Updates 2012-06-12

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

Microsoft released 7 updates today for Windows, RDP, IE, .NET, Office, VBA, Lync, and MS Dynamics. These are all security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, Java (now they’re only 1 major and 5 minor versions behind baseline), MacBook Pro, AirPort, iPhoto, iMovie, RDP, and Aperture. This includes security updates. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current versions. A reboot is required.

iTunes 10.6.3 is a security update, but also provides several other fixes, including stability, performance, reliability and several bugfixes. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

QuickTime 7.7.2 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.257 and Adobe AIR 3.3 are security updates that patch actively exploited vulnerabilities. Adobe has reintegrated 32- and 64-bit installers into a single package, which will simplify updates on systems built within the last 5 years. To update, download each of these, close all browsers, then install:
https://12pd.com/click?air
https://12pd.com/click?flash
https://12pd.com/click?flashie

For Mac and Linux, update from here:
http://get.adobe.com/air
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer
This Flash build adds automatic update support to Mac – but you have to install this version before it’ll update for you!

These security updates also apply to every other platform that supports Flash and Air including iOS, Android, and Chrome. Use your device update mechanism to get the most current versions.

Java 7u5 is a security update. This update applies to all prior versions including previous major versions, so after installing 7u5 please visit your OS uninstaller and remove previous releases of Java.
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

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 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.

nVidia 301.42 adds newer hardware support, improves performance and updates application profiles. This is not a security update.
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

WD SmartWare Software 1.6.0 corrects a memory exhaustion bug and adds shared folder support for NAS backups. This is not a security update.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/wdsmartwareupdate/Step1.asp?id=wdfMB_Essential&os=win

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 13.0 is a security and feature update. This version adds newer CSS and HTML abilities, and corrects over well over a thousand outstanding bugs – most dating back years, some dating back more than a decade. These fixes will NOT be ported to resolve the issues in the original versions they were detected within – you MUST update to the current Firefox version to enjoy the improved stability and security fixes under this release. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Google Chrome 19.0.1084.56 is a security update. This build incorporates the AIR and Flash security updates from Adobe as well as other fixes. Use Help, About to ensure you have the most current version.

Opera 11.64 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Safari 5.1.7 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.10 is a security update. Use Help, About to get teh most current version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 13.0 is a security and feature update. This build incorporates over 200 bugfixes, including several to address bugs reported over a decade ago. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

OutlookAttachView 2.31 adds a new direct export feature that will significantly reduce the memory load while increasing performance. 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.

Trillian Astra for Windows 5.2.10 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update. Get the update here:
http://www.trillian.im/

Skype 5.9.0.123 is a stability fix that corrects a resource exhaustion bug. If you run Skype on Windows, this is very important. This is not a security update. Get the update here:
http://www.skype.com/go/getskype

Yahoo Messenger 11.5.0.228 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://messenger.yahoo.com/download/

Evernote 4.5.6.6884 relaxes the login behavior to allow either the username or email address and corrects a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Nmap 6.00 is a new major version, providing a couple dozen improvements and bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://nmap.org/

uTorrent 3.1.3 Build 27327 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update. Use uTorrent, Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

WinSCP 4.3.8 corrects more than a dozen bugs, and incorporates features from the recent 5.x betas. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Codec Updates

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

Vista Codec Package 6.3.0 updates included codecs and filters, and FINALLY removes the Bing toolbar! 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

Win7 Codec Package 3.6.6 updates included codecs and FINALLY removes the Bing toolbar! To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 3.6.6 updates included codecs. 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.

CDBurnerXP 4.4.1.3184 corrects several minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

iTunes 10.6.3 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

MPC HC 1.6.2.4902 updates included libraries and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/

MusicBrainz Picard 1.0 is finally “released” after only 5 years of active development and testing. This version corrects a couple dozen bugs, adds several new features and simplifies the user interface. This is not a security update.
http://musicbrainz.org/doc/MusicBrainz_Picard

Picasa 3.9.135.87 fixes several crash bugs. This should be treated as a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.1.3 corrects several stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Adobe Photoshop CS5 and CS5.1, Adobe Illustrator CS5 and CS5.5, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Premiere CS6, Adobe Prelude CS6, and Encore CS6 each include security updates. Get the updates for your platform and build here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/new.jsp

Artweaver 3.1 corrects multiple bugs and improves several features. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Google SketchUp 8.0.14346 fixes several bugs, improves compatibility, stability and adds several improvements in licensing behavior and security. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/

Security Software Updates

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

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2012.2180 is a feature and performance update. This is not a security update. If you’re using AVG “Free” already, you will be prompted to install the update and during the installation the updater will “offer” a trial of AVG Internet Security, which has a handful of additional features – but likely will interfere with any network activity you perform. I suggest you install only the “free protection” version when prompted.

Wireshark 1.6.8 corrects a handful of bugs, includes a large number of additional protocols, adds GeoIP IPv6 support, and a handful of other features. This is not a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.5.5 corrects several stability and quality bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

VideoCacheView 2.26 improves Opera support, adds the ability to read temp Flash files from any browser, fixes bugs, and improves reliability under the newest builds of Flash. 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 8.1.8.5 improves reliability, fixes several bugs, adds support for forced subtitle information. 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 7.7.8 is a stability update. This version corrects several general bugs, as well as targeted fixes for Search, Start Page, Sync, Chrome and Firefox. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync 9.2.1 fixes reliability for On File Change operations, Sync, SSL, SFTP, GSFTP and DAV. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

LogMeIn Win 4.1.2450 improves the automatic updater engine, display quality, and adds screen suspension. This is not a security update.
https://secure.logmein.com/logmein.msi

Autoruns 11.3.1 adds several new autostart locations, sets a file association for its log file extension, reports the target of Rundll32 and other host executables, and fixes several bugs, including a bug that caused Autoruns to not automatically refresh when relaunched from the “Run as Administrator” menu option. This should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 15.2 merges Autoruns functionality by adding a new Autostart Location column, .NET stack walking, a process timeline and uses the Windows 8 private ETW logger. This should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Pskill 1.14 includes some minor bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Strings 2.5 adds an option to specify the starting offset in the file from where it will scan for strings. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

CCleaner 3.19 removes the UAC prompt, adds Firefox 13 support, separated Firefox and Thunderbird cleaning options, improves cleaning in various applications and provides several bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.10.413 improves defragmentation speed, optimizes free space algorithms, and provides several other bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

IPXWrapper 0.3.4 corrects a couple minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.solemnwarning.net/ipxwrapper/

USBDeview 2.11 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.36 includes add and edit device options, as well as the ability to bypass the ARP cache on each load. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.46 adds a device options window to control behavior for specific hardware, and the ability to bypass the ARP cache on each load. 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 5.5.0 now supports the Windows Restart Manager API, adds detection for locked files, improves auto-retry behavior, and various other changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

MySQL 5.5.25 corrects a number of stability and performance bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

TortoiseSVN 1.7.7 corrects several dozen bugs, including some very important stability and reliability issues. This should be treated as a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.1.16-78094 cprrects a number of stability, reliability and crash bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Adobe ColdFusion 9.0.1 and earlier have had a security hotfix released. This fix corrects an actively exploited vulnerability affecting ColdFusion. Get the update here:
http://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-security-hotfix-apsb12-15.html

Dada Mail 5.1.1 corrects two minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/download/

Movable Type 5.14 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.movabletype.org/download.html

OpenCart 1.5.3.1 adds Company ID, Tax ID, and VAT support, updated components and installed fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.opencart.com/

After the Deadline is now a part of Jetpack and has been discontinued as a separate project. You’ll need to install and activate Jetpack to continue to receive updates to the After the Deadline functionality.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/jetpack/

Anti-Splog 2.0 is an amazing update to this anti-spam library. This plugin adds regex parsing, custom rules, and adds additional third-party filtering options. This should be treated as a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

BuddyStream 2.5.13 corrects a number of bugs. This is not a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

Contact Form 7 3.2 improves the user interface, adds Flamingo, and updates included libraries. This is not a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

Simple Facebook Connect 1.4 corrects internationalization issues, fixes $post meta data bug, and corrects a couple other issues. This is not a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

Theme My Login 6.2 corrects over 20 issues, including security and reliability fixes. This is a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

WPtouch 1.9.41 updates translations. This is not a security update. Use the WP Updater to get the most current version.

Also note that WordPress 3.4 is now at RC4. It will be released in a matter of days, perhaps only hours. If you use WordPress, you should start preparing for another significant upgrade, followed by a series of updates to most themes and plugins.

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2011-12-13

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

Microsoft released 14 updates today affecting Windows, MS Office and Internet Explorer. Two notable fixes are a patch for the mechanism by which the virus Duqu propagates, and a protocol-level SSL/TLS vulnerability which affects nearly all operating systems. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Java for Mac OS X 10.7 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

Silverlight 5.0.61118 significantly improves performance and adds an additional security layer to browser-based application invocation. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

ATI Catalyst 11.12 adds Flash acceleration, newer hardware, and several dozen bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

HP Universal Print Driver 5.4.0.11744 fixes a couple dozen non-security bugs and adds pin-based printing. This is not a security update.
http://www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver_software

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 8.0.1 corrects several stability and compatibility issues. This is not a security update. Expect v9 to be released next week.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Opera 11.60 improves security and stability, and adds additional HTML5 functionality. This is a security update.
http://www.opera.com/browser/download/

Safari 5.1.2 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version. A reboot is required.

SeaMonkey 2.5 fixes multiple stability and compatibility issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 2.05 adds the ability to skip Exchange public folders. 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.

Trillian 5.1.16 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.trillian.im/windows/

PuTTY 0.62 corrects a password caching security issue, and adds various other stability and reliability bugfixes. This is a security update.
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

Connectify 3.2.0.22174 cleans up the interface and corrects issues with sleep/hibernation. This is not a security update.
http://www.connectify.me/

Evernote 4.5.2.5904 various minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.1 Build 26595 fixes a minor data corruption issue. 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 3.3.5 adds support for native Windows uninstaller, updates included codecs and fixes a crash bug. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Vista Codec Package 6.1.2 updates included codecs and fixes filetype associations. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win x64 Codec Support 3.3.5 adds support for native Windows uninstaller, updates included codecs and fixes a crash 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 4.4.0.2838 adds BIN/CUE support, updater improvements and other minor fixes. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

iTunes 10.5.1 is a security update, and 10.5.2 improves iTunes Match and fixes an audio distortion problem when playing or importing certain CDs. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

Winamp 5.623 updates codecs, and corrects several bugs, including potential security issues. 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++ 5.9.6.2 fixes a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Artweaver 3.0 is a major update, adding network-capable cooperative image manipulation, performance and stability improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/download-en/

Google SketchUp 8.0.11752 corrects dozens of stability and performance bugs. This version also corrects the ongoing licensing and layout issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/

Kindle for PC 1.8.2 Build 36176 did not provide a changelog, so you should assume this is 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.

Avast! Home Edition 6.0.1367 integrates Script Shield into Google Chrome, all versions of Firefox and Adobe Reader, as well as other security and stability fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.05 adds the ability to mark files that are not cached. 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 8.1.3.8 integrates the profile editor, improves decryption, corrects several crash and stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Freemake Video Converter 3.0.0 adds HTML5 export profile, multiple conversion formats and output improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

Education Updates

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

Kodu 1.2.18.0 adds inline support and a debug overlay, as well as a handful of bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=10056

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.6.6 fixes several stability issues and improves license management. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync 8.8.8.8 provides a number of stability and compatibility updates, including security fixes. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Autoruns 11.2 fixes several minor bugs and a significant file detection bug. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 15.1 adds Windows 8 support, GPU memory counters, logon session ID, and reporting of suspended processes. This should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Disk Usage 1.4 adds a CSV output option, provides better on-disk size calculations, and includes alternate data streams. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

CCleaner 3.13 adds several new application profiles, an IE add-on manager, and improved compression support. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.08 adds benchmarking, VSS compatibility, disk health and SSD detection improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Recuva 1.42.544 improves image detection, Windows 8 support, memory improvements for large drives and adds Export functionality. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/recuva

Speccy 1.14.288 adds OpenGL data, System Folders detection, Uptime, Hotfix, Printer and SMART info and SSD detection improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

CPU-Z 1.59 adds newer hardware and Windows 8 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

GPU-Z 0.5.6 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

WakeMeOnLan 1.25 adds MAC Address formatting and copy. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.35 adds MAC Address formatting and copy. 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.

MySQL 5.5.19 is a security and stability update. This is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

TortoiseSVN 1.7.2 is a bugfix release, addressing several significant issues (such as working copy corruption). This is a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 4.0.1 includes compatibility and stability updates, as well as disk and memory improvements. This is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

WordPress 3.3 provides nearly 600 bug, stability and performance updates, while improving the usability and feature set of this amazing CMS. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

phpMyAdmin 3.4.8 is a bugfix release with minor security fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Drupal 7.10 is a bugfix release that corrects a number of cosmetic and stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

BuddyPress 1.5.2 provides 10 minor bugfixes and compatibility with WP 3.3. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress/

bbPress 2.0.2 fixes a security issue. This is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bbpress/

BuddyStream 2.1.7 – 2.1.7.6 fix a number of stability and compatibility issues, including a minor security change, and support for WP 3.3.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/

Dada Mail 4.9.0 provides several significant changes, including major performance and Amazon SES improvements, and Bounce Handler improvements. This is not a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/

DotNetNuke 06.01.01 provides several minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://dotnetnuke.codeplex.com/

html5media 1.1.5 improves fallback support. This is not a security update.
http://html5media.info/

Joomla 1.7.3 is a major security update. If you use Joomla, update immediately! This is a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

Quick Cache 111203 adds WP 3.3 support. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/quick-cache/

Serialized Search and Replace 2.1.0 adds charset support, skip guid option, removal of deprecated functions and other bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://interconnectit.com/124/search-and-replace-for-wordpress-databases/

Smart YouTube 4.0.3 Is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/smart-youtube/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2010-09-05

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft has released a registry changeset that enables Windows PC’s to alter the search order for DLL’s, eliminating the current working directory from the search path. This will very effectively eliminate the vast majority of the vulnerabilities that might be exploited from the current series of errant DLL calls in popular applications. While this specific issue has been known for over a decade, it is only recently that this mehodology has been widely exploited. Using the registry changes at the link below CAN break existing applications, so MAKE A BACKUP! However, the altered behavior really is how DLL’s have been used in most applications for years, so it is unlikely that it will negatively affect your computing environment. Use the “Fix It” at the link below to install or change this behavior.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264107

MacBook firmware corrects freeze and crash issues. This is not a security update. Use the Apple Updater to install this update.

iWork 9.0.4 fixes several issues, particularly within table formatting and certain other layout issues. This is not a security update. Use the Apple Updater to install this update.

Adobe Shockwave 11.5.8.612 is a security update. If you have Shockwave installed (and you probably do), please update ASAP. This is a security update. Be sure to UNCHECK any optional toolbars and addons both during download AND during installation.
http://get.adobe.com/shockwave

Silverlight 4.0.50826.0 corrects several stability and performance issues, and a potential security vulnerability when used through RDP. This is a security update. You’ll need to close ALL browsers before installing the update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/

Time Lost is Never Recovered

I’ve been using a password management tool for about a year now that I truly doubt I could live without. When I initially learned of Roboform, I was very hesitant to even give it a chance. After all, I already have all my passwords recorded, painstakingly, and extremely well organized. And this didn’t allow me to add other information to the records that I might someday need (like the specific email address tied to an account). Nevertheless, I gave it a chance, just in case it really did make my web working any faster. You should too.

I now have over 400 logins stored within Roboform. Website management is greatly eased – instead of having to retype my username (if I can remember it) and password, I’m now using completely (and I mean COMPLETELY) random passwords generated by Roboform, storing the passwords in an encrypted vault and in a free backup online. I can login to any of these sites with literally one click. If I don’t remember the URL for one of the sites I need to access, that information is stored within the ‘login’, as are any other ‘notes’ you wish to include as well.

You can also add other details, contacts, notes, bookmarks, identity profiles and more – all within the same interface. If you are filling out a form online (such as creating an account on a site), it’ll actually prompt you to save the information. The next time you’re back to the site it provides direct access to the stored login you created minutes, or even years before. Click it, you’re logged in. Whew.

That’s all cool, but what if you’re one of us that uses multiple computers and devices. Great! Roboform is cross-platform, works in most browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and others), works on most mobiles (iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Android and more), and directly within any web browser that supports JavaScript. Yes, seriously. Did I mention it actually synchronizes the data between each device for you? Talk about a time saver!

Check it out!
https://12pd.com/click?roboform

Yes, there is a free version – and it supports up to ten logins. If you need more than that, the full version is on sale this holiday weekend.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

ATI Catalyst 10.8 adds OpenGL ES 2.0 support, and other performance improvements. This is not a security update.
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

MS IntelliPoint 8.0.225.0 (MS mouse drivers) is a major version update, but with little along the details. Due to timing, I expect this to be a security update related to the DLL hijacking issues seen prominently today. Treat as a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

MS IntelliType 8.0.225.0 (MS keyboard drivers) is a major version update. Like IntelliPoint, I expect this to be a security update related to the DLL hijacking issues. Treat as a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

Email Updates

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

Redemption 5.0.0.2174 adds 64-bit support, and a dozen other nifty developer capabilities, such as an onProgress event and account ordering. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

Internet Updates

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

uTorrent 2.0.4 fixes a DLL hijack exploit, peer exchange exploit, WebUI security issues, adds grouping, and other cosmetic changes. This is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

Google Earth 5.2 improves embeddable functionality, adds track, multitrack functions, elevation profiles and improves file import capabilities. This is not a security update.
http://earth.google.com/

Codec Updates

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

Win x64 Codec Support 2.6.6 updates included codecs and corrects several bugs. This is likely a fix related to the popular DLL injection security issues going on, so should be treated as a security update. This applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Win7 Codec Package 2.6.2 updates included codecs and corrects several bugs. This is likely a fix related to the popular DLL injection security issues going on, so should be treated as a security update. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 10.0 is a major version release, and adds several long-awaited features, including Win7 taskbar support (about time!), album grouping, and native media key support. Finally, these features offered in competing products for the last decade grace the “cosmetically” superior iTunes interface. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to obtain and install the most recent version.

ImgBurn 2.5.2.0 adds dozens of new features, performance, reliability and cosmetic improvements, including the removal of the ‘forced’ Uniblue marketing, and a couple potential security vulnerabilities. This is a security update.
http://imgburn.com/index.php?act=download

VLC Media Player 1.1.4 fixes the DLL security issue facing many applications today. This is a security update.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Google Sketchup 8.0 adds geo-location modeling, color terrain maps, photo-matching, and a Building Maker plugin that helps speed the process of modeling buildings. 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.

SuperAntiSpyware 4.42.1000 resolves a compatibility issue with McAfee, updates detection libraries. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CCleaner 2.35.1223 adds session cleaning, additional browser variants and newer applications, improves include/exclude, startup functionality, and accuracy, as well as other minor changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Speccy 1.04.173 adds 64-bit support, multiple-user installation option, improved version detection and better stability on Win7. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.3.3.3 adds several options to facilitate cleanup of the archive data, corrects multiple crash bugs, improves performance and adds several additional tracking options. This is not a security update.
http://www.goodsync.com/download/affs/goodsync-x12pd.exe

GPU-Z 0.4.6 corrects temperature detection, broken BIOS parsing and improves support for various hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Web Package Updates

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

phpMyAdmin 3.3.6 corrects several minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

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