Computer stuff...
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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I bring this up because our vacation this year was to the wonderful shores of Lake Superior…
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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
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Winaero Tweaker 1.20
Several new features and fixes.
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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.“
After a week or two of leaks, rumors, and speculation, Windows 11 will happen.
ahem…
May 2015: “Right now we’re releasing Windows 10, and because Windows 10 is the last version of Windows, we’re all still working on Windows 10.” That was the message from Microsoft employee Jerry Nixon, a developer evangelist speaking at the company’s Ignite conference this week.”
Microsoft – Introducing Windows 11
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
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
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Macrium Reflect 8.0.5994
A bunch of smaller fixes.
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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.
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It’s Prime Day.
I got the THINKWARE U1000 Dual Dash Cam 4K $399.99
I almost got the VIOFO A129 Pro Duo 4K Dual Dash Cam 4K $199
SAMSUNG EVO Select 512GB microSDXC $61.99 the 256GB version is on sale for $25.99
The Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device is 1/2 off.
Gaming Desktops, Laptops and Monitors are on sale
Up to 25% off PC Components too
I was looking for a new suitcase. Man the prices have skyrocketed!
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.”
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Chrome for Android updated too. “stability and performance improvements.”
Notepad++ 8.1
A handful of fixes and improvements.
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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.
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O&O ShutUp10 1.8.1422
Privacy tool. A small update for Win10 20H2 users.
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O&O Lanytix 1.0.1340
LAN scanner. NEW: Deletion of scan history integrated. FIX: Minor bug fixes.
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EMDB 4.06
Freeware movie database organizer. Bunch of fixes and a new “TV Mode.”
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Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:
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