HWiNFO32 & HWiNFO64 v5.10 released.
Download (I use portable version) Release Notes
Among my favorite new features, “Restored lost Windows 98 compatibility.”
Win10 Diagnostics Tracking Service Gone?
So I’m writing the Privacy section of the Win10 tweak guide. [Read more…] about Win10 Diagnostics Tracking Service Gone?
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511 (KB3118754)
Just released.
*Edit 1811hrs* KB is up now: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3118754
“This update includes improvements to enhance the functionality of Windows 10 Version 1511.”
Boy that is helpful.
Description from update:
“Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.“
Intel SSD Toolbox Updated
Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox version 3.3.3 released.
“The new version of the Intel® Solid State Drive Toolbox (Intel® SSD Toolbox) contains a new firmware update for the Intel® Solid State Drive 750 Series products.”
Release Notes
Post Your Win10 Tips And Tweaks
Now that Threshold 2 is out I’m writing the Win10 tweak guide as time permits.
If you have any please post your tips and tweaks here. Be sure to include where you got it if you can.
My Desktop Pet Peeve
I still do computer work as a side job. One of my pet peeves is seeing stuff stored on the desktop. I’m not talking a couple of files for a few days, I’m talking docs, pics, pdfs, mp3s, videos, etc. I see dozens and dozens flooding the desktop. It’s chaotic and ugly. It makes backups harder too. Need to use System Restore? All the files on your desktop will be gone!
Put your stuff in the folders they belong in!
Classic Shell Updated
The freeware start menu replacement/explorer enhancer Classic Shell 4.2.5 has been released. [Read more…] about Classic Shell Updated
If You Haven’t Received The TH2 Update…
If you haven’t received the Threshold 2 (Fall Update) via Windows Update you can:
[Read more…] about If You Haven’t Received The TH2 Update…
Samsung Magician 4.9
Samsung’s SSD toolbox has been updated to v4.9. “New model support: Samsung 750 EVO SSD”
Download
Alternative download
Recheck Your Tweaks After Installing TH2
I found that several of my tweaks did not stick though the update, especially the right-click menu stuff.
You may want to check and/or reapply the tweaks.
Here are mine: https://www.tweakhound.com/2015/08/10/my-windows-10-tweaks/