I’ve made a few changes to my article Windows 8 SSD Settings, Etc.
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How To Resize Your Windows 8 Partition
Windows 8 has the ability to resize the partition it is installed on.
This can come in handy since most computer manufactures completely hose the drive partition structure.
In addition I always recommend moving Libraries off the OS partition. For single disk system this step is required to do that.
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Microsoft Security Advisory 2794220
Microsoft Security Advisory (2794220)
Microsoft is investigating public reports of a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8. Internet Explorer 9 and Internet Explorer 10 are not affected by the vulnerability. Microsoft is aware of targeted attacks that attempt to exploit this vulnerability through Internet Explorer 8.
Details of exploit here.
Bottom line:
If your Using Windows Vista or Windows 7 then upgrade your browser like you should have done in MARCH of 2011.
If your using Windows XP (REALLY?) then Firefox and/or Chrome FTW.
Windows 8 Default Services
In prep for the upcoming tweak guide. I’ve put together the Windows 8 Default Services sorted by name and startup type.
Available in PDF or Word docx file. See my Twitter post for the link.
http://twitter.com/TweakHound
http://twitter.com/TweakHound/status/285437267462467584
I’ve started work on the Windows 8 Tweak Guide
Windows 8 has proven to be, well, um, lets just say it has gotten mixed reviews. 😉
I really wasn’t sure if I was going to do a Windows 8 Tweak Guide. But, so many folks asked for one I’ve decided to go ahead with it.
I’m about 20+ hours of work and 21 pages in so it will be a few weeks.
Notes:
If you have any tips or suggestions please send them in.
Yes, I’m using Windows 8 as my main desktop (and it is now running on 4 of my computers).
Yes, I like it.
And yes, IMHO better than Windows 7*. But, it takes some getting used to and tweaking.
*(That doesn’t mean I’m 100% satisfied with it.)
CCleaner 3.26 Slim Version Released
The slim version (no bloatware, etc.) for CCleaner 3.26 is out. [Read more…] about CCleaner 3.26 Slim Version Released
Classic Shell 3.6.4
Classic Shell 3.6.4 released. Contains a fix for Windows 7:
“Fixes a freezing problem for some users when right-clicking on the Start button in Windows 7”
Download & Info
Merry Christmas!
I hope this holiday season is a safe, peaceful, and joyous one for all.
Merry Christmas!
Dropbox Updated
Dropbox has posted their 4th 5th update this month.
Version 1.6.9 1.6.10 was released today. Download. Release Notes
Not a member yet? Sign up for Dropbox!
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. This means that any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website.
Dropbox also makes it super easy to share with others, whether you’re a student or professional, parent or grandparent.
*updated 8:46am, 22DEC2012