Uninstall Quicktime for Windows

There are new vulnerabilities that have come out for Quicktime that Apple will not patch. This means that Quicktime is no longer safe to use. The best solution is to uninstall Quicktime and use something else to play your videos. Here are some instructions on how to uninstall Quicktime.

Windows 7:
Left click on the Start Menu and choose Control Panel.
If the view is set to Category mode, left click Uninstall a program under the Programs section.
If the view is set to Small or Large Icons mode, left click Programs and Features.
Scroll through the list of programs until you find Quicktime.
Right click on the Quicktime entry and left click Uninstall.
Left click Yes when it asks if you are sure you want to uninstall Quicktime. (you may get several prompts asking if you want to remove or uninstall)

Windows 8.1 & 10:
Right click on the Start Menu and choose Control Panel.
If the view is set to Category mode, left click Uninstall a program under the Programs section.
If the view is set to Small or Large Icons mode, left click Programs and Features.
Scroll through the list of programs until you find Quicktime.
Right click on the Quicktime entry and left click Uninstall.
Left click Yes when it asks if you are sure you want to uninstall Quicktime. (you may get several prompts asking if you want to remove or uninstall)

For a Quicktime alternative, I recommend VLC Player which you can download here:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

SOURCE: Trend Micro

Apple released iOS 8.2 software update

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Last week Apple released an update (iOS 8.2) to their iPhone/iPad operating system. Besides fixing numerous issues including the FREAK vulnerability, it also adds support for the upcoming Apple Watch.

To install the update directly from your device, go into Settings –> General –> Software Update.

Once you install it, you may notice a new icon on your device called Apple Watch. If you have no plans on getting the Apple Watch, you may be wondering how to get rid of the app. While you can’t delete the app, you can move it into a folder so it is out of the way.

For a full list of all the fixes in this update, please check out the Apple support document.

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1794?locale=en_US

Apple repairing Macbook Pro laptops

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For the past 3 or 4 months, my 2011 Macbook Pro started exhibiting strange behavior. Sometimes the computer would lock up on me, other times I would see lines or distorted graphics on the screen. Recently it got so bad the computer would not even start up. Very frustrating to see it fail when you spent several thousand of dollars on it just a few years ago.

The issue appears to be the discrete graphics chip was not properly soldered to the motherboard and over time the connection becomes brittle and fails. One website has extensive information on the issue and various ways to contact Apple.

https://mbp2011.org

As of February 19, 2015, Apple is now repairing free of charge certain Macbook Pro computers that experience this issue. Here are the affected models:

2011 – 15″ and 17″ MacBook Pro
Mid 2012 – Early 2013 – 15″ MacBook Pro with Retina display

If you have already paid to have this issue fixed, you can contact Apple for a reimbursement. I have started the return process and I am currently waiting for the prepaid shipping box to arrive. Once my machine has been fixed, I will update this post.

For more further information, please visit Apple’s repair website:

http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/

Has anyone else experienced this issue on their Macbook Pro? Were you able to get it fixed? Let me know in the comments below.

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