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Microsoft Security Updates
11 January 2017
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.
Nvidia GeForce 376.60 Hotfix
11 January 2017
Nvidia has released the 376.60 Hotfix graphics driver. This driver is for the GeForce 400 series and above under Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. It addresses a Battlefield 1 crash on some Kepler based GPUs, dark puddles in Battlefield 1, and random black screen in DOTA 2.
Flash Player 24.0
11 January 2017
Adobe has released Version 24.0.0.194 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
11 January 2017
Adobe has released a new Version 2015.020.20053 of its free software for viewing PDF documents, now known as Acrobat Reader DC. This update contains security and bug fixes.
Foxit Reader 8.2.0
11 January 2017
The free Foxit PDF Reader has been updated to Version 8.2.0.2051. This version adds a range of new features including comment sharing and enhanced collaboration, fast web view support, Network drive support, content sensitive help, cloud synchronization, as well as bug fixes.
Site Update
25 December 2016
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Nvidia GeForce 376.48 Hotfix
22 December 2016
Nvidia has released the 376.48 Hotfix graphics driver. This driver is for the GeForce 400 series and above under Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. It addresses several issues: workaround to fix incorrect Folding@home work units; fixes random flashes in Just Cause 3; fixes some issues that could lead to Battlefield 1 crash; fixes SLI texture flickering in Battlefield 1; and fixes corruption in Wargame: Red Dragon.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.2
21 December 2016
AMD has released the Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.2 driver for the HD 7700, HD 8500 series and above on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10. This driver contains a range of bug fixes.
Opera 42.0
21 December 2016
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 42.0.2393.94. This version updates Chromium.
Nvidia GeForce 376.33 WHQL
15 December 2016
Nvidia has released the 376.33 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 400 and higher graphics cards under Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. It provides security improvements and disables SLI in Titanfall 2. The driver package contains PhysX version 9.16.0318 and updates GeForce Experience to version 3.2.0.
iTunes 12.5.4
14 December 2016
Apple has released a new Version 12.5.4 of the iTunes software. This version adds support for the new TV app, enhances the Touch Bar when using the scrubber, and provides minor app and performance improvements.
Microsoft Security Updates
14 December 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.
Opera 42.0
14 December 2016
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 42.0.2393.85. This version adds a built-in currency converter, improves startup time, improves the news feeder, and provides security and bug fixes.
Firefox 50.1.0
14 December 2016
Mozilla has released Version 50.1.0 of the Firefox browser. This version provides security fixes.
CCleaner 5.25
13 December 2016
A new Version 5.25.5902 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes include adding support for Firefox web extensions, improved Firefox, Chrome and Edge cleaning, as well as minor improvements and bug fixes.
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