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classicshell_newSitting here waiting for the Win10 AnniUpdate so I thought I would post a couple of quick things:

Firefox 48 Is Out
Download 32-bit(en-US)
Download 64-bit(en-US)
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Release Notes

Classic Shell 4.3.0 Released
WARNING…SEE COMMENT BELOW
Here’s what’s new:
-Improved support for Windows 10 Anniversary Update (AKA Redstone)
-Taskbar skinning – change background color, texture, and text color
-New Metallic skin with many new skin features
-etc.

Ready for Win10 AnniUpdate
All other app updates applied? Check!
Drivers updated? Check!
True Image backup? Check!
Start10 autostart off? Check!
10, 9, 8, 7…..

Wednesday Random Stuff…

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startrekBack from vacation.
cry_1

Google Chrome 52
Version 52.0.2743.82 is out.
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CCleaner Updated
“Improved…Optimized…bug fixes…”
Download v5.20

Star Trek Beyond
This gets released this week. Am I pumped for this? I’ve already got my tickets to the Thursday, 7:00 P.M. IMAX show. I didn’t know you could actually pick your seats now?! When did that happen?
Critic reviews seem to be good with Rotten Tomatoes having it at 94% as of this writing.

Wednesday Random Stuff…

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www_newsNew Nvidia Drivers
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready 368.69 WHQL Drivers. Available for XP-Win10.
Download

Autoruns Updated
Autoruns has been updated several times in a short while. The webpage states 13.52 but this is wrong. The current downloadable version is 13.61.
There is now a 64-bit version but it is broken (see forums). Just use the 32-bit version.
“This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and when you start various built-in Windows applications like Internet Explorer, Explorer and media players. These programs and drivers include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys. Autoruns reports Explorer shell extensions, toolbars, browser helper objects, Winlogon notifications, auto-start services, and much more. Autoruns goes way beyond other autostart utilities.”

Introducing Windows Information Protection
“Windows Information Protection (WIP) – formerly referred to as enterprise data protection (EDP) – will ship in the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update.”

Tuesday Random Stuff…

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tuxNew Nvidia Drivers
GeForce Game Ready Driver 368.39 WHQL is out.
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Release notes

Browser Updates
Firefox 47 and Chrome 51.0.2704.84 have been released.
Download Firefox
Download Chrome

Wise Disk Cleaner 9.25
“Changes: Added some third-party software cleaning. Updated various translations. Minor GUI Improvements.”
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Petition
Have the EFF investigate Microsoft for malicious practices regarding Windows 10

Learn Linux
Great site: Linux Journey, “Learn the ways of Linux-fu, for free.”

Video: Metallica plays Star-Spangled Banner

Wednesday News

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goodgriefNow You’re Upset? Really???
The latest chapter in the GWX saga has even Microsoft Fanbois upset. Basically clicking the “X” the in GWX pop-up window results in Win10 being installed. In the last 24 hours I’ve seen the terms used to describe this maneuver:
-Nagware
-Malware
-Unacceptable
-Indefensible
-Shenanigans
-Final Straw
-Nasty
-Dirty Trick
Criminy! Where the hell have you been?
Geeks from around the web have been screaming from the rooftops about GWX since this BS started. I’m pretty sure we’ve used all those words above, and, we’ve been doing it for months now.
bang your head metal health will drive you mad

Google Chrome 51
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 51 to the stable channel for Windows and Mac (Linux will ship shortly). Chrome 51.0.2704.63 contains a number of fixes and improvements…This update includes 42 security fixes.”
Download or update from within the program.

CCleaner Updated
Version 5.18 released.
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