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www_newsWindows Phone…blah…blah…blah…
Microsoft all but admits Windows Phone is a failure (like we didn’t know that already).
Can we PLEASE get back to Windows desktop/laptop? :banghead:
Oh, and all you sites that have been constantly chirping about the Windows phones, 😛 :mrgreen:

Adobe Flash Updated
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Windows 8/8.1 users, I don’t see it in Windows Update yet.

Google Chrome Updated
Includes above flash update as well as other fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Chrome 44 is due next week (14th).

Tuesday News

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www_newsDebunked: Your SSD won’t lose data if left unplugged after all

CCleaner 5.06
CCleaner’s monthly update is out.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 43.0.2357.81 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Lots of complaints about this release in the comments (see link above).
Download or update from within the program.

Tuesday News

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google chromeGoogle Chrome 43.0.2357.65
“The Chrome team is happy to announce the promotion of Chrome 43 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux.
This update includes 37 security fixes.”
Download or update from within the program.

New Nvidia Drivers
352.86 WHQL drivers for Windows 7 – 8.1 (There are also 352.84 WHQL drivers for Win10).
“Just in time for the highly anticipated title The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this new GeForce Game Ready driver ensures you’ll have the best possible gaming experience.”
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Etc.
I would love to have the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active as my next phone, except for the AT&T part. :cry1:

Monday Random Stuff…

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apple_and_androidHaHaHaHa
Too funny: Google shuts down Maps editor after peeing Android debacle

Ain’t Nuthin’ Perfect
SSDs lose data if left without power for just 7 days
“If long term storage is required, image the SSD onto a mechanical drive and place that drive in storage as well as the SSD”

Undead
It’s been around two years since AS SSD Benchmark got an update. Version 1.8.5608.42992 is out.
Download it here. Read about it here.

This Ones For You Daniel
Font rendering in openSUSE 13.2 just hasn’t quite been right.
Nenad Latinović has put a post up at openSUSE Lizards that may help you fix it: How To Get Superbly Hinted Fonts in openSUSE 13.2

Site News
Martin at Ghacks is using a site called Patreon to recover revenue lost to adblockers. Folks can donate a specified amount per month. As a reward type thing, Martin gives patrons registered user status which, among other things, gives them ad free viewing. I’m considering this and as would use it to bring back the comment system for registered users only (and only as long as your registered). It’s just a thought at this point.

Thursday Random Stuff…

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alienware
Samsung Magician 4.6 Released, Sort Of
I mentioned last week that v4.6 had somehow found it’s way to the internet. It now appears on their download page. But…
The update shows but when I try and download I get an error page:

We apologize for your inconvenience
Please try again within 24 hours
From April 23-April 27, 2015, there is a daily limit on the number of Magician 4.6 downloads.
Unfortunately, the download limit for the day has been reached, please try again within 24 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused you. Thank you.

What is this, amateur hour at Samsung?
I’ve also noticed that the Samsung EVO Performance Restoration Software has disappeared (as of this writing). I suspect an update is forthcoming.
Samsung SSD Software Page
Samsung Magician v.4.6 Introduction and Installation Guide PDF
Major Geeks has had the download since the same day I had mentioned it (April 14th).
*I have no way to tell if the version that appeared on the internet last week is the actual final version until I get the download straight from Samsung.
*edit – I finally got through to the official download. The files that hit the internet last week are the same as this one.

CCleaner 5.05
Piriform has released it’s monthly update of CCleaner.
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Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

I’ve Bought A Laptop!
I purchased a used laptop. I’ll post more when I get it setup. 😛

Win10 July Release
I was watching Windows Weekly and Mary Jo says her sources say the July release date is correct.
However her, Paul, and Leo were debating what “release” means.
You know like, “It depends upon what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” 🙄

Weekend News

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earthlingsarepunyExploits Du Jour
SPEAR – Redirect to SMB
Operation RussianDoll: Adobe & Windows Zero-Day Exploits Likely Leveraged by Russia’s APT28 in Highly-Targeted Attack

Software
Expect Firefox 37.0.2 soon. I’ve already got it on openSUSE and Android.

Etc.
11 images that capture the incredible vastness of space

Ghacks
Martin over at Ghacks has posted a follow-up to his Ghacks is dying article:
2 Months later: Ghacks is still dying, but there is hope
His dilemma is one I share. The page rank, web hits, and ad revenue to TweakHound.com aren’t what it used to be. So…

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