Updating Adobe Flash the best way possible

Keeping your flash player update is very important, if you have the latest version of flash if can auto update, but it can be very slow to alert you about this, by the time it does you could be infected. Sure you could just go to the source  get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ but because the install Mcafee Security Scan Plus is checked, most users don't notice this, and install a very unneeded program, heck even if you don't have any anti-virus , it would make any difference installing Mcafee as it doesn't detected or stop most of the malware out there. So I did some digging and this is the best way to make sure your flash is updated, ASAP!. First thing to do is go HERE , looking at step one will show you a animation of text scrolling say that flash is running on you system , and a ball going by. Step two shows your flash version and your web browser and the system your running. Step three shows you the version of windows , mac & others, and the browsers and what's the latest version of flash player from adobe you should have, now if the version that's shown  in step one with the arrow pointed to it is not the same shown as in step three, then you wanted to update your flash player! now ignore the rest of the steps on that page, and then go HERE under downloads if all you use is Internet Explorer then choose to download either EXE or MSI and then you from there download and run the update to adobe flash player, with out even worry to install the Mcafee security scan plus. now even if you don't use Internet Explorer download and install this update anyways, you never know. now if you use Firefox, or some other browser, (don't worry about google chrome, it uses it own flash player) under the list Plugin-based browsers, choose to download and run either EXE or MSI. For your Mac yours you do the same, but choose Mac OS X (Intel) and download and run the DMG installer. Well I hope this helps.

Simple ADB Backup Backs Up Your Android Phone from the Desktop, No Root Required

UPDATE! now there is a even easier way to do it with Holo Backup Here

Windows/Linux/Android (4.0+): Most Android backup tools require root, or run from your phone and save your data to your SD card. Simple ADB Backup is different. The app runs from and backs up your phone's data to your desktop, and does it all without root.
To use Simple ADB Backup, you'll need USB Debugging Mode enabled on your Android device (Go to Settings > Developer, enable developer options, then enable USB debugging) and the utility installed on your desktop. That's about it: just plug in your phone, launch the app on your Windows or Linux system, and choose a backup option. You have the option to back up your entire device, just apps, all data with or without system apps, or even a single app if you choose.
The app also lets you restore backed up data to your device. Before you back up, you'll be prompted to generate a password you'll also have to type into the app on your phone before the backup can begin, but after that, the process runs smoothly. It's extremely simple, completely free, and doesn't require you root first. We still think that Titanium Backup is a more feature-filled app if you're willing to root (especially if you want a bulletproof backup system for your Android), and MyBackup Pro is great if you're migrating to a new phone and don't want a desktop as a middleman, but Simple ADB Backup is free and so easy to use that even Android beginners can easily and quickly back up their important data.
Simple ADB Backup is the work of XDA developer omegavesko, who's released it for free over at the XDA Developer forums. Hit the link below to download it there.


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Get Linux

Get Linux is a portable and open source download client, which interacts with a server side library for downloading numerous Linux-based operating systems. With the help of this utility, you can download more than 100 Linux distributions, by simply selecting their name from the available list. This makes it easy to obtain the most updated Linux OS, without having to manually search and download the ISO file via a browser.

http://get-linux.net/tools/

Appupdater for windows

Appupdater provides advanced functionality to Windows, similar to apt-get or yum on Linux. It automates the process of installing and maintaining up to date versions of programs. It is fully customizable for use in a corporate environment.


http://www.nabber.org/projects/appupdater/

problem steps recorder for windows

 un psr in run / search in Windows

You can use Problem Steps Recorder to automatically capture the steps you take on a computer, including a text description of where you clicked and a picture of the screen during each click (called a screen shot). Once you capture these steps, you can save them to a file that can be used by a support professional or someone else helping you with a computer problem.

Notes

• When you record steps on your computer, anything you type will not be recorded. If what you type is an important part of recreating the problem you're trying to solve, use the comment feature described below to highlight where the problem is occurring.
  Some programs, like a full-screen game, might not be captured accurately or might not provide useful details to a support professional.

To record and save steps on your computer

1. Open Problem Steps Recorder by clicking the Start button , and then typing psr. In the list of results, click psr.
2. Click Start Record. On your computer, go through the steps on your computer to reproduce the problem. You can pause the recording at any time, and then resume it later.
3. Click Stop Record.
4. In the Save As dialog box, type a name for the file, and then click Save (the file is saved with the .zip file name extension).
   To view the record of the steps you recorded, open the .zip file you just saved, and then double-click the file. The document will open in your browser.

To send the problem steps in e‑mail

• After recording and saving a .zip file, click the help down arrow , and then click Send to E‑mail recipient. This will open an e‑mail message in your default e‑mail program with the last recorded file attached to it.

  Note

  • You won't be able to click the Send to e‑mail recipient option until you've recorded and saved a file.

To annotate problem steps

1. Open Problem Steps Recorder by clicking the Start button , and then typing psr. In the list of results, click psr.
2. Click Start Record.
3. When you want to add a comment, click Add Comment.
4. Use your mouse to highlight the part of the screen that you want to comment on, type your text in the Highlight Problem and Comment box, and then click OK.
5. Click Stop Record.
6. In the Save As dialog box, type a name for the file, and then click Save.
   To view the record of the steps you recorded, open the .zip file you just saved, and then double-click the file. The document will open in your browser.

To adjust settings

When you adjust settings for Problem Steps Recorder, they're only saved for your current session. After you close and reopen Problem Steps Recorder, it will return to the regular settings.

1. Open Problem Steps Recorder by clicking the Start button , and then typing psr. In the list of results, click psr.
2. Click the help down arrow , and then click Settings.
3. You can change the following settings for Problem Steps Recorder:
   • Output Location. If you don't want to be prompted to save a file after recording, click the Browse button to set a default output file name.
   • Enable screen capture. If you don't want to capture the screen shots along with the click information, select No. This might be a consideration if you are taking screen shots of a program that contains personal information, such as bank statements, and you are sharing the screen shots with someone else.
   • Number of recent screen captures to store. While the default is 25 screens, you can increase or decrease the number of screen shots. Problem Steps Recorder only records the default number of screen shots. For example, if you took 30 screen shots during a recording but only had 25 screen shots as the default, you would be missing the first five screen shots. In this case, you would want to increase the number of default screen shots. 
     
     
     
     
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How to Back Up Your Cydia Downloads Before Upgrading iOS

The jailbreak for iOS 6.1 just arrived, but Apple had to quickly introduce two emergency patches to the OS to fix Exchange support and a lock screen privacy bug. Thankfully, you can still jailbreak the updates, but if you're already running iOS 6.1 you might not want to hunt down your apps and tweaks again. Here's how to make it a little easier on yourself.

Backup (and Restore) Your Tweaks with Free Software

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We've talked about backing up your jailbreak apps manually, as well as with AptBackup (which actually just backs up a list of your apps, not the apps themselves), and PkgBackup (which does, but costs $10). Those all work fine, but we prefer OpenBackup because it's free, easy to use, and backs up everything you need. Here's how to use it:

1. Download OpenBackup in Cydia.
2. Open the app and select "backup." This backs up your iOS device to either iCloud (if it's enabled) or directly in iTunes. It also stores a local copy if you want to be doubly sure about the backup (you can find it at private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/OpenBackupFiles and then save it to your computer's hard drive with software like iFunBox).
3. Open up iTunes, and then download and install the newest version of iOS.
4. Jailbreak your iOS device (again).
5. Head into Cydia and redownload OpenBackUp.
6. Select the "restore" option in OpenBackUp, and let it do its thing.
7. Wait for your iOS device to respring, and you should be done.

When OpenBackup is complete, you device should restore with all the tweaks and Cydia apps you downloaded originally. In the end, you have a lot of options for backing up Cydia apps, but the reason we like OpenBackup is because it provides that extra failsafe of both a copy on your machine and iCloud. It's also essentially the same process as PkgBackup, but it's free. If you want to pick and choose which apps and tweaks to backup, PkgBackup is the way to go, but if you want to do it in one quick swoop, OpenBackup was the most reliable for us.

Take the Opportunity to Get Rid of the Apps You Don't Really Need

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An automatic backup and restore option is fantastic, but personally I actually prefer the process of manually downloading everything again so I can clean out the clutter of too many tweaks. I've also had mixed luck with all three of the backup solutions listed above, so I tend to provide a failsafe anyway. Figuring out what's slowing down your jailbroken phone is kind of a pain, but when you manually reinstall everything you can really track down where a problem might be. Generally, I just pop into Cydia and write down the apps and tweaks I want to reinstall. If that sounds too tedious, Appinfo is a simple little app that'll export a text list of all your installed apps and sends it to you as an email. Then, when you're updated and jailbroken again, you can just go through the list and reinstall. It's tedious, but at least it keeps things clean.


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Write a Post-Interview Thank You that Actually Boosts Your Chances to Get the Job

We've discussed the best way to follow up after an interview, but what should you include in that follow-up to make sure your hiring manager or recruiter really notices? According to career strategist Hannah Morgan, it's a short, sweet, three line message that reaffirms your interest in the position and thanks the interviewer for their time. Here's what it looks like.
The follow-up letter, she explains, should be easily digestible to the reader, and it shouldn't require the hiring manager set aside a ton of time to read it. After all, they're busy, and it's a short walk from "appreciative that you sent a thank you note" to "annoyed you're wasting my time." Here's what she suggests:

Paragraph 1: This two- or three-sentence paragraph explains why you are writing…thank you.
Paragraph 2: This paragraph reminds the interviewer why your specific skills are a match for the job and how you will add value to their organization.
This might also be an opportunity to address any of your areas of weakness during the interview or to improve upon an answer you gave during the interview.
Paragraph 3: In this paragraph, emphasize your gratitude for the opportunity and state when YOU will be following up.

You can probably trim this down even more, but the format looks solid. She explains that the best time to send the note is 24-48 hours after your interview, and to send it directly to the hiring manager or recruiter that you worked with—if you were interviewed by a hiring committee or team, it may have less impact since everyone's opinions weigh on whether you get the job, but it can never hurt to send it to at least the person you'd be working for.
As to whether or not you should even send one, she shared this interesting graphic based on data compiled by CareerBuilder in a 2011 study of hiring managers and HR reps. Essentially, if you're not sending one, you may be doing your chances a disservice. A follow-up won't make up for a bad fit, lacking skills, or even a bad interview, but it can show character and tip the scales in your favor when someone's dealing with multiple qualified candidates, like almost every hiring manager is these days.


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