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Patch Tuesday

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windows securityTime To Rune Windows Update
I had 21 updates on one machine, 16 on another.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2015

Adobe Reader 11.0.11
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
APSB15-10 Security Updates Available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
“Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh.
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take over the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions.”

Flash Updated
Download Adobe Flash Player
APSB15-09 Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player
“Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions.”
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8/8.1 users check Windows Update. Flash was updated today (KB3061904).
Google Chrome users, Flash was updated today with Chrome 42.0.2311.152.

Google Chrome 42.0.2311.152
“The stable channel has been updated to 42.0.2311.152 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
The only change in this update is a new version of Adobe Flash (17.0.0.188).”
Download or update from within the program.

Firefox 38
Not to be left out, Mozilla says “Me too!” with an update to version 38.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Download other languages and operating systems
Release Notes

Monday Random Stuff…

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apple_and_androidHaHaHaHa
Too funny: Google shuts down Maps editor after peeing Android debacle

Ain’t Nuthin’ Perfect
SSDs lose data if left without power for just 7 days
“If long term storage is required, image the SSD onto a mechanical drive and place that drive in storage as well as the SSD”

Undead
It’s been around two years since AS SSD Benchmark got an update. Version 1.8.5608.42992 is out.
Download it here. Read about it here.

This Ones For You Daniel
Font rendering in openSUSE 13.2 just hasn’t quite been right.
Nenad Latinović has put a post up at openSUSE Lizards that may help you fix it: How To Get Superbly Hinted Fonts in openSUSE 13.2

Site News
Martin at Ghacks is using a site called Patreon to recover revenue lost to adblockers. Folks can donate a specified amount per month. As a reward type thing, Martin gives patrons registered user status which, among other things, gives them ad free viewing. I’m considering this and as would use it to bring back the comment system for registered users only (and only as long as your registered). It’s just a thought at this point.

Thursday Random Stuff…

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alienware
Samsung Magician 4.6 Released, Sort Of
I mentioned last week that v4.6 had somehow found it’s way to the internet. It now appears on their download page. But…
The update shows but when I try and download I get an error page:

We apologize for your inconvenience
Please try again within 24 hours
From April 23-April 27, 2015, there is a daily limit on the number of Magician 4.6 downloads.
Unfortunately, the download limit for the day has been reached, please try again within 24 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused you. Thank you.

What is this, amateur hour at Samsung?
I’ve also noticed that the Samsung EVO Performance Restoration Software has disappeared (as of this writing). I suspect an update is forthcoming.
Samsung SSD Software Page
Samsung Magician v.4.6 Introduction and Installation Guide PDF
Major Geeks has had the download since the same day I had mentioned it (April 14th).
*I have no way to tell if the version that appeared on the internet last week is the actual final version until I get the download straight from Samsung.
*edit – I finally got through to the official download. The files that hit the internet last week are the same as this one.

CCleaner 5.05
Piriform has released it’s monthly update of CCleaner.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

I’ve Bought A Laptop!
I purchased a used laptop. I’ll post more when I get it setup. 😛

Win10 July Release
I was watching Windows Weekly and Mary Jo says her sources say the July release date is correct.
However her, Paul, and Leo were debating what “release” means.
You know like, “It depends upon what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” 🙄

Tuesday Morning News

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trek_selfie_123Windows Updates Out Today
Lots of optional Windows updates will be released today.
“Install this update to resolve issues in Windows…” grrrrrr
See here for a full listing: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/894199
source
*edit, 1310hrs. Optional Updates now live.

Sysinternal Autoruns and Process Monitor Updated
See: Sysinternals Site Discussion – Update: Sysmon v3.0, Autornus v13.3, Regjump v1.1, Process Monitor v3.11

Astronaut Trekkie Selfie!

Win10 In July?

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win8logoNeowin is reporting that the AMD CEO said something like that:
“According to AMD’s CEO Microsoft is looking to launch Windows 10 at the end of July.
The AMD exec was speaking on a recent financial conference call when she let slip the fact that Microsoft was looking to get the OS out in time for the “back to school” promotions.”
Source: Neowin

I’m highly skeptical that MS could pull this off. IMHO Win10 thus far has been buggy.
Sounds to me like an exec trying to tell investors that happy days are right around the corner.
Still, it is interesting.

Weekend News

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earthlingsarepunyExploits Du Jour
SPEAR – Redirect to SMB
Operation RussianDoll: Adobe & Windows Zero-Day Exploits Likely Leveraged by Russia’s APT28 in Highly-Targeted Attack

Software
Expect Firefox 37.0.2 soon. I’ve already got it on openSUSE and Android.

Etc.
11 images that capture the incredible vastness of space

Ghacks
Martin over at Ghacks has posted a follow-up to his Ghacks is dying article:
2 Months later: Ghacks is still dying, but there is hope
His dilemma is one I share. The page rank, web hits, and ad revenue to TweakHound.com aren’t what it used to be. So…

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