply a new console, Xbox Marketing Manager Aaron Greenberg has expressed himself via Twitter and further fueled the rumor mill. According to the manager, there should be a large number of Xbox releases in… Read more

Microsoft seals the end of Minecraft Earth

With the ongoing corona pandemic and the extended shutdown, the return to normality is also in the year 2021 not to think at first. As a result, public activities in particular are reduced to a minimum. In particular, those where you could come into contact with many people must be completely set. Of course, this… Read more

Microsoft wanted Nintendo before Xbox, but it only got rattles

Kevin Bachus, former director of Microsoft’s division for third-party relations, revealed that the Redmond house tried to acquire Nintendo before the launch of the original Xbox. Without great success … by Rosario Grasso published 07 January 2021 , at 11: 26 in the Videogames channel Microsoft Xbox Nintendo Exactly 20 years ago Microsoft announced to… Read more

Weather and news directly in the Windows 10 taskbar: the tests begin

The Windows taskbar is destined to change: Microsoft is offering Windows testers 10 a sort of widget that introduces a quick and detached view of the Start menu and dedicated apps of weather information and news of the day. by Manolo De Agostini published 07 January 2021 , at 11: 11 in the Operating Systems… Read more

Apple MacBook with induction charging of smartphones – A brilliant idea, but there is one serious problem with it

Since 2016, Apple has been investigating the feasibility of inductive charging technology for devices and accessories using MacBook laptops. The company has submitted to the patent office as many as 40 various solutions, but the latest application, which went to the US Patent and Trademark Office, seems to be particularly interesting. According to the documentation… Read more