Computer News

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.”
Download | Release Info | Android 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.
Download | Release Notes

Firefox 90.0.1
5 fixes
Download | Release Notes

HandBrake 1.4.0
Many improvements, updated codecs
Download & Info

Notepad++ v8.1.2
10 bug-fixes and improvements
Download & Info

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.
Download | Release Notes
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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.
Download | Release Notes
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AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.6.2 OPTIONAL Drivers
Support for DOOM Eternal and a few fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Microsoft PowerToys v0.41.4
Patch for previous version.
Download & Info

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.
Download | Release Notes

Firefox 89.0.2
“Fix occasional hangs with Software WebRender on Linux”
Then why update the Windows version?
Download | Release Notes

Microsoft Sysinternals Updates
Process Monitor v3.83 | Sysmon v13.22 | TCPView v4.13

Metallica (The Black Album) Remastered

Win10 Optional Update
I don’t usually recommend optional updates but you might want to give this one a look if you been having issues:
June 21, 2021—KB5003690 (OS Builds 19041.1081, 19042.1081, and 19043.1081) Preview
a href=”https://amzn.to/2SOg9ya” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Up to 30% off Samsung Data Storage and PC Devices

Start10 v1.97
The only start menu replacement I use.
“Fix to work around a problem with start buttons having buttons go under them and potentially being made much less wide with that MS patch to add in the News and Weather link on the taskbar when that setting is set to be hidden.”
Forum post: https://forums.stardock.com/505189/page/1/#3808445
Home Page | Download | Changelog

Macrium Reflect 8.0.5994
A bunch of smaller fixes.
Download | Release Info

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.6.1 OPTIONAL Drivers
1/2 a dozen fixed issues and support for:
AMD Radeon RX 6800M Graphics
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) support for select titles.
Download | Release Notes

Windows 11
Leaked builds of Win11 have appeared (allegedly) and Microsoft has filed DMCA complaints. I don’t normally get involved in pre-alpha or even alpha grade software. My only comment is it looks like S*%#.

Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable channel has been updated to 91.0.4472.114 for Windows, Mac and Linux…This update includes 4 security fixes.”
Download | Release Info
Chrome for Android updated too. “stability and performance improvements.”

Notepad++ 8.1
A handful of fixes and improvements.
Download & Info

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:
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Google Chrome Updated
“The Stable channel has been updated to 91.0.4472.106 for Windows, Mac and Linux“. Looks to be a handful of fixes.
Download | Release Info

O&O ShutUp10 1.8.1422
Privacy tool. A small update for Win10 20H2 users.
Download | Changelog

O&O Lanytix 1.0.1340
LAN scanner. NEW: Deletion of scan history integrated. FIX: Minor bug fixes.
Download | Changelog

EMDB 4.06
Freeware movie database organizer. Bunch of fixes and a new “TV Mode.”
Download | What’s New

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:
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