Computer stuff...
Lots going on, completely forgot about Patch Tuesday…
Windows Updates
Over 40 vulnerabilities addressed this month.
Win10 – December 10, 2024—KB5048652 (OS Builds 19044.5247 and 19045.5247)
Win11 – December 10, 2024—KB5048667 (OS Build 26100.2605)
Free, portable privacy / anti-spy tool.
Lots of changes.
Download | Changelog
Featured in Tweaking Windows 10.
New Graphics Drivers
AMD Software Adrenalin 24.12.1 WHQL Drivers
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 566.36 WHQL
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Drivers 32.0.101.6319 WHQL
Handbrake 1.9.0
Free, open-source video converter.
New features, fixes, and updated libraries.
Download & Release Notes | Release Announcement
Notepad++ 8.7.4
Notepad on steroids.
3 fixes.
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Windows Updates
Addresses 28-31 security issues depending on OS.
Win10 – November 12, 2024—KB5046613 (OS Builds 19044.5131 and 19045.5131)
Win11 – November 12, 2024—KB5046617 (OS Build 26100.2314)
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 566.14 WHQL
New Intel Drivers
Intel Killer Performance Suite 36.24.1064
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.90.0
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.90.0
Intel Arc & Iris Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6297
PowerToys 0.86.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
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FileZilla Client 3.68.1
Free, open source FTP client.
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dbPoweramp 2024-11-04 (Windows)
64 bit compile missing utility codecs
All encoders – graphics / icons updated
opus encoder – dialog redesigned
CD Ripper: Discogs detects known ‘/’ artist names (such as AC/DC)
CD Ripper: Improved compatibility with PIONEER – BD-RW BDR-UD04
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Clonezilla 3.2.0-5
Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image or Macrium Reflect.
“This release of Clonezilla live (3.2.0-5) includes major enhancements and bug fixes.”
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VirtualBox 7.1.4
Freeware, open source virtualization software.
“This is a maintenance release.”
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EMDB 5.34
Freeware movie collection database software.
Fixes.
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Was out of town for a few days, playing catchup…
VMware Stuff
A few fixes, mostly covering running the latest Win11 version in a VM.
VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1
VMware Workstation Player 17.6.1
IrfanView 4.70
Freeware graphic viewer and editor. Great for batch processing images, like resizing.
Download Windows 64-bit | All Downloads & Info | Changelog
Plugins: Windows 64-bit | All Plugins
Addresses over 60 vulnerabilities.
Win10 – October 8, 2024—KB5044273 (OS Builds 19044.5011 and 19045.5011)
Win11 – October 8, 2024—KB5044284 (OS Build 26100.2033)
BleachBit 4.6.2
Junk remover and file shredder.
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New Graphics Drivers
AMD Software Adrenalin 24.9.1 WHQL Drivers
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 565.90 WHQL
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Drivers 32.0.101.6079/32.0.101.5736 WHQL
PowerToys 0.85.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
Download, Info & Changes
