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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

Tuesday Morning Random Stuff…

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Windows 10 Updated
“Security updates to Internet Explorer”. ATM this you have to manually install the update. If you aren’t using IE ignore this update.
1903 – September 23, 2019—KB4522016 (OS Build 18362.357)
1809 – September 23, 2019—KB4522015 (OS Build 17763.740)
1803 – September 23, 2019—KB4522014 (OS Build 17134.1009)

Macrium Reflect v7.2.4473
Download | Release Notes
When attempting download you’ll get a pop-up asking for your email addy. Just click continue an do not enter email addy.

VMware Workstation Player 15.5
Support for new OS versions and a few fixes.
Download | Release Notes

Samsung Magician Software v6.0.0.100 “Released”
Download Page | Download
You’ll probably get an error message when attempting download, as is always the case. Apparently a global company like Samsung can’t handle a little download traffic and can’t be bothered to update the release info.
Try Major Geeks to download.

Thursday Morning Random Stuff…

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Chrome Updated
Version 77.0.3865.92 released for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. The desktop version has 4 security fixes. The Android version “includes stability and performance improvements.”
Download desktop version 32-bit or 64-bit
Android users, you’ll get it when they feel like making it available to you at the Play Store.

Firefox 69.0.1
1 security fix and a few bugfixes.
Download 32-bit or 64-bit

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

Sam Esmail’s new Battlestar Galactica series won’t be a reboot
“BSG fans, this will NOT be a remake of the amazing series @RonDMoore launched because… why mess with perfection? Instead, we’ll explore a new story within the mythology while staying true to the spirit of Battlestar,” Esmail tweeted. “So say we all!”
So say we all.

Google Chrome Updated

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77.0.3865.73 has been released for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android:
On the desktop this update “contains a number of fixes and improvements” and “includes 52 security fixes”.
“for Android: it’ll become available on Google Play over the next few weeks. This release includes stability and performance improvements.”
Download: 32-bit | 64-bit
Update Release Announcement – Desktop | Update Release Announcement – Android

Patch Tuesday

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Windows Updates

Windows 10
Provides protections against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities.
Addresses an issue that causes high CPU usage from SearchUI.exe for a small number of users. This issue only occurs on devices that have disabled searching the web using Windows Desktop Search. (1903 only)
Security updates galore.

1903 – September 10, 2019—KB4515384 (OS Build 18362.356) ***This fixes the Bad Win10 1903 Update aka Search UI issue. I checked it myself and the issue is now gone.
1809 – September 10, 2019—KB4512578 (OS Build 17763.737)
1803 – September 10, 2019—KB4516058 (OS Build 17134.1006)
1709 – EOL, time to update to 1809 or 1903

Windows 8.1
Provides protections against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities… and a host of Security updates.
September 10, 2019—KB4516064 (Security-only update)
September 10, 2019—KB4516067 (Monthly Rollup)

Windows 7
Provides protections against a new subclass of speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities… and a host of Security updates.
September 10, 2019—KB4516033 (Security-only update)
September 10, 2019—KB4516065 (Monthly Rollup)

Software Updates:

O&O ShutUp10 1.6.1403
NEW: Chinese (simplified) language integrated
NEW: Search field in task bar can be deactivated (from Windows 10 1903)
FIX***: Deactivating the Bing search is only recommended reservedly, as there are currently problems with Windows search under Windows 10 1903
FIX: The wording in the English version was changed from passive to active to make it clearer
Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Chinese (simplified)
***The fix about Bing is the Bad Win10 1903 Update that was fixed today with today’s Win10 1903 update (see above). So, kinda pointless?
Download | Home Page | Changelog

Nvidia Geforce Game Ready WHQL Driver 436.30
“Provides increased performance and the optimal gaming experience for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PC Open Beta, Gears 5, and Borderlands 3”
Download | Release Notes

Friday Random Stuff…

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Intel Graphics – Windows 10 DCH Drivers
Version: 26.20.100.7158
Download & Info

Sysinternals Freeware Updates
Process Explorer v16.30 | Sigcheck v2.73 | Sysmon v10.4

Tails 3.16
“This release fixes many security vulnerabilities. You should upgrade as soon as possible.”
Download

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

FAQ: How to manage Windows 10 updates
“If you’ve spent years mastering the ins and outs of Windows Update, prepare to do some unlearning. Windows 10, with its emphasis on “Windows as a service,” keeps rewriting the rules of updates and upgrades. Here’s what you need to know. [Updated September 2019]”
Ed Bott doing his usual awesome job.

These Are the Best Craft Beer Cities in the U.S.
“these rankings are based on cumulative data for each of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., including:
the total number of high-quality breweries per capita,
the highest rated beer,
the cheapest average price for a pint,
and the total number of high-quality beer bars per capita.”
My area (Richmond, Virginia) coming in at number 9 nationally and number 1 in it’s region which for some damn reason is listed as the Northeast. The Mason-Dixon line is north of here boys.