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Start8 version 1.5 is out.
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Update from within program: Right-click Start icon > Configure > About > Check for updates.
This update includes:
Added support for sleep function on Surface 3 and similar devices.
Added option to access a list of modern UI applications from the Start8 Start menu.
Updates available for all currently supported versions of Windows as well as Office 2007 and up.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015
***WARNING***
re: KB3001652 Update rollup for Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
I cannot get this to install. Windows update just sits there like it is stuck.
A quick Google search shows others are having this problem too.
I suggest skipping this. I will continue to look for more info.
***UPDATE 1525HRS EST***
It appears Microsoft may have pulled this update.
***UPDATE 12FEB2015***
Update fixed. Installed without issue.
GeForce Game Ready Driver for Evolve / Nvidia 347.52 WHQL Drivers
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I’ve rarely posted personal stuff on this site but I thought some of you might find this inspirational.
[Read more…] about My Cousin’s Son
Below is a list I created of SSD software from the major brands. (Because I was bored/curious.)
If I’ve left something out please let me know.
[Read more…] about OEM SSD Software
Another Week, Another Flash Security Patch
APSB15-04 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8 users check Windows Update.
Google Chrome Updated
The stable channel has been updated to 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Contains the above Flash update as well as several other security updates.
Download or update from within the program.
During my afternoon web browsing I was at [H]ardOCP and found this article: [Read more…] about TrackerSSL – A New Chrome Extension
MS Security Essentials Fails + Alternatives
Microsoft’s Security Essentials Fails Latest Antivirus Test ( http://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/december-2014/ )
AV-Comparatives Product Of The Year – Winner = Bitdefender. Top rated products 2014 in alphabetical order:
AVG, AVIRA, Emsisoft, ESET, F-Secure, Fortinet, Kaspersky Lab
related: 24 antivirus products for Windows 8.1 tested – only two with perfect score
Software Updates
Google Chrome 40.0.2214.94
Kodi 14.1 – Home media center software for Windows, Linux, and Mac. I use this.
Autoruns 13
Startup manager on steroids. Updates include Virustotal intergration and improved search filters.
iTunes 12.1
What’s new in iTunes
iTunes is now a full 64-bit application on 64-bit editions of Windows 8, 7, and Vista. This update also includes bug fixes and improves performance when syncing with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
LibreOffice 4.4
UI improvements. Bugfixes.
