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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Patch Tuesday

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Windows Updates
Addresses 80+ security issues including 2 zero days (that we’re aware of.)
Win10 – September 9, 2025—KB5065429 (OS Builds 19044.6332 and 19045.6332)
“security update includes fixes and quality improvements”
Win11 – September 9, 2025—KB5065426 (OS Build 26100.6584)
“addresses security issues”

AMD Software Adrenalin 25.9.1 WHQL Drivers

WACUP 1.99.38.22626
WACUP = WinAmp Community Update Project. This is basically a modern version of the old Winamp.
Many changes, fixes, and codec updates.
Because I use several plugins I use the x86 version. “64-bit WACUP is like the classic winamp 2.9x without plug-in & modern skin support”
Download x86 version (changelog) | Download x64 version (changelog)

HandBrake 1.10.2
Free, open-source video converter.
A few fixes.
Download & Info

Linux Mint 22.2

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“Linux Mint 22.2 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2029…Linux Mint 22.2 comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable.”
Official announcement and download pages not up as of this writing. You can download from the mirrors.
I simply updated from the update manager, menu > Edit > Upgrade to Linux Mint 22.2.
Be sure to check out the “Known issues” section of the release notes.
Release Notes | What’s New

Friday News

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VirtualBox 7.2.0
Freeware, open source virtualization software.
“This is a major update.” (see release notes)
Download | Changelog

GPU-Z 2.68.0
“GPU-Z is a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.”
Couple fixes, new hardware support.
Download & Info

Mp3tag 3.31
Freeware audio tag editor.
Several improvements/fixes and a new feature.
Download | Release Notes

Patch Tuesday

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Windows Updates
≥ 45 vulnerabilities addressed.
Win10 – August 12, 2025—KB5063709 (OS Builds 19044.6216 and 19045.6216
Win11 – August 12, 2025—KB5063878 (OS Build 26100.4946)

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 580.97 WHQL

HWiNFO 8.30
“Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.”
Fixes, enhancements, new hardware support.
Download (I use portable) | Version History

Notepad++ 8.8.5
Notepad on steroids.
A few fixes and improvements.
Download & Info

Monday News

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Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6989 WHQL

HandBrake 1.10.0
Free, open-source video converter.
This update has fixes, encoder & library updates.
Download & Info

Samsung Magician 8.3.2
Configuration and maintenance tool for Samsung SSDs.
This hit the web last week. I’ve been waiting for them to post release notes. They haven’t.
Download
FYI, when presented with the screen below the answer is always “YES” regardless of what you are installing or where you are in the world.
It reduces the amount of info they collect on you.

Hump Day News

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AMD Software Adrenalin 25.8.1 WHQL Drivers

Audacity 3.7.5
Free sound recorder and editor.
This update has several fixes, Windows on ARM support, a few library updates.
Download | Release Notes

NirLauncher 1.30.20
“a package of more than 200 portable freeware utilities for Windows”
I use this on my Rescue Flash Drive (I know, I need to update that article.)
Windows will probably give you a virus warning because of the hacking tools this contains. It’s a false positive.
Download

A classic.