Q – I’ve followed your freeware guides for years. Thanks! What programs do you use that aren’t free?
A – You’re most welcome. Though I’ve used many over the years, here are the non-free programs I currently use:
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Alternative To Moving Libraries
As many of you know, I consider moving libraries an essential part of my backup strategy.
I decided to post this article because through the years I’ve discovered some folks don’t get it and some folks don’t want to do it.
There is an alternative. [Read more…] about Alternative To Moving Libraries
Freeware Guides Updated
My Windows 7 and Windows 8 freeware guides have been updated.
The Windows 7 Freeware Machine
The Windows 8 Freeware Machine
Added:
MakeMKV
AES Crypt
Clonezilla
Removed:
Browser plugins except NoScript for Firefox.
Monday Updates
Firefox
FF updated to 35.0.1. Bugfixes.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Release Notes
Download other languages and operating systems
CCleaner
v5.02 is out.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
Flash (again)
v16.0.0.296 released.APSA15-01 Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8 users check Windows Update, AFAIK it has not been updated as of this post.
Google Chrome users, AFAIK it has not been updated as of this post.
Win10 Technical Preview ISO Download
Adobe Flash Updated
APSB15-02 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 users, Flash was updated yesterday with Chrome 40.0.2214.91.
New Nvidia Drivers Out
GeForce Game Ready 347.25 WHQL drivers are out.
Download
Release Notes
Random Wednesday Stuff…
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
Site News
1 – This site has been moved to a new hosting company.
2 – This site has gone SSL. Please Update your bookmarks: https://www.tweakhound.com/
Random Weekend Stuff…
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