I’ve rarely posted personal stuff on this site but I thought some of you might find this inspirational.
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OEM SSD Software
Below is a list I created of SSD software from the major brands. (Because I was bored/curious.)
If I’ve left something out please let me know.
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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
TrackerSSL – A New Chrome Extension
During my afternoon web browsing I was at [H]ardOCP and found this article: [Read more…] about TrackerSSL – A New Chrome Extension
Random Weekend Stuff…
MS Security Essentials Fails + Alternatives
Microsoft’s Security Essentials Fails Latest Antivirus Test ( http://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/december-2014/ )
AV-Comparatives Product Of The Year – Winner = Bitdefender. Top rated products 2014 in alphabetical order:
AVG, AVIRA, Emsisoft, ESET, F-Secure, Fortinet, Kaspersky Lab
related: 24 antivirus products for Windows 8.1 tested – only two with perfect score
Software Updates
Google Chrome 40.0.2214.94
Kodi 14.1 – Home media center software for Windows, Linux, and Mac. I use this.
Software Updates
Autoruns 13
Startup manager on steroids. Updates include Virustotal intergration and improved search filters.
iTunes 12.1
What’s new in iTunes
iTunes is now a full 64-bit application on 64-bit editions of Windows 8, 7, and Vista. This update also includes bug fixes and improves performance when syncing with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
LibreOffice 4.4
UI improvements. Bugfixes.
Non-Free Apps I Use
Q – I’ve followed your freeware guides for years. Thanks! What programs do you use that aren’t free?
A – You’re most welcome. Though I’ve used many over the years, here are the non-free programs I currently use:
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Alternative To Moving Libraries
As many of you know, I consider moving libraries an essential part of my backup strategy.
I decided to post this article because through the years I’ve discovered some folks don’t get it and some folks don’t want to do it.
There is an alternative. [Read more…] about Alternative To Moving Libraries
Freeware Guides Updated
My Windows 7 and Windows 8 freeware guides have been updated.
The Windows 7 Freeware Machine
The Windows 8 Freeware Machine
Added:
MakeMKV
AES Crypt
Clonezilla
Removed:
Browser plugins except NoScript for Firefox.