Serif Affinity All Apps 2 (Designer 2, Photo 2, Publisher 2) Licenseupdate 2024 and version 2.5.5 availability

The new license period until October 14, 2029 requires an update of the Serif Affinity All Apps 2 (Designer 2, Photo 2, Publisher 2) license.

The installation packages for this have been updated accordingly, additionally software was updated to version 2.5.5. The new license can also be installed separately for existing installations of version 2 Affinity Apps.

For installation/update please contact your IT administrator.

Vulnerability in Citrix Workspace app for Mac prior to version 2402.10

A vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Workspace app for Mac, which, if exploited, may result in elevation of privilege from a local authenticated user to a root user.

Affected Versions:

The following supported versions of Citrix Workspace app for Mac are affected by the vulnerability:

  • Citrix Workspace app for Mac before 2402.10
Please update Citrix Workspace app on your Mac to version 2402.10 or later as soon as possible.

For further information please review the associated Citrix Security Bulletin.

DNASTAR Lasergene 17.6.2 Update available for macOS

DNASTAR released an important update for Lasergene 17.6.0 today, fixing several issues with SeqBuilder Pro.

For installation please contact your IT administrator.

For use on personal devices ("HomeUse"), you can find the DNASTAR Lasergene Term Standalone license at Services > NWZ@Home > Software > DNASTAR.

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac - End of Support from Microsoft

On October 10, 2023 Microsoft seized support for Office 2019 for Mac.

This means that technical support, bug fixes and security updates will no longer be provided for these products. Organizations that continue to use these products may face increased security risks and compliance issues over time.

Since January 2024, Microsoft's AutoUpdate also indicates that an upgrade is required for the Office programs.

If you are still using Office 2019 for Mac, please upgrade to the current 2021 version.

Security issue with the new Microsoft Outlook version for macOS

When setting up IMAP accounts in the new Microsoft Outlook version for macOS, the "Synchronize with Microsoft Cloud" option is enabled by default.

The following versions are affected:

  • 16.42 (20101102) and newer for Current Channel.
  • 16.40 (20073000) and newer for Current Channel (Preview).
  • 16.32 (19110306) and newer for Beta Channel.
if they are set to "New Outlook" with the switch at the top right of the window.

As with the Microsoft Outlook app for Android and iOS, this option means redirecting credentials as well as content to the Microsoft Cloud. In addition to the data protection issues involved, sharing credentials in this way is prohibited by IT usage regulations.

The Exchange accounts at the university are currently not supported by the new Outlook version, so only the integration via IMAP is affected.

In addition, it is still unclear whether the feature is only turned on during an initial setup or is also adopted for already set up IMAP accounts when switching to the new version of Outlook.

If you have switched to the new Outlook and use IMAP, please check the setting and deactivate "Synchronize with Microsoft Cloud" if applicable.

ChemDraw Professional 22 available for Mac

The new version 22 of ChemDraw Professional is now available for installation on Macs.

For installation please contact your IT administrator.

For use on personal devices ("HomeUse"), you can find the ChemDraw Academic Site license at Services > NWZ@Home > Software > ChemDraw.

01.12.2022: Adobe Acrobat 2017 end of life

We would like to take this opportunity to inform you about the end of life of Adobe Acrobat 2017 on December 1, 2022. Users of the application have already been receiving an information window when launching the application for a few weeks.

It is not possible to extend the license.

Adobe Acrobat DC is available for use as a successor product, but requires a Microsoft Azure ID. This must be activated individually in the IT portal. Information about this can be found on this web page.

If you have not yet received an updated version of Adobe Acrobat DC, please contact your administrator.

COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 available for macOS

Version 6.1 of COMSOL Multiphysics, as well as some additional modules, is now available for use on macOS (Intel and M1):

  • COMSOL Multiphysics
    • AC/DC Module
    • Acoustics Module
    • LiveLink for Inventor
    • Nonlinear Structural Mechanics
    • Particle Tracing Module
    • RF Module
    • Semiconductor Module
    • Structural Mechanics Module
    • Wave Optics Module
Usage is only permitted for teaching purposes and for exercises in courses that are part of a curriculum or for bachelor's or master's theses. Academic research and doctoral theses are excluded.

To install the software on devices in the institute, please contact your IT administrator.

Information about use on personal devices, such as home computers, can be found at Angebot > NWZ@home > Software > COMSOL Multiphysics.

 

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