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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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Google Chrome 56
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 56 to the stable channel – 56.0.2924.76 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
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Firefox 51.0.1
Couple of bugfixes.
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Release Notes

Win10 Update
KB3211320 – Servicing stack update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: January 24, 2017
FYI:
“The servicing stack includes the files and resources that are required to service a Windows image. This includes the Package Manager executable, the required servicing libraries, and other resources. The servicing stack is included in all Windows installations.“

Monday Random Stuff…

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[H]ardLY Overclockable
[H]ardOCP has only managed to get 1 in 4 new Kaby Lake 7700K’s up to 5GHz.
A sad state of affairs for the high-end overclocking crowd.

Since GWX Didn’t Work Well Enough
Microsoft wants to remind you that Windows 7 support ends in three years. Better install Win10 before then.
“Windows 7 comes slowly into the years. Today, it does not meet the requirements of modern technology, nor the high security requirements of IT departments.”
Maybe so. But it works just fine for me and comes without all the hassles of Windows 10. We will discuss it again in 3 years. Maybe.
Source: Neowin

Game Mode
Teased again. Just a simple mention with no details.
Speaking of which. Not a single person has recommended a tweak for the game only tweak guide. 🙁

Patch Tuesday

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For those hardy souls that install updates as they are released, it is time to run that crap-shoot known as Windows Update.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2017
If you really want to stay in the know, head over to AskWoody and Woody at InfoWorld.

Adobe Stuff Updated
APSB17-01 Security Updates Available for Adobe Acrobat and Reader
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APSB17-02 Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player
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