Hi, Folks!
It’s Patch Tuesday! This is one of the lightest Patch Tuesday’s I can remember. Most people will only need to install OS updates. A lot of them, but it’s small and minor compared to, for example, Flash Patch January. Let’s get started.
Microsoft released 23 updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer, MSRT, MS Office, MSE and Visual Studio. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/
Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.
Important Notes
Everything above this section should be checked by everyone on every computer. Chances are good that close to every single computer you touch will be affected by those updates. This is not the case with the items below, though you should still check each line item below to see if it applies to software you have installed.
Please remember that while I list many different applications within these updates, most people should ONLY install updates for a program if they already have a previous version of that program installed.
It is essential to maintain all the applications you have installed on your computer, but often you can minimize the time investment and the potential for exploitation simply by uninstalling software you do not need.
Also note that using the applications own “check for updates” function, when available, will best preserve your current settings, and often avoid any crapware that might come with a fresh installer. Use this option if it’s available to you.
Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me any time, and we can set you up with subscription SaferPC updates which will be installed each month whenever necessary. Click, call or email for more details:
https://saferpc.info/updates/
209-565-12PD
shawn@12pointdesign.com
Browser Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
SeaMonkey 2.32.1 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.
Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Dropbox 3.2.4 adds connection sharing, open from web, and improved proxy detection on OS X. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox
Office Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.
Artweaver 5.0.4 provides bug fixes in brush mechanics and layers. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/
SketchUp 15.3.331 corrects a variety of stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/
Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.
Windows Defender Offline updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?wdo
Wireless Network Watcher 1.77 updates the MAC addresses database and fixes a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html
Converter Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
AVStoDVD 2.8.0 updates included libraries, fixes several bugs and adds a handful of new features. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/
Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
Autoruns 13.01 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/
TeamViewer 10.0.38843 now integrates ITbrain Anti-Malware and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx
FileLocator Pro 7.5.2082 improves bulk copy and Jar file support. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download
Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.
Adminer 4.2.0 is a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/
ownCloud Server 8.0.0 corrects a couple dozen bugs and implements several new features. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/
phpMyAdmin 4.3.9 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php
MailEnable 8.59 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉
Regards,
Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/