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www_newsWindows Phone…blah…blah…blah…
Microsoft all but admits Windows Phone is a failure (like we didn’t know that already).
Can we PLEASE get back to Windows desktop/laptop? :banghead:
Oh, and all you sites that have been constantly chirping about the Windows phones, 😛 :mrgreen:

Adobe Flash Updated
Download Flash
Windows 8/8.1 users, I don’t see it in Windows Update yet.

Google Chrome Updated
Includes above flash update as well as other fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Chrome 44 is due next week (14th).

Wednesday Random Stuff…

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Newegg has Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-Bit – OEM on sale.
Note: This qualifies for the free Win10 upgrade if you’re so inclined.
Regular Price: 99.99
$30 off coupon code: EMCASNT224
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $72.98
Tax for CA, IN, NJ, TN residents.
Expires 28MAY2015

Abracadabra *poof* Mandriva Is Gone
The first Linux distro I ever used is no more.
OpenMandriva will carry the flag forward (in reality it has for the last couple of years).

A Tip Of The Hat
Fedora Linux 22 has been released.

Tuesday News

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www_newsDebunked: Your SSD won’t lose data if left unplugged after all

CCleaner 5.06
CCleaner’s monthly update is out.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.

Chrome Updated
“The stable channel has been updated to 43.0.2357.81 for Windows, Mac and Linux.”
Lots of complaints about this release in the comments (see link above).
Download or update from within the program.

Tuesday News

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google chromeGoogle Chrome 43.0.2357.65
“The Chrome team is happy to announce the promotion of Chrome 43 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux.
This update includes 37 security fixes.”
Download or update from within the program.

New Nvidia Drivers
352.86 WHQL drivers for Windows 7 – 8.1 (There are also 352.84 WHQL drivers for Win10).
“Just in time for the highly anticipated title The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this new GeForce Game Ready driver ensures you’ll have the best possible gaming experience.”
Download
Release Notes

Etc.
I would love to have the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active as my next phone, except for the AT&T part. :cry1:

Patch Tuesday

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windows securityTime To Rune Windows Update
I had 21 updates on one machine, 16 on another.
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2015

Adobe Reader 11.0.11
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
APSB15-10 Security Updates Available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
“Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows and Macintosh.
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take over the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions.”

Flash Updated
Download Adobe Flash Player
APSB15-09 Security Updates Available for Adobe Flash Player
“Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe recommends users update their product installations to the latest versions.”
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Windows 8/8.1 users check Windows Update. Flash was updated today (KB3061904).
Google Chrome users, Flash was updated today with Chrome 42.0.2311.152.

Google Chrome 42.0.2311.152
“The stable channel has been updated to 42.0.2311.152 for Windows, Mac and Linux.
The only change in this update is a new version of Adobe Flash (17.0.0.188).”
Download or update from within the program.

Firefox 38
Not to be left out, Mozilla says “Me too!” with an update to version 38.
Download (Windows, EN-US)
Download other languages and operating systems
Release Notes