TweakHound

Computer stuff...

Computer News

Friday News

By

Yeah, I know Windows 11 22H2 was released. Just. Don’t. Care…

Audacity 3.2.0
Free, open source, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.
Over a dozen changes, 9 bugfixes.
Download | Release Notes

Firefox 105.0.1
“Focus behavior” fix.
Download | Release Notes

AMD Software Adrenalin 22.9.1 OPTIONAL Drivers
Enhanced Sync fix, support for CoD Modern Warfare Beta.
Download | Release Notes

Tuesday News

By

Firefox 105
A few bugfixes. Some new features including the ability to print only the current page. 7 security fixes.
Download | Release Notes

GPU-Z 2.49.0
“a lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.”
Support for new hardware, a couple of fixes, DLSS scan for non-Nvidia cards.
Download & Info

Wednesday News

By

Intel Killer Performance Suite 3.1222.7100
Wi-Fi, Ethernet drivers and Killer Software for the Intel Killer products.
Download & Info

Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack 27.6.1
Download & Info

For Weight Loss, It Doesn’t Matter if You ‘Front Load’ Calories in the Morning or Evening
Should you eat your biggest meal in the morning or in the evening?
Some researchers are saying it doesn’t make a lot of difference — as long as you consume the same number of calories throughout the day.

Patch Tuesday

By

Windows Updates
Win10 – September 13, 2022—KB5017308 (OS Builds 19042.2006, 19043.2006, and 19044.2006)
Patches 40 security vulnerabilities.
Win11 – September 13, 2022—KB5017328 (OS Build 22000.978)
Patches over 40 security vulnerabilities.

Google Chrome Updated
“The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 104.0.5112.124 for Windows and 104.0.5112.123”
Bugfix update.
Download | Release Info
Chrome for Android and iOS has been updated too.

Thursday News

By

BBC – Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces
She seemed a fine lady who loved her country. I would like to offer my sympathy to my friends in the UK.

Macrium Reflect 8.0.6979
Many fixes.
Download | Release Notes

You’re being tracked through your email. Here’s how to stop it.
“If you’re the kind of person who turns off read receipts on texts and DMs, this is probably not good news to read.“

Wednesday News

By

PowerToys 0.62.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
New Features: Screen Ruler, Quick Accent, and Text Extractor (really cool!). Lots of fixes.
Download & Info

GPU-Z 2.48.0
“lightweight utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.”
Several fixes and support for new hardware.
Download & Info

Notepad++ 8.4.5
“crash-fixes, bug-fixes & new features”
Download & Info

Sunday News

By

Last Minute Updates
A quickie update for Google Chrome patched 1 security issue. OBS Studio fixed some issues with their latest build.

Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, colorectal cancer, premature death
Some of the most common “ultra-processed” foods include sugary beverages, potato chips, candy bars, fast food, and even breakfast cereals…Men in the top 20 percent in terms of ultra-processed food consumption displayed a 29-percent increased likelihood of developing colorectal cancer…findings showed that people who consumed the most ultra-processed foods and beverages had a 19-percent higher risk of death from any illness. They were 32 percent more likely to die as a result of cardiovascular disease.

Wednesday News

By

Google Chrome 105
2 dozen security updates.
Download | Release Info
Chrome for Android updated too.

Firefox 104.0.1
Addresses an issue with Youtube video playback that was affecting some users.
Download | Release Notes

CPU-Z 2.02
Support for new hardware.
Download (I use portable)

Intel Wi-Fi Drivers For Win10 & Win11
Download & Info

Intel Bluetooth Drivers For Win10 & Win11
Download & Info

Intel Connectivity Performance Suite for Intel Wireless Products
This software only works on specific Intel® Evo™ and Intel vPro® platforms with Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E (or greater) products.
This download is for specific Intel® platforms licensed for the use of Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite software. The software installation verifies the system requirement and informs you if the requirement is not met.
Download & Info

Off Topic

Digital aging: Too much blue light from screens makes you grow old faster
“Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells, to sensory neurons”

Woman works to clear record after being acquitted of stealing from Wegman’s self-checkout
“Do not use self check out for large grocery orders, you are just asking for trouble,” the attorney explained

You’re Charging Me for Whaaat? Four Things That Used to Be Free
(Bypass Paywalls Chrome/Edge/Firefox)
“Food delivery. Grocery bags. The unexplained “convenience fee”…Things we used to buy once—like music or DVDs—are being replaced by subscriptions that we pay over and over…Prefer an aisle seat? Don’t like sitting in the back of the plane? These days, that can cost you…Many eateries started tacking on inflation charges this year to combat the high price of food and labor, plus the higher transaction fees imposed by card networks”
Interesting that this article is on a site that once used to be free.