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Microsoft Security Essentials Updated

November 11, 2013, 13:06(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.4.304.0 has been released.
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MS does not have release notes for MSE.

Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7

November 7, 2013, 12:35(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

IE 11 for Windows 7 is out.
IE 11 is the default for Windows 8.1.
I expect this to show up in Windows Update for Windows 7 but hasn’t yet.
Announcement: IE11 for Windows 7 Globally Available for Consumers and Businesses
Microsoft: Internet Explorer Page
IE 11 Welcome Page
Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 (32-bit)
Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition and Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit Edition
Internet Explorer 11 Language Packs for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Internet Explorer Administration Kit 11

iTunes 11.1.3

November 6, 2013, 12:09(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware

This version of iTunes resolves an issue where the equalizer may not work as expected and improves performance when switching views in large iTunes libraries. This update also includes additional minor bug fixes.

AIMP 3.55

November 4, 2013, 18:05(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Announcement
AIMP is a digital music player. Easy on resource usage and skinable, it is one of my favorite players.
See my old article (June, 2011) Fun With Audio Players for more info and screenshots.

LastPass 3.0

November 4, 2013, 16:07(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Win 8.1 support, new features, new design.
See: LastPass 3.0 Is Here: New Design, New Features!
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Uninstalling Metro Apps – Advanced

November 4, 2013, 15:56(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Like lots of other Geeks I’m always looking for a way to slim down OS installs.
I was playing around with my Win 8.1 VM and tried out a few things. Among them was uninstalling Metro apps…
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Windows 8.1 Quick Guide for Business

November 3, 2013, 11:53(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Windows 8.1 Quick Guide for Business is a 16 page printable PDF.
Useful tips for everyone not just business.
“Whether you’re brand new to Windows 8.1, or just want a refresher, this quick guide will show you the basics and beyond.”