Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Google Chrome Updated
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 40 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 40.0.2214.91 contains a number of fixes and improvements, including:
-Updated info dialog for Chrome app on Windows and Linux.
-A new clock behind/ahead error message.
This update includes 62 security fixes
Download or update from within the program.

Crapware, The Saga Continues
How-To Geeks rant against crapware/foistware/adware/bundleware just got turned up a notch.
IMHO calling out every download site seems like shooting the messenger.
FWIW, I like, trust, and use MajorGeeks.com.

Windows 10
The Win10 release is still a ways off but there is plenty of news. Free upgrades, no subscription…
I’ll post links to the consumer preview when available.
The Verge – The 9 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Windows 10 event
Paul Thurrott
Mary Jo Foley

Thurrott.com
Paul Thurrott has left Winsupersite.com and is now at Thurrott.com.
Good luck Paul!

Interesting Reads
Six Colors – How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays
How-To Geek – Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps

Reader Emails

Q – Is there a free alternative to True Image?
A – Several. I recommend Clonezilla.

Q – What happened to your Twitter page?
A – I briefly tried the Social Media thing. I honestly don’t get it.

Q – I’m looking for a notebook. Do you have any recommendations?
A – My baseline currently would be:
– Intel Core I5 or I7.
– SSD
– < 6GB RAM