Head's up -- Mozilla has now released Firefox v31.0; the new update should be available via your browser's updater; it's offline installer is now available at the publisher's downloading section -- along with regional translations

Other reputable downloading hubs will also be sponsoring the new offline installer

More info in regards to the new update can be seen at their Release Notes: Firefox — Notes — Mozilla

If you need to download from the publisher -- please be guided that Mozilla uses HTTPS; check your browser's address bar to ensure that you are visiting the authentic publisher

Head's up -- Brightfort Studios ( formerly Javacool ) has updated it's database; there are now 17038 unique Protection Signatures added to SpywareBlaster v5.0

Make sure to manually check the program's updater if you are currently using the Free version of SpywareBlaster v5.0; paid versions have the automatic updater

Head's up -- Sorry if it's been quite a while, but drop a post if you need me to check on program that may need updates I may spare time to search for it since I'm not sure what else may need a head's up

Now then -- in lieu to Microsoft Patch Tuesdays Security updates, Adobe has now released the following ( for Windows / Mac ):

Adobe Flash for IE-browsers is now at v14.0.0.176
Adobe Flash for Non-IE browsers is now at v14.0.0.179
Adobe AIR is now at v14.0.0.178

NOTE: You can now get these from the publisher's site ( please make sure that the address of the publisher is HTTPS ) as online installers -- but to get the offline installers, click on the colored link that indicates "Need for a Different Computer" which you can designate to what OS you are currently using

Downloads are available at most reputable downloading hubs as well -- and always scan every download before installing them ( run your anti-virus and anti-malware programs )

Head's up -- Tech News I just encountered lately; this might explain why there was a slight outage when surfing a few days ago ( at first I thought it was due to the death of the late Robin Williams, since there have been so many queries on search engines )

Reference source -- The internet just BROKE under its own weight – we explain how • The Register ( this is a two-page news article at the news source )

( Guess the Net is getting crowded after all )

Head's up -- Oracle JAVA has now released JAVA 8u20 or v8 Build 20 -- it's online and offline installers are now available at the publisher's downloading section, and at most reputable downloading hubs

Head's up -- Brightfort LLC has now released a new database listing for SpywareBlaster v5.0; there are now 17070 unique protection signatures added

For Free users, manually check the program by clicking on the Updates ( Paid version users will have an update automatically )

For Windows/MAC: OpenOffice Org has now released Apache OpenOffice v4.1.1 -- This is now available to download at the main publisher's site, as well as most reputable downloading hubs ( NOTE: there is a portable variant of OpenOffice, but due to security and legal issues that the portable version is depriciated a lower version as not to come to any issues with the new variants for Winows/MAC )

Head's up

1) Piriform has released CCleaner v4.17.4808 for Windows, and v1.08.302 for MAC

2) LibreOffice has released LibreOffice v4.3.1 which is available for all OS ( including Linux )

All downloads are available at the respective main publisher's sites, and at most reputable downloading hubs

Head's up -- Mozilla has now released Firefox v32.0; the installer is now available at the main publisher's site, as well as regional variants are also ready to download and use -- make sure that your browser's updater is checked to get the update online

*To get the regional variants that will be compatible with your country, visit the main publisher's site -- make sure that you see that Mozilla is always in HTTPS -- look for the download button; underneath the button there is a link that says System & Languages; clicking on the said phrase link will lead you to the regional variants ( including for your desired OS -- be it Windows, Mac or Linux ) of the Mozilla Firefox browser

Reference source -- Home of the Mozilla Project — Mozilla

Head's up -- In lieu to Microsoft Security Updates ( also known as Patch Tuesdays ), Adobe has now released their new updates:

a) Adobe AIR is now at v15.0.0.249
b) Adobe Flash for IE and Non-IE browsers are now at v15.0.0.152

All three new updates from Adobe are now available to download at their downloading sections, as well as reputable downloading hubs

Head's up -- Time to check your built-in browser's updater; Mozilla has released a patch for their browser -- Firefox is now at v32.0.1 -- manually check if needed

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (32.0.1) — Mozilla

Head's up -- For Mac OS* users, Piriform has now released CCleaner v1.09.311

* The installer is available at the main publisher's downloading hub -- from the main site of Piriform, hover your mouse/trackpad pointers over the For Home click-link, and the drop-down menu will be provided

Note: CCleaner for Macs requires an Apple Mac running OS X 10.6 to 10.9 Mavericks

And for both Windows and Mac OSX -- Dropbox Team has now released Dropbox 2.10.30, which is now available at the main publisher's site, and most reputable downloading hubs

Head's up -- Mozilla has released a patch for Firefox; as of this post date, Firefox is now v32.0.2 -- according to the Release notes ( see HTTPS link provided below ) it is to answer to the recent corrupt installation issue when the migration from the previous version

The installer is now available to download the Mozilla main site ( including regional language variants ) for Windows, Mac and Linux -- Note: to ensure that the copy of Firefox is downloaded at the publisher's site, please to make sure that only the legitimate Mozilla site has a clear HTTPS padlock on the address bar

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (32.0.2) — Mozilla

oberder wrote: Head's up -- Mozilla has released a patch for Firefox; as of this post date, Firefox is now v32.0.2 -- according to the Release notes ( see HTTPS link provided below ) it is to answer to the recent corrupt installation issue when the migration from the previous version

The installer is now available to download the Mozilla main site ( including regional language variants ) for Windows, Mac and Linux -- Note: to ensure that the copy of Firefox is downloaded at the publisher's site, please to make sure that only the legitimate Mozilla site has a clear HTTPS padlock on the address bar

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (32.0.2) — Mozilla

I upgraded to FF 32.0.2 and now sync is no longer working. I checked the Mozilla forum and there are a couple of reports where the same issue was reported.
I will downgrade to 32.0.1 until this is fixed.

ptcscrutiny wrote:

oberder wrote: Head's up -- Mozilla has released a patch for Firefox; as of this post date, Firefox is now v32.0.2 -- according to the Release notes ( see HTTPS link provided below ) it is to answer to the recent corrupt installation issue when the migration from the previous version

The installer is now available to download the Mozilla main site ( including regional language variants ) for Windows, Mac and Linux -- Note: to ensure that the copy of Firefox is downloaded at the publisher's site, please to make sure that only the legitimate Mozilla site has a clear HTTPS padlock on the address bar

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (32.0.2) — Mozilla

I upgraded to FF 32.0.2 and now sync is no longer working. I checked the Mozilla forum and there are a couple of reports where the same issue was reported.
I will downgrade to 32.0.1 until this is fixed.

Sorry to hear that -- I also got wind of the posts regarding Sync on the new version; I think there's a report of it at Bugzilla ( depository for all issues pertaining to Mozilla's programs, which is HTTPS ) -- the previous offline installers are archived in most reputable downloading hubs, though if one wishes to, after downloading from a hub, run it through an online scanners ( examples like VirusTotal ) if they feel unsure of where they got their installer copy

Edit: Closest report I could find in regards to Sync issues is this: 995268 – Firefox Sync and Master Passwords are now mutually exclusive -- though it'll be a long while til I can find a good one for reference

I ended up loosing all my saved passwords on Firefox due to this update. I am assuming the key.db file got corrupted. Tried everything I could but just couldn't manage to restore it
Thankfully, my bookmarks are safe. Chrome is my main browser and I only use Firefox for PTC related work so its not much of a loss but still its a big headache to re-setup everything.

ptcscrutiny wrote: I ended up loosing all my saved passwords on Firefox due to this update. I am assuming the key.db file got corrupted. Tried everything I could but just couldn't manage to restore it
Thankfully, my bookmarks are safe. Chrome is my main browser and I only use Firefox for PTC related work so its not much of a loss but still its a big headache to re-setup everything.

Have the add-on FEBE installed in Firefox ( available to install at Add-ons for Firefox ); as of this post, it should be at v8.0.5 -- one can configure it to save everything from their Firefox profile should it be needed ( either choose a manual backup, or an automated one in its options )

ptcscrutiny wrote: I ended up loosing all my saved passwords on Firefox due to this update. I am assuming the key.db file got corrupted. Tried everything I could but just couldn't manage to restore it
Thankfully, my bookmarks are safe. Chrome is my main browser and I only use Firefox for PTC related work so its not much of a loss but still its a big headache to re-setup everything.

I usually use LastPass for my password manager and I never had problems with them. They have an online vault or an offline one so you won't lose access to your passwords. They autofill your accounts in the login page whenever you're logged on in the LastPass addon and they're fully secure. All you just need is a master password to rule them all. Try one today and let me know if you like it. It's one of the best free password managers out there. I have more than 20 accounts with 10-15 character password combinations so having one really saves my time.

bro8kenneth wrote:

ptcscrutiny wrote: I ended up loosing all my saved passwords on Firefox due to this update. I am assuming the key.db file got corrupted. Tried everything I could but just couldn't manage to restore it
Thankfully, my bookmarks are safe. Chrome is my main browser and I only use Firefox for PTC related work so its not much of a loss but still its a big headache to re-setup everything.

I usually use LastPass for my password manager and I never had problems with them. They have an online vault or an offline one so you won't lose access to your passwords. They autofill your accounts in the login page whenever you're logged on in the LastPass addon and they're fully secure. All you just need is a master password to rule them all. Try one today and let me know if you like it. It's one of the best free password managers out there. I have more than 20 accounts with 10-15 character password combinations so having one really saves my time.

Unfortunately, password managers can't handle bookmark management, as part of ptcscrutiny's case -- it's a good idea to search well on what password manager one wishes to use

Just be diligent and cautious in maintaining your passwords ( as in the case that happened per reference source: LastPass CEO Explains Possible Hack | PCWorld )

I just learnt one thing from this and that is to make sure I backup my Firefox profile, bookmarks, passwords and add-ons before installing a new update. Sync is supposed to do all this but thats where it failed :/

Heads-up -- Adobe has released an update for Flash for IE Browsers, which is now at v15.0.0.167

Online installers are available at the main publisher's site, as well as other system installers for Mac and Linux; offline installers may be available as well at reputable downloading hubs