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I think MS Security Essentials was/is legit good on Windows 7 and all you need(ed) but now it's built into Windows 8 and not the same? Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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It changed names to Defender in Win8, but it's the same thing as MSE on Win7. It's good enough for me, but I make sure Firefox' window to the internet is more like a tightly controlled pinhole. Disable java/reader browser plugins, update java/adobe stuff regularly, block ads, block scripts, poo poo like that. Malwarebytes is good for the occasional scan, no need for live scanning. Though I'm sure it's not bad for that. Best defense is good backups, backups, backups.
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minidracula posted:This is news to me, but you've looked at it and I haven't yet: did something change with SketchUp Make 2015? SketchUp Make 2013 and 2014 seem perfectly usable assuming their limited functionality compared to Pro works for you. The last time I loaded Sketchup Make it said "You have x many days left on your trial, click here to add a license!" Christoff posted:I think MS Security Essentials was/is legit good on Windows 7 and all you need(ed) but now it's built into Windows 8 and not the same? Someone correct me if I'm wrong Last time I rear about it, MSE was at the bottom of the list As if MS was trying to convince people to switch to other AV. With it being built in, I would trust it even less since that just makes it the most obvious program to design your virus to avoid. I still us MSE just with careful browsing and blissful ignorance of any infection(s)
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Jan 7, 2015 15:10
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Jdownloader is listed in the OP, but is that still recommended for download management/getting poo poo off youtube? I've been using it for ages, but it's been hit or miss. There's like a 25% chance anything big I download with it will be corrupt.
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Crotch Fruit posted:Last time I rear about it, MSE was at the bottom of the list As if MS was trying to convince people to switch to other AV. With it being built in, I would trust it even less since that just makes it the most obvious program to design your virus to avoid. I still us MSE just with careful browsing and blissful ignorance of any infection(s) Microsoft advises people (or at least used to) to run MSE alongside another standalone AV program, so there isn't a good reason to not install it, really.
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Jan 8, 2015 04:33
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I thought MSE/Defender was always at the bottom of those lists because 1) Microsoft shares it's virus signatures/research with all the other AV's in a partner program and 2) because other AV's sort of "cheat" at those benchmark tests somehow. At least that's what others in SH/SC have said?
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Inspector_666 posted:Microsoft advises people (or at least used to) to run MSE alongside another standalone AV program, so there isn't a good reason to not install it, really. It wouldn't surprise me if that was a strategy to avoid getting themselves into another IE/Netscape lawsuit situation, really. Because it's really, really in Microsoft's best interests to have an antivirus running out the box on all Windows computers: over time it'll dramatically decrease Windows's reputation as unreliable compared to OS:X.
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http://www.nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap I recently discovered this, it's really polished and the pro version is reasonably priced.
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Jan 8, 2015 13:45
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I just went back to MSE after a 6 month experiment with Avast. I figure that since I went years without any AV and without getting any viruses, MSE will be good enough. Avast would randomly cause my computer to become unresponsive for several minutes. It took me forever to track down the cause of that...
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Jan 8, 2015 15:36
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Best free drive cloner?
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Jan 8, 2015 17:34
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Bigass Moth posted:Best free drive cloner? Macrium
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c0burn posted:http://www.nurgo-software.com/products/aquasnap Bigass Moth posted:Best free drive cloner?
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Jan 8, 2015 17:41
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Flipperwaldt posted:This looks interesting, but I can't find on the site what is missing from the free version. 
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Jan 8, 2015 17:46
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Jesus, I think I clicked everything in search for that but the download button. Thanks. What's the Dynamic Layout thing?
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Jan 8, 2015 17:59
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c0burn posted:Macrium I've used clonezilla for most of the last decade. Is Macrium any better?
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Thanks guys I'll try macrium.
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Flipperwaldt posted:Jesus, I think I clicked everything in search for that but the download button. Thanks. I think that's the thing where you can resize one window and any that are snapped to it are resized if they span the width or height of the screen, maybe?
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Jan 8, 2015 18:13
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So I just got a new job and the breaks and lunch are different each day. Is there any simple app I can use to set a reminder each morning for each break?
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Jan 24, 2015 02:22
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Comatoast posted:I've used clonezilla for most of the last decade. Is Macrium any better? Macrium is easier if you're running under a pure Windows environment, but Clonezilla will dupe weird partition and file system layouts that make Reflect choke. I use either depending on what I'm cloning. Macrium is nice if you're moving to a smaller drive(like an SSD), it'll do the cloning/shrinking of partitions in one operation.
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Shinku ABOOKEN posted:Surprised nobody posted this: Old post but drat this is handy. I'm having trouble with the shortcuts or I don't fully understand them but the one to bring up history works great and that's all I need. SymmetryrtemmyS posted:Development seems to have disappeared, but the latest version is very functional and does what you want: Volume2 Old post but thanks! I was having some compatibly issues with alt dragger, katmouse, and these volume programs. I'm not sure if they updated volume 2 but it works great now with katmouse and alt dragger and I got it tweaked right where I want it. Biggest thing is that it changes the volume anywhere I click. Alt dragger has a built in scroll over inactive windows but it wouldn't work with it. Katmouse works fine, however. Dicky B posted:I have tried at least 4 of these over the years and settled on 3RVX. All of them seem to have an annoying habit of occasionally ceasing to work until you restart it which I guess is down to the hooking mechanism they have to use to intercept Windows mouse events. For me this seems to happen a lot less with 3RVX. This one seems nice but I can't set a left mouse click + scroll hotkey
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Jan 25, 2015 01:34
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Is there a good OSX-style terminal emulator for Windows? Everything I've found so far seems to be lacking loads of functionality. I would be totally okay with paying a fair bunch for something too.
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Jan 25, 2015 08:02
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I've seen ConEmu bandied about fairly often. I don't need much, so I haven't really tried it out beyond a first blush.
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hooah posted:I've seen ConEmu bandied about fairly often. I don't need much, so I haven't really tried it out beyond a first blush. Hmm, this seems about what I'm looking for. Thank you!
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hooah posted:I've seen ConEmu bandied about fairly often. I don't need much, so I haven't really tried it out beyond a first blush. Okay yeah I've used this for a day now, and it's basically exactly what I need. Thank you so much!
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Jan 26, 2015 00:10
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I'm not sure what you mean by OSX-style terminal emulator, but this might cover it MobaXterm Does everything. SSH, X11, RDP, VNC, FTP, CVS/GIT, perl/python/et al, and there's a portable version. Windows Powershell A somewhat decent MS native shell and a boon for administrating MS networks.
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Jan 31, 2015 05:13
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Does anyone know any free software for converting PDF to EPUB? I need to convert some stuff and don't want to get lots of spyware (again). I'm on Windows 7.
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Feb 3, 2015 21:34
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Calibre is pretty amazing and the go to for that poo poo. I think it does it? http://calibre-ebook.com/
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I need an app that will lock specific programs from being used during specific times throughout the week. Basically I want to lock unproductive apps from being used during weekdays. Free would be great but I'd be willing to pay for a program if it was good. Every few months I search for something to do this but I haven't really liked the options I've found. Anyone have anything like this they like?
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froward posted:I'm not sure what you mean by OSX-style terminal emulator, but this might cover it Once you learn to love Powershell, go here for Goons who love Powershell.
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Anyone know a good program to run multiple desktops like in Linux? It'll be built in for Windows 10 but until then...
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Dr. Arbitrary posted:Anyone know a good program to run multiple desktops like in Linux? https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc817881.aspx
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Looks like it doesn't have the ability to move apps between desktops but I can live with that. Thanks!
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Can anyone recommend a program to download the audio off of a youtube clip? I've looked into a few programs, but the ones I'm seeing have issues with spyware, or low audio quality. Thanks!
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Riders of Brohan posted:Can anyone recommend a program to download the audio off of a youtube clip? I've looked into a few programs, but the ones I'm seeing have issues with spyware, or low audio quality. https://www.4kdownload.com/
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Riders of Brohan posted:Can anyone recommend a program to download the audio off of a youtube clip? I've looked into a few programs, but the ones I'm seeing have issues with spyware, or low audio quality. http://www.vidtomp3.com/ works well as a web app, but periodically tries to make the MP3 an exe with some poo poo software. If that happens, just refresh for the mp3 link. keepass still the recommendation for a password manager? I don't have one but I should probably start. e: Stupid question, but do any key programs have android ability or do you have to just copy them down and manually enter for your tablet/phone? slidebite fucked around with this message at 17:26 on Feb 8, 2015 |
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slidebite posted:http://www.vidtomp3.com/ works well as a web app, but periodically tries to make the MP3 an exe with some poo poo software. If that happens, just refresh for the mp3 link. Lastpass is a cloud-based pw manager that apparently handles entering your credentials quite well on both android and Windows desktop. While a lot of people like it, I'm still not sold on the idea of having all my passwords hosted somewhere, and I'm not even the paranoid tinfoil hat type. I stick to Keepass, keeping the database in a dropbox folder on all platforms I use, and using a hard password to protect the database itself and apps on each platform to read/write the database.
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I've been using Lastpass for about 6 months, and it works wonderfully. I've used the security check and password generator to make all my passwords randomized and unique, which is highly recommended. I'm also using Xmarks to sync my bookmarks and tabs, that works great as well. It is a little bit clunky on Android, maybe I haven't figured out the best way to do use it yet. Keepass can do all of the same things for free, but it's a lot more work to set up right.
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Fart of Presto posted:I'm still not sold on the idea of having all my passwords hosted somewhere, and I'm not even the paranoid tinfoil hat type quote:I stick to Keepass, keeping the database in a dropbox folder Isn't Dropbox "hosted somewhere"? Lastpass has a page here https://lastpass.com/whylastpass_technology.php with a bunch of info about it
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slidebite posted:http://www.vidtomp3.com/ works well as a web app, but periodically tries to make the MP3 an exe with some poo poo software. If that happens, just refresh for the mp3 link. Thank you, both!
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myron cope posted:Isn't Dropbox "hosted somewhere"? Lastpass has a page here https://lastpass.com/whylastpass_technology.php with a bunch of info about it
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