Updates 2011-03-08

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released four updates today for Patch Tuesday. Use Windows Update to obtain updates to Windows and MS Office. This includes security updates. Total size of these updates is under 10mb. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Adobe released security updates (again) for Flash Player last week. Use both links below to download the current versions, close all browsers after download and then install them one at a time.
https://12pd.com/click?flash
https://12pd.com/click?flashie

Looking for an upgrade?

Annette put together a great article about our various iPhone accessories over the weekend, when we weren’t travelling to Auburn or Galt to visit family. The beauty of something as beloved as the iPhone is that it generates a lot of accessories – devices and features specifically designed to work with it and extend the existing capabilities. One of her favorites? In Your Face! Read more:
http://retailbandit.com/2011/03/useful_iphone_accessories/

Important Notes

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

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

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

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

Driver Updates

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

MS IntelliPoint 8.01.249.0 adds mouse detection, multiple mouse button assignments, smooth scrolling improvements and elimination of PS/2 support (yes, that means your older mice will no longer work!). FIRST, ensure that you’re using a USB mouse (where it plugs into your computer should NOT be round), then get the update from the address below or from Windows Update:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

BullZip PDF 7.2.0.1288 adds append, multipage, background processing improvements, and 64-bit Ghostscript support. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 3.6.15 (and 3.6.14) were released this week to address security and stability issues. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to obtain the current version.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

SeaMonkey 2.0.12 corrects security and stability issues. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to obtain the current version.
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

HTTrack 3.44.1 fixes an important reliability bug, correcting problems with corrupted downloads when performing an update. This is not a security update.
http://www.httrack.com/page/2/en/index.html

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 3.1.9 (and 3.1.8) were released this week to address security and stability issues. This is a security udpate. Use Help, Check for Updates to obtain the current version.
http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

OutlookAttachView 1.60 adds command-line support and reduces memory footprint. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

WinSCP 4.3.2 corrects a number of bugs, upgrades SSL libraries and improves session security. This should be treated as a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 2.7.6 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.8.0 updates included codecs. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 10.2 corrects a number of image, media and input parsing vulnerabilities. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to install the most current version.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/

CDBurnerXP 4.3.8.2523 provides better support for video DVDs, power saving controls and compatibility defaults. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

MPC HC x64 1.5.1.2903 updates included libraries and corrects a hardware incompatibility with the Sandy Bridge processor. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/

Office Updates

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

Inkscape 0.48.1 corrects several regressions, improvements in performance, stability and various tool functions. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.inkscape.org/

Paint.net 3.5.8 fixes stability issues and multiple crash bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

Security Software Updates

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

Avast! Home Edition 6.0.1000 is a new major release, incorporating “auto sandbox” to minimize threats from unknown programs, web reputation ratings, safezones, script shield, site blocking, factory settings reset, behavior shield improvements and fixes to USB safe removal and Outlook integration. This version also incorporates the voice of a local Murphys resident (and employee at mlode). This is a security update. If you’re using a previous version of Avast!, download the current build below and install.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.3.1 adds full Win7 SP1 support, an option to capture only external audio, and several minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

SiteShoter 1.41 adds a new command line option for improved automation. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/web_site_screenshot.html

Education updates

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

Kodu 1.0.111.0 integrates now world-sharing options for interacting with the Kodu development community. Also corrects several bugs related to network storage, and tutorial improvements. This is not a security update.
http://community.research.microsoft.com/blogs/kodu/default.aspx

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CCleaner 3.04.1389 adds support for Win7 SP1, improved Safari, Chrome, and Opera support, as well as a number of additional detections and cleaning controls. This also corrects several minor bugs and improves file detection security. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

DriveLetterView 1.01 adds “Open Device in RegEdit” option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.6.5.5 corrects issues with Folder Connect, scripting, and HTTP storage. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

NirCmd 2.50 adds additional volume controls (including app-dependent volume control!) as well as audio device details. Fixes a bug in tray timeout. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

Speccy 1.09.231 adds Win7 SP1 support, fan speed support, voltages, shaders, hotfix detection, battery stability detection, support for multiple NICs, improved RAM, socket, peripheral and video detection. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

USBDeview 1.87 adds Device ID Instance column. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.6.13 updates dependencies and increases load retries for TBlame. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

SQLiteSpy 1.9.0 updates SQLite engine. Adds support for loadable extensions. This is not a security update.
http://www.yunqa.de/delphi/doku.php/products/sqlitespy/index

CogTool 1.1.5 simplifies installation and use on Windows machine, especially for 64-bit support. This should be treated as a security update.
http://cogtool.hcii.cs.cmu.edu/

Web Package Updates

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

WordPress 3.1 makes over 800 changes to the WordPress engine, including hundreds of bug fixes, ranging from stability and scalability fixes to security. This is a security update. 3.1 is a major update, so while it is essential you update for the added security, there may be changes that effect compatibility with various plugins and themes. After updating, please check functionality exposed by plugins and themes to ensure there are no conflicts (unfortunately, there are likely to be many).
http://wordpress.org/download/

BuddyPress 1.2.8 adds compatibility to WordPress 3.1 and a new option to use either the WP admin bar or the BP BuddyBar. This is not a security update, but upgrading is required if using WordPress 3.1.
http://buddypress.org/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2011-02-22

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft has released several out-of-cycle updates today, including the first Service Pack for Windows 7. Service Packs incorporate all previous updates as well as new updates released up to the date of release. The Windows 7 SP1 package ranges from 73mb to 2gb based on how many previous updates you’ve applied. Use Windows Update to obtain this update, as well as updates to Silverlight, and bugfixes for the XPS parser, WPS service and DirectX. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Adobe released security updates for Flash Player and Shockwave this week. Use all three of the links below to download the current versions, close all browsers after download and then install them one at a time. Don’t forget to UNCHECK any “offers” during installation.
https://12pd.com/click?flash
https://12pd.com/click?flashie
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Java 6u24 is released, which corrects nearly two dozen security issues. All browser windows will need to be closed. If you REQUIRE Java or already have it installed, be sure to upgrade using the links below. If you’re running a 64-bit processor, you should install both versions below. All users should update ASAP:
http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp#win
32-bit installer:
http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=47363
64-bit installer:
http://javadl.sun.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=47155

If you haven’t yet updated Adobe Reader, please install this update ASAP by visiting Help, Check for Updates.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

ATI Catalyst 11.2 provides improvements in texture filters, tessellation control, and additional hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 1.57 adds an exclusion filter for attachment exports. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

Trillian 4.2.0.25 corrects an issue with Google Talk. This is not a security update.
http://www.trillian.im/download/

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 2.7.5 updates included codecs and adds x264 encoder. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. Don’t forget to uninstall the Bing toolbar that this installs in the background! This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Vista Codec Package 5.9.1 updates included codecs and adds x264 encoder. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Don’t forget to uninstall the Bing toolbar that this installs in the background! This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.7.9 updates included codecs and adds x264 encoder. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package. Don’t forget to uninstall the Bing toolbar that this installs in the background! This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Paint.net 3.5.7 improves reliability of saving function, improves copy/paste and fixes other minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.2.9 fixes a crash bug, sound sync and browser app monitoring. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm and RoboForm2Go 7.2.5 fixes a number of bugs, particularly stability issues within Chrome and Firefox. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Goodsync and Goodsync2Go 8.6.3.3 provides a number of minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

ActivePerl 5.12.3.1204 corrects several bugs, adds keys and values for array handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.activestate.com/activeperl/downloads

Inno Setup 5.4.1 and Inno Setup QuickStart 5.4.1 provide only minor tweaks and IDE changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Web Package Updates

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

phpMyAdmin 3.3.9.2 is a security update correcting an SQL injection exploit. This is a security update, and should be installed over any previous version of phpMyAdmin immediately.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2011-02-08

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released a dozen updates today covering stability and security issues in Windows, Internet Explorer and MS Office. This includes security updates. A restart is required. Use Windows Update to obtain these updates.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Adobe released critical security updates today for Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Use the Help, Check for Updates function. A restart is required. If you don’t have the current major build of Adobe Reader, get it from:
http://get.adobe.com/reader

Apple released iMovie 9.0.2, iDVD 7.1.1, and MacBook Air, which consists of primarily stability and compatibility updates. These are not security updates. Use the Apple Updater to get the most current versions of all affected software.

Looking for an upgrade?

As many of you know, I do a lot of local PC and tech support. You wouldn’t believe how often people forget their passwords – or don’t remember how many accounts they have for a certain server. Over the last couple weeks I’ve seen people forgot they had both a personal and a business account at PayPal (and misplaced $2k in one of them), forgot their Gmail passwords (x3!), or suffered due to new and improved password requirements for one service or another that require more complex passwords than they’re used to using.

This is a trend that will only continue to get worse. Instead of relying on your mind to remember your many passwords (difficult!), using the same password everywhere (very insecure and doesn’t always work), and struggling to remember your account details…do yourself a favor and install RoboForm. It’s supported by most operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and Linux – and in any scriptable browser (pretty much all current browsers). It encrypts and backs up your passwords, too, and helps you keep notes and other information about your accounts – like who your favorite musician was, your first pet and all that stuff so you don’t have to struggle to pay your phone bill just because you were having a “Cindi Lauper day” when you created the account. Hey, it happens to all of us.

Anyway…RoboForm is simply an amazing plugin that I don’t know how I would function without. We manage well over 200 websites with it, in addition to the many product and service websites we use as well. It’s secure, stable, and constantly improved. And you can share your accounts across as many devices as you want for only $10/year (called “RoboForm Everywhere”). Check it out:
https://12pd.com/click?re

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

nVidia 266.58 adds software support for 3DVision to capable hardware, DirectX compatibility details, additional hardware and performance updates. This is not a security update.
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 1.56 adds visual improvement to the interface. Recent changes also include the ability to seed the folders you wish to scan through a CSV file to minimize the time required to perform the PST file attachment scan and export. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

Skype 5.1.0.112 corrects camera issues and crashes at startup for some users. This is not a security fix, but if you have Skype installed, this could make it operate much better.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

EA Download Manager 7.3.0.87 doesn’t provide a changelog, so it should be treated as a security update. If you have EADM installed, install this update.
http://eastore.ea.com/store/ea/html/pbPage.welcome

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 2.7.4 updates included codecs and improves default options. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. Don’t forget to uninstall the Bing toolbar this software installs in the background after you install the update. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.7.8 updates included codecs and improves default options. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package. Don’t forget to uninstall the Bing toolbar this software installs in the background after you install the update. This is not a security update.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

ImgBurn 2.5.5.0 adds additional hardware support, new logging and performance options, and corrects a DLL load order vulnerability. This is a security update.
http://imgburn.com/

iTunes 10.1.2 adds important stability and performance improvements. This is not a security update. Use the Apple Updater to install the most current version (preferred), or use the link below:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/

MPC HC 1.5.0.2827 updates most integrated codecs, and corrects a couple dozen stability, interface and consistency bugs. This build also adds support for additional subtitle handling, QT and alternative processor encoding of media files. This is not a security update. Download the build appropriate to your CPU at the link below:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/

VLC Media Player 1.1.7 adds security, codec, demuxer, subtitle and visualization updates. This is a security update. Get the most current build here:
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Office Updates

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

OpenOffice.org 3.3.0 adds extended password support, a number of interface changes, better PDF handling, and many bug fixes. This is a security update.
http://download.openoffice.org/

Notepad++ 5.8.7 corrects the zero-length langs.xml bug that many have experienced with an improper shutdown. If you’ve already experienced the error, you may have to delete the langs.xml file, then reinstall 5.8.7 to get around the bug. This is not a security update.
http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Kindle for PC 1.4.1 Build 31629 adds touch support for capable Win7 devices, community commentary, built-in dictionary and improved library management. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.2.8 significantly improves performance, 64-bit crash issues, and counter display problems. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

VideoCacheView 1.85 adds support for Firefox 4 Beta. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.0.7.3 improves Blu-ray and PS3 compatibility, and makes several other minor changes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm

Any Video Converter 3.18 corrects the DVD menu “burn” bug, optimizes YouTube downloading and improves the Win7 interface. This is not a security update.
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Daemon Tools Lite 4.40.2 fixes BSOD bugs within Advanced Emulation and an error during driver initialization. This is not a security update.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite

RoboForm & RoboForm2Go 7.2.0 corrects an initialization bug and a version comparison issue in Chrome. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?roboform

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.6.1.1 fixes an NTLM authentication bug, merges processing of Analyze + Sync, and correct an issue in the Browse dialog. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CCleaner 3.03.1366 adds multiple additional applications, improved browser, MS Office and Windows Search handling. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Speccy 1.08.218 adds additional hardware support, extended OS profiling, improved network details, PCI Data, minor bugfixes and GUI improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

GPU-Z 0.5.1 adds a bunch of new hardware to detection and improves automatic update check. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

LogMeIn Mac 4.00.1162 reduces Java dependencies and improves networking, performance and multiple security improvements, as well as a large number of other changes. This is a security update. Use the LogMeIn Updater to install this update.

Memtest86+ 4.20 adds a failsafe mode (F1 at startup), support for newer hardware and multiple bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.memtest.org/

NirCmd 2.47 fixes a bug with the sendkeypress command pushing Function keys.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

Nmap 5.50 greatly extends scripting capabilities, adds echo mode, multiple broadcast scanning scripts, and dozens of other features. This is not a security update.
http://nmap.org/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL x64 5.5.9 adds default authentication support, as well as several dozen bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

Web Package Updates

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

WordPress 3.0.5 is a security update. This version corrects user-escalation vulnerabilities, permissions issues, upload and input sanitization. This is a critical security update.
http://wordpress.org/download/

BuddyStream 1.0.3.2 corrects import and post-from-forum and reply issues, and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/buddystream/

phpMyAdmin 3.3.9.1 corrects a path disclosure vulnerability. This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php

DotNetNuke 05.06.01 corrects a dozen bugs, adds 301/canonical support, Razor scripting, and Child Portal aliases, as well as multiple security issues. This is a security update.
http://dotnetnuke.codeplex.com/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2011-01-11

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released between 2 and 4 updates today through Windows Update (2-25mb) depending on your Windows version, covering security and stability issues in Windows. Use Windows Update to obtain these updates as soon as possible. A reboot may be required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, Remote Desktop, iMovie and GarageBand. The OS X 10.6.6 update is a security udate, and the others are recommended for compatibility and stability. The OS X 10.6.6 update also adds the Apple Mac App Store integration to OS X, providing the ability to discover and purchase apps directly for your Mac. Use the Apple Updater to install the most recent updates.

Important Notes

Internet Updates

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

Skype 5.1.0.104 improves video and group calls, as well as a number of non-security bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.skype.com/intl/en/home

Codec Updates

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

Vista Codec Package 5.9.0 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win7 Codec Package 2.7.3 updates included codecs and improves default settings. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.7.7 updates included codecs and improves default settings. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XBMC 10.0 integrates nearly a dozen skins, a new add-on system, XBMC “Live”, USB and Netboot versions, and additional media and hardware (AppleTV) support. This is not a security update.
http://xbmc.org/download/

Security Software Updates

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

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 1.50.1 corrects multiple crash bugs, log failure and other minor bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Fraps 3.2.6 adds loop recording, a DirectX compatibility issue, crash while recording and graphic corruption of frames in some recordings. This is not a security update.
http://www.fraps.com/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.0.6.8 adds several compatibility changes,
http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm

Handbrake 0.9.5 updates libraries, AC3 support, MP3 audio in MP4, improved defaults, and many bug fixes and other improvements. This is not a security update.
http://handbrake.fr/downloads.php

IsoBuster 2.8.5 improves file detection, command line options, as well as reliability and stability fixes for various media formats. This is not a security update.
http://www.isobuster.com/isobusterdownload.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm and RoboForm2Go 7.1.5 corrects a number of stability issues in Chrome, as well as bugs in Opera, Firefox and printing. Adds AOL browser and Quicken support. This version also corrects licensing issues for Roboform2Go. This is not a security update.
http://www.roboform.com/dist/affs/AiRoboForm-s12pd.exe

Goodsync and GoodSync2Go 8.5.8.8 corrects several minor bugs, and places the gsdata folder in more secure location. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CCleaner 3.02.1343 adds several additional applications, better logging options, and improved history cleaning. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 2.01.239 adds scheduling options, cache performance, predictive structure, and minor bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Recuva 1.39.509 improves support for the exFAT file systems, Windows 7, logging, mneumonics and several minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/recuva

Daemon Tools Lite 4.40.1 corrects issues with virtual drives, USB HDD drives, DVD Region codes, network support, portable installation and improved driver layers. This is not a security update.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite

GPU-Z 0.5.0 improves hardware support, corrects driver issues on certain nVidia cards, and various minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

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

Web Package Updates

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

BuddyPress 1.2.7 corrects problems with data preservation, activity feed, update tracking, and a friend count bug. This is not a security update. Before installing, don’t forget to DISABLE any plugins that rely on BuddyPress to function, or you could leave your site in an unusable state.
http://buddypress.org/

phpMyAdmin 3.3.9 corrects several bugs, particularly within replication and double-quote sanitization. This should be considered a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2010-12-17

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Shawn K. Hall

Hey folks!

Microsoft released Silverlight 4.0.51204, which is a “functional, performance, reliability and security improvement” to the Silverlight browser plugin. You can obtain the latest version from Windows Update if you have it installed. A reboot is not required, but restarting all of your browsers is.
http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/

Apple released OSX updates for Lexmark and Canon printer drivers, RAW compatibility, AirPort Base Station, Time Capsule, and LED Cinema displays. This includes security updates. Use the Apple Updater to obtain most downloads, or get the files directly from:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/

Important Notes

Browser Updates

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

Opera 11.00 provides dozens of improvements in the user interface, stability, web features, and networking, as well as security fixes. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get this update.

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 2.7.0 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Vista Codec Package 5.8.7 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.7.4 updates included codecs. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 10.1.1 corrects multiple crash bugs, media compatibility issues and undisclosed security improvements. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to obtain this update.

IrfanView 4.28 adds dozens of features, improvements, and performance optimizations, including additional batch processing operations, window/view handling and security improvements. This is a security update.
http://www.irfanview.com/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SiteShoter 1.40 adds threading and the ability to take webshots of multiple URLs with a single command. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/web_site_screenshot.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 8.0.6.1 corrects a crash bug, improves copy protection handling, stability fixes and adds the new “Lightning Recoding” method for Blu-Ray processing, which offers 20-40% speed improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm

Any Video Converter 4.16 corrects YouTube handling and adds file renaming functionality. This is not a security update.
http://www.any-video-converter.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm and RoboForm2Go 7.1.1 correct the Chrome installer bug, Firefox form issues, adds Opera support, and fixes several other minor issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.roboform.com/dist/affs/AiRoboForm-s12pd.exe

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

Regards,

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