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Random Thursday Stuff…

February 9, 2017, 11:19(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

AMD Ryzen
If you’ve been paying attention to upcoming PC hardware news you know AMD has a new CPU line coming out. “Leaked” benchmarks and pricing suggests AMD may once again be able to take on Intel. Of course all this is speculation. And, Intel may fight back. If any of this is true it is good news for PC Geeks as it would mean higher performing CPUs at cheaper prices.
I might even give it a shot. I haven’t owned an AMD powered computer since… hmmm… I think maybe it was an Abit BE6.
Ryzen will not have Windows 7 drivers. Hoping for a little Linux love here.

Speaking Of Linux
Anyone using Firejail? If so could you share your experience?

Anonymous?
Think you’re a nobody on the web? Think again.
“Researchers at Stanford and Princeton have succeeded in identifying 70% of users by comparing their web-browsing history to publicly available information on social networks.”
Reason #2,493 to get off social media.

coollinks
Essential Windows CMD Commands You Should Know

Win10 Game Mode
I’ve run 3DMark and Catzilla under Game Mode in 2 builds. Absolutely no difference.
PCgamer seemed to come up with similar findings.

Captain Apollo
Richard Hatch has died. Geeks knew him as Captain Apollo on the original BSG and the bad-guy Tom Zarek on the newer BSG. I remain a big fan of both those series.
I also enjoyed his role as Jan Berry of Jan & Dean in Deadman’s Curve as well as his guest appearances in various shows through the years.

Tagged With: Computer News

Friday Random Stuff…

February 3, 2017, 15:09(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Software Updates
Google Chrome 56.0.2924.87 (Android too)
AMD Radeon Crimson ReLive Edition 17.1.2 Drivers
Kodi 17

USS Enterprise Retired
Not the Federation Starship you Geeks, the real one!
There will be another!

Win10 / 8.1 Zero Day
Microsoft Windows SMB Tree Connect Response denial of service vulnerability
Apparently MS has been sitting on this since December but will patch on Feb 14th. Windows 7 is NOT affected.
“Microsoft designed the Windows 10 operating system to be the most secure version of the Windows operating system to date.”

My Galaxy S7
Supposedly the Samsung flagship phone.
Security patch level October 1, 2016 (I’m on Verizon).
Currently running Android Marshmellow (6.0.1).
Android Nougat final released AUGUST 22nd, 2016. Still not available for the S7.
And they wonder why people are switching to iPhones and hackers make fun of Android security.

Tagged With: Computer News

Thursday Random Stuff…

January 26, 2017, 14:56(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Google Chrome 56
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 56 to the stable channel – 56.0.2924.76 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Download

Firefox 51.0.1
Couple of bugfixes.
Download 32-bit(en-US)
Download 64-bit (en-US)
All Downloads
Release Notes

Win10 Update
KB3211320 – Servicing stack update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: January 24, 2017
FYI:
“The servicing stack includes the files and resources that are required to service a Windows image. This includes the Package Manager executable, the required servicing libraries, and other resources. The servicing stack is included in all Windows installations.“

Tagged With: Computer News

Tuesday Random Stuff…

January 24, 2017, 17:17(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Firefox 51
Download 32-bit(en-US)
Download 64-bit (en-US)
All Downloads
Release Notes

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready 378.49 WHQL Drivers
“Provides the optimal gaming experience for Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Conan Exiles early access, and the For Honor closed beta”
Download

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.4.1
Download
Release Notes

Tagged With: Computer News

Monday Random Stuff…

January 16, 2017, 15:40(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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[H]ardLY Overclockable
[H]ardOCP has only managed to get 1 in 4 new Kaby Lake 7700K’s up to 5GHz.
A sad state of affairs for the high-end overclocking crowd.

Since GWX Didn’t Work Well Enough
Microsoft wants to remind you that Windows 7 support ends in three years. Better install Win10 before then.
“Windows 7 comes slowly into the years. Today, it does not meet the requirements of modern technology, nor the high security requirements of IT departments.”
Maybe so. But it works just fine for me and comes without all the hassles of Windows 10. We will discuss it again in 3 years. Maybe.
Source: Neowin

Game Mode
Teased again. Just a simple mention with no details.
Speaking of which. Not a single person has recommended a tweak for the game only tweak guide. 🙁

Tagged With: Computer News

Wednesday Random Stuff…

December 28, 2016, 15:21(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Win10 To Improve?
2 stories caught my eye today:
Microsoft To Provide Additional Windows Update Installation Options With Creators Update
and
Microsoft is working on a ‘Game Mode’ for Windows 10
The update thingy sounds like MS will put a button in to enable this tweak.
The Game Mode thingy is interesting but no details. Coincidentally, I’ve been considering a Game Only tweak guide.
Would anyone out there be interested?

The Tweaker
This is the best Steve Jobs article I have seen.
I’ve never been a fan of SJ so I’m not quite sure how I feel about the articles title.

Creepy
Facebook Doesn’t Tell Users Everything It Really Knows About Them
IMHO this article doesn’t even scratch the surface.

TV Malware
This man’s smart television with Google TV caught some malware, and now it’s bricked
“…installed an app of some sort to stream movies.”
Lesson: Don’t be surfin’ for free naughty videos on your TV.

Tagged With: Computer News

“Fix Windows Update Errors” Almost Useless

December 26, 2016, 10:58(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Over the past week or so lots have sites have pointed to a new Microsoft web page that supposedly helps you navigate Windows Update problems.
Fix Windows Update errors

Here is what it gave me:

Question – On which Windows version did you get the error?
Answer – Windows 7
Solution – Run the network troubleshooter

Like I don’t know if I have network issues?

Next Question – Did this resolve the issue?
Answer – No
Solution – Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.

In all the years I have used this, running this by itself never once fixed my problems.

Next Question – Did this resolve the issue?
Answer – No
Solution – Reset or reinstall Windows.

Really?

Tagged With: Computer News

Random Christmas Eve Stuff…

December 24, 2016, 09:21(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Sorry for the lack of news. I’ve been super busy with work and I’ve got a terrible cold/flu/whatever on top of that.

Linux Mint 18.1
Mint 18.1 got released last week. Very disappointed in this release.
It is using LTS kernel 4.4. Skipping this one.

Winbubble
Winbubble is tool I used to tweak some Windows stuff (mostly GUI customizations). They now have a version for Win10.
Not as many options as it had for previous Windows versions.
Old version for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 is at Major Geeks.

ETC.
Google sued for encouraging employees to spy on each other

Reader Emails
(shortened to make them a quick read)
Q – Where do I get Win10 ISO’s?
A – Official downloads: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
Easiest way – Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool

Q – After installing and deleting openSUSE I have left over entries in my UEFI boot menu. How to I get rid of it?
A – EasyUEFI – http://www.easyuefi.com/

Q – I need a large regular hard drive for video editing. What do you recommend?
A – The best SSDs and hard drives are always listed here: http://www.storagereview.com/best_drives

Tagged With: Computer News

Random Weekend Stuff…

December 4, 2016, 11:29(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

I Can’t Drive 55
Actually I guess I can drive Chrome 55. But, it’s cool song that is responsible for many a speeding ticket and I couldn’t resist.
Anywho, now blocks flash on most sites, uses less memory…
Download

Software
Wise Disk Cleaner 9.33

Off Topic
Stephen Hawking says technology will devastate the middle class
Well that’s just depressing.

Apple just sent the strongest hint yet that it’s working on a self-driving car
They will claim it runs like a Hennessey Venom GT, it will look like a Porsch 911, but it will have a 1970 AMC Gremlin engine.
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Tagged With: Computer News

Random Wednesday Stuff…

November 30, 2016, 14:14(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Are You Going Rogue?
Got my tix!

Your upcoming movie
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE
Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 PM

Quote Of The Day Week Month Year
“Saying an August release of Windows 10 is only now ready for businesses should be a warning sign to everyone who installed it back in August”

I Just Found It Hard To Believe
Last week “reports” surfaced around the net that Microsoft was giving customer telemetry data to a security company called FireEye.
I just couldn’t believe it was true even though I trust Microsoft about as far as I can throw an elephant.
The reports turned out to be bull squat.
Ed Bott takes aim at this fiasco: Fake news: It’s not just for politics anymore

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 376.09 WHQL

Software Updates
EMDB (Eric’s Movie Database) 2.60
Mp3tag 2.80

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