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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Microsoft Security Essentials Updated

July 9, 2013, 14:51(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

securityessentials

securityessentialsMicrosoft Security Essentials has been updated to version 4.3.215.0.
To install either:
– Download
– From Windows Update (manually check the box)
– From Security Essentials. Open > Help > Check for software updates.

Tagged With: Security

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.1.5

July 9, 2013, 13:24(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

intelssd

intelssdIntel SSD Toolbox 3.1.5 is out. (I missed this one last month.)
Download
Release Notes

Tagged With: Computer Hardware

Time To Run Windows Update

July 9, 2013, 13:17(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

winupdate

winupdateUpdates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows RT, .Net, Internet Explorer 6 – 10, Office 2003 – 2010, Windows Defender…
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for July 2013

winup9july2013

Tagged With: Security

Google Chrome Updated

July 9, 2013, 12:56(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

google chrome

google chromeGoogle Chrome 28.0.1500.71 has been released. Security fixes.
Source: Google Chrome Blog
Download or update form within Chrome.

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Adobe Flash And Shockwave Updates

July 9, 2013, 12:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

adobe_logo

adobe_logoAdobe has released security updates for Flash and Shockwave.
APSB13-17 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player (Windows, Mac, Linux)
APSB13-18 Security update available for Adobe Shockwave Player (Windows, Mac)
Download:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave player

Tagged With: Software

Monday Musings

July 8, 2013, 15:46(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

monday

mondayThe weekly curse that is Monday is upon us. Hope your weekend went well. On with some Geek-ish news…
 
AnandTech and [H]ardOCP both looked at the Corsair Carbide AIR 540 case and liked it.

AIR540_hero_up
 

TeamViewer has been updated.   Download   Changelog
 
Ask Slashdot: Good Tracking Solutions For Linux Laptop? had both good answers and funny comments:
“Put a Windows 8 sticker on it. Nobody will touch it.”
:rotfl:
 
Twitter has updated their apps making direct messaging and search better.
 
Posted all over the web: Windows 8.1 RTM hits in late August.
 
Site News
Site comment system has been switched to Disqus by request. :clink:
Did you know TweakHound.com has a mobile version? Been trying a new version of WPTouch Pro but they can’t seem to get the menus to work on Android so the old version will have to work for now.
Follow me on Twitter. Please.

Tagged With: Computer News, This Site

Windows 8.1 And WEI?

July 6, 2013, 17:22(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

win8logo

win8logoSo I saw the following story at Neowin and I found it both amusing and informative. [Read more…] about Windows 8.1 And WEI?

Tagged With: This Site, Windows 8

Random Friday Stuff

July 5, 2013, 18:05(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Liberty_Bell

Liberty_BellIt’s been kinda a short week here in the U.S. due to the  Independence Day holiday. A day that most of us Americans prove that we all have a little Redneck in us my grilling meat, drinking beer, and watching stuff blow up. 😉

fireworks_ny_2013

Geeks already knew Reddit was popular. This week the press found out.

Something tells me our fellow Geeks over at Dropbox won’t be dating this coworker. :mrgreen:

IZArc got a minor update to version 4.1.8.

Metallica at Comic-Con? Wish I could be there 😥

I hope y’all have a happy and safe weekend!

Tagged With: Computer News, This Site

VirtualBox 4.2.16

July 5, 2013, 17:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

virtualbox

virtualboxVirtualBox 4.2.16 is out.
This is “a maintenance release of VirtualBox 4.2 which improves stability and fixes regressions.”

Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.2.16 downloads
VirtualBox 4.2.16 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.2.16 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.2.16 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.2.16.iso

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Android Apps I Use

July 5, 2013, 14:05(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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android_logoApps I use on my Android Phone both free and not.
[Read more…] about Android Apps I Use

Tagged With: Android, This Site

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