Adobe released updates to Flash Player yesterday for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android platforms. While addressing a number of vulnerabilities, this version also introduces Flash Player Protected Mode (sandbox) for Windows Firefox users. The Flash Player for Mac OS X includes the background updater and is signed with an Apple Developer ID to ensure compatibility with the new … [Read more...]
Drag’n’Drop Editor lets you change Windows behavior
I like how Windows' drag and drop functionality works by default. If you are dragging an item from one folder to another on the same drive, it moves. If you drag the item from a different drive, it copies. If you use right-click to drag and drop, it will present you with a menu of options - copying, moving, or creating a shortcut. If your workflow has you always copying, always … [Read more...]
Mozilla releases Firefox 13 with redesigned new tab and home pages
Mozilla has launched version thirteen of its Firefox browser. The New Tab page and Start page have received an updated look. SPDY protocol is now enabled by default on sites using SPDY. General performance has been improved by JavaScript garbage collection. … [Read more...]
How to Configure your Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash's ubiquity is well-known. It is why the plugin is such a target for malware and it is also a very good reason why individuals need to know about configuring it to match their preferences. Flash Player can be configured in two different locations: locally and online. The local configuration is found by right-clicking on a Flash object embedded in a website, for … [Read more...]
Download Windows Updates in bulk
Once past a service pack, the number of Windows Updates only continue to grow. Even the less exciting service packs that serve as more of a roll-up can be serious time and annoyance savers. If you need to download updates to slipstream into the installation package or patch offline machines, it is very tedious to keep track of the KB articles that come out monthly and download … [Read more...]