Interesting Software and System News

[bob3160]

Repair Disk for KB2823324 and KB2782476 (KB2840165)
Unfortunately the recent  security update from Microsoft caused a big problem for many Windows 7 users.
If you can't boot this disk is supposed to fix the issue.

[bob3160]

Win Toolbox

Check out the rest of his website for
other goodies. 

[bob3160]

My Chrome Browser now has a Duck extension to ensure
Some extra privacy while searching the internet.
Click Here for More information

[CraigB]

My Chrome Browser now has a Duck extension to ensure
Some extra privacy while searching the internet.
Click Here for More information

Doesn't this use https in all browsing which would then inhibit avast from scanning

[bob3160]

My Chrome Browser now has a Duck extension to ensure
Some extra privacy while searching the internet.
Click Here for More information

Doesn't this use https in all browsing which would then inhibit avast from scanning

Yes so it depends on how you use it. It's not my default search but used only when I select it.

[CraigB]

Yes so it depends on how you use it. It's not my default search but used only when I select it.

Ok

[bob3160]

WirelessKeyView 1.65 recovers all wireless network security keys/passwords (WEP/WPA) stored in your computer.

[bob3160]

My new Desktop Picture:

The full size image is available at:
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366550914617-64853.png
I took this picture yesterday morning at the MLPAA property.

[bob3160]

                Tweaking.Com - Windows Repair (All in One)



It even comes with an excellent suggestion when you start to run it:

[bob3160]

Microsoft appears ready to concede. Windows 8: the new OS needs the Start button back, badly.


The ironic part is that many of us have known this for a very long time.
I've been using Classic Start Menu ( http://www.classicshell.net/ ) since the early beta days of Windows 8.
I think it's about time that the Doctor (Microsoft) listens to it's patients so that
both the Doctor and the Patient can get on with their lives and actually reap the benefits
that Windows 8 has to offer.

[DavidR]

Microsoft has know this for some considerable time, from the many reviews, etc. but they in their wisdom chose to ignore it.

From the PC World article, the question raised is what functionality will the Start button have, if and when it does make an appearance.

In addition to the Start button, reports earlier in April said Microsoft also was planning a boot-to-desktop option to allow PC users to bypass the Start screen without resorting to third-party options.

So we will have to wait and see if users be able to boot right into the classic desktop interface (without having to use another utility) and avoid the Metro new interface.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034727/windows-blue-may-bring-back-boot-to-desktop-start-button.html

[bob3160]

Microsoft has know this for some considerable time, from the many reviews, etc. but they in their wisdom chose to ignore it.

From the PC World article, the question raised is what functionality will the Start button have, if and when it does make an appearance.

In addition to the Start button, reports earlier in April said Microsoft also was planning a boot-to-desktop option to allow PC users to bypass the Start screen without resorting to third-party options.

So we will have to wait and see if users be able to boot right into the classic desktop interface (without having to use another utility) and avoid the Metro new interface.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034727/windows-blue-may-bring-back-boot-to-desktop-start-button.html

Unless they give us back total control which includes the ability to boot to the original desktop and start menu, I would simply continue the use of http://www.classicshell.net/ .

[bob3160]

Freeware to Create Bootable ISO of Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Setup


I have tested this on my windows 8 Pro system. Created and booted from the DVD created.
(No, I did not try to install Windows 8 because I like my current installation....)

[schmidthouse]

Microsoft has know this for some considerable time, from the many reviews, etc. but they in their wisdom chose to ignore it.

From the PC World article, the question raised is what functionality will the Start button have, if and when it does make an appearance.

In addition to the Start button, reports earlier in April said Microsoft also was planning a boot-to-desktop option to allow PC users to bypass the Start screen without resorting to third-party options.

So we will have to wait and see if users be able to boot right into the classic desktop interface (without having to use another utility) and avoid the Metro new interface.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2034727/windows-blue-may-bring-back-boot-to-desktop-start-button.html

Unless they give us back total control which includes the ability to boot to the original desktop and start menu, I would simply continue the use of http://www.classicshell.net/ .

Just reading this, it certainly isn't looking good.
http://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/leaked-windows-81-build-9374-disappoints-start-button-fans-216968

[bob3160]

KCleaner Is A CCleaner Alternative With Scheduling Options.

(KCleaner tries to install non-required software to you computer.
Make sure you decline any such offers when prompted.)
Here's a little video to make that very easy:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyedmF2U2VKYks2SDQ/edit?usp=sharing