BouldRake wrote: It's not clear at what point 43.0.1 was tagged, but I looked over the commit notes for the last few days, and JS fixes, Canvas fixes, not much else.

Not sure either; must have been a fault on the Mozilla side since there were inquiries on their forums asking where's the new details of the update.

So far, the only noted change in the patch, after checking again, is:

Quote:Prepare to use SHA-256 signing certificate for Windows builds, to meet new Microsoft signing requirement (1079858)

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (43.0.1) — Mozilla

WINE 1.8 is out. I normally only complain about other updates in this thread, but WINE 1.8 is really worth posting about.

WINE 1.8 implements CSMT (command stream multi-threading) which is, well, you don't need to understand it - it's a change to the graphic logic, and the upshoot for end users is the greatest performance gain I've ever seen between any two versions of any piece of software. I've been running the dev branch for months, and I'm playing Windows games on Linux that my computer isn't good enough to play natively on Windows.

If you've got a Mac,or you're on Linux, you can now run more Windows software than Windows can, and you can run it better.

Release Notes and download link. It will become available in most package managers over the next few days.

Head's up -- Software update

Piriform has now released CCleaner v5.13.5460; the new update, which comes in Standard ( basic installer with optional Chrome add-on installation ), Professional and Professional Plus ( paid versions ) and Portable are available at the main publisher's downloading hub; reputable downloading hubs will be offering the Standard Offline-installer in a few hours

For those with Mac OS, CCleaner Mac v1.11 is available at the main publisher's site; the version should have Mac OS 10.11 El Captain compatibility

Sidenote: for those who want their copy of CCleaner without the Chrome add-on installer, CCleaner Slim will be offered a week after the Standard offline installer release -- this is available only at the main publsher's downloading hub, and it's respective mirror host sites

Head's up -- Software Updates

Mozilla has released another patch -- Firefox v43.0.2 has been released; manually check your browsers if the patch has been applied; the offline installers ( for all OS variants, and respective regional translated versions ) are available at the main publisher's downloading center -- most reputable downloading hubs will be offering the EN-US Offline installer

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (43.0.2) — Mozilla

8pecxstudios has now released Cyberfox v43.0.2 -- this is the 64-bit fork of the Mozilla Firefox Browser; the offline installer is available at most mirror and reputable downloading hubs

Publisher Andrew Ziem has released BleachBit v1.9.2; this freeware cleaner ( similar to most cleaners like Piriform CCleaner ) is available at the main publisher's mirror sites and most reputable downloading hubs

Sidenote: Though that the publisher is located in Sourceforge, please be advised to download the program instead at the mirror sites for security reasons

Head's up -- Software updates

For members that use Linux platforms; WINE v19.0 is officially released -- the new version is available at most reputable Linux Downloading hubs, highlighting the needed bux fixes, as seen in the reference sources below:

Reference source -- Wine 1.9.0 released
Changelog Documentation -- WineHQ - Documentation

Sidenote: For those seeking to have their Windows gear dual-boot with Linux, you can do a quick search over at Youtube -- just indicate what Linux Distro you like as a search word, with the index search words "dual boot with windows"; for further help, you can check the several Linux Forums ( and their respective distros ) for their reference guides and assistance topics

(Odd numbered releases are development versions).

BouldRake wrote: (Odd numbered releases are development versions).

Thanks for the head's up -- didn't realize they were Beta versions

Head's up -- Database update

Brightfort Studios ( formerly JavaCool ) has updated it's security database for SpywareBlaster v5.4; there are now 17350 unique security signatures -- make sure to manually check the program's database ( if you have the paid version, it should be added automatically )

Head's up -- Software Updates

Adobe is releasing a multiple update; Adobe AIR is now on v20.0.0.233, and Adobe Flash Player for IE and Non-IE browsers are now both on v20.0.0.267 -- the three updates are available only at the main publisher's site, while most downloading hubs will be offering redirect links

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Mozilla has released a patch; Firefox is now on v43.0.3 -- the new patch addresses to users that have issues with Nvidia Network Access Managers -- just manually check your Firefox browsers for the new patch update, and the offline installer should be available at the main publisher's site; most reputable downloading hubs will be offering the EN-US offline installer

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (43.0.3) — Mozilla

Head's up -- Software Update


Igor Pavlov has now released 7-Zip v15.14; the new update are available in either 32- and 64-bit offline installers variants, and are ready at the main publisher's site -- please do note that if you have a x64 ( 64-bit ) machine, make sure to get the version that is appropriate for your gear -- some downloading hubs may offer the 32-bit ( x86 ) offline installer

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For AVG users, please do make sure that your anti-virus program is up-to-date; there are reports in regards that the said program's extension may expose the user's data

Reference source -- AVG's Chrome extension exposes personal data of 9 million users - SC Magazine

Head's up -- Software updates

Adobe is releasing a new patch update; to date, Adobe Flash for IE browsers is now v20.0.0.270, and Adobe Flash for Non-IE browsers is v20.0.0.267 -- changes to the IE plug-in are due to recently discovered vulnerabilities to Adobe Flash recently noted for IE ( related to Win10 issues )

Sidenote: The Online Installers for both plug-ins are available only at the main publisher's site; most reputable downloading hubs will be providing a redirect click-link

PeaZip has released PeaZip v5.9.1; a freeware program for file compression, similar to 7-Zip and the shareware WinRAR/WinZIP; the installer is available in Portable form at the main publisher's site, and most reputable downloading hubs will be offering the offline installer

Head's up -- Tech news

In regards to my earlier post ( as seen at: GT Distractions -- Time to check your Updates | ClixSense Forum ) -- it has been reviewed that some tech blogs are now keeping tabs over this -- by next week, before the estimated Microsoft 'Patch Tuesdays', all versions of Internet Explorer 8/9/10 will have no more security support; to date, only users that have IE11 ( for Win7 / Win8 / Win8.1 ) and EDGE ( Win10 ) will continue to have the necessary support.

Details of the tech news can be seen at the ArsTechnica:

Reference source -- Microsoft readies kill switch for Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10 | Ars Technica

Head's up -- Sofware update

Mozilla has released a patch for Firefox, mentioning fixes for Linux users, and regards to AV add-ons that are added to the browser ( see link below ); Firefox v43.0.4 is ready for update on your browser's system, as well as the offline installers are ready for download

Please note: to get the regional language variants of your country, visit the main publisher's site -- most reputable downloading hubs will be offering the EN-US Offline installer

Reference source -- Firefox — Notes (43.0.4) — Mozilla

Head's up -- Software Update

Dominik Reichl has now officially released KeePass v2.31 Professional Edition; the Open-source Password manager is available as an offline installer and a portable variant at the main publisher's site

NOTE:
a) Please be guided that there are two versions -- KeePass Classic ( which is at v1.30 ) and Professional -- either variant are different in function and performance; there is a comparison graph table at the main publisher's site that will assist you on deciding which variant will be best for your system's need

b) For those with different OS, please be guided that main publisher's downloading page supports all OS variants -- from Mac to Linux distros

Head's up -- Software update

Adobe has now released Shockwave player v12.2.3.183; please do note that there are two variants: Shockwave Full and Shockwave Slim, which are available only at the main publisher's site ( most reputable downloading hubs will be offering a redirect link to the publisher's downloading hub )

Skype Technologies S.A. has released Skype v7.18.32.103

Chromium has also released the new fork of the Google Chrome browser; Chromium v49.0.2620.0 is now available

Opera Software ASA has also released Opera v34.0.2036.47

All new updated software installers are available at the main publisher's sites, as well at their mirrored downloading sites, and reputable downloading hubs -- please be cautious NOT to download at file-sharing sites, or from P2P sites, and always scan your offline installers to ensure software safety

Head's up -- Tech update

In view of the upcoming Microsoft Security Updates, commonly known as "Patch Tuesdays", please do take note of a few things:

Microsoft may release kb3035583 once again -- this particular update preps your gear ( Win7/8/8.1 ) for Windows 10 -- but this time, according to some tech blogs, the said update has gone through major changes; among the changes is that it now identifies any changes in the registry to prevent any Win10 updates ( despite that Microsoft has offered the registry tweak beforehand for users )

This can be viewed at the Slashdot Tech blog ( along with it's viewer's responses ):

Reference source -- 'Get Windows 10' Turns Itself On and Nags Win 7 and 8.1 Users Twice a Day - Slashdot

Do make sure that you have set your Windows Update settings to manual, and not let it automatically download and install any without you reviewing them first

EDIT: Additional Tech news about kb3035583 cn also be viewed at InfoWorld Tech Blog:

Reference source -- Banishing 'Get Windows 10' nagware isn't as easy as you think | InfoWorld

And finally, for Win8 users, this month may be the last -- according the InfoWorld tech blogs, Microsoft may begin to revoke any update security patches for the said OS unless they upgrade to either Win8.1 or Win10.

Details of this can be viewed below:

Reference source -- Microsoft revokes Windows 8's patch privileges today | InfoWorld

Head's up -- Software updates

Adobe has now released Adobe Flash Player for IE and Non-IE browsers; Adobe both plug-ins are now on v20.0.0.286 -- the new updates are available only at the main publisher's downloading hub, while most reputable downloading hubs will offer a redirect link to the publisher's main site

And a bit of late news: for those using Linux, please be guided that Ubuntu v15.04 ( Vivid Vervet ) will come to its EoF ( End of Life ) status come February 14, 2016 ( as seen at: Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) reaches End of Life on February 4 2016 )

For the Kubuntu types, congratulations on choosing KDE, you chose wisely. But KDE 5 performance is still sucky with some cards. You probably want to try a live CD before updating (I think 15.04 is still KDE 4, right? If not, ignore me).

Head's up -- Software Updates

Oracle has now released JAVA Runtime Enviroment ( JRE ) v8u72; the installers, both online and offline, for all OS variants ( Windows, Mac, Linux ) are available at the main publisher's site, while most reputable downloading hubs will be offering either ( or both ) the 32-bit and/or 64-bit version of the new update

Piriform has released Defraggler v2.20.989; the new freeware defrag program is available as a full installer at the publisher's site, along with the Portable version -- most downloading hubs will offer the offline installer

Chromium has released Chromium v50.0.2626.0; the fork of the popular Google Chrome browser is now available at most downloading hubs

Head's up -- Software and Program updates

Program Updates:
Brightfort Studios ( formerly Javacool ) has released new security signatures for SpywareBlaster v5.4; to date, there are now 17367 unique security database signatures -- manually check your software for the update

Software Updates
a) Dropbox has released Dropbox 3.14.6RC ( Release Candidate ), a prequel update for v3.12.6
b) Chromium has released Chromium v50.0.2628.0

All software update installers are available at the respective publisher's downloading hubs and mirror sites, as well as reputable downloading hubs -- Please be wary TO NEVER DOWNLOAD JUST ANYWHERE; avoid downloading from any P2P or File-sharing sites ( ex: Mediafire, etc ) to avoid compromised installers

EDIT: Typo