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GPU-Z 0.3.7
21 November 2009
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 0.3.7. The changes include a range of fixes and improvements, and supports new chipsets.
Realtek HD Audio 2.37
21 November 2009
Realtek has released Version 2.37 of its HD Audio drivers. Note if you have problems with the link, click the 'High Definition Audio Codecs' link at the top of the page and then select 'Software'.
FRAPS 3.0.2
21 November 2009
A new Version 3.0.2 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version fixes several bugs.
Game Patches
21 November 2009
Game Patches
20 November 2009
Office 2010 Beta
19 November 2009
Microsoft has released the Office 2010 Beta to the general public. The beta will expire on 31 October 2010. The final version is due for release around March - May 2010.
Game Patches
19 November 2009
Nvidia Beta Forceware 195.55
18 November 2009
Nvidia has released the Beta Forceware 195.55 driver for Windows XP, Vista and 7. These drivers are for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200 and ION series cards. This version adds GPU acceleration of online HD content in association with Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta, adds SLI/multi-GPU support for a range of games including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, improves performance in Need for Speed: Shift, and has a range of bug fixes. The package also contains the 9.09.0814 PhysX drivers.
ATI Catalyst 9.11
18 November 2009
ATI has released the Catalyst 9.11 graphics drivers for the HD2000 series and newer. This version includes GPU acceleration of H.264 content in association with Adobe Flash 10.1 Beta, and high quality downscaling for video transcoding MSE, as well as a range of fixes.
Game Patches
18 November 2009
Site Update
17 November 2009
A quick update on the TweakGuides Tweaking Companion for Windows 7 - I am in the editing and formatting phase. I'm aiming for a release this coming weekend if all goes well. Thanks to all those who have been patient and supportive throughout this process.
Office 2010 Beta
17 November 2009
Microsoft has released the Office 2010 Beta to Technet and MSDN subscribers. It is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and the beta is the Professional edition of Office 2010. It will be released to the general public shortly.
Game Patches
17 November 2009
Game Patches
15 November 2009
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