Can’t Connect to a Windows TAPI Server After KB5074109? Steps to Restore Windows Remote Service Provider (TSP)

Is Linux Mint 22.3 Zena worth updating to for better Wayland support on Cinnamon 6.6? Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” release: what changed and why it matters Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” shipped on January 13, 2026. It stays based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble). That base matters because it sets the kernel, drivers, and security cadence …

HP SSID 8B4E BIOS update F.26: which HP 23.8” and 27” All‑in‑One PCs are affected, and what should you do first? HP published a BIOS update for its consumer desktop line identified as SSID 8B4E. The release date shown for this package is December 30, 2025, with availability continuing into mid‑January 2026. If you run …

Why did Intune MAM block my iOS wrapped app or Android Company Portal access in 2026, and how do I fix it? Intune MAM update (January 2026): confirm your app access still works If users report that managed apps no longer open, fail sign-in, or lose access to corporate data, start with one assumption: the …

How Do You Detect and Disable Net-NTLMv1 Fast? Step-by-Step AD Audit Tips After Mandiant’s Rainbow Tables Net-NTLMv1 is no longer defensible in any modern environment. Mandiant’s January 15, 2025 release of a full Net-NTLMv1 rainbow-table dataset turns a long-known weakness into a fast, repeatable, low-cost demonstration: captured Net-NTLMv1 challenge-response traffic can be converted into recovered …

Is your Instant On firmware older than 3.3.1.0 putting your network at risk—and what should you update first? HPE has published a security advisory for Instant On access points and Instant On 1930 switches. If these devices run firmware versions up to 3.3.1.0, they are affected by multiple vulnerabilities with reported CVSS 7.5 severity. The …

Is Microsoft forcing AI on users, and how is that shaping the ‘NoAI’ backlash in early 2026? Public opinion on AI keeps splitting. Some people welcome AI tools. Others reject them. Microsoft, in particular, has pushed AI features into everyday products in ways many users cannot easily avoid. That “forced” feeling is now a common …

January 2026 Microsoft updates: How do you fix Windows 11 sleep, Citrix Director shadowing, and remote login failures? January 2026 Patch Day review: what broke, what’s fixed, what to do Microsoft released its January 13, 2026 security updates for Windows, Office, and related products. The release addressed 113 CVEs, including 8 critical items, two reported …

What should admins do now about HPE OneView CVE-2025-37164 botnet attacks on unpatched servers? HPE OneView CVE-2025-37164: active exploitation of a critical RCE flaw HPE OneView is an infrastructure management platform that centralizes control of compute, storage, and networking. Many enterprises run it in data centers because it reduces manual effort and speeds up provisioning. …

What should Active Directory admins do now to prepare for the April 2026 Kerberos RC4 enforcement change? RC4 is an older encryption type that many environments still carry for backward compatibility. Microsoft’s plan is to turn off RC4 by default for Kerberos ticket issuance on domain controllers (KDC behavior), so Kerberos service tickets use AES-based …

Why am I getting Zendesk support ticket spam emails, and how do I stop them? A number of administrators are seeing a fresh spike in spam tied to Zendesk, with inboxes getting flooded over the past couple of days. Reports suggest the messages look like legitimate support-ticket traffic, but the underlying intent is to push …

Why is Windows 11 25H2 Smart App Control blocking my apps—and how can I install trusted software safely? Smart App Control (SAC) can deny software installs in Windows 11 25H2, even when the files are legitimate. The key detail: SAC is designed to block apps that Microsoft’s cloud reputation system cannot confirm as trusted. That …

What are the best privacy-focused alternatives to Microsoft 365 for business? The Erasure of “Brand America” and the Rise of Digital Sovereignty We are witnessing a structural realignment in global technology procurement. For decades, American origin implied reliability, innovation, and stability. Corporations and governments integrated US software stacks—Microsoft, Google, VMware—viewing them as the default standard. …

Why aren’t companies seeing measurable AI productivity gains despite heavy spending on generative AI? Are we seeing early signs? Yes—there are credible early signals that parts of the AI hype cycle are colliding with real-world constraints: build capacity (skilled trades), operating capacity (electricity), and business capacity (provable ROI). That does not mean “AI is over”; …

Will the AI Bubble Burst Without Real Business Adoption Beyond Big Tech and Rich Countries? Satya Nadella’s point is not “buy Microsoft Copilot or the economy collapses.” The more accurate takeaway is simpler: AI spending can outpace real-world usage. When investment grows faster than outcomes, markets start to price AI like a certainty instead of …

What happens if your e-commerce host goes insolvent—and how do you keep your shop online and your data safe? Modern Solution GmbH & Co. KG, an IT service provider for online retailers, is reported to be insolvent. For merchants, this matters because a provider failure can take more than a website offline. It can also …

Evernote Team plan ending in 2026: what are the new Enterprise costs, and which Evernote alternatives fit SMEs? Evernote’s 2025–2026 price shock: what it means, who it hits, what to do A reader flagged a sharp Evernote price change at the end of December 2025. The increase is not a routine adjustment. In the reported …

Can ransomware shut down a 20-person agency overnight? A clear look at the CONCEPTNET GmbH incident (Jan 2026). Cyberattacks do not only target big corporations. Smaller firms can be attractive because they often run lean IT teams, rely on always-on tools, and cannot afford long downtime. On January 15, 2026, CONCEPTNET GmbH in Regensburg reported …

Why do Strato emails go to spam only sometimes (SPF, DKIM, DMARC DNS timeouts)? When a receiving mail server evaluates a message, it usually checks three things quickly: identity, integrity, and reputation. SPF check fails or “temp-errors” SPF requires a DNS lookup of the sender domain’s SPF record. If Strato DNS is slow, inconsistent, or …

Why is my Outlook crashing and Windows 11 freezing after the January 2026 update? The maintenance updates released on January 13, 2026, specifically KB5074109 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 through 25H2, have introduced significant stability defects. While Microsoft addressed 113 security vulnerabilities—including two zero-day exploits—the patch deployment has severely disrupted workflow productivity. Confirmed reports indicate …

Is Your Virtual Machine Secure Without the Latest VMware Tools Update? VMware by Broadcom released VMware Tools version 13.0.10.0 on January 21, 2026. This maintenance release addresses critical vulnerabilities and stability issues found in previous iterations. Administrators managing virtualized Windows environments must prioritize this update to ensure system integrity and compatibility. Key Technical Improvements This …

When does the mandatory e-invoicing transition period end for small businesses? Navigating the ZUGFeRD and XRechnung Mandates As we move through 2026, the grace period for ignoring electronic invoicing in Germany has effectively ended. While many business owners hoped to bypass these technical requirements, the Wachstumschancengesetz (Growth Opportunities Act) established strict compliance standards that now …

Did the January 2026 fritz.box DNS hijack expose my device to malware or security threats? On January 22, 2026, network administrators and users observed a critical anomaly concerning the fritz.box domain. While typically reserved for local router configuration, public DNS queries for this domain unexpectedly resolved to an external IP address: 91.195.240.12. This redirection stemmed …

Why does the disabled Recall feature trigger security alerts? Critical Analysis: CVE-2025-60710 and Windows Recall Risks Microsoft addressed a significant privilege escalation vulnerability in November 2025 affecting the “Recall” feature. This flaw, identified as CVE-2025-60710, resides within the Host Process for Windows Tasks. It impacts Windows 11 (versions 24H2 and 25H2) and, notably, Windows Server …

Why is Outlook showing error 451 4.3.2 and is Microsoft 365 still down for business users? Microsoft 365 Service Disruption: Incident Analysis and Status Update (January 2026) Microsoft 365 services experienced significant instability starting late evening on January 22, 2026. This disruption primarily impacted North American infrastructure but cascaded to users in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and …

Is Your Zoom Meeting Safe from the New Critical RCE Vulnerability? A critical security flaw has been identified within the Zoom Node Multimedia Router (MMR) infrastructure. Designated as CVE-2026-22844, this vulnerability carries a near-maximum CVSS severity score of 9.9, indicating an immediate threat to organizational security. Zoom officially released this warning on January 20, 2026, …

Why does WebView2 version 144 break SAP GUI HTML Control, and what workaround can admins use now? WebView2 Runtime v144 is breaking SAP GUI HTML Control on Windows If SAP GUI for Windows suddenly shows blank areas, missing controls, or non-clickable UI elements after routine client updates, check Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime. In January 2026, …

What’s the simplest way to open, check, and validate ZUGFeRD or XRechnung invoices on Windows and Linux? In Germany, businesses must be able to receive electronic invoices in structured formats such as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD, and the rollout for mandatory issuing is phased toward 2028. That reality hits freelancers and small businesses first: you may …

Telekom “In the best network” carrier label: what changed, why it appears, and how to verify it’s safe Some Deutsche Telekom customers have started seeing a different network identifier on their phones. Instead of a familiar label like “Telekom.de,” the device now shows the line “In the best network” alongside LTE/5G indicators. This is not …

Is Cloud Storage For BitLocker Keys A Security Risk? The Precedent: Microsoft Compliance with Law Enforcement Recent reports confirm a critical privacy reality: Microsoft complies with valid legal warrants to surrender BitLocker recovery keys. A specific case in Guam regarding COVID-19 relief fraud established this precedent. Federal investigators demanded access to three encrypted laptops. They …

Did ShinyHunters breach Okta customers via voice phishing, and what should security teams do next? ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group, claims it obtained data tied to three organizations that use Okta for identity and access management: Betterment, Crunchbase, and SoundCloud. The key point is attribution: ShinyHunters alleges the access path involved an Okta-focused voice phishing campaign …

Surface Hub end of life: what happens after Windows 10 support ends in 2025? Microsoft Surface Hub is discontinued: what happened, and what to do next Microsoft’s Surface Hub line—its oversized, touch-first meeting room displays—has effectively reached the end of its run. Reports indicate that production stopped in 2025, and only remaining reseller stock is …

What should security teams do to stop RMM-based backdoor access from stolen login credentials? Attackers increasingly avoid custom malware. They instead abuse tools that IT teams already trust. Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is a prime target because it is designed for remote access, runs persistently, and often looks normal in logs. KnowBe4 Threat …

What breaks when Microsoft blocks IDCRL in SharePoint Online and OneDrive—and how do admins fix it fast? Microsoft SharePoint/OneDrive: IDCRL ends January 31, 2026 (MC1184649). OAuth and OpenID Connect take over. Microsoft is retiring the legacy IDCRL authentication protocol for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. The change lands on January 31, 2026, with a …

Can I create free AI videos on Android using Microsoft Copilot? The Strategic Shift: Moving Beyond Transactional AI Microsoft is aggressively updating Copilot to secure a stronger foothold in the generative AI market. With web market share currently hovering near 1%, the company is pivoting from purely functional assistance to relational interaction. This strategy manifests …

What is Nvidia’s Arm-based N1X “AI PC” chip for Windows 11 26H1, and when will N2/N2X arrive in 2027? Supply-chain reporting suggests Nvidia still intends to enter the Windows on Arm laptop market in 2026, even after earlier timing speculation pointed to late 2025. The near-term focus is a first-generation Arm-based platform commonly referred to …

Why does my PC keep crashing after the latest Windows 11 update? The State of Windows 11 in 2026: Stability vs. Ambition Microsoft has started 2026 on a rough note. If you hoped the new year would bring stability to your PC, the January update (KB5074109) likely disappointed you. Users report familiar headaches: black screens …

Is the Windows 11 KB5074109 update causing sleep mode crashes on your PC? Windows 11 Update Advisory: KB5074109 Analysis (January 2026) The mandatory January 2026 security update for Windows 11, identified as KB5074109 (Build 26200.7623), introduces critical stability regressions. While Microsoft released this patch to address security vulnerabilities, users report disruptions to core system functions. …

Is it safe to uninstall Windows 11 KB5074109 to fix Outlook and OneDrive crashes? Critical Advisory: Windows 11 KB5074109 Stability Analysis The mandatory January 2026 update for Windows 11, identified as KB5074109, introduces severe stability regressions. These defects primarily affect professional workflows relying on Outlook Classic, POP email protocols, and OneDrive synchronization. If your system …

What are Windows 11 Notepad’s new AI and Markdown features, and do they slow down your PC? Microsoft is repositioning Notepad in Windows 11 as more than a bare-bones editor, while keeping its core promise: fast plain text that stays lightweight. The new welcome screen signals that shift by pairing the classic “essential text editor” …

Why are Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool not opening on Windows 11 with error 0x803F8001? Microsoft Store glitch caused Windows 11 built‑in apps to fail Microsoft confirmed a Windows 11 issue where several built-in apps stopped opening, including Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool. Affected users saw Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001, which usually signals a Store …

What should GitHub repo owners do about Copilot-style AI issues and low-quality PRs to protect maintainer time? You want open source to stay open, but many maintainers are running out of time—and patience—with AI-assisted pull request spam. The pattern looks the same across projects: a PR reads well, formats cleanly, and appears complete, yet fails …

What’s the easiest way to fast-forward YouTube ads on Chrome desktop using Developer Tools? Tired of long YouTube ads? A playback-speed trick can make them feel shorter on desktop YouTube ads have become longer and more frequent, especially on desktop. Many people look for ad blockers, but YouTube often detects them, and the experience turns …