20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

PaintShop Pro an Intro to working with scripts

Software Events
PaintShop Pro an Intro to working with scripts   Scripts are a series of commands that can be recorded and played back at any time, to automate changes to an image or design, or to perform other multi-step actions. Scripts can save you significant time, especially if you repeat the same steps over and over again. PaintShop Professional, Carole Asselin, has a wealth of knowledge in building and using scripts to speed up her PaintShop Pro workflow. In this webinar, Carol will teach you the basics of scripting, including: A walk-through of PaintShop Pro’s Script toolbar How to install scripts How to run scripts How to record scripts for basic tasks. Scheduled webinar is Monday, October 2nd 2017 from 12 PM to 1 PM eastern time. Click on the Corel…
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20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Hackers hid malware in CCleaner software

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
Hackers hid malware in CCleaner software Hackers have successfully breached CCleaner’s security to inject malware into the app and distribute it to millions of users. Security researchers at Cisco Talos discovered that download servers used by Avast (the company that owns CCleaner) were compromised to distribute malware inside CCleaner. CCleaner Version 5.33 being distributed by Avast also contained a multi-stage malware payload that rode on top of the installation of CCleaner.  CCleaner has been downloaded more than 2 billion times according to Avast, making it a popular target for hackers. CCleaner is a software utility that wipes out application leftover garbage, can view the registry for entries no longer wanted, remove applications, etc.   Piriform believes that all users are now safe but the real question is how was this even possible…
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20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Software Events, Software Releases
Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps Well the time has come to begin the end of the 32 bit application.  What this means to the general public is that certain older applications may no longer work if you install the latest iOS on your iPhone.  Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. Android still allows for 32 and 64 bit applications to co-exist as well as Windows/Linux but Apple will start to force developers to upgrade their application. What does this mean to the general public ? Dropping support for 32-bit software lets Apple streamline its operating system and helps it run more quickly since it no longer needs…
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