Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Microsoft Fails AV-Test Certification

November 29, 2012, 19:43(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

That ain’t good.

iTunes 11

November 29, 2012, 19:34(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Apple has released iTunes 11. Aesthetically this is a significant update.
Download from the usual place: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/, or,
I generally check for and download updates from here: http://support.apple.com/downloads/
That puts iTunes 11 here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1614
For some bizarre reason that loops you to the above download page (Apple, go figure :rolleyes: )
And the 64-bit version is here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1615

Release Notes:
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SCROOGLED!

November 28, 2012, 16:53(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

:rotfl:
SCROOGLED!
:rotfl:

YUMI 0.0.8.0

November 27, 2012, 16:56(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Pendrivelinux has released YUMI (Your Universal Multiboot Installer) version 0.0.8.0.
Download & Info
Changelog:
11/27/12 Version 0.0.8.0: Update to support newer Panda Safe CD, Redo Backup 1.0.4, GDATA Rescue/Boot CD, Webconverger 15.1, Racy Puppy 5.3, Precise Puppy 5.4.1, Slacko 5.3.3, DPup Exprimo, and Linux Mint 14.

The How-To-Geek: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus?

November 27, 2012, 14:06(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Interesting article over at The How-To-Geek: HTG Explains: Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus?
I’ve tried AV a few times on my Droid X but I don’t know anyone personally that uses AV on any smartphone.
Do you use anti-virus on your smartphone?

HardOCP – OCZ Vector 256GB SSD Review

November 27, 2012, 13:53(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

A bunch of sites have their OCZ Vector 256GB SSD reviews posted.
I found the [H]ardOCP review especially interesting for the info on OCZ posted on page 1 of the article.
FWIW – As of this writing this drive is listed at Newegg for $290.

Time To Run Windows Update

November 27, 2012, 13:23(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Seven, Eight, 2K12, Visual Studio.
Most of these are Compatibility Updates:

A compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows. Microsoft regularly releases Windows compatibility updates to improve the overall user experience.

Acronis True Image 2013 40% Off

November 24, 2012, 17:04(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Acronis has a 40% discount for True Image 2013 and 33% discount for upgrade.
Sale expires Nov. 30, 2012
You MUST use the link below.
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