ASG V8 Support–Problems and Work Arounds

PR:Open issues with 8.2 and 8.201

Article Number: AKB001197

They plan to fix them version 8.202. This list can also be found at http://www.astaro.com/lists/Known_Issues-ASG-V8.txt.

ID18567 8.200 "MIME blocking inspects HTTP body" is broken
Description: By enabling "MIME blocking inspects HTTP body" in the HTTP proxy, there might be some cases where the recognition of the MIME type fails and files cannot be downloaded.
Workaround:
Fixed in: 8.202

ID18653 8.200 If the HTTPs-Proxy is enabled, login to some websites may result in "Internal server error"
Description: By using the HTTPs-Proxy, some websites requiring authentication might not be reachable. This happens on websites using HTTP keepalives using POST requests.
Workaround:
Fixed in: 8.202

ID18769 8.200 If virus scanning of a website failed, no error message is shown in the browser.
Description: If virus scanning of a website failed, no error message is shown in the browser. Instead, the user gets a blank page.
Workaround:
Fixed in: 8.202

ID18695 8.200 Policy routing in combination with Application Control may cause problems
Description: Policy routing in combination with Application Control may cause problems. This is caused by wrong connection handling.
Workaround: Disable Application Control.
Fixed in: 8.202

ID18604 8.200 Web Application Firewall mixes backend websites
Description: In case multiple virtual web servers exist with exactly the same settings but listening on different interfaces, the WebAppication Firewall mixes the real web server sites. This only happens, if the first entry in the domain list is the same for all involved virtual web servers.
Workaround: Make sure that each virtual web server's first domain name is unique.
Fixed in: 8.202

This article can be found under "https://support.astaro.com/support/index.php/Open_issues_with_8_2_and_8_201"

PR: New MimioStudio 8 is released and ready for download…

Announcing the next generation of MimioStudio™

We would like to officially announce that MimioStudio 8 has been released and can be downloaded  under "Keep your software up to date" and on mimio.dymo.com. We are launching all three platforms, Mac, Windows and Linux, at once!
In this updated MimioStudio release you will find:

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  • New design tools, including: Brush pen, shape recognition, line styles, and free-form screen clipping
  • Create and save custom color palette with new color picker
  • Design opinion and survey-based polls with enhancements to MimioVote
  • Develop and print a self-paced test without connecting to MimioVote

Currently, the English version of MimioStudio 8 is available to download now.  Once all languages for MimioStudio 8 have been loaded, in a few weeks, we will announce to all of our customers about this new software upgrade.

Upgrade here in minutes:

• MimioStudio for Windows
• MimioStudio for Macintosh
• MimioStudio for Linux

If you need a copy of the user guide for the new version 8 software you can download it here for:

• MimioClassroom User Guide Windows
• MimioClassroom User Guide Windows

AViiQ Portable Charging Station

This product really interested me when I saw it right after returning from a recent trip. One of the problems that I was constantly running into was enough power charging for all of the devices I had with me. Granted I travel a bit heavy with all of my toys but this setup would have easily accommodated me with everything that I would have needed. Priced at just $79.99 I think it is a real bargain.

Four Port Hub

3+1 USB charging hub can charge all your devices and get pass data through one.

The AViiQ Portable USB Charging Station can charge four USB devices simultaneously, including an iPad, as well as passing data through one specialized port. Rest assured that even your larger power-consuming products such as the Apple® iPad™, which requires a 10v charger, is supplied through one of our four ports.

Retractable USB Port

Syncing your device is a synch.

Sync to your computer with this retractable USB cable. No more unplugging between the wall and your computer just to charge your device, especially those that require more power than your laptop can provide. After you're done. pull and let it zip back into place and you're ready to go.

Bing ads lead to more malware; new Mac Trojan in the wild | ZDNet

No longer are you only subject to malware from email attacks. For quite a long time now perpetuators of malware have been using many different Social Engineering techniques to infect your computer. The latest method involves redirecting search pages like mentioned in this Ed Bott article though ads on the search page. Be aware of what you are choosing from these web pages and if you are presented with popups wanting to install software to be able to run on your system, be very wary. Read this article to see just how unscrupulous these guys are getting.

Bing ads lead to more malware; new Mac Trojan in the wild | ZDNet

PR: Astaro RED 10 Revision Now Available

New Astaro RED 10 Revision Now Shipping

The successful solution for branch office security, Astaro RED, has undergone an upgrade with major new enhancements. The new revision is now shipping.

We are pleased to announce that the revision 2 of our successful RED 10 appliance is now shipping from our warehouses.

The new revision offers the following major enhancements:

• USB port for connecting 3G/UMTS modems for WAN failover via mobile networks
• Dual firmware support, which keeps the unit alive - even if someone pulls the plug while the unit is downloading and flashing a new firmware
• Additional status LEDs allowing for easier diagnostics

Please note: The new revision is supported by all Astaro Security Gateway (ASG) software releases starting from V7.508. However, the USB port requires at least V8.200 running on your central ASG.

PR: Astaro Security Gateway V8.2 is Available!

With the release of Astaro Security Gateway Version 8.2, Astaro’s flagship product now includes more than 60 exciting new features.

The major ones include:

• A new web reporting engine
• Support for 3G/UMTS USB modems
• Web Application Security form hardening
• Next Generation Firewall/Application control features
• A technical preview of Astaro Log Management

You can find more information and a guide on how to install the up2date Package here.

V8.201 will be available via Astaro’s download servers shortly. This update fixes some smaller issues found in the new version. Both, Versions 8.200 and 8.201 will be available for direct installation via your WebAdmin interface by the end of the month.

Ten tips to keep you healthy and happy at work

This came to me from our Logitech Representative.

Whether you spend five minutes or five hours using your keyboard or mouse, these recommendations can help you stay comfortable and productive. So take a minute to read through these – and make sure you’re doing everything right!

Make sure that your workspace is set up properly.

1. Put keyboard and monitor directly in front of you with your mouse next to it.
2. Have your elbow next to your side.
3. Adjust the height of your chair and table so that the keyboard and mouse are at or below elbow height.
4. Place your mouse within easy reach so that your elbow can remain next to your side when using it.
5. Have your feet well supported and your shoulders relaxed.

Keep your shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands relaxed and comfortable as you work.

1. Let your arms hang loosely at your sides for a moment, allowing them to dangle toward the floor and to become relaxed.
2. Try to maintain this relaxed feeling while you work.
3. If you have a palm rest, use it between keying tasks, not while typing. Using it while typing may increase pressure against the hand and increase the chance of injury.
4. When you use your keyboard or mouse, avoid placing or supporting your wrists on sharp edges or on your desk.
5. As you use your mouse, make sure that your elbow is next to your side. Keep your wrist relaxed and straight – don’t bend it up, down, or to either side. Keep your shoulders relaxed, do not hunch or shrug.

For more recommendations, check out our complete set of comfort guidelines.