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General Discussion / Re: pdf creator
« on: May 23, 2013, 09:19:22 PM »
Bob, The plug-in, plugs into your Internet browser, ie. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera, etc. If you search for the exact item that you initially requested, a "Foxit PDF Creator Free for WIN 7", you will probably notice that the "Creator" references go back to dates in 2010. The Foxit Website offers a more recent "Editor" edition, rather than the possibly outmoded "Creator" version.

It could be that the best offering is from the Foxit Website for their Foxit Advanced PDF Editor, which although not a freeware, could possibly be a lot more effective and satisfying than an older version. The newer version can be purchased online from this site and a thirty-day trial period is offered. Since the Foxit website sells it for $99.00, you might wish to check out some of the sites that are offering it for a free download. 

Foxit Websitehttp://www.foxitsoftware.com/products/editor/

Softpedia is offering a "demo" version for $29.99, which is either a trial version or a limited, restricted function offering:  http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/PDF/Foxit-PDF-Creator.shtml

c/net is offering the Creator version for $24.99 mark-down from the $29.99 price: http://download.cnet.com/Foxit-PDF-Creator/3000-18497_4-10751172.html 


I am kind of groping around in the dark on this one but you are at least figuring out what you are confronted with as far as what is available.  DougD

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General Discussion / Re: pdf creator
« on: May 22, 2013, 11:48:26 PM »
You might consider this Foxit PDF Creator Toolbar(64-bit) 1.0.0.1202. It is a freeware toolbar add-on that functions within your browser. The download site has a green (excellent) WOT rating. Some sites are marked otherwise and most of the free downloads are for trial versions that cost $30.00 upon the end of the trial period. This is based on searching only as I have not used this program.  DougD

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Ralph, I installed the free (not Pro) Windows 7 version (for XP and Vista also) of TeraCopy, on my ASUS WIN7 laptop, which is similar to the new Windows 8 copy programming. After reading your above post, I decided to run the TeraCopy to see if there was any apparent malfunction.

I created a new folder entitled "A  Test Folder" so it would copy to the top of the recipient partition window. It copied over OK, but placed itself at the very end of the array of folders, even though the "A" would have placed the folder at the beginning of the folders on the recipient partition if automatic refresh was taking place.

Then, I erased the newly copied folder and this time tried to move the source folder to the recipient partition. To copy, as first shown in the above paragraph, I held down the Ctrl key, depressed the left mouse button and dragged and dropped the folder over. This time, I did not hold down the Ctrl key, and dragged and dropped the folder over to the recipient partition. The source folder remained in the source partition and the copied folder was again placed at the bottom of the recipient folder's array of folders.

So, it would seem to me that both functions were restricted to merely copying the folder from one partition to the other, which suggests quite strongly that the refresh function, which used to refresh, at least by deleting the moved folder from the source partition, is not working with TeraCopy, the WIN8 equivalent copy programming.

As far as I can determine, this is simply the way it works. The moved folder remained on the source partition even after I mouse clicked the partition to the main partition window and back again to the source partition (but the folder was repositioned at the top of the list of folders, as the "A" was intended to do). I notice that the TeraCopy window that shows the copy/move function, plus other options, does have a "move" button, which, when clicked, caused to source folder on another occasion to disappear. It could be that WIN8 functions a bit differently that WIN 7, and since I do not have WIN8, I am unable to comment as to its performance with copying. I am also unable to suggest any remedy other than fidgeting with every possible combination of copy and move techniques to determine if there is a new procedure to follow. In any case, the refresh simply doesn't work as it used to as far as my testing has revealed. 

Before I installed TeraCopy, if I copied 40 music files into a music file partition containing 500 music files, the newly copied files would show up distributed alphabetically, in correct order within the 500 file, then 540 file, array of music files. It is possible that the process of copying files is handled differently than the copying of folders. It would seem that Microsoft could need to patch the copy process up a bit.  DougD


TeraCopy Information Websitehttp://codesector.com/teracopy

 

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The proper care and feeding of SSD storage  A few pointers on SSD drive usage and maintenance.

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038511/the-care-and-feeding-of-ssds-what-makes-these-speedy-drives-hum.html#tk.nl_pwr


Updated 5-24-13 - This article stresses the importance of backing up your SSD info regularly and completely.

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2039540/with-an-ssd-backups-are-more-important-than-ever.html#tk.nl_today

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General Discussion / How To Make Temporary Bookmarks in Firefox.
« on: May 15, 2013, 01:46:06 PM »
How To Make Temporary Bookmarks in Firefox. Great way to keep webpages available without cluttering your tabs with pinned webpages.

Make Tech Easierhttp://www.maketecheasier.com/create-temporary-bookmarks-in-firefox/2013/05/14
 

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This is a cut and pasted copy of a 5-14 email from Microsoft Security Response Center, defining four advisories at this time:



********************************************************************
Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: May 14, 2013
********************************************************************

Security Advisories Updated or Released Today
==============================================

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2846338)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
    Could Allow Remote Code Execution
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2846338
  - Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2820197)
  - Title: Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2820197
  - Revision Note: V1.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory published.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2755801)
  - Title: Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in
    Internet Explorer 10
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2755801
  - Revision Note: V12.0 (May 14, 2013): Added the 2840613 update
    to the Current Update section.

* Microsoft Security Advisory (2847140)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote
    Code Execution
  - http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2847140
  - Revision Note: V2.0 (May 14, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect
    publication of security bulletin.

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How to Backup Your DVD and Blu-Ray Movie Collection. Evidently, it is implied by this article that you can back-up to preserve your own DVD and Blu-Ray movies for your own use. The article is interesting and informative for those who might have some degree of curiosity about possible methods of preserving their investment in entertainment videos of various types.

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/161498/how-to-backup-your-dvd-and-blu-ray-movie-collection/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=130513

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Updated 5-14-13 - "Is Windows 8 really killing the PC market?" Continued conjecture and analysis on Windows 8 vis-a-vis Windows 7. See current comparative sales chart below (attachment).

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038643/is-windows-8-really-killing-the-pc-market-.html#tk.nl_today


Prior Postings -

Coping With Windows 8 or Reverting to Windows 7. Some people who have bought a new PC with Windows 8 installed are considering reverting to a newly installed Windows 7. Here are a few quotes from the below article concerning this procedure:

"Unless the agreement included in your purchase specifically provided the ability to install Windows 7 you’ll need to purchase a new Windows license. That means you can’t get an upgrade version, you’ll need a complete version of Windows 7."

"You’ll want to check with your computer maker before downgrading to make sure a traditional BIOS is supported. If your new computer is Windows 8 Logo approved hardware it won’t have the familiar BIOS that is accessible before you boot into Windows. New Windows 8 hardware has something called “Unified Extensible Firmware Interface”. UEFI provides enhanced security called “Early Launch Anti-Malware” preventing malware from taking over your computer immediately as it boots. If you visit some Linux forums you’ll hear many complaints about these changes that prevent the installation of Linux. UEFI has many advantages including fast boot times and remote repairs but since it replaces your BIOS it will need to be disabled."

" If you do downgrade make sure you keep everything you may need to restore Windows 8 including your Microsoft Windows product key."
 
PC Pit Stop Tech Talkhttp://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2013/05/07/so-i-have-windows-8-now-what/?billp-copewin8=


The below article elaborates on the above article:

Quoted from the below article: "Some good news may come soon from Microsoft with an update that will allow you to start your computer in the familiar desktop mode. Until then you can use WinPatrol with it’s trick to start you on the desktop. Even easier, just press the Windows logo key + D and voilà you’re on the desktop."

"Conclusion:   Two for the price of one
The Desktop mode is just like using Windows 7 with a few tweaks. What was added for your protection makes up for what you’ll miss. Think of the Modern interface as a bonus. You can learn about the new Windows at your own pace. When the time comes that you’ll need to use a Windows tablet you’ll already know how to use it"

BitsFromBillhttp://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-have-windows-8-now-what.html

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General Discussion / Re: MS Malicious removal tool
« on: May 09, 2013, 10:39:45 PM »
Bob,

     The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool should be included with the monthly MS Security Updates. You could bring up the Windows Update window from within your computer OS programming by mouse-clicking Windows Update ( under All Programs ) and then "view update history" and check to see when the last install of that program might have occurred. There should be an entry for each month. If you already have a certain update previously installed, then nothing would happen if you tried to install the same number again. Also, sometimes for unknown reasons, a first try on a security update inexplicably fails, only to be successfully installed on a subsequent try. The below info shows what  MS says about the last install on my WIN7 laptop. The adage "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again" might just apply here.   DougD

"Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - April 2013 (KB890830)

Installation date: ‎4/‎9/‎2013 1:18 PM

Installation status: Successful

Update type: Important

After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product (Security Essentials).

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=39987

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com"

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Dirt buildup can affect PC performance. Here is a guide on how to clean it up.

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2037100/youre-a-dirty-dirty-dusty-pc.html#tk.nl_pwr

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2013, Version: 1.0,  Published: Thursday, May 14, 2013.

There are ten security bulletins, of which two are critical and eight are important.

Microsoft Webpagehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-may


I had a total of 14 downloads for my Windows 7 Home Premium laptop, including the Security Essentials daily update and excluding the offering of the Bing desktop. I have attached a few snipped graphics of my install at the bottom of this page, if you wish to compare with yours.


Added 5-11-13 - Ten Security Bulletins For May 2013.  "Microsoft will ship 10 bulletins in the May edition of Patch Tuesday. The company considers just two of the patches critical, one of which supplements the currently available “Fix it” tool that resolved the IE zero-day vulnerability exploited recently in a watering-hole attack targeting the U.S. Department of Labor."

Threatposthttp://threatpost.com/microsoft-to-patch-ie-flaw-9-others-next-week/?utm_source=Newsletter_05102013&utm_medium=Email+Marketing&utm_campaign=Newsletter&CID=

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2038473/microsofts-patch-tuesday-features-ie8-zero-day-fix.html#tk.nl_today


Updated 5-13-13 - Patch Tuesday's fix for the Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability might not fully correct the exposure to exploitation.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/11/may-patch-tuesday-coming-up-microsoft-still-not-sure-if-latest-0-day-fix-will-make-the-cut/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=68e4ca646d-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-68e4ca646d-301420529

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Using RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) For Storage. 

How to Use Multiple Disks Intelligently: An Introduction to RAID This article defines the different RAID types and how they are utilized. A PC operator might consider to assemble some older drives for such usage, although with the low cost of terabyte drives, it might not be worth the effort. An array of new terabyte drives might still appeal to some.  Interesting to know about, in any case.

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/162676/how-to-use-multiple-disks-intelligently-an-introduction-to-raid/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070513

Wikipedia on RAIDhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID


How To Set up RAID on Windows 7 -

HowToGeekhttp://www.howtogeek.com/howto/36504/how-to-create-a-software-raid-array-in-windows-7/



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Updated 5-13-13 - Patch Tuesday's fix for the Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability might not fully correct the exposure to exploitation.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/11/may-patch-tuesday-coming-up-microsoft-still-not-sure-if-latest-0-day-fix-will-make-the-cut/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=68e4ca646d-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-68e4ca646d-301420529


Updated 5-5-13 - Microsoft pledges patch for zero-day bug in Internet Explorer 8

PC Worldhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/2037544/microsoft-pledges-patch-for-zero-day-bug-in-internet-explorer-eight.html#tk.nl_today

Quoted from the article:  "IE8 is the most widely-used of Microsoft's five supported browsers -- IE6 through IE10 -- accounting for an estimated 41 percent of all the Redmond, Wash. developer's browsers that went online in April. Microsoft confirmed that all versions of IE8, including copies running on XP, Vista and Windows 7, are at risk."


Prior Posting - Version 1.1 updated 5-8-13.

Microsoft Security Advisory (2847140) - Vulnerability in Internet Explorer 8 (only) Could Allow Remote Code Execution. Published: Friday, May 03, 2013, Version: 1.0

This does not effect IE 6,7,9,or 10, just 8.

MS Security Bulletinhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2847140


Updated 5-9-13 - Microsoft rushes out CVE-2013-1347 "Fix it" for the latest Internet Explorer zero-day.

Naked Securityhttp://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/05/09/microsoft-rushes-out-cve-2013-1347-fix-it-for-the-latest-internet-explorer-zero-day/?utm_source=Naked+Security+-+Sophos+List&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0723e7ef80-naked%252Bsecurity&utm_term=0_31623bb782-0723e7ef80-301420529

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