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Autoruns v9.4

March 30, 2009, 20:05(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Must have Cool Tool for controling startup items and more.

Autoruns v9.4: This Autoruns update shows manual start Windows services, fixes a bug that affected the display of autostart locations that could include multiple startup registrations, and fixes a bug in the Jump To functionality on 64-bit Windows.

Download Autoruns v9.4

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Firefox 3.0.8 Hits Mirrors

March 27, 2009, 11:47(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Not “officially” released yet. Download the English (U.S.) version.
This is a critical security update.
See the FF Home Page for the official release.
openSUSE users, it is already up on the repos!

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

CCleaner v2.18.878 Released

March 26, 2009, 10:55(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

CCleaner v2.18.878
– Added support for Internet Explorer 8.
– Improved Wipe Free Space routines.
– Improved internal communication between threads.
– Escape key no longer closes CCleaner.
– Added scrolling to Options screen.
– Added support for multiple DetectFile options in INI files.
– Fixed bug when clicking links to navigate to URL.
– Fixed Win98 progress bar problem.
– Fixed repaint problem on Options screen when resizing.
– Minor GUI bugs fixed.

Download CCleaner (slim)

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Internet Explorer 8 Final Is Out

March 19, 2009, 11:55(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Hit the IE Home Page for info and download.
Neowin has direct links to the appropriate files of each OS and version (32/64).

Tagged With: Computer News

ATI Catalyst 9.3 Drivers

March 18, 2009, 18:00(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Available for XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

Tagged With: Computer News

Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.21

March 18, 2009, 14:54(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Not “official” but it is on the mirrors. Download Thunderbird 2.0.0.12 (EN-US) here.
See the Tbird Home Page for the official Release.
openSUSE users, it is already up on the repos.

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Are You Using Windows 7?

March 15, 2009, 14:48(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

New poll is up. —–>>>
Just curious how many of you are using Windows 7. What do you think of it? Any major issues?
Here are a few screenshots of my 7 desktop if you’re interested:
screenshot #1 screenshot #2
windows 7 screenshots

Tagged With: Windows 7

iTunes 8.1 Released

March 12, 2009, 07:39(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

About iTunes 8.1 for Windows
iTunes 8.1 is now faster and more responsive.
You will enjoy noticeable improvements when working with large libraries, browsing the iTunes Store, preparing to sync with iPod or iPhone, and optimizing photos for syncing.
In addition, iTunes 8.1 provides many other improvements and bug fixes, including:
* Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation).
* Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ.
* Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows.
* Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs.
* Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods.
* Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus.
* Includes many accessibility improvements.
* Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls.

Download iTunes 8.1
see also, Ed Bott – Slimming down the bloated iTunes 8 installer

Time To Run Windows Update

March 10, 2009, 13:51(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Updates available for 2K, XP, 2K3, Vista, 2K8… March MS Security Bulletin

Tagged With: Computer News, Security

Customizing Vista, FINAL

March 9, 2009, 17:54(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

As promised, the aforementioned Customizing Vista article is done.
Customize The Way Vista Looks
I would love to hear comments and feedback. What do you use to Customize Vista? Got a screenshot you want to share (links only please)?
*Updated March 09, 2009 for final version.

Tagged With: This Site, Windows Vista

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