Version 1.8.1421
NEW: Support Windows 10 Version 21H1
New: Disable “Meet now” in the task bar on this device
NEW: Disable “Meet now” in the task bar for current user
NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar on this device
NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar for current user
Startup of application optimized
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Tuesday News
Firefox 89
Some security fixes and several GUI changes. Be sure to check out the release notes.
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TAILS updated too. I expect Tor Browser 10.0.17 to be updated soon as it has been included in the TAILS release.
Sysinternals Freeware Updated
“This update to Process Explorer fixes a bug with signature checks…This update to Process Monitor fixes “go to event” from context menu and introduces some UI improvements for the dark theme…This update to Sysmon fixes a rare crash on process startup on x86 systems…This update to TCPView fixes a bug where columns would be drawn twice.”
Process Explorer v16.42 | Process Monitor v3.82 | Sysmon v13.21 | TCPView v4.12
Intel Memory and Storage Tool 1.8
“The Intel Memory and Storage Tool is drive management software with a Graphical User Interface for Windows that allows you to view current drive information, perform firmware updates, run full diagnostic scans, perform secure erase processes, and provide SMART attributes from Intel SSDs.”
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Clonezilla live 2.7.2-38 Released
“Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image® or Norton Ghost®. It helps you to do system deployment, bare metal backup and recovery. Three types of Clonezilla are available, Clonezilla live, Clonezilla lite server, and Clonezilla SE (server edition).”
Linux kernel updated, enhancements, changes, and bugfixes.
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OBS Studio 27.0
“Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.”
A dozen new features, 15 Improvements, 21 bugfixes. I used OBS Studio to record WACUP Dual-Screen with Visualizations.
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Trail Cam Pics
I purchased a trail cam a month ago. Since then I’ve been testing it. It is currently mounted to a post at the bottom of my front porch steps. Sometimes I’ll leave a snack to see what shows up.
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Memorial Day 2021
“Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.””
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Memorial Day Weekend
For our friends around the world, Memorial Day Weekend marks the “unofficial” start of Summer here in the U.S.A.
Warm weather means thoughts of: Beaches, Barbeque, Camping, and everything that goes with it. And of course, GIRLS!
I’ll have a small Memorial Day post later. I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend.
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Fastest Chicken In The South
The first time I saw a Chick-fil-A delivery car I started cracking up. All I could think of was Stroker Ace (Burt Reynolds) standing there in that silly chicken suit and climbing in this little car.
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Wednesday Random Stuff…
i added a How To Disable The News and Interests Widget: section to my Microsoft Microsoft News And Interests Widget article.
Sysinternals Freeware Updated
Process Explorer, Process Monitor, Sysmon, and TCPView all updated.
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IrfanView 4.58
Be sure to download and install the plugins too.
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EMDB 4.05
Freeware movie database organizer.
Beware the change: “Changed the base database location to User\AppData\Roaming following Microsoft guidelines.”
Kinda pissed me off. I moved it back to the My Documents folder (Options > Database). There is a reason you shouldn’t have data on your OS partition.
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Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:
The 15 Most-Scenic Bike Trails in America
I’m looking for some trails to do this summer. NORTH of where I live in Central, Virginia. I’m not looking to battle the heat.
I may do a section of #12 of 15 from the article, The Great Allegheny Passage trail. Anyone got some good ones where they live?
Cardinals’ J.J. Watt, Reebok Unveil ‘JJ IV Valor’ Sneaker Honoring Pat Tillman
“The latest of J.J. Watt’s signature shoe releases recognizes the late Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left the NFL to enlist in the United States Army and was killed in action in 2004…Watt is donating all of his proceeds from the sale of the shoe—named the JJ IV Valor—to the Pat Tillman Foundation, and Reebok is donating $10 for every pair sold (up to $10,000).”
It was a true privilege to work with Marie Tillman and @pattillmanfnd over the last year to design these and make sure we honored Pat Tillman properly.
All of my proceeds will be donated directly to @pattillmanfnd
Available tonight at midnight:https://t.co/FfXs88Apfq#PT40 pic.twitter.com/e4bY0mScof
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 26, 2021
Microsoft Microsoft News And Interests Widget
After installing the optional Win10 Update Preview KB5003214 this morning, the mythical Microsoft News and interests widget finally appeared.
What a steaming pile.
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Google Chrome 91
“This update includes 32 security fixes.” Also supposedly fixes the crashing issue some folks had.
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Eric’s Salsa Recipe
I’m not a fan of vegetables. About the only way I eat them is if they are in spicy Asian style dishes or in fajitas.
Salsa helps me get my veggies in. I use it for “taco salads”, on southwestern fare, on a burger, and as a snack. It’s fresh, delicious, and good for you.
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