Software

Start8 1.5

February 11, 2015, 10:59(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Start8 version 1.5 is out.
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Update from within program: Right-click Start icon > Configure > About > Check for updates.

This update includes:
Added support for sleep function on Surface 3 and similar devices.
Added option to access a list of modern UI applications from the Start8 Start menu.

OEM SSD Software

February 8, 2015, 13:21(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Below is a list I created of SSD software from the major brands. (Because I was bored/curious.)
If I’ve left something out please let me know.
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Thursday News

February 5, 2015, 16:02(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Another Week, Another Flash Security Patch
APSB15-04 Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8 users check Windows Update.

Google Chrome Updated
The stable channel has been updated to 40.0.2214.111 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Contains the above Flash update as well as several other security updates.
Download or update from within the program.

Random Weekend Stuff…

January 31, 2015, 09:00(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

MS Security Essentials Fails + Alternatives
Microsoft’s Security Essentials Fails Latest Antivirus Test ( http://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/windows-7/december-2014/ )
AV-Comparatives Product Of The Year – Winner = Bitdefender. Top rated products 2014 in alphabetical order:
AVG, AVIRA, Emsisoft, ESET, F-Secure, Fortinet, Kaspersky Lab
related: 24 antivirus products for Windows 8.1 tested – only two with perfect score

Software Updates
Google Chrome 40.0.2214.94
Kodi 14.1 – Home media center software for Windows, Linux, and Mac. I use this.

Software Updates

January 30, 2015, 07:10(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Autoruns 13
Startup manager on steroids. Updates include Virustotal intergration and improved search filters.

iTunes 12.1
What’s new in iTunes
iTunes is now a full 64-bit application on 64-bit editions of Windows 8, 7, and Vista. This update also includes bug fixes and improves performance when syncing with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

LibreOffice 4.4
UI improvements. Bugfixes.

Non-Free Apps I Use

January 28, 2015, 16:34(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Q – I’ve followed your freeware guides for years. Thanks! What programs do you use that aren’t free?
A – You’re most welcome. Though I’ve used many over the years, here are the non-free programs I currently use:
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Freeware Guides Updated

January 27, 2015, 10:34(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

My Windows 7 and Windows 8 freeware guides have been updated.
The Windows 7 Freeware Machine
The Windows 8 Freeware Machine

Added:
MakeMKV
AES Crypt
Clonezilla

Removed:
Browser plugins except NoScript for Firefox.

iTunes 12.0.1

October 17, 2014, 06:43(EDT) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

iTunes 12.0.1 released
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What’s new in iTunes
This update includes many design and performance improvements that make iTunes easier and more enjoyable to use.
Family Sharing.
Faster access to all of your favorite media.
Seamless browsing between Store and library
Recently Added.
Improved playlist editing
Improved Get Info.