This website is dedicated to computer security, performance and customization. This is a place for Novices and Enthusiasts alike, who like tweaking (modifying) their OS. Gamers and Geeks are welcome. The forum is a major part of this site and is where the spirit of Tweakout flourishes.
Guides:
The Tweak + Security guide is a light, quick optimization turtorial, and is meant to get you going rather quickly and efficiently.
The Security + Malware Protection guide is an extensive overview on malware Protection and prevention of it getting on your PC.
News & Updates
Foxit Reader 2.3
25 April 2008
The free Foxit PDF Reader has been updated to Version 2.3. The changes include a range of new features and enhancements.
Sandra 2008 SP2c
25 April 2008
SiSoftware has released a new 2008 SP2c Build 14.24 of the free system information utility Sandra.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.0
25 April 2008
Grisoft has released Version 8.0 of the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. This version contains a range of changes and improvements, however it also seems to increase resource usage. My recommendations for configuring AVG 8.0 to reduce its intrusiveness and resource usage are here.
Game Patches
25 April 2008
- Albatross18 S3 Revolution - 4.13 Patch
- Hellgate: London - 1.2 Patch
- Lord of the Rings Online - Book 13 Patch
- World in Conflict - Virginia Map
Game Patches
24 April 2008
- Baseball Mogul 2009 - 11.10F Patch
- Eudemons Online - 1103 Patch
- Shadowgrounds Survivor - Update via Steam
Windows XP SP3
24 April 2008
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available to Technet and MSDN users, after many complaints were received over Microsoft's initial decision to release it to them on May 2. However the full public release is still on 29 April.
Realtek HD Audio 1.91
24 April 2008
Realtek has released Version 1.91 of its HD Audio drivers.
Windows Vista Ultimate Extras
23 April 2008
Microsoft has released two additional Vista Ultimate Extras: a Windows DreamScene Content Pack #3 which contains new DreamScene animated desktop videos, and two new Sound Schemes. These Extras are available free to Vista Ultimate users through Windows Update.
SpeedFan 4.34
23 April 2008
Almico has released Version 4.34 of SpeedFan, a free utility for changing system fan speeds, measuring temperatures and voltages and adjusting clock speeds. The changes include support for the latest chipsets and a range of bug fixes.
Game Patches
23 April 2008
- Cabal Online - Patch
- DOFUS - 1.23.0 Patch
- Voxelstein 3D - 0.101 Patch
Windows XP SP3
22 April 2008
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) has been Released to Manufacturing (RTM) today, however Technet, Connect and MSDN users will not receive it just yet. It is on track for public release on 29 April.
Game Patches
22 April 2008
- Commander: Europe at War - 1.06 Patch
- Garry's Mod - Update via Steam
- Seven Kingdoms: Conquest - 1.04 Patch
- The Fate of Hellas - 1.4 Patch
- The Golden Horde - 1.1 Patch
- UFO: Afterlight - 1.6 Patch
- X-Plane 9 - Patch