This is a minor update.
Improved Google Chrome support
Puran Defrag – Fast, Efficient, Low-Cost Defragger
Puran Defrag is a relatively new program. It’s origins only date back to August of 2007. I get lots of requests to review software and after a little research about the product and/or company I usually turn it down unless there is something there that piques my interest. In this case it was the positive comments by Donn Edwards, author of The Great Defrag Shootout.
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Firefox 3.0.3 Released
This fixes the password bug in 3.0.2.
Hit up the Firefox Home Page to download.
Iron: Chrome for privacy fanatics
If you want to use Google Chrome but are concerned or have questions about Google’s policies for collecting usage data, you might want to give Iron a try.
I’m not using Chrome simply because FF and IE do what I want them to do, so, why install a 3rd browser? Anywho, if anyone gives Iron a shot, please post your thoughts on it.
Iron: Chrome for privacy fanatics
Windows x64 Watch List
A Windows developer and Sysadmin has compiled a “Watch List” of the small but annoyingly important things to keep in mind when moving from 32 bit Windows to Windows x64.
Most Geeks already know this info but this would be a good link to keep handy when answering the “32 or 64” questions from non-Geeks.
Windows x64 Watch List
Impact of Free Space Fragmentation…
Impact of Free Space Fragmentation On File System Performance
An interesting read!
Thunderbird 2.0.0.17
Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0.0.17 is out. Fixes some security issues.
New Site: Geeks
Chris Pirillo has created a new community site for Geeks. Check it out: http://geeks.pirillo.com/
Nvidia GeForce 178.13 Drivers Released
Lots of fixes and performance improvements.
XP, Vista, and Linux.
Download it from Nvidia.
CCleaner v2.12 Is Out
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner.
[25th Sep 2008]
CCleaner v2.12
– Added Google Chrome support.
– Improved cleaning security checks.
– Improved recursive cleaning functions.
– Fixed bug in INI FileKey evaluation routine.
– Updated INI file processing engine.
– Improved system info checks for modern CPUs.
– Various language and translation improvements.
– Minor GUI tweaks.