Computer News

Firefox 3.0.3 Released

September 26, 2008, 16:06(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

This fixes the password bug in 3.0.2.
Hit up the Firefox Home Page to download.

Iron: Chrome for privacy fanatics

September 26, 2008, 07:48(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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

September 26, 2008, 07:43(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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…

September 26, 2008, 07:39(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Impact of Free Space Fragmentation On File System Performance
An interesting read!

New Site: Geeks

September 25, 2008, 18:50(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Chris Pirillo has created a new community site for Geeks. Check it out: http://geeks.pirillo.com/

CCleaner v2.12 Is Out

September 25, 2008, 12:49(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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.

Download CCleaner (slim)

IE7Pro 2.4 Is Out

September 23, 2008, 14:44(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

If you’re using Internet Explorer 7 you need to be using this.
IE7Pro Home.
Download from Major Geeks.

Network Monitor 3.2 Is Out

September 17, 2008, 13:24(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Network Monitor 3.2 is a protocol analyzer. It allows you to capture network traffic, view and analyze it. Version 3.2 is an update and replaces Network Monitor 3.1. Network Monitor 3.x is a complete overhaul of the previous Network Monitor 2.x version.

Source: MS Network Monitor Blog
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