ARCHIVED NEWS
To view the latest news click Here
May 2017
Windows Updates
27 May 2017
Microsoft has released an update for Windows 10 Creators Update, with the changes noted here.
Opera 45.0
27 May 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 45.0.2552.881. This update provides bug fixes.
VLC Media Player 2.2.6
25 May 2017
The free VLC Media Player has been updated to Version 2.2.6. This version provides bug fixes.
GPU-Z 2.1.0
23 May 2017
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 2.1.0. This version adds an Advanced tab with additional information, provides support for new chipsets, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
CCleaner 5.30
23 May 2017
A new Version 5.30.6065 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. The changelog is identical to the previous version so this is probably a bugfix release.
Update: According to the Piriform Forums this version fixes a bug with update checking.
Nvidia GeForce 382.33 WHQL
23 May 2017
Nvidia has released the 382.33 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 Tekken 7 and Star Trek Bridge Crew. The driver also contains PhysX version 9.17.0329 and updates GeForce Experience to version 3.6.0.
Firefox 53.0.3
20 May 2017
Mozilla has released Version 53.0.3 of the Firefox browser. This version provides bug fixes.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.5.2
19 May 2017
AMD has released the Crimson ReLive Edition 17.5.2 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver improves performance in Prey and provides a range of bug fixes.
Opera 45.0
18 May 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 45.0.2552.812. This update provides bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 382.23 WHQL
17 May 2017
Nvidia has released the 382.23 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver adds support for the new GT 1030 GPU, and is only for the GT 1030 under Windows 7, 8 and 10.
Windows Updates
17 May 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.
Autoruns 13.71
17 May 2017
Microsoft has released Autoruns 13.71, updating this free startup software identification utility. This version adds Microsoft HTML Application Host (mshta.exe) as a hosting image so it displays the hosted image details, and now doesn’t apply filters to hosting images.
Process Explorer 16.21
17 May 2017
Microsoft has released Version 16.21 of the free Process Explorer utility, which is a more detailed version of Task Manager. This version fixes an intermittent bug in the Virus Total scanning logic, and is signed with a Windows 7 RTM-compatible certificate.
Process Monitor 3.33
17 May 2017
Microsoft has updated the free Process Monitor system monitoring utility to Version 3.33. This version contains bug fixes for destructive event filtering and is signed with a certificate installed in the Windows 7 trusted roots store.
CCleaner 5.30
17 May 2017
A new Version 5.30.6063 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes include improved Edge, Internet Explorer, Thunderbird and Windows Explorer cleaning, improved SSD detection, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
Nvidia Security Update
16 May 2017
Nvidia has released a Security Bulletin which details multiple security vulnerabilities in its graphics drivers. It is strongly recommended that all Nvidia GPU owners update their drivers to patch these vulnerabilities. For GeForce series GPU users on Windows, this means installing the 382.05 drivers or newer.
iTunes 12.6
16 May 2017
Apple has released a new Version 12.6.1 of the iTunes software. This version provides minor app and performance improvements.
VLC Media Player 2.2.5
13 May 2017
The free VLC Media Player has been updated to Version 2.2.5.1. This version updates codec libraries, improves security, and fixes a range of bugs.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
12 May 2017
Microsoft has announced that the next major update for Windows 10 will be the Fall Creators Update. It will be available later this year and will contain design changes, greater connectivity across devices, and improved developer tools.
Nvidia GeForce 382.19 Hotfix
11 May 2017
Nvidia has released the 382.19 Hotfix graphics driver. This driver is for the GeForce 400 series and above under Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. It fixes a stutter issue experienced on some configurations while playing Prey.
Opera 45.0
11 May 2017
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 45.0.2552.635. This major Reborn update incorporates a range of visual and feature changes from the Neon concept into mainstream Opera, as well as providing performance and security enhancements, and bug fixes.
Chrome 58.0
10 May 2017
Google has released Version 58.0.3029.110 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Microsoft Security Updates
10 May 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 25.0
10 May 2017
Adobe has released Version 25.0.0.171 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.
Firefox 53.0.2
6 May 2017
Mozilla has released Version 53.0.2 of the Firefox browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.5.1
5 May 2017
AMD has released the Crimson ReLive Edition 17.5.1 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver improves performance in Prey and provides a multi-GPU profile for the game, as well as a range of bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 382.05 WHQL
5 May 2017
Nvidia has released the 382.05 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 Prey, Battlezone, and the Gears of War 4 Multi-GPU Update. The driver also contains PhysX version 9.17.0329 and GeForce Experience version 3.5.0.
Chrome 58.0
3 May 2017
Google has released Version 58.0.3029.96 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes. Note that all 32-bit Chrome users who have 4GB+ of RAM and are using Windows 64-bit will automatically be migrated to Chrome 64-bit.
To view the latest news click Here