Computer stuff...
Software Updates
Google Chrome 41.0.2272.89 (source) – Download or update from within the program.
Eric’s Movie Database (EMDB) 2.28
Mp3tag v2.68
Interesting Stuff…
Space.com – Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Explained (Infographic)
Clinton’s Private Email System Gets a Security “F” Rating
5 specialized Linux distributions for computer repair
Google Chrome 41
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 41 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Chrome 41.0.2272.76 contains a number of fixes and improvements..”
Download or update from within the program.
Software
FileZilla 3.10.2
MediaMonkey 4.1.6
VirtualBox 4.3.24
Etc.
Ghacks is dying and needs your help – I feel your pain brother.
Opinion: The FCC’s Net Neutrality Victory Is Anything But
Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83
We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one, and we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most… human.
Firefox 36 is Out
Added HTTP/2 support, security fixes, etc.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Download other languages and operating systems
Release
CCleaner 5.03
“Improved”, “fixes”, yada, yada
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
OS X, iOS and Linux have more vulnerabilities than Windows
“It might come as something of a surprise, but Windows is more secure than not only Apple’s iOS and OS X, but also Linux. I’ll just let that sink in for a moment…”
Tiles Are For Floors And Walls, Not Windows
Thankfully there will be a Start10.
Google Chrome Updated
Bugfix. “The stable channel has been updated to 40.0.2214.115 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Download or update from within the program.
Superfish! (No, it’s not a hipster band)
ARS Technica – Lenovo PCs ship with man-in-the-middle adware that breaks HTTPS connections
Follow-up: ARS Technica – Lenovo honestly thought you’d enjoy that Superfish HTTPS spyware
Crap like this is why I always do my own clean installs.
Lenovo Owners:
Step 1 – Check if you have it: https://filippo.io/Badfish/
Step 2 – Remove it: https://filippo.io/Badfish/removing.html
About That Samsung 850 Pro SSD Firmware Update
I mentioned a few days ago that there was a firmware update for the Samsung 850 Pro SSD.
The EXM02B6Q firmware is still not available via Samsung Magician. Now I know why. This firmware update is destructive. That means you’ll have to either re-install Windows or restore from a system image.
What I Did:
1 – Backed up my computer via Acronis TI.
(Never, ever update SSD firmware without a system image.)
2 – Downloaded and burned the ISO to CD.
3 – Boot from CD and flash firmware.
4 – Power OFF then power back on. Drive would not boot.
5 – Restore image I made earlier. Success!
1 run on the AS SSD Benchmark:
Updates available for all currently supported versions of Windows as well as Office 2007 and up.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2015
***WARNING***
re: KB3001652 Update rollup for Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
I cannot get this to install. Windows update just sits there like it is stuck.
A quick Google search shows others are having this problem too.
I suggest skipping this. I will continue to look for more info.
***UPDATE 1525HRS EST***
It appears Microsoft may have pulled this update.
***UPDATE 12FEB2015***
Update fixed. Installed without issue.
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.
Google Chrome Updated
The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 40 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 40.0.2214.91 contains a number of fixes and improvements, including:
-Updated info dialog for Chrome app on Windows and Linux.
-A new clock behind/ahead error message.
This update includes 62 security fixes
Download or update from within the program.
Crapware, The Saga Continues
How-To Geeks rant against crapware/foistware/adware/bundleware just got turned up a notch.
IMHO calling out every download site seems like shooting the messenger.
FWIW, I like, trust, and use MajorGeeks.com.
Windows 10
The Win10 release is still a ways off but there is plenty of news. Free upgrades, no subscription…
I’ll post links to the consumer preview when available.
The Verge – The 9 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Windows 10 event
Paul Thurrott
Mary Jo Foley
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