Didn’t we just have one of these? Wow that month went fast…
Microsoft says Win10 will end Patch Tuesday. I dunno, after all these years I’m gonna miss it.
[Read more…] about Patch Tuesday
Computer News
Wednesday Random Stuff…
The Worlds #1 Operating System On Sale
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
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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
Debunked: 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.
Thursday Random Stuff…
Intel SSD Toolbox v3.3.0
Download & Info
dBpoweramp r15.3 (Music Converter & CD Ripper)
This is the only program I use for audio ripping/converting. I use the non-free version.
Home
Forum post on version r15.3
Difference in versions
Purchase
Registered users download
Unregistered version
Tuesday News
Google 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
Time 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
How I Set Up My Laptop
Several folks had specific questions about how I went about setting up my laptop.
For those who do not want to click on the link above here is where this starts:
[Read more…] about How I Set Up My Laptop
Thursday Random Stuff…
Samsung Magician 4.6 Released, Sort Of
I mentioned last week that v4.6 had somehow found it’s way to the internet. It now appears on their download page. But…
The update shows but when I try and download I get an error page:
We apologize for your inconvenience
Please try again within 24 hours
From April 23-April 27, 2015, there is a daily limit on the number of Magician 4.6 downloads.
Unfortunately, the download limit for the day has been reached, please try again within 24 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused you. Thank you.
What is this, amateur hour at Samsung?
I’ve also noticed that the Samsung EVO Performance Restoration Software has disappeared (as of this writing). I suspect an update is forthcoming.
Samsung SSD Software Page
Samsung Magician v.4.6 Introduction and Installation Guide PDF
Major Geeks has had the download since the same day I had mentioned it (April 14th).
*I have no way to tell if the version that appeared on the internet last week is the actual final version until I get the download straight from Samsung.
*edit – I finally got through to the official download. The files that hit the internet last week are the same as this one.
CCleaner 5.05
Piriform has released it’s monthly update of CCleaner.
Download
Version History
***Pay attention during install. May attempt to install unwanted programs.
I’ve Bought A Laptop!
I purchased a used laptop. I’ll post more when I get it setup. 😛
Win10 July Release
I was watching Windows Weekly and Mary Jo says her sources say the July release date is correct.
However her, Paul, and Leo were debating what “release” means.
You know like, “It depends upon what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” 🙄
Tuesday Morning News
Windows Updates Out Today
Lots of optional Windows updates will be released today.
“Install this update to resolve issues in Windows…” grrrrrr
See here for a full listing: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/894199
source
*edit, 1310hrs. Optional Updates now live.
Sysinternal Autoruns and Process Monitor Updated
See: Sysinternals Site Discussion – Update: Sysmon v3.0, Autornus v13.3, Regjump v1.1, Process Monitor v3.11
Weekend News
Exploits Du Jour
SPEAR – Redirect to SMB
Operation RussianDoll: Adobe & Windows Zero-Day Exploits Likely Leveraged by Russia’s APT28 in Highly-Targeted Attack
Software
Expect Firefox 37.0.2 soon. I’ve already got it on openSUSE and Android.
Etc.
11 images that capture the incredible vastness of space
Ghacks
Martin over at Ghacks has posted a follow-up to his Ghacks is dying article:
2 Months later: Ghacks is still dying, but there is hope
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