Autoruns v11.62: Autoruns is a utility for managing autostarting applications, DLLs and services. This release fixes a bug in version 11.61’s jump-to-image functionality.
via the Sysinternals Blog
New Nvidia Drivers
Nvidia 320.49 WHQL drivers released for Windows Vista, 7, & 8.
Release Summary
This is the launch driver for the newly released GeForce GTX 760.
GeForce 320.49 drivers includes several fixes for issues reported with 320.18 drivers. Refer to the release notes for a full list of fixed issues.
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Release Notes
The newest Linux driver is 319.32 and was posted last week.
Classic Shell v3.6.8
Classic Shell v3.6.8 has been released.
-Added support for Windows 8.1 Preview
-Modified the Classic Shell logo and removed the Metro button by request from Microsoft
-Fixed some bugs found in the previous version
Random Friday Stuff
DuckDuckGo, there’s an app for that! Android, iOS, Windows
Firefox gets a logo tweak. So does the Motorola logo.
AnandTech looks at 4 Haswell mobos. [H]ardOCP looks at one. Is Asus back on top?
Google wants in on the game console cash. They are also making a wristwatch (like Apple). I really don’t understand the watch thing. I haven’t worn one in many, many years. The time is on everything electric (TV, TV set-top box, computer, microwave, coffee maker, car radio, cell / smart phone, etc.). I’ve already got an Android phone.
I had a great beer from Blue Mountain Barrel House this week called Local Species. If you’re in to craft beers we have some great craft breweries here in Virginia. My favorites are:
Hardywood
Blue Mountain
Devil’s Backbone
Wild Wolf
If you are ever vacationing in Virginia, check out the Brew Ridge Trail!
No, I’m not making this next part up… I am really excited to try Beer Hound Brewery!!!!!!
:beer:
CCleaner v4.03 (slim)
The CCleaner monthly update is out.
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Start8 1.17 Beta
Start8 1.17 Beta is out.
“includes various updates including fixes for some issues with the Windows 8.1 Preview.”
See this forum post for more info: Start8 1.17 beta for Windows 8.1 Preview available
My Notes On The Windows 8.1 Preview
I’ve done two installs of the Windows 8.1 Preview and have just begun playing with it.
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Windows 8.1 Preview Available
Windows 8.1 Preview page has more info, download links, and f.a.q.
Product guide (PDF)
Thunderbird 17.0.7
Pass the word, it’s Thunderbird (17.0.7). Security fixes.
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Release Notes
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XP Users – Time To Run Windows Update
If you’re still using XP you’ve got an updated update.
V2.0 (June 25, 2013): Revised bulletin to rerelease the 2813347 update for Remote Desktop Connection 7.0 Client on Windows XP Service Pack 3. Microsoft recommends that customers running the affected software apply the rereleased security update immediately.