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September 2016
Windows Updates
30 September 2016
Microsoft has released a cumulative update for Windows 10, with the changes noted here.
Chrome 53.0
30 September 2016
Google has released Version 53.0.2785.143 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
7-Zip 16.03
29 September 2016
A new Version 16.03 of the free 7-Zip archival utility has been released. This update adds protection against DLL preloading attacks and contains bug fixes.
Firefox 49.0.1
24 September 2016
Mozilla has released Version 49.0.1 of the Firefox browser. This version fixes a startup crash bug.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.9.2
22 September 2016
AMD has released the Crimson Edition 16.9.2 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver adds support for Forza Horizon 3, a new DX11 CrossFire profile for Dreadnought, and provides bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 372.90 WHQL
22 September 2016
Nvidia has released the 372.90 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. It provides the best experience in Forza Horizon 3. The driver package contains PhysX version 9.16.0318 and GeForce Experience version 2.11.4.
Opera 40.0
21 September 2016
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 40.0.2308.54. Major changes in this version include a free VPN, automatic battery saving, Chromecast support, a Chromium update, and security and bug fixes.
Firefox 49.0
21 September 2016
Mozilla has released Version 49.0 of the Firefox browser. The most significant changes in this version include allowing saved HTTP logins to be used on HTTPS pages, improved performance on some systems, removal of Firefox Hello, as well as security and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
21 September 2016
Microsoft has released non-critical updates for Windows 7 and 8.1. They are listed in more detail in this Microsoft Article.
Skype 7.28
20 September 2016
A new Version 7.28.0.101 of the communications utility Skype has been released.
Chrome 53.0
16 September 2016
Google has released Version 53.0.2785.116 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Flash Player 23.0
14 September 2016
Adobe has released Version 23.0.0.162 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.
CCleaner 5.22
14 September 2016
A new Version 5.22.5724 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes include improved Edge cleaning, improved Windows 10 Anniversary Update support, improved Windows 10 64-bit support, updated Firefox extension management, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
Microsoft Security Updates
14 September 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.
iTunes 12.5.1
14 September 2016
Apple has released a new Version 12.5.1 of the iTunes software. This version provides a new Apple Music design and adds picture-in-picture mode.
GPU-Z 1.11.0
14 September 2016
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 1.11.0. Changes include displaying full Device ID, BIOS saving on the GTX 1060 and improved tray notification icon.
Chrome 53.0
14 September 2016
Google has released Version 53.0.2785.113 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.9.1
9 September 2016
AMD has released the Crimson Edition 16.9.1 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver adds support for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided DX12, a new DX11 CrossFire profile for DOTA 2, and provides bug fixes.
Chrome 53.0
8 September 2016
Google has released Version 53.0.2785.101 of the Chrome browser. This version provides security and bug fixes.
Opera 39.0
7 September 2016
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 39.0.2256.71. This version updates Chromium, and provides security and bug fixes.
Next Generation CPUs Supported on Windows 10 Only
2 September 2016
Microsoft has reportedly reaffirmed its position that the next-generation Intel Kaby Lake and AMD Zen CPUs will only be supported under Windows 10. It is still unclear as to how these upcoming CPUs will perform under Windows 7 & 8.1.
Chrome 53.0
1 September 2016
Google has released Version 53.0.2785.89 of the Chrome browser. This version provides improvements, as well as security and bug fixes.
Windows Updates
1 September 2016
Microsoft has released a cumulative update for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, with the changes noted here.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.8.3
1 September 2016
AMD has released the Crimson Edition 16.8.3 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver adds new DX11 CrossFire profiles for Battlefield 1: Open Beta and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and provides bug fixes.
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