Laura Pippig

Staff Writer, PC-WELT

Laura is an enthusiastic gamer as well as a movie and TV fan. After studying communication science, she went straight into a job at PCMagazin and Connect Living. Since then, she has been writing about everything to do with PCs and technology topics, and has been a permanent editor at our German sister site PC-WELT since May 2024.

Articles by Laura Pippig

Your TP-Link router is under attack from Russian state hackers

Russian hacking group Fancy Bear is targeting TP-Link routers worldwide. Update your router firmware now.

By Laura Pippig 3 days ago

Security expert publishes Windows exploit after Microsoft went silent

A security researcher reported a vulnerability to Microsoft. But when the company didn't respond quickly enough, he went public with real exploit code.

By Laura Pippig 5 days ago

Windows 11 dev accidentally leaks video of the new movable taskbar

In a video that has since been taken down, we see a movable Windows 11 taskbar in testing, with options to dock it top, bottom, left, or right.

By Laura Pippig 1 week ago

Microsoft is modernizing Windows 11's aging UI and shifting to native apps

Microsoft's CVP of Design and Research confirms upcoming Windows 11 updates will modernize legacy UI elements and improve user experience.

By Laura Pippig and Mikael Markander 2 weeks ago

Microsoft pulls Windows 11 update after widespread install failures

Microsoft paused rollout of optional KB5079391 update after users hit install error 0x80073712. The cause is currently being investigated.

By Laura Pippig 2 weeks ago

March's optional Windows 11 update arrives with a key security feature

Windows 11's KB5079391 update is a win for gamers and power users, adding 1,000Hz display support, Smart App Control toggling, and more.

By Laura Pippig and Mikael Markander 2 weeks ago

Windows 11's emergency update fixes broken Microsoft app logins

After the March update for Windows 11, some users were unable to log in to apps like Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Store.

By Laura Pippig 3 weeks ago

Windows 11's Secure Boot fix update finally rolls out to more PCs

Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action to prevent this from happening. Here's what you need to do and why.

By Laura Pippig 1 month ago

Forced Windows 11 updates? More users report unwanted installations

More and more users are reporting unexpected Windows 11 updates on their PCs, even though they did not agree to them.

By Laura Pippig 1 month ago

I can't live without my robot vacuum

It sounds extreme, but since I've had a robot vacuum cleaner at home, I wouldn't want to be without one. If you're still considering buying one, read on.

By Laura Pippig 1 month ago

Someone's Windows 10 PC upgraded to Windows 11 while showering

You look away for one moment and your Windows 10 PC is suddenly on Windows 11. It sounds unreal but it actually happened to one user.

By Laura Pippig 1 month ago

Do NOT use AI-generated passwords, security experts warn

Unsurprising to anyone who understands "AI" chatbots, passwords created using the likes of ChatGPT and Gemini are fundamentally insecure.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

Microsoft offers extended security updates to more Windows versions

Microsoft is expanding its ESU program by adding extended support for additional Windows versions.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

Android malware alert: Fake IPTV apps will steal your bank details

A new Android malware campaign exploits interest in IPTV streaming to disguise itself as a harmless app.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

30 fake AI Chrome extensions caught stealing passwords and more

Security experts have uncovered dangerous Chrome extensions that promise or impersonate AI tools to steal sensitive data.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

YouTube is breaking its own features for users with ad blockers

Users who have ad blockers are reportedly unable to see certain parts of the platform—and it seems to be a targeted move by YouTube.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

This week's free game on Epic Games Store is a sci-fi detective trip

It's called Nobody Wants to Die and it takes place in a future where people will do anything to avoid kicking the bucket.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

February's Windows 11 update is causing startup problems for users

Several users are experiencing various issues with system startup after installing the KB5077181 update for Windows 11.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

TikTok tracks your every move, even if you don't have the TikTok app

A BBC report says that TikTok spies not only on its own users, but also on people who don't even have TikTok accounts.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago

Microsoft releases exclusive Windows 11 update for certain PCs only

Next to the big batch of updates that just came out yesterday, Microsoft released another one. Why? Here's what you need to know about it.

By Laura Pippig 2 months ago