Updates 2014-01-14

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! And not just any Patch Tuesday, but the first one of the year — when many vendors implement new behaviors, new schedules and new problems.

On that note…

“The time has come,” the Walrus said, “To talk of many things:
Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax– Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot– And whether pigs have wings.”

Before we begin, I want to take a moment to warn the many Windows XP users of the upcoming end of support. Microsoft has confirmed that April 8th will be the last day Windows XP will receive updates or support of any kind. The same goes for Microsoft Office 2003. As a result of this move, I expect a series of new malware for XP to be released *immediately* afterwards, perhaps as soon as 10:01am on April 8th – a minute after the last updates for XP are released.

If you’re still running Windows XP (along with more than 28% of the rest of the world), I strongly encourage you to upgrade to Windows 7 as soon as possible. Windows 7 will run on most hardware running Windows XP and will be supported by Microsoft until 2020. It’s not for retail sale anymore, but you can pick it up on Amazon for as little as $85 (sometimes). This close to the end, availability will suffer. Make sure you get the correct version for your hardware (32bit vs 64bit) and no, the “Anytime Upgrade” is not for Windows XP. One last note: all “upgrades” to Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 from Windows XP require a complete reinstall. You’ll lose your settings & applications and may lose data, depending on how you’re currently set up. When possible, I strongly recommend you install to a new clean drive, even if only temporarily, then migrate your settings and data using the Migration Wizard from the old drive, then you can clone the new install back to the old drive. This is a time consuming process but it will preserve the most data & settings from your existing installation.

…and now back to our regularly scheduled updates.

Microsoft released 4 updates for Office, Windows, Server, MSRT, Windows Defender and Dynamics AX. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, Safari, Motion, RAW Compatibility, Retina, and the first major patch to Mavericks. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe AIR 4.0.0.1390 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.43 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone or kindle – 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

Driver Updates

If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

AMD Catalyst 13.12 adds newer hardware support and bug fixes. This version no longer has Windows XP support!
https://12pd.com/click?atidriver

BullZip PDF Printer 10.2.0.2141 removes the toolbar from the free version, improves color matching, adds FTP & SFTP destinations, additional triggers, increased encryption options and more. This is not a security update.

GMail Drive FS 1.0.20 fixes a login bug due to changes in the Google authentication platform. This is not a security update.
http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm

WD TV Live Streaming Media Player 2.01.86 adds several new services, corrects dozens of bugs, and breaks closed captioning for many video types. This is not a security update.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/updates/?family=wdfwdtv_live_g3

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Google Chrome 32.0.1700.72 removes automatic instantiation of NPAPI plugins, reducing the attack surface. You can re-enable instantiation (for RoboForm for example) at chrome://plugins. This is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.23 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the update.

Email Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Thunderbird 24.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.

NK2Edit 2.87 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

OutlookAttachView 2.63 is a cosmetic update. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Java 7u51 is a security update. HOWEVER, if you don’t actually need it, remove it instead! If you do need it, get the 32-bit version and ALSO install the 64-bit version if you have a 64-bit CPU — ie; on 64-bit you install both.
32: https://12pd.com/click?java32
64: https://12pd.com/click?java64
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

BrowsingHistoryView 1.43 corrects a cosmetic issue related to DST. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Connectify Hotspot 7.2.1 unifies the installer with Dispatch, improves the display, throttling and behavior controls, provides bug fixes and adds smart load balancing. This is not a security update.
http://www.connectify.me/new-release/

Evernote 5.1.0.2217 improves xAuth support and offline security. This is a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Google Drive 1.13.5782.0599 does not provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update. Close and re-open Google Drive to update.

IPInfoOffline 1.33 updates the internal country database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ip_country_info_offline.html

IPNetInfo 1.52 updates the internal country database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

WinSCP 5.5 is a major update, with dozens of new features including automation, a cleaner interface, faster access to advanced features and a handful of bug fixes. This version also offers the ability to import sites and settings from third-party programs, integrates with alternative SSH clients and queue management. This is not a security update.

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Win7 Codec Package 4.4.4 updates included codecs and libraries. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.2.4478 improves UDF, ISO & Joliet support, prefers .NET 4 over 2, imports title & artist from cue sheet for CD-Text. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

Picasa 3.9.137.69 adds Google+ Auto Backup, improves RAW support, and fixes security bugs. This is a security update. To eliminate the G+AB nag, you can remove it within the control panel. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

XBMC 12.3 updates PVR addons, corrects memory leaks, audio channel mapping, crash bugs and more. This should be treated as a security update.
http://xbmc.org/

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Adobe Reader 11.0.06 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat 11.0.06 Pro is a security update Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 7.2.1 is a security update. Use the Adobe Updater to get the most current version.

Notepad++ 6.5.3 corrects a bug with touchpad scrolling and offers a workaround to people facing similar issues. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

Avast! Home Edition 9.0.2011 should vastly improve web performance while also adding crapware within the toolbar. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/

Wireshark 1.10.5 updates protocol support and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Elgato Game Capture HD 1.4 adds streaming to YouTube, Ustream and any custom RTMP server. This is not a security update. Click ‘Check for Updates’ to install the most current version.

Greenshot 1.1.7.17 updates the Box plugin to use v2 API and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?greenshot

SnagIt 11.4 fixes several bugs, adds Blur feature, and several other GUI changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.techsmith.com/

Open Broadcaster Software 0.592 Beta corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://obsproject.com/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MakeMKV 1.8.7 corrects a stability bug, improves reliability of output and adds support for AACS v46. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

DVDFab 9.1.2.2 corrects issues with preview, noise and Apple TV output. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

IsoBuster 3.3 adds Mpg transcoding, detects encrypted partitions, implements shell integration, provides several bug fixes and a number of new file system and cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.isobuster.com/isobusterdownload.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Agent Ransack 2014.816 is a major update providing new reporting information, additional export options, enhanced expressions, UI improvements and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?agentransack

CintaNotes 2.5 adds Remarks field, ‘any text field’ search filtering, improved export controls, import of UTF-8 XML files, upgraded libraries, and many more. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/

CCleaner 4.09.4471 improves cleaning for various apps and bugfixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Coreinfo 3.21 adds microcode reporting. This is not a security update. Disk2vhd 2.0 adds support for VHDX-formatted VHDs, now supports WinRE volumes, can capture removable media, and includes an option to capture live volumes instead of relying on volume shadow copy. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

GoodSync 9.7.4 improves locking behavior, fixes crash bugs, and issues with Google Drive, Google Docs, and Linux license activation. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

LogMeIn Win 4.1.3888 alters the host behavior to trigger NPAPI-free browser integration for clients. This is not a security update.

IPXWrapper 0.4.1 adds support for automatically adding Windows Firewall exceptions and experimental support for point-to-point type VPN connections. This is not a security update.
http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/

TeamViewer 9.0.24951 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx

CPU-Z Installer 1.68 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

BulkFileChanger 1.32 fixes a bug related to DST display. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

DNSQuerySniffer 1.15 adds the ability to show the country of the IP result. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

FolderChangesView 1.61 adds the ability to purge the MRU list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

MyEventViewer 2.07 fixes a bug related to DST display. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

NetworkTrafficView 1.80 adds the ability to display the hostname and IP addresses to the display mode. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.46 fixes a bug related to DST display. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

TcpLogView 1.11 enables the localhost filter to also apply to IPv6 connections. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

USBDeview 2.28 fixes a bug related to DST display. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Redemption 5.6.0.3644 adds POP3/SMTP account automation, password manipulation, improved Exchange support and corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.3.6-91406 corrects about a dozen non-security bugs.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

Adminer 4.0.2 adds SimpleDB, MongoDB and ElasticSearch support, SQL highlighting, and many more features. This is not a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

phpMyAdmin 4.0.10 corrects several minor bugs. This is not a security update. phpMyAdmin 4.1.4 corrects several bugs, improves encryption, adds CAPTCHA support, and more. Be aware that the 4.1 branch now requires PHP 5.3 and MySQL 5.5+. If you’re not using these, either upgrade to the required minimums or use an alternative like Adminer.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Drupal 7.25 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

YOURLS 1.7 improves HTTP request handling, adds proxy support, improved UTF8 titles, and bug fixes. This is a security update.
http://yourls.org/

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.26 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

WordPress 3.8 is a major update offering a very new cleaner look and feel, new annual theme, updated libraries and performance improvements. This is not a security update. Be aware that several popular plugins and themes are still not compatible with this version, so be sure to do a full backup before upgrading!

bbPress 2.5.3 is a bugfix and WP 3.8 compatibility release. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 1.9.1 is a major update many new features and dozens of bug fixes. This is not a security update.

Activate Update Services 1.0.7 is a WP 3.8 compatibility release. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 3.6 improves accessibility and Flamingo support, and updates libraries. This is not a security update.

Email Log 1.6.1 improves strict mode reliability, removes deprecated function call. This is not a security update.

Quick Cache 140104 adds automatic update support for Pro and new feed caching options. This is not a security update.

Raw HTML 1.4.11 fixes a compatibility issue with “the_content” being called out of the loop. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.3.9 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Ultimate TinyMCE 5.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 3.1.5 corrects bugs with taxonomy parsing, cosmetics, improved internationalization, and validates WP 3.8 compatibility. This should be a major performance update for most sites. This is not a security update.

Zemanta 1.2.3 increases default media size, removes unused code, and validates WP 3.8 compatibility. 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/

Updates 2012-07-12

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

Microsoft released nine updates addressing vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Visual Basic for Applications. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released a number of updates to printer drivers and other hardware, as well as iPhoto 9.3.1, Aperture 3.3.1 and a RAW update. This does not include security updates. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current versions.

Adobe AIR 3.3.300.3670 is a stability, compatibility and audio/video update. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?air

Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.265 is a stability, compatibility and audio/video update. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?flashie
https://12pd.com/click?flash

Yahoo! Hacked!

Today brings other news, as well. One of Yahoo’s user databases was hacked recently and the attacker was able to gain access to half a million account details. Take this opportunity to change your Yahoo passwords now.
https://edit.yahoo.com/config/change_pw

Important Notes

Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me anytime, 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.

AMD Catalyst 12.6 corrects several security, stability and reliability bugs, as well as adding new and updated application profiles, and newer hardware support. This is a security update.
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/downloads.aspx

GMail Drive FS 1.0.19 corrects a login issue. This is not a security update.
http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm

HP Universal Print Driver (PCL6) 5.5.0.12834 provides over 30 bugfixes, addressing mostly specific hardware and print features. This is not a security update.
http://www.hp.com/go/upd

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 13.0.1 corrects several stability and security issues. This is a security update. Use Help, About to install the latest version.

Google Chrome 20.0.1132.57 corrects several bugs, including security issues. This is a security update. Use Tool, About to get the most current version.

Opera 12.00 is a major update, adding native 64-bit support, separate-process plugin operation, theme support, imprved HTML5 support and various other improvements. This is not a security update. Use Opera, Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.10.1 corrects several stability and security issues. This is a security update. Use Help, About to install the latest version.

HTTrack 3.46.1 adds Unicode support and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.httrack.com/page/2/en/index.html

Email Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Thunderbird 13.0.1 corrects several stability issues. This is not a security update. Use Help, About to install the latest version.

OutlookAttachView 2.35 adds domain filename export option, and a column to identify specific messages by internal ID. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Skype 5.10.0.115 is a stability update. This is not a security update.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

Connectify 3.5.1.24187 adds power management options, improved firewall controls, better anti-virus compatibility and corrects bugs with sharing 3G/4G/VPN from the previous version. This is not a security update.
http://www.connectify.me/

Evernote 4.5.7.7146 adds several new cosmetic and usability features. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Win7 Codec Package 3.7.1 updates included codecs and improves suggested settings and removes all toolbars and advertising. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 3.7.1 updates included codecs and improves suggested settings. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.4.1.3243 corrects a couple minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

VLC Media Player 2.0.2 corrects a couple hundred bugs, and improves playback on older hardware, adds Retina support, split-file improvements and various other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Winamp 5.63 is a security update.
http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Notepad++ 6.1.5 corrects several stability bugs and improves Windows 8 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Kindle for PC 1.10.1 Build 40262 does not provide a changelog, so it should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 1.62 improves update performance, heuristics, scheduler, and installer. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?mbam

Avast! Home Edition 7.0.1456 corrects several stability and security issues. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

SuperAntiSpyware 5.5.1006 improves heuristic detection and other scanning improvements. This is a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Wireshark 1.8.0 adds a number of new protocols, GeoIP IPv6 database support, and standardizes output to pcap-ng format. This is not a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Nmap 6.01 adds a number of new scripts. This is not a security update.
http://nmap.org/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.32 adds 64-bit browser support, improves stability, and adds a Title column to help identify videos. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

WebCamImageSave 1.11 adds an option to specify the label position within the cfg file. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/web_cam_image_capture.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.1.9.0 updates decryption keys, additional conversion options and bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.7.9 corrects dozens of bugs including crashes and browser compatibility issues. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync 9.2.4.4 adds parallelism for performance, multi-part uploads to Google Docs/Drive, and various other fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

LogMeIn Win 4.1.2504 adds managed Anti-Virus controls. Right-click on the LogMeIn icon in your tray and select “Open LogMeIn”, click “About”, then “Check for Updates”. After a few minutes of downloading, the updater will start. You’ll be prompted to click “Update”, approve installation and finally “close” the installer when done.

Hamachi 2.1.0.210 adds automatic reconnect, automatic updates, multicast and several other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

Autoruns 11.32 fixes a bug that prevented Autoruns from correctly elevating when the Run as Administrator option is selected. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 15.21 fixes a bug related to the autostart and several other bugs. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Monitor 3.02 fixes an external logging issue and a bug in the save logic. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

PsKill 1.15 fixes a bug in the remote kill functionality. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

CCleaner 3.20.1750 adds Windows 8 compatibility, context menu management, Opera 12 support, improved UAC bypass, and other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Recuva 1.43.623 adds Alternate Data Stream support, improves large file support, filters, NTFS permissions, and other improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/recuva

Speccy 1.17.340 adds computer type (pc/notebook), improves CPU detection, printer and sharing detection, newer hardware support and various other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

CPU-Z Installer 1.61 adds newer hardware support and fixes a bug under Windows 8. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

FolderChangesView 1.05 adds Open Folder and Clear All options, and fixes a bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.37 corrects a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.47 corrects a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Inno Setup & QuickStart 5.5.1 corrects a bug with file replacement queueing, updates translations, and other minor tweaks. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Maraura 3.9.2 corrects a stability bug. This is not a security update.
http://arianne.sourceforge.net/engine/marauroa.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.1.18-78361 corrects several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VMware Player 4.0.4 is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

phpMyAdmin 3.5.2 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Adminer 3.4.0 adds several new features, bugfixes and translations. This is not a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

BuddyPress 1.5.6 is a WP 3.4 compatibility update. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress/

bbPress 2.1 adds WP 3.4 compatibility, various bugfixes and improvements. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bbpress/

BuddyStream 2.6 provides a number of fixes and improvements, including crashes, typos, Soundcloud, Facebook Wall, Pages and Albums.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/

Email Log 0.8 improves MySQL compatibility, PHP errors, and adds bulk delete. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/email-log/

Front-end Editor 2.3 corrects several bugs, updates components. This is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/front-end-editor/

Theme Authenticity Checker 1.5 adds WP 3.4 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tac/

Theme My Login 6.2.1 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/theme-my-login/

MailEnable 6.55 corrects several bugs, improves POP retrieval logging, improves user spam management. 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/

Updates 2011-11-08

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

Patch Tuesday is here again, and is extremely light this month.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Windows Mail, Outlook, MSRT, TCP/IP and LDAPS. This includes security updates. These updates weigh in at less than 10mb. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for various printer drivers, Aperture, and iPhoto. Use the Apple Software Updater to obtain the most current versions. This includes security updates.

Adobe released stability updates to a variety of CS products, including InDesign, Premiere, InCopy and others. Select your installed product from the list here to find any specific updates:
http://www.adobe.com/downloads/

Be aware that on months with an ‘early’ Patch Tuesday, such as this one, several vendors, including Apple and Adobe, tend to release the bulk of their updates on the third Tuesday, not the second. Expect next week to include several security updates from these vendors.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

iOS 5.0 is now generally available for supported iPhone, iPad, iPod and AppleTV products. iOS 5 adds over 200 new features including a notifications window, better application management, improved reminders, Twitter support, camera improvements, email formatting and other mail and calendar features, and various accessibility improvements. This includes security updates. Use iTunes to install this update – and be patient, it’s around 700mb.

Sn0wBreeze 2.8b10 enables jailbreaking iOS 5. This is not a security update.
http://iphoneroot.com/utilities/

ATI Catalyst 11.10 adds newer hardware support, better performance for various games and applications, and correcting several crash and display corruption bugs. This is not a security update.
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/radeon_win7-64.aspx

GMail Drive FS 1.0.18 improves support for Google Apps accounts, corrects a login issue and adds a Shell Command Bar. This is not a security update, but is required of all users of this driver in order to continue to operate correctly.
http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 8.0 corrects several security and stability issues, disables add-ons by default, improves performance of HTML5 audio and video tags and context menus. This is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Thunderbird 8.0 corrects several security and stability issues, removes the folder switching pane widget, and disables add-ons by default. This is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

OutlookAttachView 1.95 adds ‘/extractall’ and the ability to scan only recent messages for attachments. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

FileZilla 3.5.2 corrects several bugs related to password storage and the queue. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

uTorrent 3.0 Build 25824 corrects a stability issue for large files. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Win7 Codec Package 3.2.4 updates included codecs, and fixes a significant settings bug. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 3.2.5 updates included codecs, and fixes a significant settings bug. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.3.9.2783 improves spanning behavior, adds drag and drop ability for DVD Video folders, improved startup time, and several 64-bit compatibility issues. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

Winamp 5.622 corrects several security and stability bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Notepad++ 5.9.6.1 corrects a crash bug and improvements to folder processing and project manager. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

Wireshark 1.6.3 provides several dozen updates including various bugfixes, improved protocol support, and stability issues. This should be considered a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

MSRT 4.2 adds support for detection and removal of Duqu and improves scanning quality. This is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=585D2BDE-367F-495E-94E7-6349F4EFFC74

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.02 fixes a caching performance issue. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.1.3.2 offers significant performance improvements, library updates, various minor bugfixes, stability and pathplayer fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Intel SSD Toolbox 3.0.1 improves hardware and OS support, adds drive health and life estimation display, and export support. This is not a security update.
http://www.intel.com/support/go/ssdtoolbox/index.htm

RoboForm 7.6.2 corrects a number of bugs in Firefox and Chrome, crash issues with corrupted site icons and display improvements. This should be considered a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rfe

USBDeview 1.96 improves USB hub detection. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.21 adds tray support and corrects a bug in netrange scanning. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.32 adds several new options to the tray context menu. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.1.6-74713 corrects several crash, screen corruption, networking and stability bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

DotNetNuke 06.01.00 corrects multiple security issues related to messaging and browser caching. This is a security update.
http://dotnetnuke.codeplex.com/

Contact Form 7 3.0.1 improves WP 3+ compatibility, file type options, and security improvements. This is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

Zemanta 0.8.2 improves API key processing. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/zemanta/

Recurly 1.1.3 improves behavior of percentage discount coupons. This is not a security update.
http://js.recurly.com/

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there.

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/

Updates 2010-12-14

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released 14 updates today through Windows Update (30-40mb), covering issues in Office, Windows and Internet Explorer. This includes multiple security fixes. Use Windows Update to obtain these updates as soon as possible. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro EFI firmware updates correct reported display problems. This is not a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get these updates.

Apple Boot Camp 3.2 adds support for newer hardware and corrects multiple critical bugs. This is not a security update, but this should be treated as an urgent update. Use the Apple Updater to get these updates.

iOS 4.2.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod corrects more than a hundred security and stability issues with previous versions, including several that enable a remote attacker to exploit your device without action on your part (for example, by simply calling you). This is a security update. Use iTunes 10.1 to download and install this update (~400mb). Afraid you’ll lose something? Backup first:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

QuickTime 7.6.9 is a security update. If you have iTunes or QuickTime installed, install this update with the Apple Updater, or by downloading the newest version from:
http://apple.com/quicktime/download/

Adobe Reader 10.0 (branded as “Reader X”) and 9.4.1 are security updates, correcting multiple public security issues. This is a security update. Since 10.0 was just released, I recommend against being the Adobe Guinea Pig. Give it a couple weeks or a month for the first security and stability update to 10.0 to be released, then install it. Meanwhile, please install the 9.4.1 update immediately by using Help, Check for Updates in Adobe Reader. If upgrading to 10.0, get it from the link below:
http://get.adobe.com/reader

Java 6u23 improves timezone support, stability and performance. This is not a security update, but if you have Java installed, you should always treat Java updates as critical.
http://www.java.com/

Looking for an upgrade?

This is not your typical Christmas season. 99% of the sales I’ve seen have been little more than something to lure you in the door for hardware that isn’t actually available, or isn’t something you should purchase. That said, there’s still time to replace your aging hardware online if you’re looking for:

Laptops?
https://12pd.com/click?amazonlaptops

Desktops?
https://12pd.com/click?amazoncomputers

Monitors?
https://12pd.com/click?amazonmonitors

My advice: Avoid Toshiba and Dell, make sure it’s at least a dual-core machine, and unless you’re a hardcore gamer or developer, you shouldn’t need to spend more than $600 for a machine that will last you 5+ years. Since Windows 7 has now been available for about a year, and has proven itself stable and reliable, if you were one of many putting off your upgrade due to fears of Vista, it’s all clear now. 🙂

Important Notes

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.

Also note that using the applications own “check for updates” function, when available, will best preserve your current settings, and often avoid any crap-ware that might come with a fresh installer. Use this option if it’s available to you.

Driver Updates

If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

Logitech SetPoint 6.20.64 improves stability and numerous bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support-downloads

GMail Drive FS 1.0.17 is a GMail version compatibility update. This update is required if you use GMail Drive. This is not a security update.
http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6.13 corrects nearly a dozen security issues, as well as multiple stability issues. This is a security update.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

SeaMonkey 2.0.11 corrects nearly a dozen security issues, as well as multiple stability issues. This is a security update.
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

Safari 5.0.3 includes more than 3 dozen security updates. This is a security update. If you use Safari, update immediately. Use the Apple Updater, or download the installer directly from the URL below.
http://www.apple.com/safari/

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

FileZilla 3.3.5.1 corrects a certificate handling bug and issues with symbolic links. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

Trillian 1.0.162 for Mac incorporates contact list and Twitter improvements, as well as integration of autologin and better control over the UI. This is not a security update.
http://www.trillian.im/download/

Thunderbird 3.1.7 fixes several security issues, improves handling of large folder files stored locally, and corrects corruption issues in IMAP mailboxes. This is a security update.
http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Win7 Codec Package 2.6.9 updates included codecs and corrects a bug with ac3 audio. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Vista Codec Package 5.8.6 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.7.3 updates included codecs and corrects a bug with ac3 audio. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 10.1 adds AirPlay and iOS 4.2 support, as well as multiple security and stability updates. This is a security update. Use Apple Updater to update to the most recent version, a reboot is required.

Paint.net 3.5.6 improves performance and quality of some tools, corrects a data loss bug and issues with copy and paste. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

Picasa 3.8 Build 117.24 corrects caption issues when playing Face Movies and translation issues. This is not a security update.
http://google.com/picasa/

CDBurnerXP 4.3.8.2474 improves media type detection and support, multiple bug fixes and stability improvements. This is a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

Unreal Live Server 7.5 and Unreal Media Server 7.5 add AAC encoding and MMS protocol, additional resolution options, and better live source and broadcast stream source handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.umediaserver.net/umediaserver/download.html

Winamp 5.601 corrects a number of security, stability and reliability bugs, including freezes in certain situations. This is a security update.
http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en

ImgBurn 2.5.4.0 optimizes performance, multiple stability bugs, among many UI changes. This is not a security update.
http://imgburn.com/

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Notepad++ 5.8.5 corrects several bugs, including tab settings and session handling issues. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Scribus 1.3.9 corrects more than 70 bugs, including import/export, color handling and stability updates, This is not a security update.
http://www.scribus.net/downloads

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 1.50 increases performance, stability and detection algorithms. Extends ignore list functionality, scheduling, and update options. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

SuperAntiSpyware 4.46.1000 improves direct disk access and preparation for the next major release. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.2.5 corrects a number of bugs, including stability, mouse, sticky keys, OpenGL and D3D issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

VideoCacheView 1.82 adds video handling option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.0.5.6 adds Blu-Ray 3D support, improved copy protection handling, stability fixes and many Blu-Ray specific updates. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm

Any Video Converter 3.12 fixes a PSP encoding bug and a bug that causes a freeze when closing the burning dialog. This is not a security update.
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

Education updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

TuxMath 1.9.0 adds a competitive play (head-to-head) mode, as well as improved display. This is not a security update.
http://tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/tuxmath/download.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

7-Zip 9.20! I’ll start this one with “Yay!” 7-Zip 9.20 is finally available, incorporating several bugfixes as well as more than a dozen new formats including direct filesystem streams, RPM, VHD, SWF, FLV, APM, huge TAR (8gb+), new SFX tool and the addition of diff tool integration. This is a major update, following nearly two years of testing, and you should not only upgrade to this version if you’re using a previous version of 7-Zip, but you should switch to 7-Zip if you’re not. Seriously. It’s that good.
http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

LogMeIn 4.1.1578 is a stability update, but all remote access software should be treated as a security update. If you have LogMeIn installed, right-click on the LogMeIn icon in your tray and select “Open LogMeIn”, click “About”, then “Check for Updates”. After a few minutes of downloading, the updater will start. You’ll be prompted to click “Update”, approve installation and finally “close” the installer when done. Alternatively, you can download the full installer from:
https://secure.logmein.com/logmein.msi

RoboForm and RoboForm2Go 7.1.0 is the first official release of RoboForm 7. I’ve been using it for months, and can say the improvements (particularly in the Sync, management, login icon, and capture) are well worth the efforts to upgrade. Get it here:
http://www.roboform.com/dist/affs/AiRoboForm-s12pd.exe

Goodsync and Goodsync2Go 8.5.2.2 fixes filesystem icons, symlinks and auto-list servers under SAMBA. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Autoruns 10.06 adds ActiveSync parsing and fixes several minor bugs, and also corrects a bug affecting modifications to certain registry keys. This should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 14.01 is a major update, adding a range of additional features including network and disk monitoring, multi-tab display, aggregate resource usage display, improved accuracy and performance. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

CCleaner 3.01.1327 adds more than a dozen performance and usability improvements, including better application support, troubleshooting options, processor detection, and various bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.00.230 is a major update, adding offline defragmentation, improved performance and compatibility and many minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Speccy 1.07.205 improves hardware detection and speed, particularly with removable drives and the dreaded SATA interference issues (typical of many laptops), as well as stability and bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

NirCmd 2.46 introduces native 64-bit support, max and min options and location by executeable command. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

Cygwin 1.7.7 improves 64-bit support, and updates a number of included libraries. This should be treated as a security update. If you don’t know what Cygwin is, you don’t have it.
http://cygwin.com/

GPU-Z 0.4.9 adds support for newer hardware, corrects BIOS handling of large blocks, and improves error handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Hamachi 2.0.3.89 is a stability update. Since this software controls VPN access, it should be treated as a security update.
https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/hamachi2/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.1.53 corrects several stability and reliability issues, especially with replication, slave implementations, temp tables and authentication replication. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

TortoiseSVN 1.6.12 corrects an issue with hook scripts failing. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

ActivePerl 5.12.2.1203 adds several package bundles to the default installation, updates several libraries, and corrects multiple non-security bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.activestate.com/activeperl/downloads

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 3.1.3 corrects several stability and compatibility changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 3.2.12.68302 fixes numerous crashes, stability and reliability issues, some which should be considered security fixes. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

phpMyAdmin 3.3.8.1 is a security update. If your server has any version of phpMyAdmin installed prior to this, upgrade immediately. This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

WordPress 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are security updates. This update resolves a privilege escalation exploit in ALL previous versions, as well as other security issues and bugs. Install this update on your WP-powered site immediately. This is a security update. Use the WP updater to install the update. Be aware that additional updates and changes may be necessary if your site, theme or plugins are not prepared for WP3.
http://wordpress.org/download/

BuddyStream 1.0.3.1 adds multiple stability and reliability improvements, including at least one security update. This is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/

Updates 2010-06-08

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released over a dozen updates today, addressing security issues affecting a mix of Windows, Windows Media Player, Office, Internet Explorer, Silverlight and SharePoint. You should visit Microsoft Update immediately to install those which apply to your computer. This does include security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates to Safari, Java, and Boot Camp. This includes security updates. Use the “Apple Updater” to get the most recent versions of all the affected software. A reboot is required.

Adobe released several security updates over the last week or so that include multiple security fixes. This includes Shockwave, Premiere, Bridge, PhotoShop, OnLocation, and Illustrator. This includes security updates. In affected client software (such as PhotoShop and Illustrator) use “Help, Check for updates” to upgrade to the most current version. For Shockwave, visit the following URL:
http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/
As with all Adobe products, be sure to UNCHECK any toolbars, add-ons and other “offers” both during download and during installation.

Also be aware that there is a known security vulnerability in Flash that will be fixed “soon”. While Adobe acknowledges this to be a problem, the only current workaround is to uninstall Flash. This vulnerability is being targeted to infect computers with scareware (such as AVXP), so if you do get an unfamiliar popup saying that your security software needs updated, you’re probably *already* infected. Contact me right away. The longer these infections stay on, the worse they get.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

BullZip PDF Printer 7.1.0.1195 is designed to behave better with Office 2010, and adds several compatibility options for security and network sharing. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php

DirectX 9.0c (9.29.1962) is a performance and reliability update. This is not a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3b170b25-abab-4bc3-ae91-50ceb6d8fa8d

GMail Drive FS 1.0.16 fixes authentication issues under XP, adds 64-bit support, and FileOpen dialog support. This is not a security update, but the older version simply won’t work anymore. If you’re using GMail Drive, you need this update.
http://www.viksoe.dk/code/gmail.htm

Micrososft LifeCam 3.22 corrects reliability and stability issues and adds new DirectX functionality. This is not a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=ICE

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Trillian 4.2 is released, adding Windows Live “simultaneous sign-on”, instant-preview for links, assets embedding for history, retweet and more than a hundred other features. And it’s still on sale for only $15! Trillian for Mac is on the horizon, too. This is not a security update. Also note, Trillian for BlackBerry and Trillian for Mac are both in public beta now.
http://www.trillian.im/download/

Safari 5.0 adds HTML5 support, security, performance and reliability fixes. Also included are added developer tools, better internal search functionality, and user preference controls. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater, or download the installer directly from the URL below. A reboot is required.
http://www.apple.com/safari/

Pidgin 2.7.1 corrects over 2 dozen bugs, including a remote exploit through the MSN implementation, several crash bugs, and display issues. This is a security update.
http://www.pidgin.im/

Windows Live Messenger 2009 (14.0.8117) corrects a security bug in the sending of customized smileys. This is a security update.
http://windowslive.com/desktop/messenger

Skype 5.0.0.105 corrects a crash bug when used with some cameras, adds WiFi support, call transfer, and HD support. This is the first generally available major release of Skype 5. This is not a security update.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/get-skype

Google Earth 5.1.3535 adds automatic updates, several cosmetic issues, better security handling and a crash bug. This should be treated as a security update.
http://earth.google.com/

uTorrent 2.0.2.19648 corrects several bugs and adds various performance optimizations. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/download/

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Vista Codec Package 5.7.6 updates several codecs. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win x64 Codec Components Package 2.5.8 updates several codecs. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Win7 Codec Package 2.5.4 updates several codecs. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Education updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Kodu 1.0.48.0 is a free visual programming language from Microsoft developed specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. This build significantly increases reliability of mouse and the keyboard, as well as a number of other interactive elements. This is not a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=57a23884-9ecd-4c8a-9561-64bfd4fa2d3d

TuxType 1.8.1 TuxTyping is an educational typing tutor for kids starring Tux, the Linux penguin. This educational game comes with two different games for practicing your typing, and having a great time doing it. This is not a security update.
http://tux4kids.alioth.debian.org/tuxtype/download.php

Media updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 7.0.7.0 corrects an aspect ratio issue, fixes several bugs, including several responsible for crashing the application in certain circumstances, improves support for batch conversion and subtitles, and adds iPhone 4 output support. This is not a security update, but the crash fixes justify an immediate upgrade.
http://www.dvdfab.com/

Picasa 3.6.105.67 improves name tags, geotagging, import/upload/share, and global tagging features. This version also fixes icon issues and a crash on certain QuickTime files. This should be considered a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates, or download the updated installer from:
http://picasa.google.com/

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

OpenOffice.org 3.2.1 corrects over a dozen issues, including crash bugs, but mostly cosmetic/branding or related to translations. This is not a security update.
http://download.openoffice.org/

Kindle for PC 1.1.1 enables you to access your Amazon digital content directly on any PC you use. This is not a security update.
http://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

ZoneAlarm Free 9.2.039.000 now touts it’s “quieter” behavior, automatically adjusting settings for millions of programs to ease the struggles associated with setting up a firewall for the typical user. This is a security update.
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/home.htm

SuperAntiSpyware 4.38.1004 adds native 64-bit support, safe-mode installation, and faster load and processing time. For 64-bit users, this should be considered a security update, and removal of the old version is necessary to successfully upgrade.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.2.7.7 adds a delay option, support for symbolic links, and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.goodsync.com/download/affs/goodsync-x12pd.exe

LogMeIn Win 4.1.1310 and LogMeIn Web Components were updated. This should be considered a security update. Right-click on the LogMeIn icon in your tray and select “Open LogMeIn”, click “About”, then “Check for Updates”. After a few minutes of downloading, the updater will start. You’ll be prompted to click “Update”, approve installation and finally
“close” the installer when done. Alternatively, you can download the full installer from:
https://secure.logmein.com/logmein.msi

CCleaner 2.32.1165 adds support for MS Office 2010 and several other applications, and corrects several non-security bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 1.19.192 adds queue functionality, and several other atability and performance updates. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

MyDefrag 4.3.1 provides several stability fixes. This is not a security update, but using previous versions on some systems may render the machine unbootable.
http://www.mydefrag.com/

Universal Extractor 1.6.1 adds a bunch of new features, like support for environment variables, MSM files, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.legroom.net/software/uniextract

IsoBuster 2.8 adds additional file types, command-line parameters and CUE queueing, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.smart-projects.net/isobusterdownload.php

GPU-Z 0.4.3 adds support for newer hardware and improves monitoring functionality for older cards. Also adds support for detection of very large RAM (4gb+), as well as several bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

SysInternals has released updates to Coreinfo, ProcMon, and Disk Usage, and released a new application, RAMMap, which can be used to analyze physical memory. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Developer updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 3.2.2.62321 adds experimental support for Mac OSX guests (yay!), CPU hot-plugging, additional hypervisor features, multi-monitor guests, and dynamically adjustable RAM for running guests on 64-bit hosts – in addition to several dozen other feature changes and bugfixes. This is huge update, and I, for one, am thrilled to see that Oracle is
actually continuing to support and develop VirtualBox after taking over Sun. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/

VMware Player 3.1.0 adds automatic updates for VMware Tools, OVF, automatic login, direct startup shortcuts, and better memory handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

MySQL 5.1.47 corrects several issues with replication, paths, and foreign keys, as well as several dozen bugfixes. This is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/