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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.”

VirtualBox 4.3.2

November 3, 2013, 08:48(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

VirtualBox 4.3.2 is out.
“a maintenance release of VirtualBox 4.3 which improves stability and fixes regressions.”
Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.3.2 downloads
VirtualBox 4.3.2 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.3.2 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.3.2 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.2.iso

Windows 8.1 SSD Settings, Etc.

November 2, 2013, 17:29(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Windows 8.1 may require user interaction to optimize SSD’s depending on how you’ve installed it.

Thunderbird 24.1

October 30, 2013, 07:07(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Pass the word, it’s Thunderbird (24.1.0).
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Release Notes
Download other languages and operating systems

Firefox 25

October 29, 2013, 13:28(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Firefox 25.0 has been officially released.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Release Notes
Download other languages and operating systems

Firefox 25 for Android is now available in the Play store.

Windows Update – Skype Crashing In Windows 8.1

October 28, 2013, 15:45(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Skype Windows Store app crashes in Windows 8.1 and in Windows Server 2012 R2
Just run Windows Update to install it.

XP – The End

October 28, 2013, 15:17(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Both Google and Mozilla have announced support for Windows XP beyond Microsoft’s April 8, 2014 deadline. It’s a transparent attempt to inflate their market share at the expense of users. Folks, they aren’t doing you any favors.
Windows XP isn’t near as secure as Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 and when Microsoft’s support ends you will be in real danger. Many security experts think the bad guys are sitting on exploits, waiting for April, 8th. [Read more…] about XP – The End