Microsoft has released several out-of-band updates. Some are security related, some not.
More info here.
Internet Explorer 10 For Windows 7
NewZon, Shopping For Geeks
There is a new browser extension backed buy the folks at [H]ardOCP whose purpose is to:
“Find and compare prices for Amazon technology products easily while shopping at Newegg using Chrome or FireFox.”
Looks pretty handy to me!
Firefox Extension
Chrome Extension
Recommend Me A VPN
I’m in the market for a new VPN solution for my laptop and Droid phone.
Requirements:
– Not on home server.
– 100% Windows, Android, Linux compatible. No hacks to make it work.
What are you using? Why?
Thanks!
*note 25FEB2013 – I should have been more specific. This isn’t for home use but rather on the road.
The Freeware XP Machine
(Last updated 31 August, 2014.)
This is the story of my attempt at making a 100% usable freeware Windows XP machine. It has been revised several times since I first published it thanks to feedback and suggestions from readers. I’ve done a lot of research and tried a lot of programs. There are also 2 companion articles: The Windows 7 Freeware Machine, and The Windows 8 Freeware Machine. This is not an exhaustive list of freeware programs but the result of the aforementioned research and installs blended with my own personal preference and opinion. You are free to recommend a FREE program but you must list exactly why you think it is better. i.e. – If you say it uses less resources then provide a concrete example (with stats), if you call it bloatware then show why, etc.
[Read more…] about The Freeware XP Machine
Tweaking Windows 7, Version 2.0
Tweaking Windows 7 has been updated.
It’s been over 3 years since the first version of this particular guide.
I figured it was time I got off my lazy ass and update it.
I hope you enjoy it!
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FYI – Up next is a complete revision of all the freeware guides and a Windows 8 edition of same.
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Tweaking Windows 7
TweakHound’s
Tweaking Windows 7
A common sense guide to tweak and optimize Windows 7.
by Eric Vaughan
Version 2.0, 23 February, 2013
One Thousand Dollar Video Card Anyone?
Adobe Reader 11.0.02
Adobe Reader 11.0.02 is out.
Download or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
Security bulletin – Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.01 and earlier) for Windows and Macintosh, X (10.1.5 and earlier) for Windows and Macintosh, 9.5.3 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Reader 9.5.3 and earlier 9.x versions for Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.