Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Folks!
Today is Patch Tuesday for March 2019, which means that the next build of Windows (v1903) is just around the corner. You can delay it by installing v1809 if you haven’t done so yet, which will grant you a 3 month reprieve. Among other features and fixes, v1903 will add automatic boot repair after failed updates. This should resolve the #1 issue plaguing the Windows Update platform: not knowing whether your computer will boot after installing updates. Even so, don’t be the guinea pig. Postpone v1903 for a couple months to let people that don’t know any better be the victims of whatever flaws v1903 inevitably brings.
The typical computer should see roughly 1 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.
Microsoft released updates for Windows, .NET, Edge, Internet Explorer, Flash, POSReady, and MSRT (~600 MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.156 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac
Google Chrome OS 72.0.3626.122 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.
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.
The now-current release of Windows 10 (1809) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed and v1903 will be coming soon. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.
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
Driver Updates
If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.
BullZip PDF Printer 11.9.0.2735 is a security update.
https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download
Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.0.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu
Intel Driver & Support Assistant 19.2.8 adds self-update, installer improvements, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect
nVidia 419.35 adds several new game profiles, G-SYNC improvements, CUDA 10.1, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
Browser Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Google Chrome 73.0.3683.75 is a critical security update, resolving an bug that is being actively exploited in the wild. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Firefox 65.0.2 resolves a geolocation bug. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Firefox ESR 60.5.2 resolves a crash bug. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Vivaldi 2.3.1440.60 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Email Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Mailspring 1.5.7 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/
Thunderbird 60.5.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.
Skype 8.41.0.54 adds call merge and caller-id, improved diagnostics, live captions, draft reviews, and notifications. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype
uTorrent 3.5.5.45146 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads
FreeFileSync 10.10 adds several new features and resolves bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php
IPNetInfo 1.85 adds CSV export and export header control. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html
MaxMind GeoIP 201903 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/
Technitium DNS Server 3.0 adds TLS configuration and DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-HTTP, DNS-over-TLS, additional settings and log improvements. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/
WinSCP 5.13.8 updates libraries and resolves bugs. This is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php
Media Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
MusicBrainz Picard 2.1.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/
Game Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
EA Origin 10.5.32.22222 improves the GUI and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download
Steam 2018.02.19 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
PlayStation PS3 4.84 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/
PlayStation PS4 6.50 adds Remote Play support for iOS. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/
Office Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.
Scribus 1.4.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scribus.net/
LibreOffice Fresh 6.2.1 resolves over 170 bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/
Notepad++ 7.6.4 resolves several bugs. This build also adds horizontal scrolling (yay!). This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp
Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20098 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.
Photoshop CC 19.1.8 and Photoshop CC 20.0.4 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-15.html
Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.10.186048 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb19-16.html
Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.
OpenSSL 1.0.2r is a security update.
https://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/
DNSQuerySniffer 1.75 adds wildcard support in the host name filter. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html
Avast! Home Edition 19.3.2369 adds UEFI scanning, separates VPN product, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
Wireshark 3.0.0 is a major update adding several new features, switching to npcap, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/
RogueKiller 13.1.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/
Capture Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
SnagIt 2019.1.1 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?snagit
Converter Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
CDex 2.15 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download
DVDFab 11.0.1.8 adds support for new encodings, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm
MakeMKV 1.14.3 adds support for new encodings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv
Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
NTLite 1.7.3.6761 adds support for newer builds, new components, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/
1Password for Mac 7.2.5 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/mac/
7-Zip 19.00 resolves several bugs and improves encryption strength. This is not a security update.
https://www.7-zip.org/
Autoruns 13.94 resolves a bug. This should be treated as a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns
Sysmon 9.0 introduces rule groups that enable the specification of AND or OR matching logic across a set of rules. This is a security update.
https://live.sysinternals.com/
BulkFileChanger 1.60 adds EXIF timestamp changing support. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html
Carbonite 6.3.4 excludes OneDrive Files On-Demand and improves GUI messaging. This is not a security update.
https://account.carbonite.com/
CintaNotes 3.13 adds new actions to rules, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cintanotes.com/download
ControlMyMonitor 1.12 adds option to disable header line in exports. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/control_my_monitor.html
Cygwin 3.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cygwin.com/
DesktopOK 6.11 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK
Everything 1.4.1.935 fixes bugs with long file names and exclusions. This is not a security update.
https://www.voidtools.com/
GoodSync 10.9.26 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync
ImageUSB 1.4.1002 resolves bitlocker detection bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html
NetworkTrafficView 2.20 adds port filtering, Always On Top, and option to disable header line in exports. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html
PointerStick 3.44 improves cosmetics. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick
RoboForm 8.5.7 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf
Seagate DiscWizard 23.0.17160 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/discwizard-master-dl/
WSUS Offline 11.6 resolves several bugs, corrects superseded updates, and adds new hooks. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/
Developer Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
Node.js 11.11.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/
SQLite 3.27.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html
DB Browser for SQLite 3.11.1 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sqlitebrowser.org/
Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.
TinyMCE 5.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tiny.cloud/get-tiny/
Drupal 8.6.10 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download
Joomla 3.9.4 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/
Nextcloud Server 15.0.5 is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/
ColdFusion 2018 Update 3, ColdFusion 2016 Update 10, and ColdFusion 11 Update 18 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-14.html
WordPress 5.1 resolves several bugs, improves the block editor, and adds Site Health. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/
BuddyPress 4.2.0 is a security update.
Multisite Enhancements 1.5.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
Postie 1.9.32 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
Simple Lightbox 2.7.1 improves block editor compatibility. This is not a security update.
Sucuri Security 1.8.20 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
Theme My Login 7.0.13 adds several filters and action hooks, improves reliability and form-field controls. This is not a security update.
WooCommerce 3.5.6 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
WPtouch 4.3.35 resolves the sms link stripping bug. This is not a security update.
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉
Regards,
Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/