Computer stuff...
Ed Bott has a good article up: A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Summary: Oracle’s Java plugin for browsers is a notoriously insecure product. Over the past 18 months, the company has released 11 updates, six of them containing critical security fixes. With each update, Java actively tries to install unwanted software. Here’s what it does, and why it has to stop.
I hope this holiday season is a safe, peaceful, and joyous one for all.
Merry Christmas!
The usual Geek news sites today have featured a blog post entitled, “Why was Pinball removed from Windows Vista?”
The post is interesting but that ain’t why I’ve posted this.
Like many others I’ve been using the original XP pinball game in 64-bit Windows since Vista came out without a single issue. [Read more…] about Original XP Pinball Game
Microsoft has made a big to-do about the ability to pin sites in Windows 7 and Windows 8 using Internet Explorer.
I’m going to cover a little about it and how to fix a few problems.
I completely missed this last week. Intel released version 3.1.2 of the SSD Toolbox.
Download
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SCROOGLED!
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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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This article covers creating an all-in-one Windows recovery flash drive.
This is the one I use. I often carry it with me.
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Security updates available for:
-XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Seven, Eight, 2K12
– Microsoft Office 2003-2010, Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
