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April 2016
Chrome 50.0
29 April 2016
Google has released Version 50.0.2661.94 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Firefox 46.0
27 April 2016
Mozilla has released Version 46.0 of the Firefox browser. The most significant changes in this update are improved JavaScript security and WebRTC improvements, along with general security and bug fixes.
CCleaner 5.17
27 April 2016
A new Version 5.17.5590 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes include improvements to Firefox cleaning, Chrome Extension management and Windows app uninstallation, optimized Start-up item and Browser Plugin detection, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.4.2
26 April 2016
AMD has released the Crimson Edition 16.4.2 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver updates or adds CrossFire profiles for Elite Dangerous and Need for Speed, supports Xconnect for Thunderbolt 3 eGFX enclosures configured with Radeon R9 Fury, Nano or 300 Series GPUs, and provides bug fixes.
CPU-Z 1.76
22 April 2016
A new Version 1.76 of the CPU-Z information utility has been released. This version adds support for new chipsets as well as providing bug fixes.
Chrome 50.0
22 April 2016
Google has released Version 50.0.2661.87 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
21 April 2016
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows Vista, 7 and 8.1. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article.
Java Runtime Environment 8.91
20 April 2016
Oracle has released an Update 91 to the Java Runtime Environment 8.
Nvidia GeForce 364.96 Hotfix
15 April 2016
Nvidia has released the 364.96 Hotfix graphics driver. This driver is for the GeForce 400 series and above under Windows 7, 8 and 10. It provides support for the Doom Open Beta.
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.9
15 April 2016
Microsoft has released a new Version 4.9.0218.0 of its free Microsoft Security Essentials anti-malware package for Windows Vista and 7.
Chrome 50.0
14 April 2016
Google has released Version 50.0.2661.75 of the Chrome browser. This version provides notification and performance improvements, as well as security and bug fixes.
Microsoft Security Updates
13 April 2016
Microsoft has released its monthly set of Windows security updates which you can view here and obtain via Windows Update. This includes a cumulative update for Windows 10, with the changes noted here. Note: KB2952664, KB2976978, KB2977759, and KB3035583 are all Windows 10 upgrade related.
Opera 36.0
13 April 2016
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 36.0.2130.65. Changes in this update include a Chromium update, as well as security and bug fixes.
Firefox 45.0.2
12 April 2016
Mozilla has released Version 45.0.2 of the Firefox browser. This update contains bug fixes.
Chrome 49.0
8 April 2016
Google has released Version 49.0.2623.112 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
8 April 2016
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows 7 and 8.1. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article. Note: These are all Windows 10 upgrade-related patches being re-released yet again.
Flash Player 21.0
8 April 2016
Adobe has released Version 21.0.0.213 of the Flash Player plugin for browsers. To download the full offline installer, use these links depending upon your browser: Internet Explorer or Firefox or Opera. Use Windows Update to update the built-in Flash Player in IE11 under Windows 8 and 10, and Edge under Windows 10. Update to the latest version of Chrome to update its built-in Flash Player.
Skype 7.22
6 April 2016
A new Version 7.22.0.108 of the communications utility Skype has been released. A changelog is not yet available.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.4.1
5 April 2016
AMD has released the Crimson Edition 16.4.1 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver improves performance in Quantum Break on the R9 Fury X, and fixes frame rate capping issues in DX12 as well as flickering in Hitman DX11 when using high shadow settings.
Windows Updates
1 April 2016
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows 7 and 8.1. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article. Note: These are all Windows 10 upgrade-related patches being re-released yet again.
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