Welcome to the Ashampoo Blog
From old devices to new ideas, from digital change to everyday life: We write about what moves us – with heart, humor and attitude.
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Comments are expressly welcome!

Sven Krumrey
Editor-in-Chief
Our most recent posts:
- Streaming is gradually replacing traditional TV (especially for younger viewers). Let's take a closer look at what is likely the most popular piece of streaming hardware: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Ultra HD!8 min read
- Ashampoo's turning 20! Rolf Hilchner, member of our supervisory board and thoroughbred salesman, was kind enough to make time for an interview1 min read
- Time and time again, both Google and Apple are plagued by shady apps that sneak into their stores while pretending to be regular apps. The latest wave of these nasties has been dubbed Fleeceware and it uses an old scam, but in digital form.6 min read
- For as long as I can remember, virtual reality (VR) has been a dream of many creative minds, and movies like "Avatar" have given this idea mainstream appeal. Reason enough to go all out on my Oculus Quest review for you.9 min read
- Have you heard of PSD2? PSD2 stands for the European Commission's latest payment services directive and will govern all credit and debit card related payment transactions above €30. PSD2 will come into full effect on September 14, 2019!6 min read
- Companies like Huawei, so far, don't have viable alternatives once they're cut off from cooperation with Alphabet/Google. The most prestigious Chinese company recently presented an operating system poised to run on virtually every device. Enter Harmony OS7 min read
- BusinessMy old video rental store, to which I was once a loyal and regular customer, was about to close forever—the last of its kind in my area. Time for a swansong to a dear old friend!7 min read
- Recently, a government-owned spyware called "honeybee" has been unmasked. Experts soon afterwards discovered how China spies on tourists' cellphones.5 min read
- Which services are we really willing to pay for? Ever since the internet found its way into our homes, there have been debates about free and paid content. The majority are unwilling to spend money on digital news.So what should successful online journali6 min read
- Microsoft sure are having a hard time with their customers. Their trust is limited, they have ample bad experience with purported software "enhancements". Since Microsoft are calling the shots, they are about to force updates down our throats.6 min read
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