Computer stuff...
Audacity 3.0.3
Windows version is now 64-bit, Multiple bugs fixed, and other fixes and improvements.
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PerfView 2.0.71
“PerfView is a free performance-analysis tool that helps isolate CPU and memory-related performance issues.”
Download & Info
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Mp3tag 3.08
“Mp3tag is a powerful and easy-to-use tool to edit metadata of audio files.”
Usability improvements, a few fixes, changes, and improvements.
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EMDB 4.09
Free movie collection database software.
Download | What’s New
People are getting malware from fake Windows 11 installers
“It’s wild to have to say this, but if you’re planning to install Windows 11, you should get it from official sources. As it turns out, people who are using alternative methods to get Windows 11 are also getting some malware along with it, according to Kaspersky.”
Currently Windows 11 is pre-alpha stage. Not interested.
Firefox 90.0.2
2 fixes and updates to support DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS) Canada rollout.
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Firefox extends privacy and security of Canadian internet users with by-default DNS-over-HTTPS rollout in Canada
Intel Killer Performance Suite 3.0.1571
This download record installs Wi-Fi, Ethernet drivers and Killer Software for the Intel Killer products.
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Intel Wireless Driver Updates
Windows 10 Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel Wireless Adapters v22.60.0
Intel Wireless Bluetooth for Windows 10 v22.60.0
VirtualBox 6.1.24
“This is a maintenance release.”
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Google Chrome Updated
“The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 92 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux”
Chrome Blog: Privacy and performance, working together in Chrome
“That’s why today, we’re making a number of privacy features more accessible, useful and powerful in Chrome — helping you make informed decisions faster, and saving you some battery, too.”
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Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 471.41 WHQL
Support for latest game updates for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Chernobylite and 10 other fixes.
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Firefox 90.0.1
5 fixes
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HandBrake 1.4.0
Many improvements, updated codecs
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Notepad++ v8.1.2
10 bug-fixes and improvements
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Huge data leak shatters the lie that the innocent need not fear surveillance
“Few pause to think that their phones can be transformed into surveillance devices, with someone thousands of miles away silently extracting their messages, photos and location, activating their microphone to record them in real time.
Such are the capabilities of Pegasus, the spyware manufactured by NSO Group, the Israeli purveyor of weapons of mass surveillance.“
Linux Mint 20.2
While I was on vacation Linux Mint 20.2 was released. I only use the Cinnamon desktop. A medium/small upgrade but worth it.
Release Notes | Download Links | New features in Linux Mint 20.2 Cinnamon
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.7.1 OPTIONAL Drivers
Support for F1 2021, the RX 6600M & RX 6700M, and 1/2 dozen fixes.
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Back from vacation.
Win10 Updated
Updates for verifying usernames and passwords. Updates to improve security when Windows performs basic operations. Updates an issue that might make printing to certain printers difficult. Quality improvements to the servicing stack.
July 13, 2021—KB5004237 (OS Builds 19041.1110, 19042.1110, and 19043.1110)
Firefox 90
5 updates and 9 security fixes.
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AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.6.2 OPTIONAL Drivers
Support for DOOM Eternal and a few fixes.
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Microsoft PowerToys v0.41.4
Patch for previous version.
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O&O ShutUp10 1.8.1423
FIX: With high contrast mode activated, the app crashed during startup
Download | Changelog
Winaero Tweaker 1.20
Several new features and fixes.
Download | Info
BleachBit 4.4.0
“We are pleased to announce BleachBit 4.4.0 with a cleaner for Brave, faster startup, Google Chrome enhancements, a new command line option, many fixes, and more..”
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Microsoft PowerToys v0.41.3
A small stability fix v0.41.3 came 6 hours after v0.41.2 which contain fixes and improvements along with a new feature called Awake:
“Power-Users can now keep their computer awake on-demand without having to manage its power settings.”
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How our daily lives are tracked by phones, laptops & even DOORBELLS – do you know how your data is being collected?
“Professor Carissa Veliz has warned that our cars, TV’s, computers and phones are all tracking our data with our permission. She has explained that the data collection starts from the moment that you wake up, letting smartphone manufacturers, app developers and your mobile phone company know where you are and who you’re with.“
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 471.11 WHQL
Added support for Windows 10 May 2021. Support for the latest DOOM Eternal patch, LEGO Builder’s Journey, and the latest Rust update. 9 other fixes.
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Firefox 89.0.2
“Fix occasional hangs with Software WebRender on Linux”
Then why update the Windows version?
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Microsoft Sysinternals Updates
Process Monitor v3.83 | Sysmon v13.22 | TCPView v4.13
