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7-Zip 23.01
Freeware file archiver.
Bugfixes.
Download & Info

dBpoweramp Music Converter R2023.06.15
This is the only program I use for audio ripping/converting. I use the non-free version.
A few fixes and improvements.
Homepage | Release Info

Firefox 114.0.2
Several crash fixes. Web Extensions: Fixes for 114 regressions in our Native Messaging support.
Download | Release Notes

Intel 7th-10th Gen Processor Graphics Driver 31.0.101.2125
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Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack 28.1.1
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Notepad++ 8.5.4
Freeware feature packed notepad replacement.
Several fixes and new features’
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OBS Studio 29.1.3
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming (Windows, Linux, Mac).
Many fixes.
Download & Info

Quickie update, I’ve a lot going on right now.

Windows Updates
29-31 vulnerabilities addressed depending on Windows version.
Win10 – June 13, 2023—KB5027215 (OS Builds 19044.3086 and 19045.3086)
Win11 – June 13, 2023—KB5027223 (OS Build 22000.2057)

Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable and extended stable channels has been updated to 114.0.5735.133 for Mac and Linux and 114.0.5735.133/134 for Windows…This update includes 5 security fixes.”
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Chrome for Android updated too.

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 536.23 WHQL
Support for F1 23, Aliens: Dark Descent, and 1/2 dozen fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Tasty Meal (may be a bit graphic for the squeamish).
One of the eayas (baby hawks) is feasting on a tasty frog or toad.
https://youtu.be/E-sK1NlRZOA

Wise Disk Cleaner 11.0.2
A few fixes and improvements.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable and extended stable channels has been updated to 114.0.5735.106 for Mac and Linux and 114.0.5735.110 for Windows…This update includes 2 security fixes.”
Download | Release Info
Chrome for Android updated too.

Feeding Time
I recommend using the “Watch on YouTube” + Full screen option.
If you are on a mobile device and don’t see the videos please switch to desktop mode.
Part one is 23:45 minutes while part 2 is only 1.31.
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Google Chrome 114
“Chrome 114.0.5735.90 (Linux and Mac), 114.0.5735.90/91( Windows) contains a number of fixes and improvements…This update includes 16 security fixes.”
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Chrome for Android updated too.

OBS Studio 29.1.2
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
Hotfix release to address a host of issues.
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Mp3tag 3.21
Freeware audio tag editor.
New actions: Redo and Repeat
Download | Release Info

CPU-Z 2.06
Freeware portable system info tool.
Support for new hardware.
Download & Info (ZIP is portable version)

Jolene
I’ve mentioned this before, I love this song. I just stumbled on a bluegrass version by a band called Southern Raised:
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Windows Updates
Addresses 19-20 security vulnerabilities depending on Windows version..
Win10 – May 9, 2023—KB5026361 (OS Builds 19042.2965, 19044.2965, and 19045.2965)
Win11 – May 9, 2023—KB5026372 (OS Build 22621.1702)

Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable and extended stable channel has been updated to 113.0.5672.92/.93 Windows and 113.0.5672.92 for Mac and Linux”
Bugfixes
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HWinfo 7.46
Free hardware info tool. 4 fixes, Improved Intel Arc GPU support.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

FileZilla Server 1.7.0
“free open source FTP and FTPS Server”
Bugfixes and minor changes:
– Additional updater improvements
– Validate passive mode port ranges, it is now an error if the range overlaps any of the regular listeners
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Audacity 3.3.2
Free, open source, cross-platform audio software. v3.3.0 has several improvements and fixes.
“This is a hotfix release.”
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Baby Hawks
We’ve had a nesting pair of hawks out back this year. Their babies hatched a few weeks back, pretty sure there are 3. Young hawks are called eyas. I’ve kept my distance during this time. The nest is visible through the window over the kitchen sink and I watch them often with binoculars. Spring foliage is making viewing a little harder. The eyas are becoming increasingly restless. Here is a couple of pics taken from my back deck using a 7-8 year old Canon PowerShot SX710 HS at the max 30x zoom:
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Google Chrome Updated
“Chrome 113.0.5672.63 (Linux and Mac), 113.0.5672.63/.64( Windows) contains a number of fixes and improvements…This update includes 15 security fixes.”
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Chrome for Android updated too.

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 531.79 WHQL
Support for Redfall, Showgunners, the upcoming Diablo IV Server Slam, and a couple of bugfixes.
Download | Release Notes

OBS Studio 29.1
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming (Windows, Linux, Mac).
Lots of updates, changes, and bugfixes.
Download & Info

HWiNFO 7.44
Free hardware info tool.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

Google Security Blog: So long passwords, thanks for all the phish
“Starting today, you can create and use passkeys on your personal Google Account. When you do, Google will not ask for your password or 2-Step Verification (2SV) when you sign in…
Passkeys are a more convenient and safer alternative to passwords. They work on all major platforms and browsers, and allow users to sign in by unlocking their computer or mobile device with their fingerprint, face recognition or a local PIN.
When you add a passkey to your Google Account, we will start asking for it when you sign in or perform sensitive actions on your account. The passkey itself is stored on your local computer or mobile device, which will ask for your screen lock biometrics or PIN to confirm it’s really you. Biometric data is never shared with Google or any other third party – the screen lock only unlocks the passkey locally.
Unlike passwords, passkeys can only exist on your devices. They cannot be written down or accidentally given to a bad actor. When you use a passkey to sign in to your Google Account, it proves to Google that you have access to your device and are able to unlock it. Together, this means that passkeys protect you against phishing and any accidental mishandling that passwords are prone to, such as being reused or exposed in a data breach.”

AMD Software Adrenalin 23.4.3 WHQL Drivers
Support for STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor plus a couple of fixes
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Audacity 3.3.1
Free, open source, cross-platform audio software. v3.3.0 has several improvements and fixes.
Version 3.3.0 was released a few days ago. Version 3.31 is a bugfix for that release.
Download & Info

Windows 10 EOL
Stories about this issue were all over the web yesterday like is was big news.
“Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security update releases through that date.”
There is no real news here. I spoke of Win10s EOL date of October, 2025 back in 2021 and it wasn’t news then.

VMware Workstation Player 17.0.2
Critical security update.
Download | Release Notes

FileZilla 3.64.0
Filezilla is a FTP client.
-Fixed refresh of directory trees when filters changing
-Updated to libfilezilla 0.42.2
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O&O AppBuster 1.3.1343
Free, portable app to uninstall Microsoft apps. This version has 5 new features.
Download | Changelog

Firefox 112.0.2
A few fixes.
Download | What’s new