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Move Complete

January 14, 2016, 09:30(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Now hosted at DreamHost.
I’m not a big fan of caching plugins but I am trying out W3 Total Cache.
Please let me know if you have any issues.
Thanks for hanging in there!

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Still trying to get web hosting sorted out.

January 9, 2016, 12:25(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Sorry for the lack of posts, downtime, and site being slow. I’m still looking for the right web host for this site.
Obviously Godaddy isn’t up to the task.
Thanks to folks who wrote in suggestions. The web host I choose needs to be big enough to have redundant servers (I would prefer those servers be on the East Coast U.S.A., Virginia if possible). The server should run on SSD’s and support should have live chat with folks who actually know WordPress AND SSL. Help should be available during migration. “Here, go read this article” that doesn’t really apply to my question isn’t support.

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Tuesday Random Stuff…

December 29, 2015, 09:37(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

aceofspadesFlash Updated
APSB16-01 Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8/8.1/10 users check Windows Update. Microsoft will get around to updating it…eventually.
Google Chrome users, ditto.

Firefox 43.0.3
Fixed:
On some Windows configurations, improve the decoding of some videos on YouTube
Fix network issue when using Nvidia’s Network Access Manager

Download 32-bit (en-US)
Download 64-bit (en-US)
Download other systems and languages
Release Notes

Interesting Reads
Recently Bought a Windows Computer? Microsoft Probably Has Your Encryption Key
In Defense of the Server GUI
Techno-skeptics’ objection growing louder

Lemmy – Born To Lose, Lived To Win
Meadowlark Lemon, Harlem Globetrotters’ Dazzling Court Jester, Dies at 83 (If you aren’t familiar with his work, check YouTube)

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Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2015, 13:24(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

I hope you all have a safe and Merry Christmas.
[Read more…] about Merry Christmas!

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I Know, Comments Still Broken

December 24, 2015, 13:19(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Some get through, some don’t. Nothing I can do about it. WordPress needs to fix Jetpack.
Sorry.

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Just Saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens

December 18, 2015, 14:06(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

starwars1It was awesome!
Saw it in Imax. Will go to see it again in standard over the next few weeks.

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Tuesday News

December 15, 2015, 14:23(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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www_newsFirefox 43
Download 32-bit (en-US)
Download 64-bit (en-US)
Download other systems and languages
Release Notes

Destroy Windows Spying Updated
Build 716 released, “fixes”.

AMD Drivers
ARSTechnica reports AMD will open source drivers as well as “substantially upgrade its open source Linux drivers”.

GWX No Thanks Button Gone

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Trailers

December 15, 2015, 12:57(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

youtubeSome of the latest Sci-Fi trailers:
[Read more…] about Trailers

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Comment problems

December 10, 2015, 13:09(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

frownI am aware of the problems with the comment system. My web host is looking into it.
Googling the issue myself I think the latest WordPress update screwed the pooch.
I am sorry.

***Update 14:59:16 12/11/2015 
Might be fixed? Give it a shot and let me know.

***Update 2, 18:02:36 12/11/2015
Looks like it is fixed. Contact me if not.

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Tweaking Windows 10

December 9, 2015, 17:33(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

************ This version is now expired. Updated version here: https://www.tweakhound.com/2021/05/19/tweaking-windows-10-version-21h1/
 

 

 

 

 

 

TweakHound’s

Tweaking Windows 10

Windows 10 April 2018 Update

A guide to tweak and optimize Windows 10.

Updated for Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Lasted edited 05 June, 2018

***Note, 15 November 2018. Guide will not be updated for the October Update.

Release 1809 does not have enough significant changes to warrant a rewrite.

tweak – to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct.

optimize – get the most out of, make optimal – modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost

“TweakHound.com – Home Of The Original Tweak Guides”

Table of Contents

Index

Introduction
Mobile-First, Cloud-First, Touch-First
Bad Tweaks
Notes & Ramblings
My Desktop Pet Peeve

First Things First
Get Your Control Panel Icons Back
UAC
God Mode
Tips For This Guide

Settings For User Accounts
Account Types
Local An Microsoft Accounts Defined
Switch To A Local Account
Using The Windows Store With A Local Account
How To Login Automatically

Libraries
Moving Your User Folders
Adding A Folder To A Library
Show Libraries In Windows Explorer

Customize The Desktop
Start Menu Settings
Start Menu Groups
The Win + X Menu
3rd Party Start Menus

Display Settings
Personalize
The Taskbar
The Search Box
The Task View And Touch Keyboard Buttons
Toolbars
The Clock
Disable System Sounds

Customize Folder Options
Folder View Options
Optimize Folders

The Page File, SuperFetch, and ReadyBoost
The Page File
SuperFetch
ReadyBoost

Windows 10 Services

Windows 10 And SSDs

Windows Update

Miscellaneous Tweaks
Turn Off App Recommendations
Turn Off Autoplay
Remove Ads From Windows Explorer
Windows Defender
Shortcut Keys For Windows 10

Windows 10 Power Options
Power Plans For Laptops
Windows 10 Fast Startup
Disable Fast Startup
Windows Mobility Center
Add a Windows Mobility Center shortcut to your desktop

Windows 10 Networking
Sharing
Home Networking Tips
Windows 10 Network Tweaks

Windows Backup And Recovery Options
Reset this PC
System Restore
Accessing Windows Recovery Settings Offilne
Windows 7 Backup
File History
Recovery Media

Uninstalling Unneeded Stuff
Optional Windows Components
Windows Apps

Regedit only tweaks

Maintaining Your Computer
Receiving Updates When Available
Checking for problems and fixing them
Windows 10 Troubleshooter
Administrative Tools
Reliability Monitor
Event Viewer
Generate A System Health Report
Task Manager

Clean, Defrag, & Optimize
Disk Cleanup
Advanced Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup Freeware
Manage Startup Items with Autoruns
Defrag & Optimize

Conclusion

Windows 10 Privacy Settings (part of the guide but in different location)

 

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