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Tweaking Firefox

March 25, 2018, 16:22(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

This is how I set up and run Firefox on my Windows machines. It’s pretty basic but it is all I need.
[Read more…] about Tweaking Firefox

Tagged With: Freeware, Privacy, Security

Wednesday Random Stuff…

January 24, 2018, 14:20(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

BIOS Hell
BIOS updates are being recalled and replaced. Woody Leonhard has the scoop on several vendors.
My new rig had a second BIOS update 2 days ago. Previous BIOS version was F5i. It has disappeared and been replaced by F5m. Yesterday I reran PCMark10 on that rig. Performance drooped again. On PCMark10 I now have a performance loss of 6.4% overall, with a high of 9.9% in Essentials. Post updated here: Meltdown & Spectre Updates Benchmarked

Software Updates
EMDB 3.10
Mp3tag 2.86

Tagged With: Freeware, Security

Firefox Quantum 57.0.2

December 8, 2017, 07:27(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Version 57.0.2, first offered to Release channel users on December 7, 2017
Fixed
-Block old versions of G Data Endpoint Security for crashing Firefox on start up – Windows only (bug 1421991)
-Fix a regression with WebGL and D3D9 – Windows only

Download
Thanks Scott!

Tagged With: Freeware

Macrium Reflect 7 Free Edition Updated

November 20, 2017, 16:39(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Bug Fixes v7.1.2718 – 20th November 2017
Download

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Firefox Quantum

November 14, 2017, 07:11(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Firefox 57, a.k.a Firefox Quantum will be released today. It’s a big deal. Completely redesigned, the folks at Mozilla say it’s twice as fast and uses 30% less memory. In addition, the interface will be cleaner and is designed for high-resolution displays
If you want to know the hows see here: Entering the Quantum Era—How Firefox got fast again and where it’s going to get faster
One of the downsides of an all new browser is that many old add-ons will not work. It is up to the add-on creators to update their stuff. The hysterical, chicken-littles over at Zdnet call this “add-on armageddon“.
I’m pretty pumped about Firefox Quantum. I hope it returns Firefox to its former glory.

Tagged With: Freeware

O&O ShutUp10 Updated

November 8, 2017, 08:05(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

New in Version 1.6.1394
New Settings:
Disable saving SMS messages to the cloud
Disable network access for OneDrive before log-in
Disable Updates for voice recognition and synthesis
Disable Cloud Search form Cortana
Bug Fixes:
Bugfix implemented for Exception 0x80004003 when starting under Windows 10 Build 10240

Download

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware, Security, Windows 10

CCleaner Updated

October 24, 2017, 16:40(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

CCleaner

Version 5.36 is out.
Download (I use the portable version.)
Thanks to A.G. for the heads up!

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

Goodbye Acronis True Image

September 26, 2017, 13:13(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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I’m switching to Macrium Reflect Free and Clonezilla (free too).
Ditching Acronis has been coming for a while. Over the last couple of years I have increasingly heard from users where Acronis True Image has failed them. Over the last year I’ve encountered issues on numerous occasions. The only thing saving me is I have dozens of full backups. Problems have included freezing during restore and multiple USB device issues.
*note – I only backup and restore offline using bootable media, old habits…
Although I will be using both Macrium Reflect Free and Clonezilla I will be recommending Macrium Reflect Free to the masses. Macrium Reflect Free is fast and easy to use. It provides a way to easily make a Windows PE based bootable CD or USB drive customized to your machine. It contains everything the majority of users could want.
Clonezilla is slower than Macrium but will image any and everything. Having no GUI, non-Geeks my be intimidated. Having said that, if you just follow the on screen instructions you should be fine.
Macrium Reflect 7 Free Edition is available. As of this writing I know the linked page says “coming soon” but you end up downloading v7.0.2199.

Tagged With: Backup, Cool Tools, Freeware

CCleaner Compromised, part 2

September 18, 2017, 14:26(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

CCleaner

Warning, Opinions ahead.
[Read more…] about CCleaner Compromised, part 2

Tagged With: Freeware, Security

Sysinternals Freeware Updates

September 15, 2017, 06:53(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

cooltools

Several Sysinternals tools updated including Autoruns and Process Monitor.
Sysinternals Home Page
Sysinternals Update: Sysmon v6.10, Process Monitor v3.40, Autoruns v13.80, AccessChk v6.11

Tagged With: Cool Tools, Freeware

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