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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Random Thursday Stuff…

February 9, 2017, 11:19(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

AMD Ryzen
If you’ve been paying attention to upcoming PC hardware news you know AMD has a new CPU line coming out. “Leaked” benchmarks and pricing suggests AMD may once again be able to take on Intel. Of course all this is speculation. And, Intel may fight back. If any of this is true it is good news for PC Geeks as it would mean higher performing CPUs at cheaper prices.
I might even give it a shot. I haven’t owned an AMD powered computer since… hmmm… I think maybe it was an Abit BE6.
Ryzen will not have Windows 7 drivers. Hoping for a little Linux love here.

Speaking Of Linux
Anyone using Firejail? If so could you share your experience?

Anonymous?
Think you’re a nobody on the web? Think again.
“Researchers at Stanford and Princeton have succeeded in identifying 70% of users by comparing their web-browsing history to publicly available information on social networks.”
Reason #2,493 to get off social media.

coollinks
Essential Windows CMD Commands You Should Know

Win10 Game Mode
I’ve run 3DMark and Catzilla under Game Mode in 2 builds. Absolutely no difference.
PCgamer seemed to come up with similar findings.

Captain Apollo
Richard Hatch has died. Geeks knew him as Captain Apollo on the original BSG and the bad-guy Tom Zarek on the newer BSG. I remain a big fan of both those series.
I also enjoyed his role as Jan Berry of Jan & Dean in Deadman’s Curve as well as his guest appearances in various shows through the years.

Tagged With: Computer News

Friday Random Stuff…

February 3, 2017, 15:09(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Software Updates
Google Chrome 56.0.2924.87 (Android too)
AMD Radeon Crimson ReLive Edition 17.1.2 Drivers
Kodi 17

USS Enterprise Retired
Not the Federation Starship you Geeks, the real one!
There will be another!

Win10 / 8.1 Zero Day
Microsoft Windows SMB Tree Connect Response denial of service vulnerability
Apparently MS has been sitting on this since December but will patch on Feb 14th. Windows 7 is NOT affected.
“Microsoft designed the Windows 10 operating system to be the most secure version of the Windows operating system to date.”

My Galaxy S7
Supposedly the Samsung flagship phone.
Security patch level October 1, 2016 (I’m on Verizon).
Currently running Android Marshmellow (6.0.1).
Android Nougat final released AUGUST 22nd, 2016. Still not available for the S7.
And they wonder why people are switching to iPhones and hackers make fun of Android security.

Tagged With: Computer News

Thursday Random Stuff…

January 26, 2017, 14:56(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Google Chrome 56
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 56 to the stable channel – 56.0.2924.76 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Download

Firefox 51.0.1
Couple of bugfixes.
Download 32-bit(en-US)
Download 64-bit (en-US)
All Downloads
Release Notes

Win10 Update
KB3211320 – Servicing stack update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: January 24, 2017
FYI:
“The servicing stack includes the files and resources that are required to service a Windows image. This includes the Package Manager executable, the required servicing libraries, and other resources. The servicing stack is included in all Windows installations.“

Tagged With: Computer News

Windows 10 Game Mode

January 25, 2017, 15:53(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

“Game Mode” is back in the news again.
[Read more…] about Windows 10 Game Mode

Tagged With: Windows 10

Tuesday Random Stuff…

January 24, 2017, 17:17(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Firefox 51
Download 32-bit(en-US)
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All Downloads
Release Notes

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready 378.49 WHQL Drivers
“Provides the optimal gaming experience for Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Conan Exiles early access, and the For Honor closed beta”
Download

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.4.1
Download
Release Notes

Tagged With: Computer News

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

January 23, 2017, 12:25(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

The Official Title for Star Wars: Episode VIII Revealed

Related: Star Wars: Woody Harrelson Confirmed to Play Garris Shrike in Han Solo

Tagged With: Off Topic

Acronis True Image 2017

January 23, 2017, 10:12(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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*This is not a product review. It is not an endorsement. It is not intended as an ad. This is FYI so you can make an informed decision.*
*Please note that all prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of writing and may change at any time.
[Read more…] about Acronis True Image 2017

Tagged With: Cool Tools

Thursday News

January 19, 2017, 07:16(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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More ads in Win10

CCleaner 5.26
Crimson ReLive Edition 17.1.1 Drivers

Monday Random Stuff…

January 16, 2017, 15:40(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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[H]ardLY Overclockable
[H]ardOCP has only managed to get 1 in 4 new Kaby Lake 7700K’s up to 5GHz.
A sad state of affairs for the high-end overclocking crowd.

Since GWX Didn’t Work Well Enough
Microsoft wants to remind you that Windows 7 support ends in three years. Better install Win10 before then.
“Windows 7 comes slowly into the years. Today, it does not meet the requirements of modern technology, nor the high security requirements of IT departments.”
Maybe so. But it works just fine for me and comes without all the hassles of Windows 10. We will discuss it again in 3 years. Maybe.
Source: Neowin

Game Mode
Teased again. Just a simple mention with no details.
Speaking of which. Not a single person has recommended a tweak for the game only tweak guide. 🙁

Tagged With: Computer News

Patch Tuesday

January 10, 2017, 15:16(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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For those hardy souls that install updates as they are released, it is time to run that crap-shoot known as Windows Update.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2017
If you really want to stay in the know, head over to AskWoody and Woody at InfoWorld.

Adobe Stuff Updated
APSB17-01 Security Updates Available for Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Download
APSB17-02 Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player
Download

Tagged With: Security

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