The change to Windows Updates getting the headlines this month has to do with the bundled quality updates. You can no longer choose individual patches for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, or Server 2012 R2. These operating systems will follow the model employed by Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 with one quality update, one monthly quality rollup, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
First look video at the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo NX has been officially named: Nintendo Switch. It will be versatile as a portable game or a console and the controller can be adapted whether you're at home or on the go. Check out the video below for Nintendo's First Look at the Nintendo Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI The console/tablet is powered by NVIDIA GPUs and they detail … [Read more...]
AmpliFi now available for pre-order on Amazon and new standalone Amplifi HD router announced
Ubiquiti Labs announced today that it is offering a standalone version of the AmpliFi HD wireless router. This is Ubiquiti's first foray into the consumer market that was announced in May. It is designated as the AmpliFi-R. It includes the same base as the AmpliFi HD but does not include the two additional mesh points that can be used to extend wireless coverage throughout your … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes acquihires duo behind AdwCleaner
Malwarebytes announced today that they have acquired AdwCleaner, the popular utility used to clean up adware, toolbars, and other potentially unwanted programs. Version 6 of the program was released this year. It receives more than 200,000 downloads a day and has been installed over 200 million times. AdwCleaner started in 2011 as the product of three French students. Two of … [Read more...]
Revised JDK 9 schedule proposed
Following the proposed 4-month delay of Java 9's release date going unopposed, the new schedule has been proposed on the Java newsgroup. The schedule information is also available on the JDK 9 project page. Here are the proposed dates for the interim milestones: 2016/05/26 Feature Complete 2016/12/22 Feature Extension Complete 2017/01/05 Rampdown Start 2017/02/09 All … [Read more...]