To enable Java 7 Update tab in Java Control Panel go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\ and create a shortcut to javacpl.exe on the Desktop.
Edit the shortcut, and add to target : -tab update
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Nov 07 2014
Enable Update tab in JAVA 7 Control Panel
Sep 19 2014
Firmware upgrade for HP Smart Array P420 FBWC 1Gb 2-ports Int SAS Controller
Because HP is now requesting money for some of their software and updates, i had to use a live Ubuntu 14.04 x64 disc in order to upgrade the firmware for HP P420 SAS Controller. I needed to try this update because on my HP ML310e Gen8 v2 servers (i have two), the controller is not initalised at cold boot. The problem is described here.
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Jul 22 2014
Corsair LS 240 tests and firmware upgrade
I’ve noticed that my Lenovo E440 laptop was slow.
Specs :
- CPU : Intel Core i7-4702MQ (2.2 GHz, 1600MHz, 6MB)
- GPU : nVidia GeForce GT 740M 2GB DDR3
- RAM : 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (2*4GB)
- HDD : Corsair LS 240GB SSD SATA3
- WLAN : Intel 7260 b/g/n
- OS : Windows 8.1 PRO x64
Jun 24 2014
Huawei HG655b router firmware 25
Firmware for Huawei HG655b routers. Usually the stock firmware is v18.
Jun 15 2014
NVR Planet IVS-100 software and firmware
If you hava an old Planet IVS-100 NVR and need info or software for it, keep on reading.
Apr 16 2014
Windows XP freeze after Microsoft Security Essentials update
If you have an Windows XP with Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus installed or Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection, and your PC is hanging / freezing at the login screen, then the cause is an update that makes it to crash.
Also systems with Windows Server 2003 seem to be affected.
Definitions version for Microsoft Essentials / Forefront Endpoint Protection is 1.171.1.0.
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Apr 01 2014
External USB Drive Seagate Expansion 2TB random disconnects during file transfer
I received a Seagate Exapansion 2TB USB 3.0 external drive to backup some files on it. The problem is that i get random disconnects during file transfers.
I am trying to copy a large file of 280GB, but the drive disconnects and immediately it’s detected again by Windows after 5-10 minutes of copying. Continue reading