How to use speedy Thunderbolt devices on Windows

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How to use speedy Thunderbolt devices on Windows

By Fred Langa Thunderbolt, a high-speed hardware interface used mainly by Apple devices, also works on Windows PCs — though with some limitations. Plus: Solving some problems running Windows 10 Technical Preview on a Win8 PC, and an obscure setting that will prevent Java updates from installing third-party, add-on software.

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LANGALIST PLUS

How to use speedy Thunderbolt devices on Windows

By Fred Langa Thunderbolt, a high-speed hardware interface used mainly by Apple devices, also works on Windows PCs — though with some limitations. Plus: Solving some problems running Windows 10 Technical Preview on a Win8 PC, and an obscure setting that will prevent Java updates from installing third-party, add-on software.

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I tried, Fred, to do what you recommend to prevent Java from offering unrelated software, but my Java Control Panel does not offer the option you mention under Advanced>Miscellaneous. Is this because I do not have the latest Java?

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I tried, Fred, to do what you recommend to prevent Java from offering unrelated software, but my Java Control Panel does not offer the option you mention under Advanced>Miscellaneous. Is this because I do not have the latest Java?

It has been there since 7.55 over a year ago.

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It has been there since 7.55 over a year ago.

Thanks, Bruce – I will have to update…

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