Updates available for all currently supported versions of Windows as well as Office 2007 and up.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015
***WARNING***
re: KB3001652 Update rollup for Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
I cannot get this to install. Windows update just sits there like it is stuck.
A quick Google search shows others are having this problem too.
I suggest skipping this. I will continue to look for more info.
***UPDATE 1525HRS EST***
It appears Microsoft may have pulled this update.
***UPDATE 12FEB2015***
Update fixed. Installed without issue.
Computer News
Thursday News
Another Week, Another Flash Security Patch
APSB15-04 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8 users check Windows Update.
Google Chrome Updated
The stable channel has been updated to 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Contains the above Flash update as well as several other security updates.
Download or update from within the program.
Wednesday News
Random Wednesday Stuff…
Google Chrome Updated
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 40 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 40.0.2214.91 contains a number of fixes and improvements, including:
-Updated info dialog for Chrome app on Windows and Linux.
-A new clock behind/ahead error message.
This update includes 62 security fixes
Download or update from within the program.
Crapware, The Saga Continues
How-To Geeks rant against crapware/foistware/adware/bundleware just got turned up a notch.
IMHO calling out every download site seems like shooting the messenger.
FWIW, I like, trust, and use MajorGeeks.com.
Windows 10
The Win10 release is still a ways off but there is plenty of news. Free upgrades, no subscription…
I’ll post links to the consumer preview when available.
The Verge – The 9 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Windows 10 event
Paul Thurrott
Mary Jo Foley
Site News
1 – This site has been moved to a new hosting company.
2 – This site has gone SSL. Please Update your bookmarks: https://www.tweakhound.com/
Random Weekend Stuff…
Thurrott.com
Paul Thurrott has left Winsupersite.com and is now at Thurrott.com.
Good luck Paul!
Interesting Reads
Six Colors – How I rip DVDs and Blu-rays
How-To Geek – Here’s What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps
Reader Emails
Q – Is there a free alternative to True Image?
A – Several. I recommend Clonezilla.
Q – What happened to your Twitter page?
A – I briefly tried the Social Media thing. I honestly don’t get it.
Q – I’m looking for a notebook. Do you have any recommendations?
A – My baseline currently would be:
– Intel Core I5 or I7.
– SSD
– < 6GB RAM
Merry Christmas
New Nvidia Drivers
Elite: Dangerous & Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes GeForce Game Ready WHQL Driver
Download Geforce 347.09
Release Notes
Patch Tuesday 09DEC2014
Time To Run Windows Update
Updates available for all supported Microsoft operating systems.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2014
Adobe Flash Player
APSB14-27 Security Updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8/8.1 users check Windows Update.
Adobe Reader
APSB14-28 Security Updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
Google Chrome
“The stable channel has been updated to 39.0.2171.95 for Windows, Mac and Linux. This release contains an update for Adobe Flash as well as a number of other fixes.”
Download or update from within the program.
Backup Locations
Y’all know I’ve no sympathy for folks who don’t backup their computers and info.
This morning I heard “I don’t have anywhere to backup my stuff”.
I have backups of backups. Backups in safes. Backups off site…
Feel free to pass this image on.
