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Computer News

Saturday Random Stuff…

May 22, 2021, 10:34(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Mp3tag 3.07
2 fixes, support for for formats.
Download | Release Info

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Google Chrome 90 is crashing for some Windows users; temporary fix available
“Some Windows users are seeing Chrome 90 crash on their machines, though, now that it’s rolling out widely. It appears the issue has mainly been noticed by users in the past 24 hours. When Chrome 90 crashes, the browser as a whole doesn’t close. Instead, individual tabs stop working, and extensions can also crash at random. In some cases, the browser just refuses to launch.”

NirSoft – New “Manage Wireless Networks” tool
“alternative tool to the standard ‘Manage Wireless Networks’ of Windows”
NirSoft creates some of the best Windows utilities on the web. Password recovery, network and system info, and more. I’ve been using Nir Sofer’s programs for years.
Download & Info

Tim Cook plays innocent in Epic v Apple’s culminating testimony
“Apple CEO Tim Cook took his first turn in the witness chair this morning in what is probably the most anticipated testimony of the Epic v. Apple antitrust case. But rather than a fiery condemnation of Epic’s shenanigans and allegations, Cook offered a mild, carefully tended ignorance that left many of the lawsuit’s key questions unanswered, or unanswerable.”
I expect corporate CEOs to lie, but why can’t the press call that out instead of saying “carefully tended ignorance”?

How to install Multimedia Codecs in Linux
“In this brief tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Media Codes on Ubuntu, Fedora and openSUSE systems.”
Or, you can just use Linux Mint and be done with it.

$649 Dyson Fan vs. $15 Walmart Fan: The Hard Truth

600 Lumens 90 Degree Waterproof Led Tactical Flashlight
Was: $16.99
With Deal: $9.99
You Save: $7.00 (41%)
Coupon shows for some people: Save an extra 5% when you apply coupon.
Deal expired.

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Tuesday News

May 18, 2021, 13:28(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Macrium Reflect 8
“We’re excited to announce the official release of Macrium Reflect v8.0.
Macrium Reflect v8.0 has been comprehensively overhauled to provide a better user experience, and we’ve added some great new functionality as well…
Resilient File System (ReFS) and exFAT support
Dark Theme
Intra-Daily scheduled backups
Removable media Imaging and Cloning support
Automatic partiton resizing when restoring or cloning to different sized disks
New ‘Existing Backups’ view
Improved File and Folder backup wizard
Improved backup file name functionality
New tbFAT driver for mounting File and Folder backups
Redesigned and Improved ‘Log’ view
OAuth 2.0 email authentication for Gmail and Outlook 365
viBoot now includes Oracle VirtualBox support
Please visit our knowledgebase for more information: New in Macrium Reflect 8.0
”
Download | Release Notes

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.5.2 OPTIONAL Drivers
1/2 dozen fixes. Support for Days Gone, Microsoft DirectX 12 Agility SDK & Microsoft Shader Model 6.6.
Download | Release Notes

VMware Workstation 16.1.2
“This release contains security updates and updates VMware Tools to version 11.2.6.”
Download & Info

HWiNFO 7.04
“HWiNFO is an all-in-one solution for hardware analysis and monitoring”
Fixes, improvements, new hardware support.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

O&O Lanytix 1.0.1339
“portable application that enables quick and easy analysis of the local network”
Minor update.
Download | Changelog

Tagged With: Computer News

Weekend Random Stuff…

May 15, 2021, 11:07(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Wise Disk Cleaner v10.4.4
1. Fix the problem that Advanced Cleaner failed to delete files when using Safe deletion.
2. Optimize the scanning speed of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
3. Added for cleaning Sogou Explorer.
4. GUI and usability improvements.

Download (I use portable) | Release Info

Intel Graphics – Windows 10 DCH Drivers
Version: 27.20.100.9466, Date: 5/14/2021
HIGHLIGHTS
Supports 11th Generation Intel Core H-Series mobile Processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics (Codename Tiger Lake – H)
GAMING HIGHLIGHTS
Fix for crash and graphic anomalies seen in Cyberpunk 2077(DX12).

Download & Info

EVGA 600 Ba, 80 Plus Bronze 600w, Power Supply
List Price: $74.99, Price: $39.99, You Save:$35.00 (47%)

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Wednesday News

May 12, 2021, 16:44(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Intel Killer Performance Suite Updated
Version: 2.4.1549, Date: 5/11/2021
Includes wi-fi drivers for several cards and the Killer Networking Software. See release info.
Download & Info

Microsoft Office Updated
Security and other fixes.
How to Install Office Updates.

VIDEOS: ‘Panic buying’ means long lines at gas pumps in Virginia and North Carolina
I had posted a pic of my nearest gas station being out of gas yesterday. I got it at Wawa a few miles away. Now look at what’s happening. There are pics out there of folks hoarding gas in multiple portable containers, fights, and worse. Many places have gas but the lines are ridiculously long. Some are calling it a “panic”. I guess there is some of that but hell, people still gotta get to work.

Tagged With: Computer News

Monday Random Stuff…

May 10, 2021, 16:13(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Backup Today
Time to make a system image. Tomorrow is Patch Tuesday and it may or may not have the 21H1 / May Update. I’m thinking not but I’ve no info back that up.

Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable channel has been updated to 90.0.4430.212 for Windows, Mac and Linux…This update includes 19 security fixes.”
Download | Release Info

GPU-Z 2.39.0
“GPU-Z is a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.”
TechPowerUp added several fixes and support for new hardware in this version.
Download & Info

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say social media platforms are tearing us apart
“Sixty-four percent of Americans think social media does more to divide than unite us, a majority that cuts across party lines.”
The other 36% clearly has their head up their six. #DeleteFacebook

Bartender Destroys Military Member’s ID Card And Puts On A Full Karen Display
White trash dude serving drinks harassed military guys.
Follow-up article by the local paper. The bar claimed on Facebook that the peckerwood wasn’t an employee, “is not a bartender at LOTO Lounge; he is a local musician who has personal ties to the venue.” Then why is he checking ID’s? He got kicked out of the band he WAS in. The bar is getting wrecked on Yelp. Karma…

Tagged With: Computer News

Weekend Random Stuff…

May 8, 2021, 14:04(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 18.1.6.1039
Applies to: 10th & 11th generation plus several 400 & 500 series chipsets.
New features/platforms for this release: Support added for 11th Gen Intel Core S-series platform, PCIe* Gen4 Drive Support, Displaying Error Messages under Windows notification center, Adding Error Code and EventID to Windows Event Log + nearly 2 dozen fixes.
Download & Info

Tawny Kitaen, ’80s Music Video Vixen and ‘Bachelor Party’ Star, Dies at 59
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Thursday Random Stuff…

May 6, 2021, 16:30(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1 OPTIONAL Drivers
Support for Resident Evil Village, Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition, and 8 fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Google: A simpler and safer future — without passwords
“You may not realize it, but passwords are the single biggest threat to your online security…Soon we’ll start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are appropriately configured…One day, we hope stolen passwords will be a thing of the past, because passwords will be a thing of the past”

NY: Broadband cos paid for 8.5M fake net neutrality comments
“A broadband industry group, called Broadband for America, spent $4.2 million generating more than 8.5 million of the fake FCC comments. Half a million fake letters were also sent to Congress.”

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Wednesday News

May 5, 2021, 15:43(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Firefox 88.0.1
A few fixes and 2 security fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Macrium Reflect v7.3.5854
“Various minor fixes and changes to improve Macrium Reflect.” and a few other odd fixes.
Download | Release Notes | Thanks AG!

Tagged With: Computer News

Thursday News

April 29, 2021, 15:00(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 466.27 WHQL
“This new Game Ready Driver provides support for the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition, which adds additional ray-traced effects and NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 for greater performance and improved image quality. Additionally, this release also provides optimal support for Mass Effect Legendary Edition and Resident Evil Village, along with support for 5 new G-SYNC Compatible displays.”
Download | Release Notes

VLC Media Player 3.0.13
A few fixes depending on your OS.
Download | Release Info
***see comments. Thanks James! : https://www.tweakhound.com/2021/04/29/thursday-news-10/#comments

VirtualBox 6.1.22
A few fixes.
Download | Changelog

Tagged With: Computer News

Wednesday Random Stuff…

April 28, 2021, 15:43(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

New: O&O Lanytix
The makers of O&O Shtup10 have released a free, portable app “that enables quick and easy analysis of the local network“.
I like it.
Download & Info

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