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Firefox 19.0.1 For Windows 8

February 28, 2013, 14:06(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

firefox

firefoxFirefox 19.0.1 released for Windows 8
“Windows 8 only: Fixed stability issue for some AMD Radeon HD graphics cards“
Update from within the program ( Help > About Firefox ).
Release Notes

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware, Windows 8

Adobe Flash Player Updated

February 26, 2013, 16:41(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

flash

flashAdobe Flash Player updated.
Download
Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player 11.6.602.168 and earlier versions for Windows, Adobe Flash Player 11.6.602.167 and earlier versions for Macintosh, and Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.270 and earlier versions for Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Tagged With: Security, Software

The Freeware XP Machine

February 24, 2013, 12:51(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

freeware baby!

freeware baby!(Last updated 31 August, 2014.)
This is the story of my attempt at making a 100% usable freeware Windows XP machine. It has been revised several times since I first published it thanks to feedback and suggestions from readers. I’ve done a lot of research and tried a lot of programs. There are also 2 companion articles: The Windows 7 Freeware Machine, and The Windows 8 Freeware Machine. This is not an exhaustive list of freeware programs but the result of the aforementioned research and installs blended with my own personal preference and opinion. You are free to recommend a FREE program but you must list exactly why you think it is better. i.e. – If you say it uses less resources then provide a concrete example (with stats), if you call it bloatware then show why, etc.
[Read more…] about The Freeware XP Machine

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

Adobe Reader 11.0.02

February 20, 2013, 13:37(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

adobereader

adobereaderAdobe Reader 11.0.02 is out.
Download or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
Security bulletin – Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.01 and earlier) for Windows and Macintosh, X (10.1.5 and earlier) for Windows and Macintosh, 9.5.3 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows and Macintosh, and Adobe Reader 9.5.3 and earlier 9.x versions for Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities that could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Tagged With: Software

iTunes 11.0.2

February 20, 2013, 07:12(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

itunes10logo

itunes10logoiTunes 11.0.2 is out.
Download

This update adds a new Composers view for music, improves responsiveness when syncing playlists with a large number of songs, and fixes an issue where purchases may not show up in your iTunes library. This update also includes other stability and performance improvements.

Be sure to read Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware.

Thunderbird 17.0.3

February 20, 2013, 06:58(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

thunderbird-logo

thunderbird-logoThunderbird 17.0.3 released. Security and bug fixes.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Release Notes
Download other languages and operating systems

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Firefox 19.0

February 19, 2013, 13:04(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

firefox

firefoxFirefox 19.0 released. New feature (PDF Viewer) and bug fixes.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Release Notes
Download other languages and operating systems

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Turn On Adobe Reader Protected View!

February 14, 2013, 06:58(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

adobereader

adobereaderJust saw this at ARS Technica:
Thanks, Adobe. Protection for critical zero-day exploit not on by default
The gist of the article is that Adobe Readers sandbox isn’t on by default.
[Read more…] about Turn On Adobe Reader Protected View!

Tagged With: Security, Software

Adobe Updates

February 12, 2013, 14:37(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

adobe_logo

adobe_logoAdobe Shockwave Player has been updated to version 12.0.0.112.
Adobe Flash Player has been updated to 11.6.602.168 for Windows, version 11.6.602.167 for Mac, and version 11.2.202.270 for Linux.
Download:
Flash
Shockwave
See:
APSB13-06 Security updates available for Adobe Shockwave Player
APSB13-05 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
APSB13-04 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player

Tagged With: Software

LastPass 2.0.20

February 8, 2013, 12:18(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

lastpass

lastpassLastPass 2.0.20 Released for All Browsers, Featuring an Automated Security Score
“LastPass is a password manager that makes web browsing easier and more secure.“

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Security

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