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Computer News

Back From Vacation

July 22, 2015, 14:14(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Sorry for the lack of posts. I was on vacation.
Back with more Win10 stuff this week.
Pics and vacay details if you care..
[Read more…] about Back From Vacation

Tagged With: This Site, vacation

Random Midweek Stuff…

July 8, 2015, 15:39(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

www_news

www_newsWindows Phone…blah…blah…blah…
Microsoft all but admits Windows Phone is a failure (like we didn’t know that already).
Can we PLEASE get back to Windows desktop/laptop? :banghead:
Oh, and all you sites that have been constantly chirping about the Windows phones, 😛 :mrgreen:

Adobe Flash Updated
Download Flash
Windows 8/8.1 users, I don’t see it in Windows Update yet.

Google Chrome Updated
Includes above flash update as well as other fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Chrome 44 is due next week (14th).

Tagged With: Computer News, Software

Weekend Random Stuff…

June 28, 2015, 15:03(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

topgunIt’s That Time Of The Month
Is your computer getting cranky and having mood swings?
That must mean it needs its monthly CCleaner update. 😉

Git Along, Little Dogies
Them Texas cowpokes at [H]ardOCP have a PCIe SSD Performance Roundup.

Highway To The Danger Zone
Kick the tires and light the fires baby, Maverick is back!

Reader Emails
[Read more…] about Weekend Random Stuff…

Tagged With: Computer News, Windows 10

Monday News

June 22, 2015, 17:10(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

www_news

www_newsBut Will He Have To Restart After A Pit Stop? 😉
Microsoft sponsors Little E!
win10dalejr
[Read more…] about Monday News

Tagged With: Computer News, Windows 10

Boooorrrring…

June 17, 2015, 15:48(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

th

thNot much happening out there lately. Seems lots of things in the computing world on are in standby mode waiting on Win10.
[Read more…] about Boooorrrring…

Tagged With: Computer News, This Site

Patch Tuesday

June 9, 2015, 15:11(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

edxDidn’t we just have one of these? Wow that month went fast…
Microsoft says Win10 will end Patch Tuesday. I dunno, after all these years I’m gonna miss it.
[Read more…] about Patch Tuesday

Tagged With: Security

Wednesday Random Stuff…

May 27, 2015, 14:31(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

win7orb

win7orbThe Worlds #1 Operating System On Sale
Newegg has Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit – OEM on sale.
Note: This qualifies for the free Win10 upgrade if you’re so inclined.
Regular Price: 99.99
$30 off coupon code: EMCASNT224
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $72.98
Tax for CA, IN, NJ, TN residents.
Expires 28MAY2015

Abracadabra *poof* Mandriva Is Gone
The first Linux distro I ever used is no more.
OpenMandriva will carry the flag forward (in reality it has for the last couple of years).

A Tip Of The Hat
Fedora Linux 22 has been released.

Tagged With: Linux, Windows 7

Tuesday News

May 26, 2015, 15:16(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

www_news

www_newsDebunked: Your SSD won’t lose data if left unplugged after all

CCleaner 5.06
CCleaner’s monthly update is out.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 43.0.2357.81 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Lots of complaints about this release in the comments (see link above).
Download or update from within the program.

Tagged With: Computer News

Thursday Random Stuff…

May 21, 2015, 14:37(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

intelssd

intelssdIntel SSD Toolbox v3.3.0
Download & Info

dBpoweramp r15.3 (Music Converter & CD Ripper)
This is the only program I use for audio ripping/converting. I use the non-free version.
Home
Forum post on version r15.3
Difference in versions
Purchase
Registered users download
Unregistered version

Tagged With: Computer News

Tuesday News

May 19, 2015, 14:45(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

google chrome

google chromeGoogle Chrome 43.0.2357.65
“The Chrome team is happy to announce the promotion of Chrome 43 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux.
This update includes 37 security fixes.
”
Download or update from within the program.

New Nvidia Drivers
352.86 WHQL drivers for Windows 7 – 8.1 (There are also 352.84 WHQL drivers for Win10).
“Just in time for the highly anticipated title The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this new GeForce Game Ready driver ensures you’ll have the best possible gaming experience.”
Download
Release Notes

Etc.
I would love to have the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active as my next phone, except for the AT&T part. :cry1:

Tagged With: Computer News

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