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Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable channel has been updated to 91.0.4472.101 for Windows, Mac and Linux…This update includes 14 security fixes.”
Download | Release Info

VLC 3.0.15
Several fixes.
Download (all options) | Download Windows 64-bit | Release Info

Macrium Reflect 8.0.5963
“fixes and changes”
Download | Release Notes

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speakers $70
Killer deal on good speakers. Final cost will show up in cart.

I have the very old 505 watt Logitech Z-5500 5.1 system. Still rocking hard. It is connected to 3 computers. The new version is the Logitech Z906 currently at $300.

AC/DC – Witch’s Spell (Official Video)

Patch Tuesday

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Win10 2004, 2012, 21H1 Updated
June 8, 2021—KB5003637 (OS Builds 19041.1052, 19042.1052, and 19043.1052)

Highlights
Updates to improve security when using input devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or pen.
Updates to improve Windows OLE (compound documents) security.
Updates for verifying usernames and passwords.
Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations.
Updates for storing and managing files.
This security update includes quality improvements. Key changes include:
Security updates to the Microsoft Scripting Engine, Windows App Platform and Frameworks, Windows Input and Composition, Windows Management, Windows Cloud Infrastructure, Windows Authentication, Windows Fundamentals, Windows Virtualization, Windows Kernel, Windows HTML Platform, and Windows Storage and Filesystems.

Friday Random Stuff…

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Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 466.63 WHQL
“including the latest patch for No Man’s Sky which introduces NVIDIA DLSS technology. Additionally, this release also provides optimal support for Chivalry 2, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, and the new NVIDIA Reflex integrations in War Thunder and Escape from Tarkov.”
Download | Release Notes

Intel Wireless Driver Updates
Windows 10 Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel Wireless Adapters
Intel Wireless Bluetooth for Windows 10

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors
“If you use Alexa, Echo, or many other Amazon devices, you have only 10 days until you’re opted in to an experiment that leaves your personal privacy and security hanging in the balance.”
I’ve no desire for a smart home and I won’t allow devices like these in my house. The only run-in I’ve had with these things was an Airbnb rental. We took our luggage in the bedroom and there sat an Amazon Echo Dot. Not the kitchen, not the living area, in the BEDROOM. I unplugged it. Now I don’t trust the place. Looking around for the Wi-Fi I discovered it was in a locked closet. I used a credit card to open the lock and unplugged it too. Then I used the Wi-Fi Analyzer Android app to make sure I got everything.

Video: I Took 5 DNA Tests and Compared Them | Which One Is Best?
I’ve always wanted to do one but the privacy issues hold me back.
Have any of you done this? Are you concerned about the privacy issues?
Consumer Reports – Your Genetic Data Isn’t Safe

O&O ShutUp10 Updated

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Version 1.8.1421
NEW: Support Windows 10 Version 21H1
New: Disable “Meet now” in the task bar on this device
NEW: Disable “Meet now” in the task bar for current user
NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar on this device
NEW: Disable news and interests in the task bar for current user
Startup of application optimized
Download | Changelog

Tuesday News

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Firefox 89
Some security fixes and several GUI changes. Be sure to check out the release notes.
Download | Release Notes
TAILS updated too. I expect Tor Browser 10.0.17 to be updated soon as it has been included in the TAILS release.

Sysinternals Freeware Updated
“This update to Process Explorer fixes a bug with signature checks…This update to Process Monitor fixes “go to event” from context menu and introduces some UI improvements for the dark theme…This update to Sysmon fixes a rare crash on process startup on x86 systems…This update to TCPView fixes a bug where columns would be drawn twice.”
Process Explorer v16.42 | Process Monitor v3.82 | Sysmon v13.21 | TCPView v4.12

Intel Memory and Storage Tool 1.8
“The Intel Memory and Storage Tool is drive management software with a Graphical User Interface for Windows that allows you to view current drive information, perform firmware updates, run full diagnostic scans, perform secure erase processes, and provide SMART attributes from Intel SSDs.”
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Clonezilla live 2.7.2-38 Released
“Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image® or Norton Ghost®. It helps you to do system deployment, bare metal backup and recovery. Three types of Clonezilla are available, Clonezilla live, Clonezilla lite server, and Clonezilla SE (server edition).”
Linux kernel updated, enhancements, changes, and bugfixes.
Download & Info | Release Info

OBS Studio 27.0
“Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.”
A dozen new features, 15 Improvements, 21 bugfixes. I used OBS Studio to record WACUP Dual-Screen with Visualizations.
Download | Release Notes

Memorial Day 2021

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“Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.””
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Memorial Day Weekend

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For our friends around the world, Memorial Day Weekend marks the “unofficial” start of Summer here in the U.S.A.
Warm weather means thoughts of: Beaches, Barbeque, Camping, and everything that goes with it. And of course, GIRLS!
I’ll have a small Memorial Day post later. I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend.
Here is my favorite summertime anthem: [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend

Wednesday Random Stuff…

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i added a How To Disable The News and Interests Widget: section to my Microsoft Microsoft News And Interests Widget article.

Sysinternals Freeware Updated
Process Explorer, Process Monitor, Sysmon, and TCPView all updated.
Download & Info

IrfanView 4.58
Be sure to download and install the plugins too.
Download | History of changes | Home Page

EMDB 4.05
Freeware movie database organizer.
Beware the change: “Changed the base database location to User\AppData\Roaming following Microsoft guidelines.”
Kinda pissed me off. I moved it back to the My Documents folder (Options > Database). There is a reason you shouldn’t have data on your OS partition.
Download | What’s New

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

The 15 Most-Scenic Bike Trails in America
I’m looking for some trails to do this summer. NORTH of where I live in Central, Virginia. I’m not looking to battle the heat.
I may do a section of #12 of 15 from the article, The Great Allegheny Passage trail. Anyone got some good ones where they live?

Cardinals’ J.J. Watt, Reebok Unveil ‘JJ IV Valor’ Sneaker Honoring Pat Tillman
“The latest of J.J. Watt’s signature shoe releases recognizes the late Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left the NFL to enlist in the United States Army and was killed in action in 2004…Watt is donating all of his proceeds from the sale of the shoe—named the JJ IV Valor—to the Pat Tillman Foundation, and Reebok is donating $10 for every pair sold (up to $10,000).”