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August 2017
Windows Updates
29 August 2017
Microsoft has released a Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Anniversary Update, available via Windows Updates.
Firefox 55.0.3
26 August 2017
Mozilla has released Version 55.0.3 of the Firefox browser. This version provides bug fixes.
Opera 47.0
26 August 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 47.0.2631.71. This version updates Chromium and provides bug fixes.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.8.2
26 August 2017
AMD has released the Crimson ReLive Edition 17.8.2 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver adds support for Destiny 2 Beta, improves performance in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and F1 2017 on the RX Vega 64, as well as providing bug fixes.
Chrome 60.0
25 August 2017
Google has released Version 60.0.3112.113 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 385.41 WHQL
25 August 2017
Nvidia has released the 385.41 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows 7, 8 and 10. It is the recommended driver for Destiny 2 PC Open Beta, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, ARK: Survival Evolved, F1 2017, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018, and Quake Champions Early Access. The driver also contains PhysX version 9.17.0524 and updates GeForce Experience to version 3.9.0.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.8.1
22 August 2017
AMD has released the Crimson ReLive Edition 17.8.1 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver adds support for the RX Vega series, Quake Champions Early Access and Agents of Mayhem, as well as providing bug fixes.
Firefox 55.0.2
17 August 2017
Mozilla has released Version 55.0.2 of the Firefox browser. This version provides bug fixes.
Windows Updates
17 August 2017
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. They are listed in more detail here. Note that these Windows 7 and 8.1 Rollup Updates are previews and thus don't need to be installed yet.
CCleaner 5.33
16 August 2017
A new Version 5.33.6162 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. This version udpates Edge cookie cleaning definitions, and provides bug fixes.
Chrome 60.0
15 August 2017
Google has released Version 60.0.3112.101 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 385.28 WHQL
15 August 2017
Nvidia has released the 385.28 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows 7, 8 and 10. It is the recommended driver for Agents of Mayhem and Killing Floor: Incursion. The driver also contains PhysX version 9.17.0524 and updates GeForce Experience to version 3.8.0.
WinRAR 5.50
15 August 2017
The archival utility WinRAR has been updated to Version 5.50. Changes include use of RAR 5.0 format by default, AES-256 encryption, master password improvements, LZ and ZIPX support, along with bug fixes.
Opera 47.0
15 August 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 47.0.2631.55. This update provides bug fixes.
Firefox 55.0.1
11 August 2017
Mozilla has released Version 55.0.1 of the Firefox browser. This version provides bug fixes.
Firefox 55.0
10 August 2017
Mozilla has released Version 55.0 of the Firefox browser. This version adds support for WebVR, improves address bar and sidebar functionality, provides faster startup times when restoring lots of tabs, as well as security and bug fixes.
Opera 47.0
10 August 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 47.0.2631.39. This major update adds exportable bookmarks, smoother video playback, design changes, as well as security improvements and bug fixes.
Realtek HD Audio 2.82
10 August 2017
Realtek has released Version 2.82 of its HD Audio drivers.
Microsoft Security Updates
9 August 2017
Microsoft has released its monthly set of Windows security updates which you can view here and obtain via Windows Update. This includes the latest Windows 7 Rollup and Windows 8.1 Rollup updates, as well as a Windows 10 Cumulative Update.
Flash Player 26.0
9 August 2017
Adobe has released Version 26.0.0.151 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.
Acrobat Reader DC 2017
9 August 2017
Adobe has released a new Version 2017.012.20093 of its free software for viewing PDF documents, now known as Acrobat Reader DC. This update contains new features, enhancements, and security and bug fixes.
Chrome 60.0
3 August 2017
Google has released Version 60.0.3112.90 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
2 August 2017
Microsoft has released a Cumulative Update for Windows 10, available via Windows Updates.
Nvidia GeForce 385.12 Beta
1 August 2017
Nvidia has released the 385.12 Beta graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. It provides performance optimisations for the Titan XP.
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