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Win10 Preview Updates
IMHO “preview” is ≤ to alpha quality releases. If you’re having an issue check the release info. Otherwise skip it.
March 29, 2021—KB5000842 (OS Builds 19041.906 and 19042.906) Preview

AMD Drivers
Two releases in the last week. I’ve learned to stay away from the “Optional” drivers. Download here.
Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.2 Optional (3/29/2021) – Release Notes
Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.1 Recommended (WHQL)(3/24/2021) – Release Notes

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Mp3tag 3.06a
3.06, “This new version is mainly about spring-cleaning with lots of improvements and fixes” and new update to 3.06a has one fix.
Download | Release Info

EMDB 4.02
2nd release in less than a week. Over 2 dozens changes between them.
Download | What’s New

100 Foot 12/3 Extension Cord
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Star Trek 10-Movie Stardate Collection (Blu-ray + Digital)
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Intel Network Adapter Drivers 26.1
Windows 10 | Complete Pack

Tor Browser 10.0.14
Download | Release Info

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

Amazon Delivery Drivers Forced to Sign ‘Biometric Consent’ Form or Lose Job
This linked to an article from March 3rd:
“Five senators wrote a letter to CEO Jeff Bezos on Wednesday, demanding more context around the company’s recent deployment of AI-equipped cameras in some of its delivery vans.”
That article linked to another article from February 3rd:
“The cameras record drivers “100% of the time” while they’re on their route and flag a series of safety infractions, including failure to stop at a stop sign, speeding and distracted driving.
Amazon says the cameras will help it improve safety in its delivery network, but drivers and experts have raised concerns about the potential for heightened employee surveillance and a lack of privacy.”

2021 Digital Detox Challenge: Can You Survive 24 Hours without Tech?
“If you’d like to be paid to unplug from all your screens and smart tech for 24 hours, you can apply below. If you’re selected and complete the challenge, we’ll reward you with $2,400 and an Amazon gift card for surviving the day. Plus, you’ll help curb your smartphone cravings.”

Popeye was right: Spinach really does make your muscles stronger
“It turns out Popeye the Sailor Man was right, spinach really does make you stronger. A new study finds just one serving of leafy greens a day boosts muscle function, especially in the legs. Researchers say the cartoon icon’s favorite food can even protect older people from frailty.”

Firefox 87
Privacy improvements, fixes, security fixes.
Download | All New Downloads | Release Notes | Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Firefox 87
See also: Ars Technica – Firefox 87 is out today, adds Smart Block for improved private browsing

Macrium Reflect v7.3.5758
A few small fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Notepad++ 7.9.5
“Notepad++ is a free (as in “free speech” and also as in “free beer”) source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages.”
Calling it a “Notepad replacement” replacement is short-changing it. I don’t think there is a week that goes by I don’t use this.
Download & Info

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

Monopoly The Community Chest Challenge – Monopoly

theChive – Unwritten rules we all should be following
#8 – “Don’t comment on other people’s food. I don’t care if you think oysters look like boogers. They’re yummy and I want to enjoy them in peace.”
#17 – “Do not show up at someone’s home UNANNOUNCED!”

Brain Scans Show ‘Game Of Thrones’ Fans Got So Absorbed In Show They Started Thinking They Were Favorite Characters
Turns out either I’m either a dwarf or a teenage girl. Maybe I need to see a shrink? I do own this T-shirt…

On March 10th a reader contacted me over an issue with O&O Shutup10. He pointed to this thread:
[Read more…] about O&O Shutup10 Issue?