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Start8 1.17 Beta

June 28, 2013, 07:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Start8 1.17 Beta is out.
“includes various updates including fixes for some issues with the Windows 8.1 Preview.”
See this forum post for more info: Start8 1.17 beta for Windows 8.1 Preview available

My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview

June 27, 2013, 14:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

I’ve done two installs of the Windows 8.1 Preview and have just begun playing with it.
[Read more…] about My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview

Windows 8.1 Preview Available

June 26, 2013, 13:54(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Windows 8.1 Preview page has more info, download links, and f.a.q.
Product guide (PDF)

XP Users – Time To Run Windows Update

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

If you’re still using XP you’ve got an updated update.

V2.0 (June 25, 2013): Revised bulletin to rerelease the 2813347 update for Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 Client on Windows XP Service Pack 3. Microsoft recommends that customers running the affected software apply the rereleased security update immediately.

Time To Run Windows Update

June 11, 2013, 15:11(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Updates available for XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows RT, and Office 2K3.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2013

Time To Run Windows Update

May 14, 2013, 13:17(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Updates for all supported versions of Windows, Office 2003-2010, and Windows Essentials.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2013

Start8 1.16 Is Out

May 1, 2013, 16:09(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Start8 1.16 is out. Mostly fixes.
Download & Info
Release Notes

Start8 1.15 Released

April 18, 2013, 16:37(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Start8 1.15 is out.
Download & Info
Release Notes

Start8 1.15 Changelog
– New: optionally view the taskbar when using fullscreen Windows 8-style menu
– Optimizations to icon loading code and frequently used apps list

I wonder, will Windows 8.1 render this program useless?

Microsoft Tidbits

April 18, 2013, 16:30(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Apparently the next version of Windows (8.1?) will have a start button and allow you to default to desktop. Like it should have in the first place.

On the security side of things, Microsoft says we should be using anti-virus software. Who knew? :rolleyes:

Speaking of security, Outlook.com now has 2-step verification among other things.

Time To Run Windows Update

April 9, 2013, 15:29(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Updates for all supported versions of Windows, IE 6-10, Office 2010, and Windows Defender (Win 8).
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2013

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