In the last few months Mozilla has released 5 new versions of Firefox, the Current is 9.0.1, I was wondering how many manufacturers of the freeware I use have had recent releases? Here is a list of what I use, and the current versions:
Adobe Reader X
Auslogics Registry Cleaner 2.2.0.0
Auslogics Disc Defrag 3.3.0.2
AVG Free 2012.0.1901
CCLeaner 3.14.1616 (64Bit)
DVD Shrink 3.2.0.15
Firefox 9.0.1
Gimp 2.6.11
Image Burn 2.5.6.0
Kompozer .8b3
Malware Anti-Bites 1.15.2.1300
Paint.net 3.5.10
Realplayer 15.0.13
Yahoo Messenger 11.5
I'm thinking about trying out defraggler, just have to see what happens I guess? I'm always looking for the best freeware!!
I'll update tthis later, need to check a couple of things yet.
ICanMan!
Firefox 9.0.1 released
Firefox 9.0 was released two days ago, and an update was released yesterday for Mozilla's latest offering. Firefox 9.0 has been touted to be 30% faster that Firefox 8.0, however, you MUST update your pluggins for Firefox to perform at its best.Here is the link to the checker: Firefox plugin checker Here you can check the state of your pluggins, and update if neccesary, there are links to the updates as well.
Once you have updated Firefox, check for Windows updates, and run disc cleanup, and defragmenter to optimize your system.
Personally I use available freeware to optimize my computer, including:
CCleaner
Auslogics disc defragmenter, registry cleaner, and registry defragmenter.
Malware anti-bites
These are the main programs that I use to keep my system running efficiently.
Time to head off for now, other things to get accomplished yet today.
Later all!
ICanMan!
Internet Censoring in America
If this does not sound familiar to you, then just Google "china internet censoring" and you will see what the government in America has the potential of doing if action is not taken.
I am normally NOT involved in such things, but this time I have to! I am not involved in illegal porn, nor illegal movie or music sharing, or ANY other illegal activities, the Government has NO right to follow me!. This legislation has the potential to muzzle every American, if the Government doesn't like what your saying, it will get taken off permanently! It will force Internet Providers to monitor ALL of your activities! Big Brother is NOT a good thing!
Below is the link to Mozilla, and the link to SOPA, let your voice be heard! If you don't, you may not be able to in the near future!
http://www.mozilla.org/sopa/
"I Can" Man
Freeware Updates
I'm thinking that all the freeware creators have gotten together to release all of their new programs and updates at once. Quite a few updates and new releases today including:New releases:
Firefox 8.0
Adaware
CCleaner
CD Burner XP
Auslogics Dics Defrag
Auslogics Registry Cleaner
Image Burn
DVD Shrink 3.2
7-Zip
There are others with updates as well:
Malware Antibytes
Spybot Search and Destroy (Version 2.0 is in Beta)
Adobe Acrobat reader X
Realplayer 14 (Make sure to check for further updates after install)
Microsoft Releases:
2 security updates, the Malicious Software Removal Tool for November, and an update for their junk e-mail filter.
Lots of updating to get done! If you have more than one computer, I'd reccomend downloading what you can onto a flash drive, and using it for all your computers.
There are some great freeware tools out there, I've listed just a few of my favorites, not the best per-say, but I like them!
Later all!
ICanMan!
Project Dell
So far the installation has been a PAIN! LOL! I installed Vista and all related drivers, and as soon as I started it, it would give me the BSOD and restart. After a LOAD of searching, it turned out the video driver did not install properly and was causing ALL of the problems. Now to download and install the 120 updates, antivirus, Firefox, and a load of little helper programs to optimize this little notebook.
Even though the updates are not complete, it is obvious that this is a very nice notebook. It's fast already, can't wait to play with it when optimized!
More later!
Me!
**Update!
YEESH! that's what I have to say about the last few days of messing with this little guy! Three time I updated to a certain point,, then it would flash the BSOD!
As it turns out, I was missing a critical chipset driver that was NOT on the list for this specific notebook. It's AMAZING how much better it runs! REALLY! LOL!
Also, there are compatibility issues with the Hard Drive........it does not like the new Hitachi that I originally installed, so I ended up with a Seagate drive instead.....the more I get into computers, the more confused I seem to get!
I'm still updating and installing my favorite programs, and I still need to clean it up, but it is quite fast for being two years old?
BTW! You MUST install the drivers in this machine in a specific order, or I guarantee you will have issues! Dell lists this order on line, just search for your specific model.
Have fun all!
ICanMan!!
Bravada rear axle problems
I really like this old Bravada, even with 145,000 miles on it, I enjoy driving it during the winter. I'll keep you updates when I replace it! For now, it must set.
Have a great one all!
ICanMan!
Acer D255E, D257 memory upgrades and broken screen
So it's been a while since I've posted once again. Who would believe with being unemployed, that I could be so busy?
I picked up an Acer One D255E Netbook a while back, five weeks after I bought it I BROKE it! I NEVER break anything! Anyhow, I broke the screen on it. I decided that rather than fixing the screen and bezel plastics, I would use it as a media server, and connect it to my television and entertainment center. So far the D255E has turned out to be a great setup!
I picked up an Acer D257 two months after I broke the first one. I was more than pleased to see that it had a dual-core processor in it! HOWEVER! It came with Win. 7 Basic and 1Gb. of ram, not the best combination.
Believe it or now, I had a Win. 7 Professional upgrade just laying around (That doesn't happen often!) and I found a 2Gb. chip at Crucial for $13! The little netbook runs much better with more memory, one MAJOR complaint! WHY does Acer not design their Netbooks to handle the memory that the operating system can use? Guess we'll never know?
I'd like t,o in the future upgrade the hard drive in this notebook to 500Gb, I'll need to get back to work before I can make this happen. I did upgrade the D255E with a 2Gb. memory card as well as upgrading the operating system to Win 7 Home Premium.
Acer D255E Ram upgrade video
Acer D257 Ram upgrade Video
Installing the memory is DIFFERENT for these machines! Make sure to view the installation video for your SPECIFIC model!
I have two Dells coming my way that are both dead. I believe one succumbed due to a power surge from its power supply, it smells bunt. Guess I'll see what I can make of them?
Have a great one!
ICanMan!
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