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Updates 2014-07-08

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Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday!

Microsoft released 6 updates for Windows and Internet Explorer. This includes security updates (~70mb). A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, iOS 7, ProApps, MacBook Air, Apple TV, and Safari. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.145 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, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

Everything above this section should be checked by everyone on every computer. Chances are good that close to every single computer you touch will be affected by those updates. This is not the case with the items below, though you should still check each line item below to see if it applies to software you have installed.

Please remember that while I list many different applications within these updates, most people should ONLY install updates for a program if they already have a previous version of that program installed.

It is essential to maintain all the applications you have installed on your computer, but often you can minimize the time investment and the potential for exploitation simply by uninstalling software you do not need.

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

Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me any time, and we can set you up with subscription SaferPC updates which will be installed each month whenever necessary. Click, call or email for more details:
https://saferpc.info/updates/
209-565-12PD
shawn@12pointdesign.com

Driver Updates

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

iOS 7.1.2 is a security update. The easiest way to install it is through your Apple mobile device “OTA” or over-the-air. Make sure you’re online with Wifi, then go to Settings, General, Software Update, and follow the prompts.

Browser Updates

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

SeaMonkey 2.26.1 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

NK2Edit 2.94 adds secondary sorting and fixes a bug merging MAPIPDL records. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.1.3.153 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Mumble 1.2.7 is a security update.
http://mumble.sourceforge.net/

Evernote 5.4.1.3962 corrects several minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Dropbox 2.8.4 improves proxy tolerance and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

IPInfoOffline 1.34 updates the internal IP to country database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ip_country_info_offline.html

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codecs Advanced 4.6.7 updates included codecs. 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.

MPC HC x64 1.7.6 updates libraries and fixes a number of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?mpchc

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.4.10.297 improves updates, installation, Twitch streaming and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Minecraft 1.7.10 is primarily a Realms featureset update. This is not a security update.

PS3 4.60 fixes a non-security stability bug.

PS4 1.72 fixes a non-security stability bug.

Office Updates

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

Adobe Acrobat 10.1.10 Pro and Standard is a security update.

Adobe Illustrator CC 2014 is a new major release of Illustrator. This is not a security update.

Adobe InCopy CC 2014 is a new major release of InCopy. This is not a security update.

Adobe InDesign CC 2014 is a new major release of InDesign. This is not a security update.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 is a new major release of Photoshop. This is not a security update.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.5 fixes several bugs, adds newer hardware support, adds support for star ratings and custom sort. This is not a security update.

Paint.net 4.0 is a major update, improving performance and memory usage, adding hardware acceleration, fine-grained history, including the ability to tune settings live to see the results (such as selection wand or paint bucket), antialiasing and more. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

Artweaver 4.5.4 increases maximum grid size and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Notepad++ 6.6.7 adds OneDrive settings storage and fixes a crash bug. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

IrfanView 4.38 adds image tiling, improved command line options, adds drag & drop and several other improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Security Software Updates

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

Avast! Home Edition 9.0.2021 is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Wireshark 1.10.8 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Wireless Network Watcher 1.71 adds always-on-top behavior. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

AVG Anti-Virus Free 2014.4716 is a security update.
http://www.avg.com/us-en/download

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Open Broadcaster Software 0.625 Beta corrects several non-security bugs and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
http://obsproject.com/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9 9.1.5.6 adds support for new DVDs, bug fixes, improvements to crop & trim, and adds watermark support. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.8.11 adds support for newer media, improved error correction, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TeamViewer 9.0.29947 provides several non-security bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/

FolderChangesView 1.64 adds always-on-top support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

MyEventViewer 2.12 fixes a command compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

USBDeview 2.35 adds the ability to reload an individual USB hub. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.01 improves bit-detection and stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

WifiInfoView 1.61 adds secondary column sorting. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

CCleaner 4.15.4725 adds Chrome x64 support, improves performance and memory usage, improves wipe algorithm, bug fixes and other application support. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Agent Ransack 2014.822 improves search behavior and fixes 64-bit installer. This is not a security update.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download

Bitcoin 0.9.2.1 is a security update. All Bitcoin clients should be updated.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

RoboForm 7.9.8 adds two-factor authentication, fixes bugs in sync and autoupdate. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

GoodSync 9.8.9 improves scheduling, installation, limited user support, and other bug fixes. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Hamachi 2.2.0.214 is a stability fix. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

LogMeIn Mac 4.1.4405 improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SQLite Database Browser 3.2.0 adds project notation support, many bug fixes and improvements. This is not a security update.
http://sqlitebrowser.org/

Redemption 5.7.0.3868 adds several new features and a few dozen bug fixes primarily relating to import/export. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 6.0.3 is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

Dada Mail 7.0.5 improves installer behavior, bounce handling, UTF-8 encoding support and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/download/

phpMyAdmin 4.2.5 and 4.1.14.1 are security updates.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

SMF 2.0.8 is a performance and bug fix release. This is not a security update.
http://download.simplemachines.org/

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.30 corrects several bugs, improves defaults and installation process. This is not a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

Anti-Splog 2.1.2 fixes a bug relating to super-admin spamming. This is not a security update.

BuddyStream 3.2.6 updates API. This is not a security update.

Easy Bootstrap Shortcode 4.3.2 corrects a bug in image upload. This is not a security update.

Register IP – Multisite 1.6.1 cleanup, fixes typo. This is not a security update.

Smart YouTube 4.2.5 fixes Vimeo compatibility. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.3.10 is a security update.

WooCommerce 2.1.12 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 2.0 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 3.4.2 corrects a date/time bug in Bauhaus. This is not a security update.

Zemanta 1.2.5 adds SSL compatibility, and consolidates plugin configuration. 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 2012-11-13

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Hi, Folks!

Microsoft released 6 updates today to address security issues in Windows, Internet Explorer, IIS, .NET (an update for each build) and Excel for all supported versions of Windows. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/
Internet Explorer 10 is now available for Windows 7, but due to it’s infancy I do NOT recommend installing it for at least a month.
http://microsoft.com/ie

Apple released updates for OS X, Aperture, QuickTime, iPhoto, Logic Express, Logic Pro and various drivers. This includes security updates. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current versions. A reboot is required.

Adobe AIR 3.5.0.600 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?air

Adobe Flash Player 11.5.502.110 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?flash
https://12pd.com/click?flashie

Java 7u9 is a security update.
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

QuickTime 7.7.3 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

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.

AMD Catalyst 12.10 adds newer hardware support, improves performance, adds official Windows 8 support, TIR support, and several bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/downloads.aspx

nVidia 306.97 adds newer hardware support, Windows 8 support, improves performance, TXAA, and updated CUDA. This is not a security update.
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

WD SmartWare 1.6.4 corrects a stability bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/wdsmartwareupdate/Step1.asp?id=wdfMB_Essential&os=win

BullZip PDF Printer 9.2.0.1499 improves macro support, embedded files support and increased custom page size dramatically. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

iOS 6.0.1 corrects wireless connectivity, cell data network connectivity and other bugs. This is a security update. Use iTunes or ‘Over The Air’ to install the update, or download the updated IPSW from:
http://iphoneroot.com/firmwares/

RedSn0w 0.9.15b3 adds iOS 6.0.1 support. This is not a security update.
http://iphoneroot.com/utilities/

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 16.0.2 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Google Chrome 23.0.1271.64 is a security update. Use Menu (3 bars), About to get the most current version.

Opera 12.10 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.13.2 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Safari 6.0.2 is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to get teh most current version.

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 2.40 adds additional variables to the output filename format. 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.

Adobe Shockwave 11.6.8.638 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Skype 6.0.0.120 adds Microsoft accounts, Live Messenger and Facebook integration. This version also adds Retina support, multiple chat windows, and an improved display. This is not a security update.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

Trillian Astra for Windows 5.3.7 improves group chat, SSL, in-game overlay, and various other bugfixes and improvements.
http://www.trillian.im/windows/

BrowsingHistoryView 1.06 adds webpage titles. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Evernote 4.5.10.7472 improves flow, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.6.0 corrects two crash bugs. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

uTorrent 3.2.2 Build 28500 fixes a disconnect bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

WinSCP 5.1.1 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 3.8.6 improves Windows 8 support and updates included codecs. 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 3.8.6 improves Windows 8 support and updates included codecs. 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

Vista Codec Package 6.4.0 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

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VLC Media Player 2.0.4 is a security update.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft and Minecraft Server 1.4.2 adds a beacon, flower pots, frames, anvils, cobblestone walls, pumpkin pies, carrots, potatoes, boss mob, new skeleton type, witches, bats, Zombies now infect villagers, but can also be cured and various other improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.minecraft.net/

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.2.1 fixes 2 crash issues, some UDL2 bugs and link style bugs. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/

Adobe Reader 11.0 is a major update, including a variety of changes. This version has a security issue, so it is best NOT to upgrade until 11.0.1 is released, probably within the next two weeks.
http://get.adobe.com/reader

IcoFX 2.3.1 adds XPM support and several fixes. This is not a security update.
http://icofx.ro/

IrfanView 4.35 is a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Security Software Updates

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

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.65.1.1000 corrects several startup and scan completion bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?mbam

Avast! Home Edition 7.0.1474 corrects several stability bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

SuperAntiSpyware 5.6.1014 provides several fixes and improvements. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.38 corrects an mp4 bug. 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 8.2.1.8 adds burn-speed controls, corrects several crash bugs, and various other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Miro Video Converter 3.0 is a major update. This version includes batch processing, many more presets, better control over aspect ratio and output size, progressive MP4, improved WebM output, thumbnails, and more. This is not a security update.
http://www.mirovideoconverter.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CCleaner 3.24.1850 adds support for Firefox plugins and extensions, optimizations for Windows 7 and Windows 8, AVG, DVDFab, Inkscape, improved update speed and various other bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.11.560 adds support for Windows 8, exclusion improvements, proper handling of SSD’s,
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

RoboForm 7.8.4 corrects several stability and performance bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync 9.3.6.6 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CPU-Z Installer 1.62 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

GPU-Z 0.6.6 adds newer hardware support and provides several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Daemon Tools Lite 4.46.1 adds Windows 8 support and various fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite

LogMeIn Win 4.1.2600 adds Windows 8 support, Anti-virus management, better multi-monitor support and various other fixes. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

Hamachi 2.1.0.262 provides a variety of improvements and bug fixes. This version also updates the network address range used for your VPN. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

Coreinfo 3.1 fixes a Numa calculation bug, and adds support for several more processor features. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Desktops 2.0 is now compatible with Windows 8, properly supporting Winkey hotkey sequences on alternate desktops and switching back to the primary desktop’s start screen when you hit Winkey. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Whois 1.11 includes bug fixes that could cause it to crash if provided with malformed domain name input strings. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Livekd 5.3 now support Windows 8. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

PsPasswd 1.23 now includes support for changing domain account passwords. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Testlimit 5.22 fixes an output formatting bug that could have it report KB instead of MB. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

FolderChangesView 1.20 adds a column to display the file owner. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

NirCmd 2.71 adds runassystem command. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

USBDeview 2.17 corrects a stability bug when plugging in two devices with the same pid/vid. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.41 adds the ability to wake up all computers in a netrange. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiInfoView 1.10 adds a new signal quality summary mode. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Hiren’s BootCD 15.2 updates a number of utilities. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.7.10 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.2.4-81684 corrects several stability and compatibility bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VMware Player 5.0.1 corrects several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

Drupal 7.17 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Contact Form 7 3.3.1 provides several performance improvements and automation hooks. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

InstantWP 4.3 updates WordPress, Apache, PHP and MySQL. This is a security update.
http://www.instantwp.com/download/

ModSecurity 2.7.0 adds internationalization support, caching Lua VMs, exceptions, per-rule performance auditing and more. This is a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mod-security/

MailEnable 6.65 provides several bug fixes. 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 2012-04-10

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Hey folks!

Microsoft released 6 bulletins addressing 11 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Forefront UAG, and .NET Framework.

Adobe released quarterly security updates for Reader and Acrobat. If you’re uing a version of Adobe Reader prior to Adobe Reader X, or are using a version of Acrobat prior to Acrobat 9.5, your version is no longer maintained and will not receive further updates. PLEASE remove the currently installed version and upgrade to the current version (link below). If you’re using current versions of Reader and Acrobat use Help, Check for Updates to install the update.
http://get.adobe.com/reader
As with all Adobe products, be sure to UNCHECK any toolbars, add-ons and other “offers” both during download and during installation.

Adobe AIR 3.2 is a security and feature update. This version adds a number of performance updates, including multithreading support. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?air

Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.228 is a security and feature update. In addition to security and performance updates, this version adds automatic update capability. About time!
https://12pd.com/click?flashie
https://12pd.com/click?flash

Apple released updates for Java, iTunes, Safari, Logic Express, Logic Pro, RAW compatibility, and the Apple Updater. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version. This includes security updates that are already being exploited in the wild. You’ll need to install updates, reboot, then install updates again.

Looking for an upgrade?

‘Tis the season! This time of year (tax time), tends to have the second-best hardware sales of the year (second only to Black Friday – and who wants to shop on Black Friday?). If you’ve been putting off an upgrade for “the sale” and can’t wait another 6 months, start looking now. Most of these sales will only be around the next week or so. Check out Amazon:
https://12pd.com/click?amazoncomputers
https://12pd.com/click?nicelaptops
Or at your preferred office supply store.

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.

AMD Catalyst 12.3 (formerly ATI Catalyst) adds support for newer hardware, compatibility updates, and minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://sites.amd.com/us/game/downloads/Pages/downloads.aspx

WD SmartWare Software 1.5.4.5 adds newer hardware support and fixes an uninstall issue. This is not a security update.
http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/wdsmartwareupdate/Step1.asp

BullZip PDF Printer 8.2.0.1406 improves printing accuracy and provides better print auditing. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 11.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Opera 11.62 is a security update. Use Opera, Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Safari 5.1.5 is a compatibility and security update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

Google Chrome 18.0.1025.152 fixes an SSL issue and updates the integrated Flash Player. This type of bug encourages users to trust invalid certificates, which is a significant user behavior issue. Google Chrome has an integrated version of Adobe Flash Player, which was updated recently to address multiple security issues. This is a security update. Use Wrench, About to get the current version.

SeaMonkey 2.8 adds several features, corrects several bugs and stability issues. This is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

HTTrack 3.45.3 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.

OutlookAttachView 2.25 adds From/To and message direction columns. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 11.0 and 11.0.1 correct multiple security and stability issues. This is not a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/

Internet Updates

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

Trillian for Android 1.2.3 changes photo behavior to directly interact with the camera when possible, as well as several bugfixes. Use the device update mechanism to get the most current version.

Evernote 4.5.4.6498 provides several stability and performance updates. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.1.3 Build 27022 fixes several minor cosmetic issues, compatibility with anti-virus applications and resetting default options to be more user-friendly. 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 3.6.0 updates included codecs. 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 3.6.0 updates included codecs. 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.

iTunes 10.6.1 is a security and stability update. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current version.

XBMC 11.0 is a new major release. This version adds a number of new features and performance improvements, including improved networking, media parsing, AirPlay, upgraded weather service, interactive update support and more. This is not a security update.
http://xbmc.org/

Audacity 2.0 is a major update, correcting a large number of stability and performance bugs, as well as adding several new features. This is not a security update.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Picasa 3.9.135.87 corrects a number of stability issues. Use Help, Check for Updates, or download the updated installer from:
http://picasa.google.com/

VLC Media Player 2.0.1 adds new format and protocol support, and corrects two security issues. This is a security update.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

CDBurnerXP 4.4.0.3018 adds track randomization option when burning, forced burn speeds and corrects a minor bug with UDF support. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

ImgBurn 2.5.7.0 improves hardware support and corrects a number of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://imgburn.com/

MPC HC 1.6.1.4235 adds automatic update checking (Help, Check for Updates), improved codec and file format support, and corrects several stability and cosmetic bugs. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft and Minecraft Server 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 correct a couple long-standing bugs, improves chat and debugging support, and makes cats more annoying (seriously), and corrects a dozen bugs, including crash bugs. This is not a security udpate.
http://www.minecraft.net/

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.1 is a major update, adding significantly improved language support, PCRE, Document Map, and large file performance. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

IrfanView 4.33 corrects a number of bugs, adds performance, stability and filter updates and corrects a publicly disclosed security issue. This is a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Kindle for PC 1.9.3 Build 38425 adds “Print Replica” which emulates the actual print layout for many books, Book Extras by Shelfari, support for collections, and reading most PDF files. This is not a security update. You can install this update by opening the Kindle for PC application, closing it and reopening it.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

Artweaver 3.0.4 corrects several minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Security Software Updates

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

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 1.61 improves performance, usability and update reliability. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Password Security Scanner 1.05 adds an option to stop scanning. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/password_security_scanner.html

Wireshark 1.6.7 several minor bugs address malformed packets, SSL decryption and rpcap crashes, and updates h.263 protocol support. This is not a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.15 adds a minimum size 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 8.1.7.5 improves hardware compatibility, corrects a crash bug, and several other minor changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Freemake Video Converter 3.0.2 adds presets for iPad 2, iPad 3, iPhone 4S, and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

IsoBuster 3.0 is a major update, adding support for flash drives, SD, MMC, Compact Flash, SSD, Jazz, Zip, Floppy drives, additional file systems, and more. This is a huge update, and takes IsoBuster to the level of many data recovery and advanced backup & migration tools. This is not a security update.
http://www.isobuster.com/isobusterdownload.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.7.5 provides several bugfixes, including crash, stability, cosmetic and browser-compatility fixes. This version also improves performance in IE and Firefox, as well as a Chrome “popup” toolbar option. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync 9.1.4.4 corrects several bugs, including Google Docs, Azure & SkyDrive compatibility issues, OnFileChange improvements, and consistency of temporary files (for external process exclusion). This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

LogMeIn Mac 4.1.2229 adds HD support, remote sound support, and automatic updates. Use LogMeIn, Advanced, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

FileHippo Update Checker 1.39 updates language support. This is not a security update.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_update_checker/

CCleaner 3.17.1689 provides several performance improvements and corrects a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Autoruns 11.22 fixes a bug in the XML output structure, jump-to-folder functionality for scheduled task entries, and fixes a buffer overflow triggered by very long registry paths. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Accesschk 5.03 adds object owner as well as security descriptor flags to the -l switch. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Monitor 3.0 adds bookmark support, shortcuts, include filters, and now records process environment variables and current working directory for process create events. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Pslist 1.3 fixes a rounding bug that caused Pslist to report lower than actual CPU utilization when used with the -s option. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

DQSD 4.1.1.0 updates searches and improves Windows Vista/7 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/dqsd/

GPU-Z 0.6.0 adds newer hardware support, display compatibility, and additional installer options. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

RapidEE 6.1 build 810 adds several new shortcuts, translation improvements, inline substitution and corrects a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.rapidee.com/en/download

DriveLetterView 1.12 corrects a stability bug related to disconnected drives. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

USBDeview 2.06 corrects a stability bug related to disconnected drives. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.30 adds NetBIOS support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.42 adds initial detection notification and the number of connected devices in the tray icon.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.5.22 corrects several InnoDB and replication bugs, as well as two significant security issues. This is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

Redemption 5.3.0.2696 adds improved .Net coding, VTODO support, improved RFC822 export compatibility, greater scope for passed arguments, and corrects a couple dozen stability and reliability bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.1.12-77245 corrects several stability and reliability 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.

BuddyPress 1.5.5 is a maintenance and security update. This update also changes the CSS for the jumpbar, so your theme may need modification.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress/

phpMyAdmin 3.4.10.2 and 3.5.0 are security updates. 3.5 adds a number of improvements that affect performance and style, as well as the native ability to remember last sort field, improved support for triggers, events and stored routines, and a vastly improved SET/ENUM editor (but seriously, ANYTHING would have been an improvement here). This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

phpList 2.10.18 is a security update.
http://www.phplist.com/

WordPress Importer 0.6 adds support for WXR 1.2 and multiple CDATA sections, and now treats posts as unique if their post_type is different. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-importer/

BuddyStream 2.5.08 corrects several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.20 is a security update. Follow the directions at the link below if you use Coppermine Gallery:
http://forum.coppermine-gallery.net/index.php/topic,74682.0.html

DotNetNuke 06.01.05 corrects over 30 non-security bugs. This is not a security update.
http://dotnetnuke.codeplex.com/

MailEnable 6.5 corrects a couple dozen bugs, including those affecting stability and performance, and adds the ability to bind SSL certificates to different postoffices. 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 2011-12-29

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Hi, Folks!

Today Microsoft released out-of-cycle security updates for all versions of .NET that provide protection from an active series of denial of service attacks. While this is most common on servers, every Windows machine should apply these updates. These are security updates. A reboot may be required. Use Windows Update to get these now:
http://update.microsoft.com/

Adobe Reader 9+ and Adobe Acrobat 9+ have released critical security patches to address a severe vulnerability in how they handle embedded content. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version. Since Adobe delays delivery of certain updates, these patches may not be generally available until mid-January. For your own safety, you should check several times from now until then to actually get the download.

Java 6u30 is a security update. This corrects a data parsing bug that has been very actively used to distribute malware over the last few months. Use the link below to download the offline installer, and if you’re running a 64-bit processor, make sure you download and install both the x86 and x64 version.
http://www.java.com/winoffline_installer/

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.

Driver Updates

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

RedSn0w 0.9.10b3 implements live iOS 5.0.1 jailbreaking.
http://iphoneroot.com/utilities/

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 9.0 and 9.0.1 provide several text, font, script and HTML5 related improvements as well as security and stability updates. This is a security update.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

SeaMonkey 2.6 and 2.6.1 use the same codebase as Firefox, so it provides several text, font, script and HTML5 related improvements as well as security and stability updates. This is a security update.
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 9.0 and 9.0.1 also uses the same codebase as Firefox, so it provides several text, font, script and HTML5 related improvements as well as security and stability updates. This is a security update.
http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

OutlookAttachView 2.10 improves the user interface. 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.

WinSCP 4.3.6 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Trillian Astra for Windows 5.1.18 corrects the Facebook crash on connection and Google Talk and Facebook avatars showing up mismatched in the contact list and elsewhere, as well as a few other bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.trillian.im/windows/

uTorrent 3.1 Build 26616 corrects a number of minor bugs and a security issue when used at very high speeds. This is 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 3.3.6 updates included codecs and adds support for control panel uninstallation. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 3.3.6 updates included codecs and adds support for control panel uninstallation. 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.

Picasa 3.9.135.80 corrects several crash issues, as well as bugs in the tags and contacts features. This is not a security update.
http://picasa.google.com/

Office Updates

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

Artweaver 3.0.1 does not provide a changelog, so it should be treated as a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

IrfanView 4.32 improves performance, and provides a number of additional formats, plugins and capabilities. This is a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Kindle for PC 1.8.3.36179 doesn’t 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 1.60 adds a new defensive mechanism to work around various malware anti-security methods, as well as improvements in removal techniques, and logging. This is a security update.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Password Security Scanner 1.00 is a new application from Nirsoft that helps to detect simple passwords used by your system, in order to better harden your accounts.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/password_security_scanner.html

SuperAntiSpyware 5.0.1142 improves heuristic scanning, performance and corrects issues when testing malformed malware. This is a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Freemake Video Converter 3.0.1 is a minor bugfix release. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

LogMeIn Win 4.01.2126 provides enhancements to enable new Windows features including HD remote control and fixes other performance and stability issues with previous versions of LogMeIn. This should be treated as 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.

RoboForm 7.6.7 adds IE64 support, visual improvements, and various minor behavior changes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rfe

Goodsync 8.8.9.9 corrects a number of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CCleaner 3.14.1616 provides several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

GPU-Z 0.5.7 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

USBDeview 1.97 adds several new command line options, accelerator keys and improves window sizing. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WhatIsHang 1.15 adds a “start as hidden” option to be able to use as a background watch for monitoring when an application hangs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/what_is_hang.html

Process Explorer 15.11 fixes several bugs, including the fleeting appearance of garbage characters in the status bar. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Inno Setup 5.4.3 improves performance, adds Rich Edit 4.1 support, and modifies some installation behaviors to make them more logical. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

TortoiseSVN x64 1.7.3 corrects several bugs, including several with potential security ramifications. 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 4.1.8-75467 corrects a couple dozen 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.

phpMyAdmin 3.4.9 is a bugfix release with minor security fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

SMF 2.0.2 corrects a dozen bugs, including a potential security issue. This is a security update.
http://www.simplemachines.org/

ColdFusion 9.0.2 updates a security vulnerability in the ColdFusion engine that would enable an attacker to perform an unvalidated XSS. This is a security update. If your server runs ColdFusion, update now.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/925/cpsid_92512.html

DotNetNuke 06.01.02 corrects a few dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://dotnetnuke.codeplex.com/

Admin Customization 2.0.1 fixes a javascript bug. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/admin-customization/

Contact Form 7 3.0.2.1 fixes a bug when saving forms. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

Front-end Editor 2.2 suppresses warnings relating to buggy templates and widgets, and introduces editable element grouping. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/front-end-editor/

Simple Facebook Connect 1.2 cleans up the interface, improves SSL support, corrects permissions and a number of other bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/simple-facebook-connect/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2011-07-12

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Patch Tuesday again, folks!

Microsoft released between 4 and 9 updates today, depending on your operating system and software configuration. Updates for Windows, Bluetooth, and root certificate store are included. These are security updates and a reboot is required. One of these updates is MS Office File Validation, which can significantly slow access to network files. If you experience problems (particularly slowness) accessing network files (such as Access, Word and Excel files) after installing these updates, please contact me for a registry fix.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple Software Update 2.1.3 (2.2mb) is available for all Windows and Mac OS X computers. No changelog is provided, but this is typically updated a week or two before a major update series is released – so if you have any Apple software installed, run this update. It could significantly reduce the overall size of future Apple updates. Use the Apple Updater to get this updates.

Apple also released Java for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, and Mac OS X 10.6.8 and 10.5.8. These are security updates. Use the Apple Updater to get these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 10.3.181.34 corrects some compatibility issues. This is not a security update. If you do not yet have 10.3.181 however, this version does include security updates.
https://12pd.com/click?flash
https://12pd.com/click?flashie

Air 2.7.0.1953 corrects some compatibility issues. This is not a security update. If you do not yet have 2.7.0 however, this version does include security updates.
https://12pd.com/click?air

Sick of doing updates yourself?

Regular updates can mean the difference between infection and function. Compromise and defense. Between working and *not*. Any computer problem can be significantly aggravated by viral infection or application incompatibility. Everyone knows that installing updates yourself is a pain. Not only is it frustrating and time-consuming, but it’s easy to miss an update if you don’t know what to look for. Even this newsletter, which provides a list of most common application updates, is difficult for most people to follow. Quite simply, most people don’t even know what software they have installed.

Well over 95% of the virus/malware infections I see every single month would have been avoided by simply installing updates. It’s that important.

The difference between trusting that everything will “just be okay” and installing regular updates yourself or having a professional do it for you can save you literally thousands of dollars over the course of even a single year. Sadly, a typical infection “event” can cost upwards of $300, and in some cases the data isn’t recoverable.

To that end, I now offer remote and local update installation as a regular periodic and one-time service offering.

If you’re in Tuolumne County, CA you can drop your computer(s) off for me to install updates on a first-come, first-served basis. I’ll apply any applicable updates and then you can pick it up.

If you’re more remote (a few more miles, or hours or even continents away), don’t fret! As long as you have a reasonably fast internet connection (DSL/Cable/Satellite/Wireless) then I can install updates on your computer without you needing to unplug it or even shut it down. (Yes, I can do this for many in Tuolumne County, too!) These service calls can be performed completely remotely, and all you need to do is install a piece of software that enables me to assist you.

One-time updates include any available updates for your computer, and are billed at my regular rate for my hands-on time. For a new computer or a computer that’s never been patched, this can take as much as three or four hours depending on connection speed.

Maintenance subscriptions are offered at a 25% discount from regular rate and include updates within 3 days of Patch Tuesday each month, and a monthly price cap of two hours per device per month, regardless of how much time is required to install updates. Further, the first 10 monthly maintenance subscriptions will receive application of all out-of-cycle updates at no additional charge for the life of the subscription.

I’m providing this update service to individual computers and small to medium networks. We’re also offering discounts for networks of 4 or more computers with a regularly monthly service plan.

Call for details!
209-565-12PD

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.

Driver Updates

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

ATI Catalyst 11.6 adds “Steady Video” functionality (designed to correct jitter or shake in stored video), improves decoding performance and introduces a crash bug during video framerate changes. So, upgrade at your own risk, or wait until 11.7 is released (up to 2 months away). This is not a security update.
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 5.0 is a major update to Firefox and 5.0.1 is a stability update. 5.0 adds a number of security and stability fixes. This is a security update. Use Help, About to download the current version (sorry, they removed on-demand updates) or get it at the link below:
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Opera 11.50 is a security and stability update. This is a security update. If you have Opera installed, use Menu, Help, Check for Updates to install the current version.

SeaMonkey 2.2 now forces installation of bundled extensions/add-ons, fixes several stability bugs and incorporates the security updates from the Firefox 5.0 branch. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most recent version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 3.1.11 incorporates the security and stability updates from the Firefox 5.0 branch. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most recent version.

OutlookAttachView 1.70 adds export filename pattern rules. 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 5.0.34 corrects a Twitter bug that causes the unread count to break, and fixes issues with Skype that were causing Trillian to freeze. A handful of crashes and minor bugs have also been addressed. Lastly, Trillian 4.2 received a minor bugfix today to fix a small authentication issue. This is not a security update.
http://www.trillian.im/

Skype 5.3.0.120 adds group screen sharing, improved multitasking, and several minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

Evernote 4.4.2.4912 corrects a number of bugs throughout the application. No indication if this is security related, so treat as a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.0 is a major update, adding media controls, immediate streaming for progressive downloads, remote access, ratings, drag & drop, portable mode and performance and stability improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/

PuTTY installer 0.61 is the first update to PuTTY in over 4 years – this version adds improved security protocol support, corrects several bugs (including crashes and hangs), and now treats the clipboard asynchronously. This is a security update.
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 2.9.2 updates included codecs. 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 2.9.4 updates included codecs. 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

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft 1.7.3 and Minecraft Server 1.7.3 corrects a number of bugs, mostly cosmetic and duplication bugs. This does not yet correct the recent stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.minecraft.net/

Office Updates

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

IrfanView 4.30 improves performance, corrects a number of bugs, adds several new display and storage options, alpha channel/transparency, and various other features. This is not a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Kindle for PC 1.6.0.32771 does not provide a changelog, so treat this as a security update. If you already have Kindle for PC installed, download the update at the link below:
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 6.0.1203 improves OS compatibility, corrects several stability and QOS bugs, and improves detect+removal of various rootkits. 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 1.94 improves file naming based on active browser window. 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 8.1.0.5 corrects several minor bugs, and the 8.1 series significantly improves audio-sync over previous versions. Yay! This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

LogMeIn Win 4.1.1848 adds several new management options, and several minor bug fixes. This is not a security update. To install this 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.

CCleaner 3.08.1475 adds support for Firefox 5, McAfee AV, GIMP, MS AntiMalware and various other applications, and improves search performance. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.06.328 improves speed, stability, SSD detection, and minor bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

DQSD 4.1.0.0 is finally released (it has been in beta for three years, and no significant changes have been made). This version adds native x64 support, and now incorporates over 400 different search engines. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/dqsd/files/dqsd/4.1.0.0/

Goodsync and Goodsync2Go 8.7.4.7 improves temporary file support, Amazon Cloud Drive support, LiveDrive, Google Docs and HTTP transfer support. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CPU-Z 1.58 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

GPU-Z 0.5.4 adds newer hardware support, improved accuracy and performance. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

NirCmd 2.65 improves sound handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

USBDeview 1.91 adds port name support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.00 is the first release. This software enables you to quickly scan the network for device information.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Synergy 1.3.7 is a stability release. This version incorporates several of the stability improvements and management tools planner for the 1.4 release. This is not a security update.
http://synergy-foss.org/download/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.5.14 corrects several minor buga, as well as a significant InnoDB concurrent read bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.0.10-72479 corrects several bugs, including memory leaks and stability issues. 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.

WordPress 3.1.4 is a security update. This version fixes a privilege escalation bug, several SQL vulnerabilities and other security issues as well. Even if you’re not ready for 3.2, this is a critical security update and should be applied to all WP installations ASAP. This is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/download/release-archive/

WordPress 3.2 is a major update, fixing dozens of bugs, adding many new features, a new default theme and a cleaner interface. 3.2.1 corrects a couple dozen issues, almost exclusively within the new default theme. There are still some compatibility updates with some plugins, and this is not a security update, so if you don’t need the added features of 3.2+, you don’t *yet* need to update. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

BuddyPress 1.2.9 adds WP 3.2 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddypress/

BuddyStream 2.1 corrects several minor bugs and adds 3.2 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/

phpMyAdmin 3.4.3.1 adds several security fixes. This is also the official end of life for the 2.x branch, which sadly is still commonly used on older hardware. Update, folks! This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Quick Cache 110709 adds WP 3.2 compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/quick-cache/

WPtouch 1.9.31 adds WP 3.2 compatibility, zoom and corrects a scripting bug. This is not a security update, however, due to a compromise of a previous build, you’re encouraged to update to this version ASAP anyway.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wptouch/

Contact Form 7 2.4.6 fixes several minor bugs, and updates jQuery library. This is not a security update, however, due to a compromise of a previous build, you’re encouraged to update to this version ASAP anyway.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

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

Regards,

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