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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Monday News

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www_newsGoogle Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 49.0.2623.110 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.”
Download or update from within the program.

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready 364.72 WHQL Drivers
Full support for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, optimizations and enhancements for virtual reality games such as EVE: Valkyrie, Chronos, and Elite Dangerous, and the latest support for NVIDIA VRWorks.
Download

First Impressions – 2 New Samsung Galaxy S7’s

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thAs I mentioned last week I ordered 2 new Samsung Galaxy S7’s (32GB). They were buy one get one free via rebate (BOGO). So, 2 for $672 or $336 each.
These phones replace my wife’s 4 year old iPhone 4S and my 3+ year old Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD.
This isn’t a “review” just a tale of my experience so far. If you want a good review see:
iVerge – Samsung Galaxy S7 review: on the edge of perfection
[Read more…] about First Impressions – 2 New Samsung Galaxy S7’s

Sunday News – March Madness Edition

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mmAs I site here my bracket is all but a goner thanks to Michigan State. Still is has been exciting to watch thus far. I love watching those “little guys” like Middle Tennessee State, Hawaii, Wichita State, Stephen F. Austin, Gonzaga, and Northern Iowa remind us all what “heart” is. After I write this I’m gonna settle in to watch #11 VCU try to take down #2 Oklahoma. I’m rooting for ’em even though I didn’t pick ’em.

“I think you have to be 8 different kinds of stupid to put your house or car on a network.” – TweakHound
PSA from the FBI & NHTSA – MOTOR VEHICLES INCREASINGLY VULNERABLE TO REMOTE EXPLOITS
I maintain there is no valid reason for your car to EVER be connected to the internet.

Hey Ed. You Shoulda Followed My Guide
Ed Bott has found that updating Windows 7 has become a PITA. If you check out my guide Installing Windows 7 you will see I recommend downloading and installing KB3102810 before running any Windows Updates. He has come to this conclusion now too.

Off Topic
Mysterious new dwarf human species probed after scientists find 3 million year old skull in cave
Longer inter-set rest periods enhance muscle strength and hypertrophy in resistance-trained men

Thursday Random Stuff…

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THE FLASH comic logoFlash
Flash a-ah, Savior of the Universe!
APSB16-08 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Flash a-ah, He’ll save every one of us!
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for March 2016 Issued: March 10, 2016 (Critical Security Bulletin (added to summary on March 10))
Flash for IE updated for Windows 8.1 and Win10.

Nvidia 364.51 WHQL’s
“Optimal experience for Tom Clancy’s The Division, Hitman, Need for Speed, Ashes of the Singularity, and Rise of the Tomb Raider”

Shhh!
Tails 2.2 released.
Tails is a live operating system, that you can start on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card. It aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity, and helps you to:
– use the Internet anonymously and circumvent censorship;
– all connections to the Internet are forced to go through the Tor network;
– leave no trace on the computer you are using unless you ask it explicitly;
– use state-of-the-art cryptographic tools to encrypt your files, emails and instant messaging.