Installing .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 10 through Control Panel, Turn Windows Features On or Off might result in Error code: 0x800F081F. This might just be for computers that use WSUS with an Intranet location specified. I have not been able to test with a Windows 10 computer not using WSUS that didn't already have .NET 3.5 installed. The usual work around for installing … [Read more...]
WordPress launches desktop app for Windows
WordPress has launched a desktop application for Windows to manage WordPress.com and Jetpack-enabled self-hosted sites. Previously only available for Mac, the new software provides a snappy experience on your desktop. The app comes as zipped download from desktop.wordpress.com which extracts to a 47MB setup file. Unfortunately, you have no choices during the install. This … [Read more...]
Adobe changing up enterprise distribution of Flash Player
On the current page that Adobe uses to provide Enterprise distributions of Adobe Flash Player, a new warning is at the top of the page. It states that the current page is being decommissioned on January 22nd, 2016. A new page has been brought up and uses a parameter in the URL to provide authorization to the download links. This would allow Adobe to track any … [Read more...]
How I organize my Android 6.0 Home screen
My previous phone was a Samsung and I originally tried organizing my app shortcuts across a few screens. I finally gave up and replaced TouchWiz with Yahoo Aviate Launcher. It auto-categorized each app and had another screen with an alphabetized view of each app. My new phone is stock Android, so I am avoiding launchers and other similar components. I ended up organizing my … [Read more...]
Xenoblade Chronicles X soundtrack uses Group Policy as DRM
An odd thread on Reddit this weekend provided a warning to those who have purchased the Special Edition of the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Special Edition includes the Wii U game and a few other perks. Of interest to us, is the USB drive that is included and contains the digital soundtrack of 10 songs. In actuality, the USB drive only contains a single executable on it, a … [Read more...]