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Updates 2019-11-12

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Hi, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for November 2019 and this month is huge.

The next build of Windows 10, version 1909, is being released this week. This version is minor compared to other Windows 10 upgrades and should be nearly indistinguishable from 1903. If you’re running 1903 now installing 1909 should have no negative impact. If you’re running an older version I recommend upgrading to 1903 before switching to 1909. In either case, don’t do it yet. There is nothing so critically important in 1909 that the update can’t wait a month. Wait for it.

Windows 7 will fall completely out of support in only 60 days. Don’t run out the clock. If you are running a licensed version of Windows 7 or 8 you can still upgrade to Windows 10 and have a supported version of Windows for the foreseeable future. Get it done before it’s too late. Don’t want to do it yourself? Call me!

Catalina has been out for a month now and the backlash is huge. Installation lockups, forced password resets, permission resets, iCloud sync problems, dropped support for 32-bit apps, and incompatibility issues requiring reinstallation or upgrade of many others are just a few of the issues experienced by the unlucky lemmings that Thought Things Would Be Different™. Apple is gradually resolving problems, but I recommend you hold off until at least 10.15.3 before upgrading (and then only if you don’t need any 32-bit apps). x.3 seems to be the sweet spot for macOS stability. That should be out sometime next month. With that said, don’t postpone installing the patches for your current build of macOS. These are always security updates.

In the news this month Google is buying Fitbit (so find another tracker), we’re reminded to always disable NFC, compromising fingerprint readers is still extremely easy, light is as effective as voice, punctuation is still important, iOS 13+’s aggressive memory cleanup is more “abusive” than “aggressive,” and still broken, anything you share with any business or entity will no doubt inevitably be exposed, especially if it’s Adobe, or even your antivirus company, that “user interface design” and “security” are far removed, and that IoT is putting us all further at risk every single day.

The co-founder and CEO of Mine, an online privacy advocacy organization, observes that cybersecurity is becoming less accessible to smaller companies, but that’s why I’m here. Check out our subscription to learn more. Our goal is to provide enterprise-level support to everyone at a cost that is reasonable even for home users.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program. The typical computer should see roughly 2 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, Servicing Stack, and MSRT (~800 MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for iOS 13.2.2, iPadOS 13.2.2, macOS Catalina 10.15.1, Security Update 2019-001 Mojave, Security Update 2019-006 High Sierra, tvOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, Safari 13.0.3, and Xcode 11.2. These are security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

macOS Catalina (10.15) is available. This is a large download and will take between 2 and 4 hours to install on most hardware. The release of macOS Catalina (10.15) means that macOS Sierra (10.12) is now no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS High Sierra (10.13) on your Mac then you should immediately remove it from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

iOS 13.2.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 5.3.3 and 6.1 are security updates. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 13.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 78.0.3904.92 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Fedora 31-1.9 is a major update. This version is now released only as a 64-bit release. Though 32-bit apps are still supported the CPU architecture now requires 64-bits. New features include the Fedora Toolbox (an improved launcher), updated packages, improved stability and bug tracking, removal of YUM, improved security, and Cgroups v2 support.

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.270 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.

The release of macOS Catalina (10.15) means that macOS Sierra (10.12) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS High Sierra (10.13) on your Mac then you should immediately remove it from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1903) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6 GB through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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.

Intel Driver and Support Assistant 19.10.42 improves the installer and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Crucial Storage Executive 5.05 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.crucial.com/usa/en/support-storage-executive

nVidia 441.20 resolves several bugs, improves compatibility, and adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 78.0.3904.97 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 70.0.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 68.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Vivaldi 2.9.1705.41 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

Mailspring 1.7.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Thunderbird 68.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

OutlookAttachView 3.30 adds option to scan only unread messages and set the read flag on mesages on extraction. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

WinSCP 5.15.5 is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

FreeFileSync 10.17 adds private key support for SFTP and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

Java 8u231 is a security update. You should remove Java instead of upgrading if you are not 110% sure you require it.
https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

MaxMind GeoIP2 201911 is a data refresh.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Npcap 0.9984 is a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

BrowsingHistoryView 2.26 adds the ability to configure what happens on double-clicking an item in the results.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.10.2 is a security update.
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Picard 2.2.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Steam 2019.11.06 replaces the Library with a new interface, resolves several bugs, improves stability. This is not a security update.

Office Updates

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

Atom 1.41.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://atom.io/

LibreOffice Still 6.2.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update. This is the stable version of LibreOffice, so if you’re upgrading you should install Still.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.3.3 resolves many bugs. This is not a security update. This is the beta version of LibreOffice, so if you’re upgrading you should install Still.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.8.1 (Free Uyghur Edition) resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Adobe Reader DC 19.021.20049 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Security Software Updates

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

RogueKiller 13.5.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 2020.0.1 is a security update.
https://download.techsmith.com/snagit/enu/snagit.exe

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 11.0.5.8 adds support for new encodings, adds cloud backup for configuration. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MKVToolnix 40.0.0 resolves several bugs and improves automation. This is not a security update.
https://www.fosshub.com/MKVToolNix.html

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password for Mac 7.4.1 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/mac/

RoboForm 8.6.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

8GadgetPack 31.0 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://8gadgetpack.net/

Beyond Compare 4.3.2.24472 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php?zz=dl4

BulkFileChanger 1.70 adds support for Office format date/time values. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

DesktopOK 6.71 adds new explore path feature. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

DevManView 1.60 adds option to Open Device Properties Window and option to create a shortcut to Device Properties window on your desktop. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/device_manager_view.html

DriveLetterView 1.50 adds Open Device Properties Window option. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

Etcher 1.5.63 updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.balena.io/etcher/

FolderChangesView 2.31 resolves a stability bug and changes keyboard accelerators for find and open in explorer. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

GoodSync 10.10.12 resolves several stability issues and annoyances. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

IsMyHdOK 1.91 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyHdOK

Ketarin 1.8.11 adds several new features including global “on update failed” command, variable sorting, and improved FileHippo integration. This is not a security update.
https://ketarin.org/

MS ISO Downloader 8.23 updates names and adds ISOs. This is not a security update.
https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool

NTLite 1.8.0.7217 adds support for 20H1, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

OSForensics 7.0.1005 adds several new features, resolves bugs, and improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

PointerStick 3.71 resolves a bug and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

SearchMyFiles 3.06 resolves the time range bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

TaskSchedulerView 1.53 adds an option to display only running tasks. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

USBDeview 2.81 adds an option to open Device Properties window. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiInfoView 2.55 adds ability to connect to an access point from within WifiInfoView and from the CLI. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

WinScan2PDF 5.09 improves compatibility with certain hardware and WIA. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 3.30 adds enterprise licensing, improved treemap, in-app context menu improvements, and search improvements. This is not a security update.
https://antibody-software.com/web/software/software/wiztree-finds-the-files-and-folders-using-the-most-disk-space-on-your-hard-drive/

WSUS Offline 11.8.2 updates libraries, improves compatibility, and supercedence rules. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

AutoHotkey 1.1.31.01 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/

Android Studio 3.5.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html

Inno Setup 6.0.3 and Inno Setup QuickStart 6.0.3 adds several new features including dark theme, new messages, and directives. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Node.js 13.1.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

SQLite 3.30.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

TortoiseGit 2.9.0 updates libraries and resolves many bugs. This is a security update.
https://tortoisegit.org/

TortoiseSVN 1.13.1 updates library and adds digital signature. This should be treated as a security update.
https://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

Visual Studio Code 1.40 resolves over 4600 issues. This is a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 6.0.14-133895 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 4.7.4 is a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

phpList 3.4.8 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.phplist.com/download

Nextcloud Server 17.0.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Drupal 8.7.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.9.13 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

MailEnable 10.27 is a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

ScreenConnect 19.4.25759.7247 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.connectwise.com/software/control/download

WordPress 5.3 is a security update. This version adds the Twenty Twenty theme, improved block editor, accessibility and keyboard improvements, automatic image rotation, and more.
https://wordpress.org/

Akismet 4.1.3 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.

bbPress 2.6.0 improves moderation, engagements, and several other features, adds compatibility with PHP 7.1+, and resolves over 400 bugs. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 5.1.5 improves the configuration validator. This is not a security update.

Custom Facebook Feed 2.12 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

myStickymenu 2.2.6 is a security update.

WooCommerce 3.8.0 doesn’t have a changelog so should be treated as a security update.

WP Mail SMTP 1.7.1 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. 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 2018-01-30

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Hi, Folks!

It’s not Patch Tuesday, but there were a handful of updates released that you should be aware of. Security updates for most browsers, most Apple products, PS4 and others have been released.

The typical computer should see approximately 250mb of updates. Let’s get started.

Apple released updates for macOS High Sierra 10.13.3, macOS Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, macOS Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, tvOS 11.2.5, Safari 11.0.3, iTunes 12.7.3 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.3. These are security updates. Use the Apple App Store or Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 11.2.5 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version.

watchOS 4.2.2 is a security update. Use the Watch app from your iOS device to install the most current version.

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.

BullZip PDF Printer 11.5.0.2698 adds email attachment action, error suppression for non-interactive accounts, additional output sizes and updated translations. This is not a security update.
https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Intel Driver Update 3.1.2 is a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 64.0.3282.119 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 58.0.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 52.6.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 52.6.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

DiscordApp 1.25.2018 resolves several bugs, and updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://discordapp.com/download

IPNetInfo 1.78 adds display of Abuse Contact for supported registries. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

WGet 1.19.4 improves compression, HTTP request compatibility, resolves several bugs, and updates libraries. This is a security update.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PlayStation PS4 5.05 is a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

SteamOS 2.148 is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=custom

Security Software Updates

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

Wireless Network Watcher 2.16 adds per-device audio disconnect event support. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 12.12.2 adds detecions and resolves a crash bug. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 10.0.7.9 adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

CDex 1.99 improves Windows 10 compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

AVStoDVD 2.8.7 resolves several bugs, adds features, updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.5.0.5955 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

1Password for Windows 6.8.496 improves Edge compatibility, and resolves a form field bug. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

7-Zip 18.01 is the first release in a year and a half and adds support for several new formats, new default archive format (xz), improved sanity, and pipe support. This is not a security update.
http://www.7-zip.org/

GoodSync 10.7.5 resolves several bugs, improves service compatibility, adds several scripting variables, and improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CPU-Z 1.83 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

DesktopOK 4.94 resolves a measurement bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Ketarin 1.8.9 adds several new features, improves compatibility with FileHippo, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://ketarin.org/

FileLocator Pro 8.2.2755 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

USBDeview 2.74 corrects a CLI parsing bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

OSFMount 1.5.1018 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html

BgInfo 4.25 resolves a parsing bug introduced in 4.20. This is not a security update.
https://live.sysinternals.com/

TraceRouteOK 1.21 improves language support and updates translations. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/TraceRouteOK

WinScan2PDF 3.85 adds ability to append pages to an existing PDF file and composite PDFs from multiple sources. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SQLite 3.22.0 improves trace and query planner, performance improvements, adds several new interfaces and extensions, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 4.5.0 resolves several bugs, improves security validation, and adds support for additional engines. This is a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

TinyMCE 4.7.6 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

MailEnable 10.12 resolves several bugs and improves webmail message display. This is not a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

BuddyPress 2.9.3 is a security update.

Postie 1.9.15 resolves a minor bug. This is not a security update.

Redirection 3.1.1 improves compatibility, adds support for IPv6, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.3.0 resolves several bugs, improves appearance, adds several new features, and many development-level changes for integration. This is not a security update.

WP Mail SMTP 1.2.4 improves escaping, resolves a couple bugs. This should be treated as 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 2016-10-11

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Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday.

The typical computer should see roughly 1.5gb in updates today. It’s another big one. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, .NET, Silverlight, Office, and MSRT (~1.2gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

This month marks the beginning of a new Microsoft update policy of packaging updates in group rollups instead of individually for different applications, even for older supported operating systems like Windows 7 and 8.1. As of this month Microsoft will release all Windows-tied security patches in the same file each month, with a separate non-security update package and other minor updates for feature and compatibility fixes. What this means for you is that Windows will now impose security updates once they’ve passed limited testing, and will deal with the aftermath of inevitable failures after Patch Tuesday with additional rollups. Don’t get me wrong, the security updates are essential to good computing, but without the ability to selectively exclude known-bad updates after internal testing is performed, this is going to create a situation where most enterprise environments delay updates even longer. The only safe resolution for this is to have full backups and be prepared to perform a reset or system restore should, well, the inevitable disaster occur.

Apple released updates for macOS/OS X, Safari, iCloud for Windows, Windows Migration Assistant, and printer drivers. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 10.0.2 is the second security update to the new version of iOS 10 that was released last month. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version. It should be okay to install on your iOS device now, but be prepared for 10.0.3 anytime.

Google Chrome OS 53.0.2785.154 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.185 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
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.

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.2.1 fixes reliability problems. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

DS4Windows 1.4.52 adds support to new hardware, and fixes reliability problems. This is not a security update.
http://ds4windows.com/

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 53.0.2785.143 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 49.0.1 is a security update. Menu, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.5.195 did not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update. Chances are very good you don’t need it anyway, though, so remove it if at all possible.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Silverlight 5.1.50709 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

Skype 7.28.0.101 is no longer Windows 7-friendly, and doesn’t play well with older versions. There’s no indication that this release is a security update, so stick with 7.15 to 7.27.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Mumble 1.2.17 is a security update.
https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble/releases

BIND 9.10.4-P3, 9.11.0rc3, 9.9.9-P3, and 9.9.9-S5 are security updates.

curl 7.50.3 is a security update.

WinSCP 5.9.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Evernote 6.3.3.3502 fixes many bugs and improves Google Drive support. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Nmap 7.30 updates OS fingerprints, adds several new scripts, updates libraries and adds support for several additional protocols. This is not a security update.
http://nmap.org/

FileZilla 3.22.1 fixes a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201610 is a data refresh.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite

BrowsingHistoryView 1.90 adds support for Vivaldi and profile management. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

NK2Edit 3.26 adds ability to import from message store. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

IMAPSize is now dead. The source has been released for 0.3.7, but the author is discontinuing what little support existed over the last 7 years.
http://www.broobles.com/imapsize/news.php

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Unreal Streaming Media Player 7.1 integrates HTML5 video element support and UMS-HTTPS into the engine, eliminating the need for the IIS extension.
http://www.umediaserver.net/umediaserver/download.html

Unreal Media Server 12.0 integrates HTML5 video element support and UMS-HTTPS into the engine, eliminating the need for the IIS extension.
http://www.umediaserver.net/umediaserver/download.html

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Battle.net Client 20161011 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://us.battle.net/en/app/

EA Origin 10.1.1.35466 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Lego Digital Designer 4.3.10 removes the ability to order your models. This is not a security update.
http://ldd.lego.com/

Office Updates

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

Adobe Acrobat 11.0.18 Pro is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC 2015.020.20039 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Reader 11.0.18 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 3.8.0.310 is a security update. Since the security vulnerability is within the update feature, it’s not safe to use that to update it. Download the new build here:
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html

Adobe FrameMaker 2015.0.5 is a security update.
Win: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=6088

Adobe DNG Converter 9.7 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
Win: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=6087
Mac: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=6086

Artweaver 5.1.4 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

LibreOffice 5.2.2 fixes several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7 adds 64-bit support, updates libraries, improve HDPI support and monitoring, many new commands and more. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

OpenPetra 2016.07.0.0 improves security and improves Finance and Partner System. This is a security update.
http://www.openpetra.org/

Kindle for PC 1.17.1 Build 44183 doesn’t provide a changelog, so 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.

CertData 10 Oct 2016 is a security update. If you roll your own certificates, it’s time to update.
https://mxr.mozilla.org/mozilla-central/source/security/nss/lib/ckfw/builtins/certdata.txt

OpenSSL 1.1.0b is a security update.

Wireshark 2.2.1 is a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Wireless Network Watcher 2.02 updates the internal MAC addresses database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 12.7.1 improves scanning, telemetry and detections. This is not a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Stinger 12.1.0.2137 improves detections. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?stinger

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 2.8.1607.1944 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.8.1607.2031 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.3.1.6 adds support for new encodings, adds new conversion profiles, and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.2.0.4433 adds several new components and a wizard to refresh for new builds. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

SpaceSniffer 1.3.0.2 fixes an export data bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/

7-Zip 16.04 fixes several bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.7-zip.org/

8GadgetPack 21.0 adds Windows 10 Anniversary Update compatibility, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://8gadgetpack.net/

GoodSync2Go 10.1.4 fixes several bugs, including license issues, browse and event notification. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

dupeGuru 4.0.2 fixes crash bug in macOS Sierra. This is not a security update.
http://www.hardcoded.net/dupeguru/

IEDigest 1.9.2 adds new policies from Windows 10 Anniversary Update, new warnings and registry keys. This is not a security update.
http://www.regente.de/IEDigest/?page_id=9

ImageUSB 1.3.1002 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html

Ketarin 1.8.7 adds ifempty and runpowershell variable parsing, compatibility with PowerShell 4.0 and 5.0, and adds segmented downloading. This is not a security update.
http://ketarin.org/

Agent Ransack 2016.864 fixes bugs in context menu and registration. This is not a security update.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download

FileLocator Pro 8.1.2677 adds support for HDPI, improved PST/OST support, and reliability fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

CurrPorts 2.25 adds the ability to hide loopback connections. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

Password Security Scanner 1.40 adds support for Yandex and Vivaldi browsers. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/password_security_scanner.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.78 adds connection name to the network adapters list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiInfoView 2.08 adds the connection name to the network adapters list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Synergy 1.8.3 fixes several bugs, adds macOS support and clipboard options, improves reliability and removes automatic elevation. This is a security update.
http://symless.com/download/

SystemRescueCD 4.8.3 updates libraries and tools. This is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

TeamViewer 11.0.66695 improves reliability, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WSUS Offline 10.8 fixes several bugs and improves reliability. This is a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GitHub Desktop 3.3.1 is a security update.
https://desktop.github.com/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 12.5.0 adds support for Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and many bug fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

PPSSPP 1.3 fixes many bugs, improves reliability and updates libraries. This is a security update.
http://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

Web Package Updates

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

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.44 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

ownCloud Client 2.2.4 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

Drupal 8.2.1 fixes several bugs, updates libraries, adds many improvements. This is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

HumHub 1.1.1 fixes several bugs, improves reliability, and other enhancements. This is a security update.
https://www.humhub.org/en/download

MailEnable 9.50 adds PowerShell API, multifactor authentication, bulk operations for archive, move and delete, and fixes for several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

SMF 2.0.12 is a security update.
http://download.simplemachines.org/

Contact Form 7 4.5.1 fixes several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.3.6 improves compatibility with the current release of WordPress.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 3.7.3 adds MailChimp and Weibo, reset improvements, Twitter improvements and bug fixes. This is a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.3 fixed several bugs. This is not a security update.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.5.1 is a security update.

WP Edit 4.0 adds integration API and nonce support. This is a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.3 fixes several bugs. 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 2016-03-08

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Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday. Lots of small security updates out today. The typical computer should see roughly 120mb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 13 updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, and MS Office (~20mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for Apple TV 7.2.1. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Google released security updates for all supported versions of Android 4.4+. There will be a delay as most vendors integrate this patch into their build.

There’s a critical security update to the OpenSSL library that will gradually be incorporated into all software that relies on OpenSSL. You should also take the time to ensure that SSLv1 and SSLv2 are disabled on all your SSL-enabled software.
https://drownattack.com/

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

BullZip PDF Printer 10.24.0.2543 is a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

NVidia 364.51 fixes several bugs, improves stability and reliability. This is not a security update.
http://www.geforce.com/drivers

Display Driver Uninstaller 15.7.4.1 fixes a stability bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/?q=display-driver-uninstaller-ddu-

Intel Driver Update 2.4 is a security update.
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 49.0.2623.75 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Opera 35 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 45.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 38.6.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Mumble 1.2.15 is a security update.
https://github.com/mumble-voip/mumble/releases

WinSCP 5.7.7 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Dropbox 3.14.7 fixes a stability bug. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

uTorrent 3.4.5 Build 41865 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.16.0 fixes a minor bug. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

BrowsingHistoryView 1.85 adds the ability to filter results. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

IPNetInfo 1.70 adds ability to choose WHOIS server. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

PuTTY 0.67 is a security update.
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.4.194 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Plex Media Server 0.9.15.6.1714 fixes several bugs, improves stability and performance. This is not a security update.
https://plex.tv/downloads/1/archive

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft 1.9 adds shields, dual-hand wielding, various other features and fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.minecraft.net/

SteamOS 2.64 is a security update.
http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=custom

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.9 adds Workspace support, and binary signing. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

SketchUp 16.1.1450 fixes dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/

Adobe Reader 11.0.15 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2015.010.20060 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat 11.0.15 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC Pro 2015.010.20060 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Kindle for PC 1.15.0 Build 43061 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

Security Software Updates

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

OpenSSL 1.0.2g is a security update.
https://www.openssl.org/news/changelog.html

KeePass 1.31 fixes several bugs, adds HTML export, and regex search. This is not a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/

Wireshark 2.0.2 is a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Junkware Removal Tool 8.0.3.0 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

Wireless Network Watcher 1.95 adds the ability to display all previous devices, and keeps an IP log. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 12.0.1 is a major interface update, and now loads the detection libraries at runtime.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1216 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.2.3.1 adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MKVToolNix 8.9.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Bitcoin 0.12.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

Process Hacker 2.38.343 fixes several bugs and other improvements. This is not a security update.
http://processhacker.sourceforge.net/

Easy2Boot 1.77 updates grubinst and other utilities, adds editor. This is not a security update.
http://www.easy2boot.com/download/

Ketarin 1.8.5 adds recursion, ifempty, and PowerShell support. This is not a security update.
http://ketarin.org/

FileLocator Pro 7.5.2114 updates libraries. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

CurrPorts 2.21 fixes a memory leak. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

DriveLetterView 1.41 adds ability to decode drive serial numbers. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

FolderChangesView 1.82 adds the ability to load additional instances. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

USBDeview 2.55 adds ability to only show mapped drives.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiInfoView 1.97 added “Save All Items”.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

CCleaner 5.15.5513 updates application support, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

RAMDisk 4.4.0.RC36 updates libraries and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://memory.dataram.com/products-and-services/software/ramdisk/ramdisk-purchase-and-download

Rufus 2.7 adds drag and drop support, updates libraries, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

GPU-Z 0.8.7 adds support for newer hardware, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

TeamViewer 11.0.56083 fixes a crash bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WSUS Offline 10.6 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Intel CPU Diagnostic 3.0.0.25 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=19792

Remix OS 2.0.102 is a security update.
http://www.jide.com/en/remixos-for-pc#downloadNow

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.7.11 is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 5.0.16-105871 fixes several 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.

Piwigo 2.8.0 adds tag and orphan search, dynamic favicon, logging and more .This is not a security update.
http://piwigo.org/

TinyMCE 4.3.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.0.5 is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

jQuery 1.12.1 and 2.2.1 are stability fixes. This is not a security update.
http://jquery.com/download/

MailEnable Enterprise 9.05 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.5.5.1 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

ScreenConnect 5.5.10444.5898 fixes several bugs, improves performance, adds OCR, interactive search, connectivity indicator. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

BuddyPress 2.5.0 is a major update offering dozens of bug fixes and new features. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 4.4 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Easy Bootstrap Shortcode 4.5.4 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.7.31 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Register IP – Multisite 1.7 adds IP filter functionality and a major code rewrite. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.5.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.0.4 fixes several bugs. 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 2015-09-08

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Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! The typical computer should see roughly 250mb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Windows 10 is becoming more stable but my hold off recommendation still holds. There are still upgrade woes with various hardware that might create problems for you, and the privacy controls for some features are buried in places most people won’t look, and the defaults for some options are very insecure. Hold off at least another couple weeks — let other people experience the problems so you don’t have to.

Microsoft released a dozen updates to address issues in Internet Explorer, Windows, Microsoft Office and .NET (~140mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for QuickTime and Pro Video Formats. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

BullZip PDF Printer 10.21.0.2462 improves application compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

NVidia 341.81 is a security update.
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Samsung SideSync 4.0.1.214 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.samsung.com/us/sidesync

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 45.0.2454.86 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 40.0.3 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.35 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 2.81 adds environment variable support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 38.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.9.0.103 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Trillian Mac 3.3.0.17 fixes dozens of bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Evernote 5.9.1.8742 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.4.4 Build 40911 is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.13.1 improves stability and fixes keyboard shortcuts. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

FreeNAS 9.3.1 updates libraries and improves features. This is a security update.
http://www.freenas.org/download-freenas-release.html

BrowsingHistoryView 1.75 adds support for Edge/Spartan and corrects bugs with IE. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.0.162 is a security update. Please consider removing it instead of updating.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

QuickTime 7.7.8 is a security update. Before you install the update, consider removing QuickTime entirely. It is unlikely it’s required for your environment. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.6.5844 fixes several bugs and improves compatibility with hi-dpi displays. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

Plex Media Server 0.9.12.11.1406 improves stability and compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://plex.tv/downloads/1/archive

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.8.3.59237 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_origin/

GameMaker Studio 20150820 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/studio/free

PlayStation 3 4.76 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.8.3 fixes a crash and other bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Kindle for PC 1.12.2 Build 40996 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

FrameMaker 2015.0.1 fixes several stability issues and improves DPS support. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

FrameMaker Publishing Server 2015.0.1 is a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 15.2.3 is a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

Security Software Updates

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

MSRT 5.28 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

SmartSniff 2.25 vastly improves capture details. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.85 adds autosizing options for columns and improved tray balloon support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

SanDisk SecureAccess 3.0 improves startup, security, performance, adds shredding support, streaming, and logout timer. This is a security update.
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2399

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 12.4.1 adds Windows 10 support, various bug fixes and easier activation. This is not a security update.
http://www.techsmith.com/snagit-version-history.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.2.1.0 improves media compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Freemake Video Converter 4.1.7 improves YouTube upload, Facebook download and other bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

BFGMiner 5.3.0 adds support for GekkoScience’s Compac Miner, improves Icarus support. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/luke-jr/bfgminer/

Cygwin 2.2.1-1 fixes several bugs. This is a security update.
http://cygwin.com/

iExplorer 3.8.2.0 fixes a compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/

Ketarin 1.8.0 adds several publicly requested features, including HTTPX referer support, hash checking and .NET 4.0, and fixes FileHippo support. This is not a security update.
http://ketarin.org/

CurrPorts 2.20 improves display to show process names when not elevated. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

NetworkTrafficView 1.96 improves display to show process names when not elevated. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SimpleWMIView 1.08 adds the ability to write results directly to output file instead of caching first in memory. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.35 adds MAC Addresses List compiler, device descriptions, and the ability to display only select clients. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

WifiInfoView 1.86 updates the internal MAC addresses file. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

WirelessKeyView 1.71 adds secondary sorting support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_key.html

CCleaner 5.09.5343 improves various application cleaning, bug fixes and Windows 10 performance. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Rufus 2.3 now detects ISOHybrid images and prompts for input, hash validation, fixes Windows To Go creation, UEFI and USB enumeration bugs. This is not a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

WSUS Offline 10.0 adds support for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, updates several app parsers and fixes cleanup. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.9.1 updates libraries, improves sync, browser and error handling. This is a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Workstation Player 12.0.0 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 5.0.4-102546 fixes several bugs including stability, reliability, additions/integration and networking fixes. 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.

DigiCertUtil 20150818 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.digicert.com/util/

ownCloud Client 2.0.1 is a major update (2.0 was just released, as well) adding throttling, large folder sync consent, improved progress indicator, and various bug fixes and feature updates. This is a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

TinyMCE 4.2.5 fixes several bugs including potential hijacks by new domain extensions. This is a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/download.php

Drupal 7.39 is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Helicon Ape 3.1.0.233 improves compatibility with Windows 10 and IIS 10. This is not a security update.
http://www.helicontech.com/ape/download.html

MailEnable Enterprise 8.61 fixes dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/downloadprevious.asp

MailEnable Enterprise 9.0 provides faster webmail, improved spam controls, OOO auto-responder scheduling, IDN support, CC blocking, greylisting SPF exclusions, connection filtering, improved smarthosting and administration improvements. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.4.14.1 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

BuddyPress 2.3.3 is a security update.

Easy Bootstrap Shortcode 4.4.5 improves widget construction. This is not a security update.

FV Top Level Categories 1.8 fixes pagination and settings link. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.2.0 adds support for favicon, status label for each site, and autoload hook. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.7.7 fixes several bugs, provides to-the-minute scheduling with external cron support, and adds new filter for default category. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.4.6 fixes several bugs, improves setup wizard, improves bulk updates and more. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 3.4 is a security update.

WPtouch 3.8.6 fixes several bugs. 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/