Start8 1.30 released.
This program adds a Windows 7 style Start Menu to Windows 8. It is my personal favorite. Cost is $4.99 (U.S.). [Read more…] about Start8 1.30
Software
Google Chrome Updated
Google Chrome 30.0.1599.101 released for Windows, Linux, Mac. Bugfixes and 5 security fixes.
Download or update from within the program.
Source: Google Chrome Blog
VirtualBox 4.3 Released
VirtualBox 4.3.0 is out.
See both the Changelog and Press Release for what’s new. With all these new features I’m going to skip this release and wait for the bugfix release.
“VirtualBox 4.3 introduces a virtual multi-touch user interface, supports additional devices and platforms, and provides enhanced networking capabilities”
Press Release
Changelog
Download Page
All VirtualBox 4.3.0 downloads
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Windows hosts
VirtualBox 4.3.0 for Linux
VirtualBox 4.3.0 Extension Pack
VBoxGuestAdditions_4.3.0.iso
Java Updated
Java has been updated version 7u45 (1.7.0_45). Security update, listed Critical.
Release Notes
Downloads:
Jave 7 Runtime (this is most people will use).
Java 7 JDK
Java has proved to be horribly insecure. I have removed it from all my computers and no longer use programs that require it.
See:
Java Security at Wikipedia
Ed Bott – A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
Google “java security” for more.
Adobe Reader 11.0.5
APSB13-25 Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows. These updates address a regression that occurred in version 11.0.04 affecting Javascript security controls. Adobe Reader and Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier versions for Windows are not affected, and all versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Macintosh are also not affected by this vulnerability.
Download:
Patch only
Download Adobe Reader or update from within the program (Help > Check for updates).
Adobe Flash Updated
Adobe Flash Player updated to version 11.9.900.117.
Download:
Flash for IE
Flash for other browsers
Main download page
Mp3tag 2.58
Classic Shell 4.0
Classic Shell version 4.0.0 is out.
“Improved compatibility with Windows 8.1”
Download
Classic Shell has been around for nearly 4 years.
It has recently attracted attention from a wider audience because of its Start Menu addon/replacement called Classic Start Menu.
IMHO it is the best freeware Windows 8 start menu program.
iTunes 11.1.1
“This update resolves an issue that may cause iTunes Extras to display incorrectly, fixes a problem with deleted podcasts, and improves stability.”
Download
Download 64-bit
Be sure to see:
Ed Bott – The unofficial guide to installing iTunes 10 without bloatware
Google Chrome Updated, Again
“The Stable Channel has been updated to 30.0.1599.69 for Windows, Mac and Chrome Frame.”
Download or update from within the program.
Source: Google Chrome Blog
This update fixes the top two user issues with the latest stable build:
-Tabs freeze up (Issue: 303293)
-Lag in some games/GPU issues with certain monitors (Issue: 262437)
Chrome for Android updated too:
Chrome 30.0.1599.82 has several new features.