Windows 10

Win10 CU Tweak Guide Status

April 24, 2017, 13:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Several readers emailing about a Tweak Guide for Creators Update.
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Win10 CU – Get Your Control Panel Icons Back

April 23, 2017, 08:42(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

With the Windows 10 Creators Update some genius at Microsoft thought it would be fun to remove your Control Panel icons. I have seen several articles showing unnecessarily complicated steps to get them back. Use this program, edit the registry, etc.
It is very easy to get these icons back:
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Wednesday Random Stuff…

April 19, 2017, 07:39(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Latest Windows Security Issues
Last week there were sensationalist reports about Windows and the NSA’s hacking tools. In a nutshell the NSA was using security holes to hack what they could. The thing is Microsoft has already patched the holes, at least most of them. The only thing I think you may want to do is eliminate SMB1 from your computers. SMB1 is a 30 year old networking protocol which is unneeded in modern operating systems.
Here is how to remove SMB1 from your computer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2696547/how-to-enable-and-disable-smbv1,-smbv2,-and-smbv3-in-windows-vista,-windows-server-2008,-windows-7,-windows-server-2008-r2,-windows-8,-and-windows-server-2012 Only disable SMB1.

CCleaner Updated
“Improved, updated, new, bug fixes…”
Download

Firefox 53
This will be officially out today It is up on most mirrors now.
Windows 64-bit (en-US)
Windows 32-bit (en-US)
Other systems and languages

Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.4.3
– Support for Windows 10 Creators Update.
– Support for Radeon RX 580 Series Graphics.
– Support for Radeon RX 570 Series Graphics.
Download

Edge Still Dull
Paul (Don’t call me bro) Thurrott is showing his age and giving a run through of Microsoft Edge Browser’s shortcomings. I give the article an A+ for the Stevie Nicks reference.

O&O ShutUp10 Updated

April 14, 2017, 17:40(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Thanks to reader Chris for the heads up. O&O ShutUp10 version 1.5.1389 is out
Version 1.5.1389 – released on April 11, 2017
– Extensions and customization for Windows 10 Creators Update 1703 (Build 15063)
– New Settings:
– Portability of application improved
Download & Info

Patch Tuesday Morning

April 11, 2017, 07:32(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

I’m taking off for a few days. I’ll leave you with this stuff…

Win10 Creators Update Official
This will hit Windows Update starting today. Because Win10 Windows Update is a Charlie Foxtrot, you may not be offered this for a while.
Watch the Windows Blog for the official announcment.
Watch Neowin for more download links.
Watch Ask Woody for watches, warnings, and upgrade advice.
Update and/or get official ISO here so you can update on your timetable: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
I wouldn’t be in a hurry to update. Backup before proceeding!

Time To Run Windows Update
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance
Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history

Hasta La Vista, Baby!
Windows Vista is dead. Good riddance!

Storage Deals
Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day: Save up to 35% on select SanDisk memory products
Some great deals on Flash Drives, SSDs, and Memory Cards.

Adobe Acrobat And Flash Updated
Security updates.
Download Flash
Download Reader

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire
“Last October, Microsoft announced that the third major feature update for Windows 10 would be marketed as the Creators Update. And it created, ahem, a video showing off new features that would arrive in that update.
That video is a lie.”
Fact Check: Microsoft’s Creators Update Introduction Video

Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows Update Changes

April 9, 2017, 10:26(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

***This is kinda a note-to-self thing in preparation for a new version of Tweaking Windows 10 (no, there is no time table for this). Thought y’all might find it useful.
Feedback wanted.
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Windows 10 Creators Update Privacy Changes

April 8, 2017, 08:57(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

***This article written in preparation for a new version of Tweaking Windows 10 (no, there is no time table for this).
Feedback wanted.
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Windows 10 Creators Update Downloadable

April 5, 2017, 15:29(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Win10CU is out (officially, unofficial). Not available on Windows Update until next week.
Turns out the earlier links were indeed “RTM”.
I have just download ISO’s from Microsoft using a direct link and using the Media Creation Tool.
Windows 10 download page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
From Windows click Download Tool Now button.
Tip – I went to this page from Linux and it gave me the option for direct download.
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Windows 10 Creators Update Privacy Info

April 5, 2017, 13:59(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Windows 10 privacy journey continues: more transparency and controls for you (By Marisa Rogers and Terry Myerson)
1 – We are improving in-product information about your privacy.
2 – We are updating the Microsoft privacy statement to include more information about the privacy enhancements in the Creators Update; as well as share more detail about the data we collect and use to support new features offered in this update.
3 – We are publishing more information about the data we collect.
Much more info here.
MUST READ Get it from the horses mouth. Don’t get it from some lame 3rd party.

Windows 10, version 1703 Diagnostic Data
This is a full list of what MS collects.
Again, MUST READ Get it from the horses mouth. Don’t get it from some lame 3rd party.

FINALLY!
Some real transparency here. Well done Microsoft!
Now…
If I could just get ONE button to turn it all off I would stop whining.