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Adobe Reader 11.0.5

October 8, 2013, 13:26(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

adobereader

adobereaderAPSB13-25 Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows. These updates address a regression that occurred in version 11.0.04 affecting Javascript security controls. Adobe Reader and Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier versions for Windows are not affected, and all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Macintosh are also not affected by this vulnerability.

Download:
Patch only
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).

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Adobe Flash Updated

October 8, 2013, 13:19(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

flash

flashAdobe Flash Player updated to version 11.9.900.117.
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page

Tagged With: Software

Mp3tag 2.58

October 6, 2013, 12:19(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

mp3tag

mp3tagMp3tag is a free audio tag editor.
“This version comes with performance improvements when reading MP4 files and includes fixes and minor changes.”
Download
Changelog

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Classic Shell 4.0

October 5, 2013, 14:44(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

classicshell_new

classicshell_newClassic Shell version 4.0.0 is out.
“Improved compatibility with Windows 8.1”
Download
Classic Shell has been around for nearly 4 years.
It has recently attracted attention from a wider audience because of its Start Menu addon/replacement called Classic Start Menu.
IMHO it is the best freeware Windows 8 start menu program.

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

iTunes 11.1.1

October 4, 2013, 06:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

itunes10logo

itunes10logo“This update resolves an issue that may cause iTunes Extras to display incorrectly, fixes a problem with deleted podcasts, and improves stability.”
Download
Download 64-bit
Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware

Google Chrome Updated, Again

October 4, 2013, 06:37(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

google chrome

google chrome“The Stable Channel has been updated to 30.0.1599.69 for Windows, Mac and Chrome Frame.”
Download or update from within the program.
Source: Google Chrome Blog

This update fixes the top two user issues with the latest stable build:
-Tabs freeze up (Issue: 303293)
-Lag in some games/GPU issues with certain monitors (Issue: 262437)

Chrome for Android updated too:
Chrome 30.0.1599.82 has several new features.

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Google Chrome Updated

October 1, 2013, 13:56(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

google chrome

google chromeChrome 30.0.1599.66 has been released for Windows, Linux, and Mac. [Read more…] about Google Chrome Updated

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Using RocketDock

October 1, 2013, 08:47(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

thpinpostlogo

thpinpostlogoRocketDock is a free OS X style launcher for Windows. It is highly customizable. [Read more…] about Using RocketDock

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware, How-To's, This Site, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Security Essentials is designed to be bottom of the antivirus rankings

September 26, 2013, 06:32(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

securityessentials

securityessentialsMicrosoft: Security Essentials is designed to be bottom of the antivirus rankings

Now, Microsoft has said it sees Security Essentials as merely the first layer of protection, advising customers to use additional, third-party antivirus – although the company stressed that wasn’t because the product wasn’t good enough to stand on its own.

Tagged With: Security

CCleaner 4.06

September 25, 2013, 14:17(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

CCleaner

CCleanerCCleaner v4.06 is out. “improved some of the cleaning actions for Firefox and Internet Explorer”
Download
Announcement
Release Notes
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

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