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Avast - eine unverbesserliche Datensau
Deutsch 2022-04-19

Avast - an incorrigibly data parasite

Since the last test of Avast products has moved a little time into the country. Reason enough to stop by again and test the Avast One Essentials software.

Kekse sind eine Lüge
Deutsch 2022-04-18

Cookies are a lie

Cookies, commonly known as cookies, are components of websites that can be used to store user settings. Countless service providers use cookies to create cross-platform user profiles and to spy on users. Political regulations fall into the void.

Gefahr durch Malvertising
Deutsch 2022-04-18

Risk of malvertising

Malwaretising (malware & advertising) means malicious advertising for the distribution of malware or other things without the need for user action. In short, users do not need to actively click on a link to, for example, capture computer viruses or load advertising campaigns and trackers. Criminals and advertisers alternatively rely on manipulated search results to guide users to clicks.

Android
Deutsch 2022-04-21

Android

Android is an operating system for mobile devices (smartphone, tablets). The brand has been owned by Google LLC since 2005. The system works on the basis of a modified Linux kernel and the operating system can be found on almost every mobile device worldwide. Unless it comes from Apple. The Android operating system comes standardized with pre-installed proprietary software from Google LLC [ ... ]

[In-depth] Block Spyware von Epic Games, Inc.
English 2021-10-27

[In-depth] Block Spyware from Epic Games, Inc.

In this article, I will reflect if and when it is possible to block spyware from Epic Games, Inc. The reason for this is that there are a lot of people on Steam who publish "guides" and either publish incorrect information or publish it halfway. Often, not only are facts missing, but false statements are also made. Otherwise a lot of opinion without evidence. This is neither helpful [ ... ]

Alexa abschalten - Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD
Deutsch 2021-02-02

Alexa disabled - Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD

The Fire TV Sticks of the Group Amazon.com, Inc. are a good alternative for people who do not have a TV connected, use Internet IPTV or e.g. want to expand their possibilities without having to spend big money. In terms of privacy, the devices are a disaster. In addition, Fire TV on the Android operating system of the technology company Google, LLC. based. I myself chose the Fire TV Stick [ ... ]

Schutz vor bösartigen Angriffen auf Webservern
Deutsch 2022-01-01

Protect against malicious attacks on web servers

In the meantime, the Internet (if you want to call it that), the war scene and to have an own wesite may not easy to operate. The article is a reminder that you should always look at server logs and keep your own systems up to date. These pages also provide an IP list of malicious searches that can help intercept a small portion of these attacks. Again and again, the Tor Browser/ExitNode [ ... ]

Einblick in die Chat & Textfilter von Steam
Deutsch 2020-09-19

Insight into Steam's Chat & Text Filters

Since 12 June 2020, Valve Corporation has turned various text filters on the Steam platform in the background. Furthermore, an experiment is underway in the so-called Steam laboratories for chat and text filters (external link) which are intended to hide frequently used obscenities and insults in the chat. The service is now firmly anchored in the client and when browsing for news a (pro [ ... ]

Windows 10 CEIP Telemetrie deaktivieren
Multilanguage 2019-09-01

Disable Windows 10 CEIP telemetry

How to disable the Customer Satisfaction Improvement Program (CEIP) in Windows 10 can be explained in a few steps. CEIP stands for "Customer Experience Improvement Program." The telemetry service is active in Windows 10 from the beginning, collects hard & software data in the background, records user behavior patterns and sends them directly to Microsoft Corporation. Windows 10 as a [ ... ]

Windows Sandbox aktivieren
Multilanguage 2023-09-06

Activate Windows sandbox

Since version 18305 of Windows 10, there is the possibility to use an in-house sandbox solution from Microsoft. Unfortunately, this is only available for owners of the Windows PRO version and up.