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Updates 2018-08-14

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Hi, Folks!

The next build of macOS, Mojave (10.14), is on the horizon. It will be released next month, and this means that devices running El Capitan (10.11) or older will no longer be supported. Your options are to either upgrade to at least Sierra (10.12) or replace your device. Mojave will not run on all Macs, just as High Sierra and even Sierra made some devices unusable. If in doubt whether your device will be able to support an operating system upgrade, be sure to perform a full disk backup prior to upgrade.

This last month has also brought an enormous increase in phishing attempts worldwide. More about phishing and what you can do to protect yourself in an article due soon.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program. Today is Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one.

The typical computer should see roughly 3gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, .NET, Internet Explorer, Edge, Flash, and MSRT (~3gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update for MacBook Pro. This is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Google Chrome OS 68.0.3440.87 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.154 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 now-current release of the Windows 10 (1803) 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 6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients at The Farmory, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.9.1 improves cleanup. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 3.5 improves reliability, adds support for newer hardware and NUCs, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Logitech Gaming Software 9.00.42 adds support for newer games, adds support for newer hardware, and resovles bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/lgs

Logitech Options 6.90.138 resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/options

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 68.0.3440.106 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 61.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. This build introduces automatic restore of browser tabs, which means that you will no longer be able to simply force-close Firefox to escape the trend of Fake Security Warning sites. I recommend changing this option to False (unfortunately, it defaults to False or True currently based on the whim of Mozilla). Instructions to make this change can be found here.

SeaMonkey 2.49.4 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.

NK2Edit 3.37 resolves a bug with GOOG records. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

Thunderbird 60.0 is a major new update with many new features and bug fixes. This 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.

DynDNS Updater 5.4.6 updates the installation signature and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.dyndns.com/

FileZilla 3.35.2 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FreeFileSync 10.3 improves logging, adds new macros and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201808 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite

BrowsingHistoryView 2.17 adds support for using environment variables in settings. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Java 8u181 is a security update. If you actually use Java, install the update immediately. If you are unsure if you use Java (or think that Java and JavaScript are the same thing), then remove Java.
https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MusicBrainz Picard 2.0.3 updates libraries, resolves several bugs, and improves stability. This should be treated as a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.24.5022 resolves many bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Office Updates

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

Adobe Experience Manager (all versions) has security updates available.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb18-26.html

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.5.5.342 is a security update.
https://creative.adobe.com/products/download/creative-cloud

Adobe Reader DC 18.011.20058 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

IcoFX 3.2 adds support for High-DPI, resolves several bugs, adds support for new formats and improves features. This is not a security update.
https://icofx.ro/

LibreOffice Still 6.0.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.5.8 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Security Software Updates

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

Avast! Home Edition 18.5.2342 resolves several bugs and improves notifications and user interface. This is not a security update.
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Wireshark 2.6.2 is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

DNSQuerySniffer 1.71 now displays the active network adapter on the window title. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

SmartSniff 2.28 now displays the active network adapter on the window title. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html

RogueKiller 12.12.31 adds detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Intel-SA-00086 Detection Tool 1.2.007.0 improves detection of SA-00086 vulnerability. This is a security update.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27150

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1260 improves stability, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 12.4.1 is a security update.

XSplit Broadcaster 3.4.1806.2229 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 3.3.1805.0406 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.07 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.2.0.7 resolves several bugs, improves reliability and performance, adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.12.3 improves support for mastering defects, adds support for new encodings, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.6.3.6400 improves compatibility, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

GoodSync 10.9.6 improves stability and performance, resolves several bugs, and improves licensing. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Beyond Compare 4.2.6.23150 improves cloud service reliability and stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php?zz=dl4

Bitcoin 0.16.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitcoin.org/en/download

CPU-Z Installer 1.86 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

DesktopOK 5.55 resolves several bugs and adds compatibility with the current beta of Windows 10. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

CrucialScanner 20180810 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/index.aspx

DiskMaker X 7.0.1 resolves many bugs, and improves user experience. This is not a security update.
https://diskmakerx.com/

DMDE 3.4.4.740 adds GUI versions for macOS and Linux, resolves several bugs, and improves reliability for EOF scanning. This is not a security update.
https://dmde.com/

IsMyHdOK 1.44 updates language files. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyHdOK

NetworkTrafficView 2.15 now displays the active network adapter on the window title. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.85 adds compare mode for duplicate name search. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

OSForensics 6.0.1004 improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

PointerStick 3.21 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

Autoruns 13.91 improves stability. This should be treated as a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

TaskSchedulerView 1.42 now restores to the previous position and size. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

TeamViewer 13.2.5287 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows/

WinScan2PDF 4.33 improves duplex capability detection for HP and Epson scanners. 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.

MySQL 8.0.12 is a security update.
https://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

Web Package Updates

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

TinyMCE 4.8.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.5.6 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

MailEnable 10.18 resolves several bugs and updates third-party libraries. This is not a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

ScreenConnect 6.7.19388.6796 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

Joomla 3.8.11 resolves many bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

WordPress 4.9.8 improves privacy controls. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Contact Form 7 5.0.3 improves cosmetic behaviors and adds several new features. This is not a security update.

Custom Facebook Feed 2.7.2 improves reliability but requires rekeying authentication for unowned Facebook pages. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.24 improves logging. This is not a security update.

Redirection 3.4 improves redirect detection and adds compatibility warnings. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 7.0.10 resolves several bugs including fatal PHP compatibility. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.4.4 fixes many 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 2018-07-10

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Hi, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one. The typical computer should see roughly 3gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, .NET, Internet Explorer, Edge, Flash, and MSRT (~3gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, Security Update 2018-004 Sierra, Security Update 2018-004 El Capitan, SwiftNIO 1.8.0, Safari 11.1.2, iCloud for Windows 7.6, iTunes 12.8 for Windows, and Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 11.4.1 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version.

watchOS 4.3.2 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 11.4.1 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 67.0.3396.101 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 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 now-current release of the Windows 10 (1803) 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 6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients at The Farmory, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

UniFi Controller 5.8.24 resolved several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ubnt.com/download/

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.9.0 improves performance and reliability, removes dependency on Windows SC, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 3.4.1 improves reliability, adds details for more drivers and hardware, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Logitech Options 6.90.135 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/options

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 67.0.3396.99 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 61.0.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 52.9.0 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.

NK2Edit 3.36 resolves a display bug in high DPI mode. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

Thunderbird 52.9.0 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 6.21.2018 resolves several bugs, improves colorblind compatibility, adds group DM invites and @everyone warnings. This is not a security update.
https://discordapp.com/download

WinSCP 5.13.3 is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Evernote 6.13.14.7474 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.34.0 improves focus. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FreeFileSync 10.2 improves version control behavior, performance, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201807 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

BrowsingHistoryView 2.16 fixed to work with Firefox 61. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

DNSDataView 1.55 improves command-line behavior to add additional variable controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_records_viewer.html

Npcap 0.99-r7 improves compatibility and restores loopback capture. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.8 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Battle.net 20180620 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://us.battle.net/en/app/

EA Origin 10.5.21.179 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Office Updates

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

LibreOffice Fresh 6.0.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.5.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Adobe Acrobat 2017 and Reader 2017 (Acrobat 2017 Track) 2017.011.30096 are security updates. Use Help, Check for updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC and Reader DC (Classic Track) 2015.006.30434 are security updates. Use Help, Check for updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC and Reader DC (Continuous Track) 2018.011.20055 are security updates. Use Help, Check for updates to get the most current version.

Adobe DNG Converter 10.4 is a security update.
Mac: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6351
Win: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6353

Adobe Experience Manager cumulative fix and hotfix 24289 for all 6+ versions are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb18-23.html

Adobe Connect 9.8.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/release-note/adobe-connect-9-8-1-release-notes.html

Security Software Updates

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

Avast! Home Edition 18.5.3931 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Gpg4win 3.1.2 removes support for old and unsupported email clients, improves usability, and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html

RogueKiller 12.12.26 resolves compatibility and crash bugs, and adds detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 3.4.1806.2217 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility with various hardware and services. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.06 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.1.0.0 adds support for new encodings, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

IsoBuster 4.2 adds support for several new formats, improves performance, stability, search, and adds dozens of new features. This is not a security update.
https://www.isobuster.com/download.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 8.5.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

GoodSync 10.9.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Beyond Compare 4.2.5.23088 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php?zz=dl4

Bitcoin 0.16.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitcoin.org/en/download

NTLite 1.6.3.6240 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

DesktopOK 5.44 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

FileLocator Pro 8.4.2840 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

QuickSetDNS 1.22 adds quoting to generated command lines. This is a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/quick_set_dns.html

OSForensics 6.0.1003 improves Index controls and case management, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

PointerStick 3.13 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

ProduKey 1.93 adds Office Product Name Extraction Mode option to control how MS Office names are parsed. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

RapidEE 9.2 build 937 updates third-party libraries and improves compatibility. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.rapidee.com/en/download

Rufus 3.1 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://rufus.akeo.ie/

Sysmon 8.0 adds rule tagging, expands the command-line length logged, fixes a GUID printing bug, and prints friendly registry path names for rename operations. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Autoruns 13.90 adds Runonce Depend keys and GPO logon and logoff locations, as well as fixes a bug in WMI path parsing. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

TraceRouteOK 1.33 resolves a bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/TraceRouteOK

WinScan2PDF 4.31 improves hardware detection. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 3.25 adds CSV import, high-DPI support, performance improvements, language improvements, and resolves a crash on some 64-bit PCs. 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/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

StrawberryPerl 5.28.0.1 is a security update.
http://strawberryperl.com/

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 4.6.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

Drupal 8.5.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

phpMyAdmin 4.8.2 is a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Joomla 3.8.10 resolves a bug on Windows servers. This is not a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

WordPress 4.9.7 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Akismet 4.0.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.2.6 resolves several bugs, improves stability and compatibility. This is not a security update.

Redirection 3.3.1 adds a PHP check for old versions. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.18 preserves settings when deactivated. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 7.0.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.4.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WP Mail SMTP 1.3.3 doesn’t provide a changelog, so 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 2018-06-12

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Hi, Folks!

If you’re running Windows 10 Home you’ve either already received v1803, or it’s been eating away at your bandwidth for the last month. It’s stable enough now to install, but you might still have issues afterwards. Need help? Call me.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program. Today is Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one.

The typical computer should see roughly 2.5gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

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

Apple released macOS 10.13.5, macOS Security Update 2018-003, Safari 11.1.1, iOS 11.4, watchOS 4.3.1, tvOS 11.4, iTunes 12.7.5 for Windows, and iCloud for Windows 7.5. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 11.4 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version.

watchOS 4.3.1 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 11.4 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 67.0.3396.78 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.113 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 now-current release of the Windows 10 (1803) 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 6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients at The Farmory, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

Crucial Storage Executive 3.55 does not provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/support-storage-executive

Intel Driver Update 3.4 improves compatibility, stability, and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Logitech Options 6.90.130 adds support for newer hardware and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/options

Logitech SetPoint 6.68.250 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/setpoint

Citizen Driver 2018.2 adds support for newer hardware, improves compatibility, and resolves issues when USB printer is turned off during a print job.
http://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/citizen-windows-printer-drivers/

CognitiveTPG Driver 2018.2 improves compatibility, and resolves issues when USB printer is turned off during a print job.
http://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/cognitivetpg-windows-printer-drivers/

Zebra Driver 2018.2 adds support for newer hardware, improves compatibility, and resolves issues when USB printer is turned off during a print job.
http://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/zebra-windows-printer-drivers/

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 67.0.3396.79 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Firefox 60.0.2 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Firefox ESR 52.8.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Adobe AIR 30.0.0.107 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Shockwave 12.3.4.204 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Opera 53 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 3.13 improves reliability and adds logging. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 52.8.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.41.0.101 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Prosody 0.10.2 is a security update.
https://prosody.im/download/start

Trillian 6.1.0.16 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Connectify Hotspot 2018.4.1 is a security update.
https://www.connectify.me/

FreeFileSync 10.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201806 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

IPInfoOffline 1.47 updates internal database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ip_country_info_offline.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.7.5 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

VLC Media Player 3.0.3 resolves several bugs and updates libraries. This is a security update.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PlayStation PS4 5.55 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

EA Origin 10.5.20.63112 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Office Updates

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

LibreOffice Still 5.4.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Security Software Updates

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

Wireshark 2.6.1 is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

RogueKiller 12.12.21 adds detections. This is not a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SanDisk SecureAccess 3.02 improves performance and stability. This is not a security update.
https://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2399

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.04 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 8.5.0 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

GoodSync 10.9.1 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

1Password for Mac 6.8.9 restores compatibility with Opera. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

NTLite 1.6.2.6220 improves cleanup and compatibility, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

DesktopOK 5.31 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

FileLocator Pro 8.4.2831 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

WifiInfoView 2.34 adds country code column and resolves channel width bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Rufus 3.0 redesigns the interface, resolves several bugs, drops support for old operating systems, and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://rufus.akeo.ie/

RAMMap 1.51 improves compatibility with the latest build of Windows 10. This is not a security update.
https://sysinternals.com/

QuickSetDNS 1.21 adds ability to set connection name from command line. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/quick_set_dns.html

TraceRouteOK 1.31 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/TraceRouteOK

WizTree 3.23 adds the ability to dump the MFT from the command line, and resolves several bugs. 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 11.4 includes a complete rewrite of the Linux scripts, resolves supersedence issues, and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Redemption 5.17.0.5062 resolves several bugs and adds support for Outlook Centennial. This is not a security update.
https://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

SQLite 3.24.0 adds several new features, improves compatibility and performance, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PPSSPP 1.6.3 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

VMware Player 14.1.2 is a security update.
https://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

phpList 3.3.3 adds GDPR support, user interface improvements, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.phplist.com/download

TinyMCE 4.7.13 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.5.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 resolves several bugs.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Joomla 3.8.8 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

WordPress 4.9.6 improves GDPR support, resolves several bugs, and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Akismet 4.0.7 improves compatibility and makes several cosmetic changes. This is not a security update.

Antispam Bee 2.8.1 improves compatibility, resolves several bugs. This version removes SFS support asserting GDPR issues. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 3.1.0 improves performance and adds several new features. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 5.0.2 resolves bugs and improves GDPR compatibility. This is not a security update.

Custom Facebook Feed 2.7 resolves compatibility issues. This is not a security update.

FV Top Level Categories 1.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.4.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.2.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.23 improves handling malformed attachments. This is not a security update.

Simple Lightbox 2.7.0 improves compatibility and performance. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.17 adds GDPR compliance.

Theme My Login 7.0 is a full rewrite, adding several options, and switching many features to commercial upgrades. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.4.2 resolves several bugs and adds GDPR compliance. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.28 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 2018-05-08

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Hi, Folks!

The next build of Windows 10 v1803 was released last week. While Microsoft has given 1803 the nod, on half the computers I’ve tested it on there are driver conflicts. Don’t be the guinea pig. For at least the next month, when you’re prompted that “the new version of Windows is ready,” just say no! I’ll report here when I believe it is safe for most users. Unfortunately, if you’re running the Home version of Windows 10, you may not be given the option to say no. Restart your computer during the 1803 download and this will buy you some time.

Note that since 1803 is now released, some older versions are EOL (end-of-life). If your version of Windows 10 is older than 1607 (build 14393), then it is no longer supported and CAN NOT be secured: Update now, or remove it from the Internet.

It’s Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one.

The typical computer should see roughly 2.6gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Edge, .NET, Office, Flash, Internet Explorer, and MSRT (~2gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released macOS Security Update 2018-001 10.13.4, Safari 11.1 (11605.1.33.1.4, 12605.1.33.1.4, and 13605.1.33.1.4), and Security Update 2018-001 Swift 4.1.1 for Ubuntu 14.04. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 11.3.1 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 66.0.3359.137 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Fedora 28-1.1 is a major update, adding several new features including improved battery life and security. This is a security update.
https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/

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

Important Notes

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

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1803) 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 6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients at The Farmory, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

UniFi Controller 5.7.23 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ubnt.com/download/

BullZip PDF Printer 11.7.0.2716 resolves setup issues, 64-bit compatibility improvements, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.8.6 adds support for the latest release of Windows 10, and removal improvements. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Dymo Label 8.7.1 resolves performance issues. This is not a security update.
https://dls.dymo.com/en-US/Pages/DLS8Download.aspx

Intel Driver Update 3.3.1 adds support for newer hardware, improves reliability, and resolves upgrade bug. This is not 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 66.0.3359.139 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 59.0.3 improves stability. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 52.7.4 improves stability. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.49.3 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 52.7.0 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.

FreeFileSync 10.0 removes installer ads, adds parallel sync support, GUI improvements, and more. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201805 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Npcap 0.99-r5 is a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Java 8u171 is a security update.
https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

FastStone Viewer 6.5 improves Import and Video Player, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

VLC Media Player 3.0.2 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.18.58059 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

PlayStation PS4 5.53-01 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

RetroPie 4.4 adds support for newer hardware, and updates libraries. This is a security update.
https://retropie.org.uk/

Office Updates

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

Scribus 1.4.7 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.scribus.net/

Kindle for PC 1.23.1 Build 50133 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

Security Software Updates

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

Wireshark 2.6.0 adds several new features, updates libraries, adds support for new protocols and capture formats. This is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

Gpg4win 3.1.1 is a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html

RogueKiller 12.12.16 adds detections. This is a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SanDisk SecureAccess 3.01 improves performance and start-up, support file streaming, adds automatic logout on time-out. This should be treated as a security update.
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2399

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.17 is a security update.
https://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility#TDSSKiller

Fedora Security 28-1.1 is a security update.
https://labs.fedoraproject.org/security/download/index.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 3.3.1805.0302 resolves several bugs, including crash issues. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 3.3.1805.0401 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.02 improves reliability and resolves several bugs.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.0.9.0 adds support for new encodings and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.12.2 adds support for new encodings, improves reliability and stability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

7-Zip 18.05 is a security update.
https://www.7-zip.org/

NTLite 1.6.0.6174 improves integration and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

8GadgetPack 26.0 adds support for the next release of Windows 10. This is not a security update.
https://8gadgetpack.net/

GoodSync 10.8.9 improves performance and resolves bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

RoboForm 8.4.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

CPU-Z Installer 1.85 adds support for newer hardware, adds Spectre detection, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

DesktopOK 5.18 resolves a detection bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

CurrPorts 2.51 adds creation timestamp column. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

WifiInfoView 2.32 adds option to save to JSON. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Sysmon 7.02 resolves a memory leak. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sysinternals.com/

TaskSchedulerView 1.41 resolves command line option bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

WinScan2PDF 4.22 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 3.21 resolves several bugs, improves performance and stability, and extends export options. This is not a security update.
http://antibody-software.com/web/software/software/wiztree-finds-the-files-and-folders-using-the-most-disk-space-on-your-hard-drive/

WSUS Offline 11.3 removes support for 1511, resolves several bugs, including the removal of UPX packing to reduce false detections.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Android Studio 3.1.2.0 resolves several bugs. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html

GitHub Desktop 3.3.6 updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://desktop.github.com/

MySQL 8.0.11 resolves dozens of bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

SQLite 3.23.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

StrawberryPerl 5.26.2.1 is a security update.
http://strawberryperl.com/

Web Package Updates

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

Joomla 3.8.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

Drupal 8.5.3 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

phpList 3.3.2 is a security update.
https://www.phplist.com/download

TinyMCE 4.7.12 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

phpMyAdmin 4.8.0.1 is a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

ScreenConnect 6.6.18120.669 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

myStickymenu 2.0.5 cleans up admin code. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.2.3 adds support for Facebook profiles and pages, improves security and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.

Postie 1.9.21 resolves compatibility with older versions of PHP.

Sucuri Security 1.8.15 adds filtering for options, improved controls. This is not a security update.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.7 resolves several bugs, improves several options, including default behavior and configuration improvements.

WooCommerce 3.3.5 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 2018-04-10

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Hi, Folks!

It’s April 10th and the next build of Windows 10, v1803 aka “Redstone 4,” is supposed to be released today. This is a 6gb download that introduces a few new features and controls, but is not yet widely tested. Don’t be the guinea pig. For at least the next month, when you’re prompted that “the new version of Windows is ready,” just say no! I’ll report here when I believe it is safe for most users.

It’s Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one.

The typical computer should see roughly 2gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

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

Apple released updates for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan, iTunes 12.7.4 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.4, and Xcode 9.3. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 11.3 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 4.3 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 11.3 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 65.0.3325.209 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.140 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 the next build of Windows 10 (1803) 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 6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients at The Farmory, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

Intel Driver Update 3.2 adds support for newer hardware and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.8.5 improves cleanup. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 65.0.3325.181 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 59.0.2 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 52.7.3 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 52.7.0 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.

Trillian 6.1.0.14 resolves several bugs, and improves HiDPI support. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Adobe Shockwave 12.3.2.202 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

WinSCP 5.13.1 is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Evernote 6.11.2.7027 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.evernote.com/

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201804 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Nmap 7.70 resolves several bugs, adds fingerprints, scripts, and improved service diagnostics. This is a security update.
https://nmap.org/

Npcap 0.99-r3 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.7.4 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.16.49299 resolves download manager and chat bugs, improves stability and TTS behavior. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Technic Launcher 4/360 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.technicpack.net/download

Office Updates

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

LibreOffice Fresh 6.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice 5.4.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.5.6 adds previous and next buttons to find, improves monitoring behavior, and resolves 2 crash bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

OpenOffice Dictionary 2018.03.01 is not a security update.
https://extensions.openoffice.org/en/project/english-dictionaries-apache-openoffice

Adobe PhoneGap Push Plugin 2.1.0 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/phonegap/apsb18-15.html

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.8 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb18-13.html

Adobe InDesign 13.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb18-11.html

Adobe Experience Manager 6.x Cumulative Fixes are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/experience-manager/aem-releases-updates.html

Security Software Updates

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

QubesOS 4.0 improves security, improves reliability and privacy, with new behaviors targeting imposed security by design. This is a security update.
https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/

Avast! Home Edition 18.3.2333 improves performance, redesigns the password manager, resolves a fatal data loss bug in the virus chest and allows email on IPv6. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Wireshark 2.4.6 is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

RouterPassView 1.72 improves file type detection. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/router_password_recovery.html

OpenSSL 1.0.2o is a security update.
https://openssl.org/

OSFClone 1.3.1000 updates libraries, resolves checksum computation bug, and improves compatibility. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/create-disk-images.html

RogueKiller 12.12.12 adds detections. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1258 resolves several bugs and improves engine. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 3.3.1803.0505 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 3.3.1802.1515 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.00 improves stability and compatibility with newer operating systems. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.0.8.8 resolves several bugs, adds support for newer encodings, and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Synergy 2.0.9 adds Raspberry Pi support, improves reliability, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://symless.com/synergy/downloads

RoboForm 8.4.8 improves extension compatibility and installation, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

1Password for Mac 6.8.8 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

1Password for Windows 6.8.534 improves two-factor authentication integration. This should be treated as a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

GoodSync 10.8.4 improves service compatibility, improves performance and reliability, and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CPU-Z 1.84 adds support for Spectre detection, newer hardware support, timers and bench testing. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

NTLite 1.6.0.6122 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

DesktopOK 5.12 resolves several bugs and improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

HWMonitor 1.35 adds support for newer hardware, and improves monitoring. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

ImageUSB 1.3.1006 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html

SearchMyFiles 2.83 resolves a search trimming bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

OSFMount 2.0.1001 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html

OSForensics 5.2.1007 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.osforensics.com/download.html

PointerStick 3.03 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

SystemRescueCD 5.2.2 is a security update.
https://www.sysresccd.org/

TeamViewer 13.1.1548 resolves several bugs, improves UI, adds integration with Active Directory, and reports in servicecamp. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows/

Ultimate Boot CD 5.3.8 updates libraries and included applications. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html

WinScan2PDF 4.16 resolves several bugs, improves reliability, and optimizes output. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WSUS Offline 11.2.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Android Studio 3.1.1.0 is a major update with many new features and improvements. This should be treated as a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html

SQLite 3.23.0 resolves several bugs, improves consistency, language constructs, and overloading SQL statements. This is a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Web Package Updates

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

DigiCertUtil 20180330 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.digicert.com/util/

TinyMCE 4.7.10 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.5.1 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

MailEnable 10.15 resolves several bugs, improves chat integration, and updates antivirus engine. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

ScreenConnect (aka ConnectWise Control) 6.6.17081.6648 adds support for Chrome OS and Android, improves keyboard controls, and resolves many bugs…but not the one that forbids you from creating custom extensions without sharing the source code with ConnectWise. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

WordPress 4.9.5 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 2.3.4 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 2.9.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Custom Facebook Feed 2.5.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

myStickymenu 2.0.4 adds option to hide for large screens. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.2.1 resolves compatibility issue. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.19 improves paragraph detection. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.14 resolves several bugs, improves setup and authentication. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.3.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 4.0.3 improves sanity checks and reduces warnings. 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/