System Update Readiness Tool

8 October 2008

Microsoft has released a new version of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista. This update resolves an issue which could prevent some users from successfully installing future Windows Updates. If your system requires it, it should be displayed in your Windows Updates shortly.

VLC Media Player 0.9.4

8 October 2008

The free VLC Media Player has been updated to Version 0.9.4.

Realtek HD Audio 2.06

8 October 2008

Realtek has released Version 2.06 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 select 'Software'.

Game Patches

8 October 2008

Hinterland - Update via Steam

Worldshift - 1.0.22 Patch

Game Patches

7 October 2008

Project Aftermath - Update via Steam

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - 2.10.1 Patch

XCOM: Terror from the Deep - Update via Steam

CCleaner 2.12.660

5 October 2008

A new Version 2.12.660 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. This version primarily improves support for Google Chrome, as well as some minor tweaks.

Game Patches

4 October 2008

Combat Mission: Shock Force - 1.10 Patch

Steam Client - Update via Steam

FRAPS 2.9.6

4 October 2008

A new Version 2.9.6 of the FPS measurement, benchmarking and video capture utility FRAPS has been released. This version addresses several bugs.

iTunes 8.0.1

3 October 2008

Apple has released a new Version 8.0.1 of the iTunes software. This version primarily fixes bugs related to HDTV support as well as the Genius playlists feature.

TweakGuides Tweaking Companion

3 October 2008

The TweakGuides Tweaking Companions for Windows XP and Windows Vista have both been revised to Version 4.2 and 2.2 respectively. This is a relatively minor revision with a range of updates as specified at the bottom of the TGTC download page.

Realtek AC97 Audio 4.06

3 October 2008

Realtek has released Version 4.06 of its AC97 audio drivers. Note if you have problems with the link, click the 'AC'97 Audio Codecs' link at the top of the page and select 'Software'.

Game Patches

3 October 2008

East Side Story - 1.01 Patch

Hinterland - Update via Steam

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - 2.10 Patch

Steam Client - Update via Steam

The Sims 2: Apartment Life - 1.16.0.187 Patch

Realtek HD Audio 2.05

2 October 2008

Realtek has released Version 2.05 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 select 'Software'.

Game Patches

2 October 2008

Harpoon Commander's Edition - 2008.044 Patch

Zero Online - 2815 Patch

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