Start8 adds a Windows 7 Style Start Menu to Windows 8.
Start8 1.41 released. “Update to fix resource leak and clipping of last item in list.”
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Google Chrome Updated
Google Chrome has been updated to 34.0.1847.131 for Windows, Mac, and 34.0.1847.132 for Linux.
“This release fixes a number of crashes and other bugs.This release also contains a Flash Player update, to version 13.0.0.206.”
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Source: Google Chrome Blog
CCleaner 4.13
CCleaner v4.13 is out.
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***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
CCleaner is the number-one tool for cleaning your Windows PC. It protects your privacy online and makes your computer faster and more secure. Easy to use and a small, fast download…
…This release adds compatibility with the latest Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 R2 updates. It also sees a number of enhancements to our browser support, including improved cleaning for Chrome and Opera as well as improved Firefox plugin management.
Mp3tag 2.59a
Classic Shell 4.1.0
Classic Shell 4.1.0 has been released.
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Classic Shell has been around for 4 years.
It has recently attracted attention from a wider audience because of its Start Menu add on/replacement called Classic Start Menu.
IMHO it is the best freeware Windows 8 start menu program.
Version 4.1.0 general release (Apr, 2014):
Improved support for Windows 8.1 Spring Update
Improved checks for new versions
Minor stability fixes
VMware Player 6.0.2 Released
VMware Player 6.0.2 is a maintenance release.
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VMware Player 6.0.2 is a minor upgrade recommended for all users of VMware Player. This release includes the following improvements and resolved issues.
KVM mode has been added to VMware Player.
Improved compatibility and audio performance with certain USB audio and video devices.
The VMware Tools can be properly updated when upgrading VMware Player to a newer version.
The VMware Player UI now displays correctly when powering on an old hardware version.
Google Chrome Updated
“The Chrome Team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 34 to the Stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Chrome 34.0.1847.116”
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Source: Google Chrome Blog
Adobe Flash Player Updated
Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182 released.
Security fixes. ( http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-09.html )
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Windows 8 users check Windows Update.
Tweaking Windows 8.1 Updated
Tweaking Windows 8.1 has been updated for Update 1.
Get it while it’s hot!
PLEASE help spread the word!
If you ordered the printable PDF in the past you’re due a free update! Contact me:
– Either reply to the original email, or
– Email me and provide the email address you ordered with or forward your receipt.
Haven’t ordered the printable PDF yet? Grab it here.
Tomorrow Will Be A Busy Day For Windows Users
April 8th’s Patch Tuesday marks:
The end of official Windows XP support.
See eXPired – The Last Windows XP Guide You’ll Ever Need and other XP articles.
Official support ends for Office 2003 too.
Be sure to update them TOMORROW.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 will also be released.
In some of the Geekier forums some folks have reported issues with this update. I don’t know if it’s the update itself, a bad download, or failure to follow the install order (RTM and MDSN had manual downloads).
I would advise folks to either:
1 – Backup their computer before taking this update.
or
2 – Wait a few days to see what is being said around the web about this update.
All other currently supported Windows will have a few critical updates:
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for April 2014
FYI, Patch Tuesday updates are released around 1300 hrs EST (1000 hrs PST, 1700 hrs UTC).
In addition, Adobe usually release their security updates on Patch Tuesday.
Tomorrow have a look at: http://helpx.adobe.com/security.html