Ultimate Ears, a Logitech subsidiary, reached well-reviewed success previously with the UE BOOM - a speaker column offering 360-degree sound. The company is again finding success with their latest release, the UE ROLL. The first thing you notice about the UE ROLL is the build quality. The flying saucer-shaped speaker feels durable and solid. It also comes with a 2-year … [Read more...]
Windows 8.1’s Start Screen control through Group Policy is an Enterprise-only feature
As part of a setup for a client, I used a controlled Start Screen through Group Policy for their computers. Not only did this prevent end users from modifying the Start Screen but it also allowed all of the commonly used apps to be pinned and organized consistently across the organization. I was a little disappointed to find out that the Start Screen functionality stopped … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes implements amnesty program to upgrade pirates
Malwarebytes recently released a new version of its software, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 2.1.8.1057. One of the updates mentioned in the changelog is showing your license key in the 'My Accounts' page. This change goes hand-in-hand with Malwarebytes' amnesty program to upgrade their licensing system to make it stronger against piracy. What is the Malwarebytes Amnesty … [Read more...]
Microsoft reveals the Windows 10 default wallpaper
Microsoft has shown off the new default Windows 10 wallpaper. Despite looking computer generated, the image is actually a photo, similar to Windows XP's iconic Bliss wallpaper. Microsoft sought out artist Bradley G. Munkowitz, also known for working on Tron: Legacy, to create the Windows 10 background. Using glass, lasers, smoke machines, colored filters, and crystal dust, … [Read more...]
Java bundled crapware changes from Ask to Yahoo
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced in the recent shareholders meeting that Yahoo may be increasing its search traffic. It is accomplishing that increase through a partnership with Oracle as Yahoo becomes the new toolbar to be pushed out with Java by default. This change removes Ask Toolbar from being the opt-out sponsor offer for Java. The change of hands comes shortly after … [Read more...]