Start8 1.30 released.
This program adds a Windows 7 style Start Menu to Windows 8. It is my personal favorite. Cost is $4.99 (U.S.). [Read more…] about Start8 1.30
Windows 8.1 SkyDrive Options
SkyDrive has been a part of Windows 8 from the beginning. It has been put front and center in Windows 8.1. [Read more…] about Windows 8.1 SkyDrive Options
Google Chrome Updated
Google Chrome 30.0.1599.101 released for Windows, Linux, Mac. Bugfixes and 5 security fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Source: Google Chrome Blog
VirtualBox 4.3 Released
VirtualBox 4.3.0 is out.
See both the Changelog and Press Release for what’s new. With all these new features I’m going to skip this release and wait for the bugfix release.
“VirtualBox 4.3 introduces a virtual multi-touch user interface, supports additional devices and platforms, and provides enhanced networking capabilities”
Press Release
Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.3.0 downloads
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.3.0 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.0.iso
Java Updated
Java has been updated version 7u45 (1.7.0_45). Security update, listed Critical.
Release Notes
Downloads:
Jave 7 Runtime (this is most people will use).
Java 7 JDK
Java has proved to be horribly insecure. I have removed it from all my computers and no longer use programs that require it.
See:
Java Security at Wikipedia
Ed Bott – A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Google “java security” for more.
Create Shutdown, Restart, Logoff Tiles For Windows 8
There are a couple of ways to create these tiles but I thought y’all might enjoy this.
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Prepare For Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 will be released this week. I’ve prepared a few notes & tips to help you prepare.
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Windows 8.1 – View Libraries In Explorer
Windows 8.1 removed Libraries from the navigation pane in explorer. Here is how to get it back.
(note – This guide will become part of the upcoming revision of Tweaking Windows 8)
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Random Friday Stuff
Mozilla Thunderbird has been updated to version 24.0.1. Fixes a few issues.
News of Google possibly featuring you in ads spread like wildfire today. Ars Technica has the lowdown. Opt-out here. Official TOS here. As Ed Bott so eloquently stated on Twitter, “Anyone who was surprised by Google’s Terms of Service changes today just hasn’t been paying attention.”
Endgadget says Microsoft is gonna start showing people’s social and career info in Bing results.
Major Geeks has news of a Google Chrome vulnerability that needs fixing. Like yesterday.
The guys at Anandtech seemed genuinely shocked that everyone cheats at Android benchmarks. Companies cheat at benchmarks? Surely you jest!
Hope you all have a safe and happy weekend!
Microsoft Says They Are Serious About Microsoft Antimalware
The Security Essentials is designed to be bottom of the antivirus rankings story broke 2 weeks ago.
In response, Microsoft states: Our commitment to Microsoft antimalware.
Source: Mark Russinovich via Twitter
We are fully committed to protecting our consumer and business customers from malware. Our strong solutions provide the comprehensive defense needed against malicious code and attacks. Our support of antimalware partners helps in building a strong and diverse ecosystem to fight malware…We believe in Microsoft antimalware products and strongly recommend them to our customers, to our friends, and to our families.