Home Office in Zeiten von Corona

Remote Desktop Services: Home office in the age of Corona

Remote Desktop Services: Home office in times of Corona

In these times of the Corona pandemic, more and more people are working from home, from the (colloquially known as) home office. Video conferencing with the furniture-house wall unit in the background now characterises everyday office life instead of face-to-face meetings at the conference table. What effects this type of work from home has and what development it is causing, you will find out in the following:

Home office on the rise

There isno disputing the advantages of home office in view of the global Corona crisis: colleagues do not infect each other and nature can also recover a little from some of the strains of the past years because many cars stay in the garages. The companies themselves also save money this way, without productivity suffering. If politicians have their way, it could stay that way. Lower Saxony’s Health Minister Carola Reimann (SPD), for example, recently called on companies to increasingly let employees work on the move during the Corona crisis. Commuters should – if possible – stay at home, contacts at the workplace should be minimised, infection risks reduced. Because „the pandemic has not yet been conquered

„, said Reimann, who praised the concept of mobile working and appealed to „continue to use the good experiences of the last few months with mobile working“. More personal responsibility and the trust of the employer puts some employees in a good mood and increases productivity. Many can also better plan their daily lives with their families and enjoy more flexible working hours and short commutes.

Cons

However, the increased personal responsibility is not for everyone. More stress, longer working hours and a fluid transition between leisure and work can have psychological and physical consequences. Loneliness due to a lack of personal exchange can even end in depression in the worst case. Since every third German spends more time in front of a screen due to Corona, eye problems are also

on the rise. Especially in mobile working, however, the working conditions are often not ideal: smaller screens, poor lighting, awkward sitting positions, etc. are too often the order of the day. Every third person who spends more time in front of monitors even says that his or her vision felt worse during corona time. While hardly any companies themselves have suffered serious productivity losses as a result of mobile working, says Michael Karrenberg, regional director of risk services at Altradius. „However, due to the increase in mobile working, business activities will shift in location.“ This, he says, is leading to increasing uncertainties, especially in those industries whose sales depend on the numerous commuters to the cities and office workers.

Remote Desktop Services - Access from outside

To enable employees to work from home, employers don’t necessarily have to give them a computer to take home. It is also possible to have secure access to the work computer located in the company’s office. The prerequisites for this are that the computer in the office is switched on and uses a Pro or Enterprise version of Windows 10. Remote Desktop Services (RDS), also known as Terminal Services on Windows Server 2008 and earlier versions, is a Microsoft Windows component that allows users to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection. RDS are Microsoft’s implementation of a thin-client architecture, where Windows software and the entire desktop of the computer running RDS is accessible to any remote client computer that supports the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This can increase flexibility and data security in the enterprise through a centralised desktop solution, while relieving the IT department of the burden of managing desktops and applications. A Client Access Licence (CAL ) is required for each user and each device that connects to an RDS host. For example, there is the Windows Server 2019 Remote Desktop Services 5-user cal. or the Windows Server 2016 Remote Desktop Services 5-user cal. Because Microsoft is moving more and more functionality to the cloud, particularly towards Microsoft Azure and Office 365, many administrators are increasingly concerned that features will be removed with each next server release. However, as Remote Desktop Services (RDS) will also be available in Windows Server 2019

, even including new features, there is no reason for companies to worry in this area.

Beware of hackers

Open remote desktop services and standard ports can become a gateway for cybercriminals if there are problems with the configuration here. For example, ransomware such as CrySiS and SamSam can target businesses through open RDP ports, both through brute force and dictionary attacks. Any outward-facing device that is connected to the internet should therefore be secured by a multi-layered protection

to ward off access attempts such as a brute force attack. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to keep track that all devices and software have been provided with all updates. Security solutions that protect against RDP attacks are therefore becoming indispensable for companies to protect themselves, their data and their employees against cyber-crime. What is particularly critical is that vulnerabilities in RDP are often unknown and only become public after they have been exploited.

Can the classic office still be saved?

In the second and third quarters, companies in Germany rented only half as much new office space in each of the seven largest cities as the long-term average. This is according to market data from the large international broker Savills. According to the data, instead of one million, only half a million square metres were newly let per quarter. However, this by no means means means that because of this trend towards home office work, companies no longer need offices across the board. “ Many companies currently prefer to extend their current leases,“ says Matthias Pink, head of market observation at the German subsidiary of the British company. The vacancy rate has risen for the first time since 2010, but only slightly. In the top seven cities, more office space is currently let than at the beginning of the year, says Pink. In the future, many companies may need less office space because employees are increasingly working from home, says economic researcher Ralph Henger of the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW). However, this will not be possible in a one-to-one ratio, because employees will probably be distributed among larger offices after the pandemic than before. „You may need more space per employee again to comply with distance regulations and the like,“ he says

, looking to the future.

Header image: © shintartanya, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

Spracherkennung der nächsten Generation

Work more productively in the office - with next generation speech recognition

Work more productively in the office - with next generation speech recognition

Faster and more accurate than ever Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

With its next-generation speech recognition engine, Dragon Professional Individual 15 expands the possibilities of speech recognition. Dragon recognises dictations extremely accurately and uses deep learning and an adaptation technique to continuously adjust to your voice and changing environmental conditions – even during dictation.

  • Up to 99% accuracy
    • A new engine ensures optimal recognition even of speakers with accents or in background noise (open-plan office).
    • Highest recognition accuracy from the start, no speech training required.
  • Personalised, voice-controlled user experience
    • Highest recognition accuracy right from the start, no speech training required
    • Personalised to you: Dragon remembers words and phrases you use frequently
    • Even better recognition accuracy with optional additional training or analysis of existing documents and emails.
  • Fast response times
    • Speak at normal speed. Your words are immediately displayed on the screen.
    • You see the dictation immediately and can review it instantly.
    • No idea is lost any more, Dragon captures your ideas and thoughts instantly, as fast as you speak.

Speak instead of typing, wherever the keyboard is normally used Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

Dragon removes barriers to productivity and creativity by letting you talk to your computer. It turns your spoken words into text or executes them as voice commands. You no longer have to worry about typing and misspelling. Switch seamlessly between typing and dictation modes, depending on the task at hand and your preferred input mode. With Dragon, not only do you dictate up to three times faster than you type, you can also use your voice to highlight text, make changes and perform formatting. Simply highlight the text and apply formatting: Bold, underline, capitalise and more – all just by speaking. Thanks to SmartFormat rules, Dragon remembers your formatting preferences for abbreviations, dates, phone numbers and more. This means you don’t have to correct it every time. Dragon offers reliable voice-based operation and advanced dictation features (full text control) for completely voice-controlled editing in many popular applications. Creating documents and performing PC operations is done in record time.

Create user-defined terms and vocabularies

Dragon Professional Individual learns abbreviations, proper names and other expressions as well as technical terms that you use when dictating and writes them exactly the way you want. You canalso import and export your own word lists.

Use self-created voice commands for frequently used expressions and graphics

In Dragon Professional Individual you can easily create your own voice commands. With this function you can, for example, insert a standard reply, email signatures, logos, form templates or text modules and more via a simple spoken command. The time saved is enormous.

Convert audio recordings into text Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

Dragon Professional Individual supports dictation with Nuance-certified digital dictation devices and smartphones. Later, on the PC, Dragon automatically converts the audio files into text. The state-of-the-art speech recognition engine ensures even better recognition and thus reduces the need for post-processing. Transcription for your voice is set up in no time thanks to a simple setup. The acoustic and speech model automatically adjusts to the current user. This eliminates the need to train the software. You can also have Dragon transcribe the dictation of another individual speaker from pre-recorded audio files or podcasts. Dragon does not need to be trained for foreign speakers* either; it does the transcription directly and very precisely. Perhaps you like to jot down your thoughts via dictation into an audio device or you work with the Dragon Anywhere mobile app and have your notes transcribed later. With Dragon Professional Individual, you can work the way that suits you. This makes you optimally productive even when you are on the move. * Transcription of recordings by other speakers may require an additional licence per speaker.

Synchronisation with the separate Dragon Anywhere mobile app

Dragon Anywhere is an optional cloud-based app that allows you to dictate continuously and create and edit documents of any length by speaking – all directly on your iOS or Android mobile device. The app adapts to your voice and terminology, so you can dictate or make changes, format or navigate on the go – using your own terms and commands. So you can share your documents and sync self-defined words and commands with Dragon Professional Individual and benefit from seamless productivity – wherever you are in the field. Your dictation is immediately available to you as text. This means you spend less time on administrative tasks and improve your bottom line.

Can also be used on touch devices

Dragon is optimised for modern devices with touch screens, so you can now work even more productively with these devices. Whether it’s a state-of-the-art PC or a mobile device, Dragon adapts to your preferred input method – keyboard or screen.

Comfortable voice-controlled PC operation and control

Launch applications, select menu items, press keys, switch between windows, surf the web, compose and send emails and much more – all by speaking. Dragon Professional Individual gives you maximum flexibility:

  • You really can operate it completely hands-free.
  • Experience a particularly ergonomic and comfortable way of working at the computer.
  • Protect your body through less strain and stress.
  • Use your voice to dictate and execute commands.

Easy proofreading with natural sounding speech synthesis or audio playback

With Dragon’s voice output function, you can have text read aloud to you in a natural-sounding voice. This simplifies proofreading and enables productivity at a whole new level. Dragon Professional Individual also offers audio playback of your own dictations while highlighting the text on the screen.

Wide range of microphone options for even more freedom and flexibility Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

Connected microphones are automatically recognised by Dragon Professional Individual and displayed in a convenient selection list. With Dragon it is even possible to use different types of audio devices in one and the same user profile. This means you can use your personal settings for recognition accuracy and formatting with different microphones. This can be a USB microphone at home, a wireless microphone in the office and the built-in laptop microphone on the road. The following options are supported:

  • Microphones built into newer laptops: you can dictate documents and voice commands directly into your laptop without an additional headset.
  • Wireless Bluetooth microphone: Use a Nuance-certified Bluetooth headset microphone that also provides premium wireless performance and maximum freedom of movement when dictating.
  • Other Nuance certified microphones: For more information, visit support.nuance.com/compatibility.

Break down barriers and work ergonomically Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

Dragon Professional Individual enables individual users with limited or no keyboard and mouse access to work barrier-free. The software also prevents RSI complaints by offering a comfortable and ergonomic alternative to keyboard and mouse.

Easy to get started, easy to use Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15

Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15 makes it easy to get started with speech recognition and enables efficient and productive use in no time at all. This also applies to familiarisation with the advanced functions, which increase your productivity even further. Nuance Dragon Professional Individual 15 makes it easy to unlock your productivity potential and get the most out of the software very quickly. It gives you tips and points out particularly practical functions. The benefits of Dragon:

  • Helpful tutorials ensure maximum efficiency right from the start.
  • An intuitive design allows easy access to the full range of functions and provides a noticeable increase in productivity.
  • Dragon gives you context-driven instructions based on how you use the software. This allows you to really get the most out of Dragon and work more efficiently than ever before.

Here you can buy the full version as a download or box variant: Nuance Dragon Professional v15 Nuance Dragon Home 15 Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 13

Header image: © WrightStudio, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

MindManager2020

What's new in MindManager 2020 for Windows?

What's new in MindManager 2020 for Windows?

In a time when the flood of information is increasing rather than decreasing, „CONNECTION“ is the key to success. Connecting people. Connecting data. Connecting platforms. Distributed knowledge must be brought together in a single source of truth and a clear plan. MindManager 2020 for Windows helps you quickly reach your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. With MindManager 2020 you are able to:

  • Connect People – connecting people and strengthening teamwork through new ways of collaborating
  • ConnectData – linking data together and controlling it even better with advanced integrations
  • ConnectPlatforms – connect platforms through new display and capture capabilities

Work faster, work better, work connected – with MindManager 2020 for Windows

#WorkConnected Work faster. Work better. Work connected. – Work faster. Work better. Work connected.

  • Connect people: with new co-editing features and enterprise content control
  • Connect platforms: with new mobile viewer apps and capture tools
  • Connect data: with new Excel integrations and advanced project management features
  • And much more!

33 words: MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. 65 words: In an age of information overload, networking is the key to success. Connecting people. Connecting data. Connecting platforms. Distributed knowledge must be brought together in a „single source of truth“ and a clear action plan. MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. 155 words: In an age of information overload, networking is the key to success. Connecting people. Connecting data. Connecting platforms. Distributed knowledge must be brought together in a single source of truth and a clear action plan. MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. Streamline communication and encourage teamwork thanks to new co-editing capabilities for real-time collaborative editing. Control and adjust mission-critical data like never before with new Excel integrations. Master key aspects of project management with new cost planning and Gantt charting tools Access the content you need, when you need it with new mobile viewer apps, capture tools and improved file hosting integrations. Use improved flowchart tools, even smarter Smart Shapes, enhanced mapping tools and more to create visualisations that inform and inspire at the drop of a hat.

NEW tools and features in MindManager 2020 for Windows include:

Co-Editing (Joint Editing)

  • Invite colleagues from different departments, offices and time zones to collaborate on maps in real time.
  • Actively collaborate with others on MindManager maps in a secure cloud-based session.
  • Enable dynamic planning meetings, knowledge sharing, brainstorming and more in MindManager’s flexible virtual environment.
  • Invited participants do not need a MindManager licence to participate in a co-editing session

Available as an add-on service for Single and Enterprise clients.

MindManager Snap Capture Tool (capture tool)

Capture content for your maps in seconds, even if you don’t have access to MindManager right now.

  • Capture images, links and text notes anytime, anywhere from your desktop, Chrome browser or mobile device
  • Enhance, enrich and improve your maps in new ways
  • Content captured with Snap is kept safe and secure in a cloud-based queue until you can add it to your map

MindManager Snap Chrome extension is available in the Chrome Web Store.

To capture via mobile devices you need the MindManager Go Mobile App

MindManager Go mobile viewer app

With our completely redesigned MindManager Go Viewer mobile app, you can review, present and discuss content for your maps anywhere, anytime.

  • MindManager maps can be viewed and navigated on Android or iOS devices
  • Maps can be filtered by tags, icons, priority and progress so you can focus on the information you need
  • Images and text annotations can be sent to your MindManager desktop app with the new MindManager Snap Capture tool

Excel Data Mapper

New data mapper tool lets you quickly and accurately categorise, understand and analyse Excel data imported intoMindManager Maps

  • Create a map view of Excel spreadsheets that shows only the data you need – the way you want it
  • Select the file, data range and row layout. Specify how row and column information is mapped to map structure, branch properties, calculations and more.

Excel export

Create an engaging, accurate and immediately understandable spreadsheetbased on the map content

  • Easily customise the structure, outline, style, etc. of the spreadsheet when exporting content from MindManager Maps to Excel
  • Add icons, tags, task information, properties and more, and control content order, table layout and formatting

Cost calculation

Gain instant visibility of one of the most critical project elements.

  • Define and show general costs in your project maps
  • Filter your maps by cost information to customise them for budget discussions
  • Manage exceptions and make sure you stay within budget by creating SmartRules that signal when costs exceed certain amounts
  • MindManager Enterprise users can track general as well as resource* costs in their project maps

Enterprise Content Control

Editing control allows MindManager Enterprise customers to share responsibility for updating project and planning maps, while retaining control over which elements are allowed to be changed.

  • Protect sensitive map content from unwanted changes and accidental errors
  • Control which map elements can be updated by other MindManager users
  • The map owner can grant full editing rights to selected users.

Exclusively available in MindManagerEnterprise

OPTIMISED – Gantt

Work even better with Gantt charts.

  • Open Gantt charts in a separate window for better clarity and easier updating
  • Track general project costs in the Gantt view
  • Both grid and Gantt chart can be displayed and printed horizontally on one page
  • MindManager Enterprise customers can define and view resource costs in addition to general costs

OPTIMISED – Flowchart tools

Our new, optimised flowcharts allow you to quickly create visual process flows that bring shape and clarity to even highly complex processes.

  • Add new swimlanes to existing diagrams with one click
  • With the new container feature, the relative branch position within a swimlane is maintained when the swimlane is moved, resized or new segments are inserted
  • Swimlane segments can now be individually formatted for clear visual differentiation
  • Connections can be better positioned and controlled

WorkConnected

Work faster. Work better. Work connected. – Work faster. Work better. Work connected.

  • Connect people: with new co-editing functions and enterprise content control
  • Connect platforms: with new mobile viewer apps and capture tools
  • Connectdata: with new Excel integrations and enhanced project management features
  • And much more!

33 words: MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by networking all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. 65 words: In an age of information overload, networking is the key to success. Connecting people. Connecting data. Connecting platforms. Distributed knowledge must be brought together in a „single source of truth“ and a clear action plan. MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. 155 words In an age of information overload, networking is the key to success. Connecting people. Connecting data. Connecting platforms. Distributed knowledge must be brought together in a single source of truth and a clear action plan. MindManager 2020 helps you achieve your goal by connecting all the things that matter to your work – wherever they are and wherever you are. Streamline communication and foster teamwork thanks to new co-editing capabilities for real-time collaborative editing. Control and adjust mission-critical data like never before with new Excel integrations. Master key aspects of project management with new cost planning and Gantt charting tools Access the content you need, when you need it with new mobile viewer apps, capture tools and improved file hosting integrations. Use improved flowchart tools, even smarter Smart Shapes, enhanced mapping tools and more to create visualisations that inform and inspire at the drop of a hat.

NEW tools and features in MindManager 2020 for Windows include:

Co-Editing (Joint Editing) Invite colleagues from different departments, offices and time zones to edit maps together in real time.

  • Actively collaborate with others on MindManager maps in a secure cloud-based session.
  • Enable dynamic planning meetings, knowledge sharing, brainstorming and more in MindManager’s flexible virtual environment.
  • Invited participants do not need a MindManager licence to join a co-editing session

Available as an add-on service for Single and Enterprise customers.

MindManager Snap Capture Tool (Capture Tool) Capture content for your maps in seconds, even when you don’t have access to MindManager.

  • Capture images, links and text notes anytime, anywhere via your desktop, Chrome browser or mobile device
  • Extend, enrich and enhance your maps in new ways
  • Content captured with Snap is kept safe and secure in a cloud-based queue until you can add it to your map

MindManager Snap Chrome extension is available in the Chrome Web Store. To capture via mobile devices, you need the MindManager Go Mobile App

MindManager Go Mobile Viewer App With our completely redesigned MindManager Go Viewermobile app, you can review, present and discuss content for your maps anywhere, anytime.

  • MindManager maps can be viewed and navigated on Android or iOS devices
  • Maps can be filtered by tags, icons, priority and progress so you can focus on the information you need
  • Images and text annotations can be sent to your MindManager desktop app using the new MindManager Snap Capture tool

Available for download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Excel Data-Mapper The new data mapper tool lets you quickly and accurately categorise, understand and analyse Excel dataimported into MindManager Maps

  • Create a map view of Excel spreadsheets that shows only the data you need – the way you want it
  • Select the file, data range and row layout. Determine how row and column information is mapped to map structure, branch properties, calculations and more.

Excel Export Generate an attractive, accurate and immediately understandable spreadsheetbased on the map content

  • Easily customise the structure, outline, style, etc. of the spreadsheet when exporting content from MindManager Maps to Excel
  • Add icons, tags, task information, properties and more, and control content order, table layout and formatting

Cost calculation Gain instant visibility of one of the most critical project elements.

  • Define and display common costs in your project maps
  • Filter your maps by cost information to customise them for budget discussions
  • Manage exceptions and ensure budgets are met by creating SmartRules that signal when costs exceed certain amounts
  • MindManager Enterprise users can track general and resource* costs in their project maps

Editing Control (Enterprise Content Control) Editing control allows MindManager Enterprise customers to share responsibility for updating project and planning maps, while retaining control over which elements may be modified.

  • Protect sensitive map content from unwanted changes and accidental errors
  • Control which map elements can be updated by other MindManager users
  • The map owner can grant full editing rights to selected users.

Exclusive to MindManager Enterprise

OPTIMISED – Gantt Work even better with Gantt charts.

  • Open Gantt charts in a separate window for better clarity and easier updating
  • Track general project costs in the Gantt view
  • Both grid and Gantt chart can be displayed and printed horizontally on one page
  • MindManager Enterprise customers can define and view resource costs in addition to general costs

OPTIMISED – Flowchart Tools Our new, optimised flowcharts allow you to quickly createvisual process flows that bring shape and clarity to even highly complex processes.

  • New swimlanes can be added to existing diagrams with one click
  • New container feature maintains the relative branch position within a swimlane when the swimlane is moved, resized or new segments are added
  • Swimlane segments can now be individually formatted for clear visual differentiation
  • Connections can be better positioned and controlled

With the new Image Thumbnails you can optimise the placement and presentation of images in maps and presentation of images in maps

With the new function for quickly adding symbol and tag groups in the index and tag groups in the index, Symbol and Tag views, quickly categorise content and assign meaning

Thanks to the improvement of the Drag & Drop-Function, you can organise and update branches more quickly and intuitively

Thanks to the improved control of connecting lines, you can Connection lines, you can define connections clearly and precisely

The advanced SmartRules allow you even more automations and accelerations

Header image: © alphaspirit, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

Microsoft Office 2019 Mac

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac - All about content and features

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac - All about content and features

The latest version of Microsoft’s successful office suite, Microsoft Office 2019 is also available for Mac. With this, Microsoft is again making the latest Office version available for purchase, after there was only a current version in the form of a subscription model with Office 365 for some time. The cost of the Microsoft Office 2019 Mac Licence in free trade is no more expensive than the Office variants for Windows users. However, the costs that Microsoft charges for the various Office packages on its website are still relatively high. At Microsoft, the Home & Student variant already costs €149 – at third-party providers, you can buy various licences for Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac from €94.99.

What is included in the Mac Office 2019 packages?

Microsoft charges a hefty price for its Office applications – but Office is not without reason the most successful family of programs for office work. The three main components, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, are included in the most basic licence variant of Microsoft’s Office Mac 2019. They can be used to complete a wide range of tasks that arise in the office, for pupils and students. Those who do not want to do without the Microsoft Outlook email programme must invest in the Office 2019 Home & Business MAC version, which is a few euros more expensive. Unlike the Home & Student version, the Home & Business version can also be used commercially, while the latter is only licensed for private use. In contrast to the subscription model of Office 365, the costs of Office 2019 for Mac and Windows are only incurred once. Even the more expensive version of Office 2019 lacks some applications that are part of the subscription model. Cloud storage on OneDrive is missing, as are mobile and tablet licences.

Microsoft Support for Office 2019

The latest version is only compatible with Windows 10 and Mac and no longer works with Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. Support for Office 2019 Mac will end on 14 October 2025, as it did for the Windows version. So unlike previous Office editions, support will no longer last 10 years. Microsoft has already announced that actual support will only last 5 years, followed by another 2 years of security updates only, but no feature updates.

Feature set of Office 2019 for Mac

Microsoft hasn’t reinvented its office programs for Microsoft Office 2019. For the most part, only the Office 365 variants will receive new update features. Office 2019 is therefore not a new programme, but contains the features that were known from Office 2016 in combination with the innovations of Office 365 between 2016 and 2018. Compared to the predecessor version Office 2016, Microsoft has kept an eye on creating more possibilities for teamwork in Office 2019 for Mac. All components of the Office suite have been given improved document sharing features, and real-time collaborative editing is now also possible.

New features for Word 2019 MAC

New features for the Word word processor in Office 2019 for Mac include:

  • Dictation and voice output feature
  • Translation feature that works with a Microsoft online service
  • Spelling and grammar check improvements
  • Simplifications for setting cross-references in a Word document.

What’s new for Excel 2019 MAC

Unlike Word, the average user doesn’t get very deep into the wide range of possibilities that Excel actually offers. However, those who work intensively with Excel can try out new functions and better data analysis toolswith Excel 2019. New charts are also part of the Office 2019 package for Mac. Unlike its predecessors, funnel charts, timelines and 2D maps are now possible with Excel – which is handy for anyone who works with geographical data in their Excel files. A big plus for Excel 2019 is the expanded .csv import function. With this, one can easily import almost all data from a wide variety of sources into Excel. With the help of a special Excel query editor, these can then be optimised according to one’s own needs.

New presentation tools for PowerPoint 2019 MAC

Microsoft has also added new functions to the PowerPoint presentation programme. In PowerPoint 2019, there are transitions with morphing effects and possibilities to animate diagrams in detail. Zoom functions and videos in 4K quality can also be exported.

Personal information manager for Outlook

Outlook 2019 MAC has also been further improved. The new personal information manager PIM can read emails aloud and a mentions feature facilitates conversations in larger groups via mail.

Header image: © alphaspirit, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

Microsoft Office 2019

Microsoft Office 2019 - programmes, installation and new features

Microsoft Office 2019 - programmes, installation and new features

The Microsoft Office package is arguably the most widely used program in everyday work. The individual applications included are often pre-installed on computers and knowledge of Word, Excel or Outlook is a prerequisite for many jobs. Even in a private environment or as a pupil or student, very few people can do without MS Office 2019. With the different versions from Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 to Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus, the manufacturer Microsoft ensures that the right version is available for every area of application.

Content: Which programmes are included in the Microsoft Office 2019 packages?

There are a total of 5 different versions of the latest edition of the Office packages, four of which are also available to Mac users. Only the Office Professional Plus 2019 can be played with the Windows 10 operating system alone. The other four also work with Microsoft Office for Mac. List of all Microsoft Office 2019 versions:

  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019
  • Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019
  • Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019
  • Microsoft Office 365 Home
  • Microsoft Office 365 Personal

Two Office packages are part of the Office 365 range, the other three Microsoft Office 2019 packages differ in the number of Office applications. Those who want to buy Office 2019 are therefore spoilt for choice. The cheapest option is the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 version. This includes the applications Word, Excel and PowerPoint – the applications that are most importantin the private sector and for pupils and students. Missing: Outlook. For the email and appointment programme, the more expensive Office Home and Business 2019 version is necessary. This includes the four large parts of the Office package and, unlike the Home and Student version, this version is also licensed for commercial use. With these four applications, most users in the private and business sector are well covered. Anyone who also needs Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Access will have to invest in the much more expensive Office Professional Plus 2019 version.

Microsoft Office 2019 packages in price comparison

Microsoft Office 2019 apps are good – but they’re also expensive. At Microsoft, the most expensive package, Office 2019 Professional, costs a whopping 579 euros. The cheapest package, Office Home and Student 2019, still costs a good 150 euros. Hardly any student will be able to afford this price. If you look around on the internet, you will come across various dealers who offer the different Microsoft Office 2019 packages for download at a lower price. On the open market, the Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student version is available from €94.99. The lower prices are possible due to the resale of OEM licences, which is legal due to a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (ruling BGH, 06.07.2000 – I ZR 244/97). OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer – i.e. providers to whom Microsoft sells cheaper licences. The idea is that these licences are tied to the OEM hardware. However, the BGH ruling makes it possible to separate the OEM software from the OEM hardware – even if Microsoft does not like this.

Installing Microsoft Office 2019

For the installation, the respective Microsoft Office 2019 package must first be downloaded. Before the installation, all older installations of the software package must be uninstalled. Afterwards, you can either start the installation or download the Office Deployment Tool from the Microsoft website, which guides you through the installation and allows you to make changes during the installation. Once the software package has been installed, Office 2019 will ask for the key (licence key) as soon as the programme is opened for the first time. These keys are available either from Microsoft or various online retailers such as Blitzhandel24 here.

What’s new in Office 2019 – Word

The Microsoft Word programme is the most widely used word processing programme of all and is intuitive for the vast majority of computer users. Here, texts can be written and formatted, illustrated with graphics and tables can be easily created. But Microsoft has also introduced a few innovations in MS Office 2019 in this basic office work programme. The latest Office edition supports Word (as well as the other applications) file editing by several users simultaneously – in real time. Since Office 2019, Word can also translate entire documents using a Microsoft Online Document Service and supports a new research, dictation and voice output function. List of notable innovations in Microsoft Word (2019):

  • Improved visual impact through Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
  • Translation of text using Microsoft Translator
  • Create mathematical formulas using LaTeX syntax
  • Simplified writing using a digital pencil
  • Inserting 3D images (rotatable by readers)

What’s new in Office 2019 – Excel

In Excel, the latest Microsoft Office version allows users to calculate with new formulas and insert new chart types. These include funnel charts, 2D maps and timelines. Microsoft has also improved the data import and export functions. List of notable innovations in Microsoft Excel (2019):

  • Numerous new functions (including TEXT CHAIN, IF, FIRST VALUE and MAX IF)
  • New map and funnel charts
  • Improved visual impact with Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
  • Simplified writing using a digital pencil (can also be used in freehand formulas)
  • Improvements to pivot tables (including automatic recognition of relationships, layout personalisation)

New features of Outlook 2019

The email and appointment programme Outlook has also been equipped with new functions. In the inbox, mails can be given a relevance, which helps to keep track of full inboxes and many incoming emails. Those who have to process a particularly large number of mails will be pleased with the read aloud function for mails, which was introduced with MS Office 2019. The new option to schedule meetings in multiple time zones is also particularly practical for companies. List of notable innovations in Microsoft Outlook (2019):

  • Prioritising emails by inbox with relevance
  • Improved visual impact through Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
  • Display of different time zones for better scheduling
  • Read aloud function for e-mails
  • „Mark as read“ when deleting emails

Office 2019 Volume Licences – The Best Option for Businesses Volume licences do not differ in terms of product features. They simply offer a simple and comparatively cheaper option for businesses with many employees. The difference is mainly that the volume licence variant is compatible with the terminal server. This means that all workstations connected to the server can use all programmes without any problems. Here at Blitzhandel24, you as a company also have the option of purchasing an Office 2016 or Office 2019 volume licence:

  • Office 2019 Professional Plus Open NL
  • Office 2019 Standard Open NL
  • Office 2016 Professional Plus Open NL
  • Office 2016 Standard Open NL

Header image: © piter2121, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

Remote Desktop Lizenzierung

Remote Desktop Licensing, RDS CAL Licence, RDS Licence, RDS Server Activation, Remote Desktop CAL 2019

Remote Desktop Licensing, RDS CAL Licence, Licence RDS, Activation RDS Server, Remote Desktop CAL 2019

Remote Desktop Services

Activate a licence server

You must activate a licence server before it can issue Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licences (RDS CALs) to remote desktop clients. Activation allows the licence server to subsequently perform secure transactions with Microsoft and receive RDS CALs. After you activate the licence server, it becomes the registration authority for the RDS CALs. While you wait for the activation process to complete, the licence server can issue temporary CALs to clients, allowing them to use Remote Desktop Services for up to 90 days. To complete the activation process, you need the Product ID listed in the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager tool. For more information, see Activating a Remote Desktop Licensing Server.

Installing Client Access Licences

After activating a licence server, you can install Remote Desktop Services Client Access Licences (RDS CALs). RDS CALs are installed by Microsoft through the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager tool. RDS CALs are stored and tracked on the licence server where they were installed. When Microsoft receives your request to install CALs, the appropriate requested number will be issued on the licence server. When a client machine logs on to a Remote Desktop session host server or Remote Desktop virtualisation host server for the first time, the RD session host server or RD virtualisation host server detects that a licence has not yet been issued to the client and looks for a licence server that can issue a new licence to the client machine. To complete the licence installation process, you need the licence server identifier displayed in the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager tool. You must also provide one of the following: the licence code from the retail product packaging, the licence and authorisation number from an Open License confirmation, or a Microsoft Select, Enterprise, Campus, School or Service Provider licence registration or contract number. For more information, see Installing Client Access Licences for Remote Desktop Services.

Reactivating a Licence Server

If you upgrade a licence server from Windows Server 2008 R2 to the next version of Windows Server, you must reactivate the licence service. Reactivation is required so that your upgraded server can manage RDS CALs in the next version of Windows Server. Reactivating a licence server does not lose licences currently installed on the licence server. RDS CALs in the next version of Windows Server are valid for connecting to a Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server, a Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Session Host or a Windows Server 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Virtualisation Host. However, Windows Server 2008 Terminal Server Client Access Licences (TS-CALs) or Windows Server 2008 R2 RDS-CALs are not valid for connecting to an environment running the next version of Windows Server. You may also need to reactivate the licence server if your certificate has expired or become corrupted. For more information, see Reactivating a Remote Desktop licence server.

Managing CALs

Use this option to perform the following operations:

  • Move installed RDS CALs from a once-activated Remote Desktop Licence server to another activated licence server.
  • Re-create the RD Licensing database on the licence server and restore the RDS CALs that were previously installed on the licence server

If you want to perform any of these tasks, you need the licence server identifier for the licence server. The licence server identifier is displayed in the Remote Desktop Licensing Manager tool. You will also need to provide either a licence code or a contract number, depending on the type of programme through which you purchased your RDS CALs. You can find this information in the documentation that came with your RDS CALs.

Remote Desktop Services 2019

For more information, see Managing Remote Desktop Licensing.

Header image: © Dmitry, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

Windows-Server-2008

Support for Windows Server 2008 is discontinued

Support for Windows Server 2008 has been discontinued

As of 14 January 2020, support for Windows Server 2008and2008 R2 has been discontinued. This means that the regular security updates from Microsoft will no longer be provided. Stop the threat and ensure that your infrastructure and applications remain protected. Migrate to Windows Server 2019. The new Windows Server 2019 is the operating system for digitising your customers. It helps you grow your business and take your first steps into the cloud with security and confidence. Existing investments remain protected, while completely new possibilities open up. The most secure, innovative and efficient Windows Server 2019 future-proofs your IT infrastructure – whether on-premises, in the cloud or hybrid.

Licensing model Server 2019 at a glance:

Windows 10 Pro Titelbild

Header image: © Alexey Novikov, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24

macOS Catalina

Office for Mac: macOS Catalina - which Office version is supported?

Office for Mac: macOS Catalina - which version of Office is supported?

For the release of macOS 10.15, Microsoft promises full Office compatibility. At the same time, support for macOS 10.12 ends, old Office apps no longer run.

Microsoft readies Office for macOS 10.15 Catalina

Microsoft is preparing users and administrators for changes to Office for Mac support. Office 2019 and Office 365 are expected to offer „full compatibility“ with the new operating system version in time for macOS 10.15 Catalina’s public release day in the autumn, the software company promises. The Office suite can already be used with the Catalina beta if at least build 16.26 is used with the Office 2019 or Office 365 programmes, according to Microsoft’s Office Deployment Insiders video channel. Office 2016 runs from build 16.16.11 onwards under macOS 10.15. The company is asking developers to provide feedback in case of problems in the interaction with Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Co. Due to the future obligatory Apple notarisation of signed apps that are obtained outside of the App Store, there may still be error messages when installing Office apps in macOS 10.15, notes an employee of the software manufacturer. They want to iron this out by the time of the general Catalina release in autumn, he adds.

Office 2019/365 drop support for macOS 10.12

With the release of macOS 10.15, Microsoft will simultaneously discontinue support for macOS 10.12 Sierra, Office 2019 and Office 365 will then require at least macOS 10.13 High Sierra. Microsoft already announced last year that Office would only support the three most recent macOS versions. Existing installations of the Office apps could continue to be used under macOS 10.12, but would then no longer receive updates.

Office 2016 still supported until 2020

Office 2016 for Mac, however, remains exempt: Due to the older code base, this version is to be supported unchanged on macOS from version 10.15 back to OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Office 2016 as a whole, however, is on the brink of extinction: according to Microsoft, this version will be obsolete from October 2020, when no more updates will be made available.

Office 2011 facing complete demise

It will not be possible to continue using Office for Mac 2011 in conjunction with macOS 10.15, the manufacturer notes: Since Apple’s upcoming operating system no longer runs 32-bit software, the old Office programmes can no longer be opened either. Microsoft discontinued support for Office 2011 a good year and a half ago.

Header image: © PixieMe, stock.adobe.com

by Blitzhandel24