Hello everyone,
I was a bit behind in May so I’ve also thrown in the latest updates thus far in June. A well patched machine is a beautiful thing! Get your system updated as soon as possible.
Chrome 75.0
5 June 2019
Google has released Version 75.0.3770.80 of the Chrome browser. This update provides improvements, as well as security and bug fixes.
Firefox 67.0.1
5 June 2019
Mozilla has released Version 67.0.1 of the Firefox browser. This update introduces Mozilla’s various services and products on in-browser screens and prompts. It also enables Enhanced Tracking Protection by default for new users, while existing users can turn it on by going to Options>Privacy & Security>Custom, ticking Cookies, and selecting ‘Third-party trackers’.
iTunes
4 June 2019
Apple has announced that the iTunes app will be discontinued with the launch of iOS 13, likely in September 2019. Itunes’ functions will be split into three separate apps: Music, TV and Podcasts. There are concerns regarding what will happen to music you already own, as well as playlists – Apple says that the Music app will allow access to these, including downloading them, and you can still purchase music to own within the Music app, as the iTunes store will reside there. However, Apple is not killing off iTunes for Windows; as reported by Wired: “Apple clarified Monday that iTunes for Windows would continue on its current state.”
Windows 10 Updates
30 May 2019
Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version 1903.
iTunes 12.9.5
29 May 2019
Apple has released a new Version 12.9.5 of the iTunes software. If you don’t wish to use the Windows Store to download iTunes, direct download links are provided: 64-bit Version, 32-bit Version. Aside from security fixes, a full changelist is not yet available.
Windows Updates
29 May 2019
Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 versions 1709 and 1703.
Opera 60.0
25 May 2019
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 60.0.3255.109. This update provides bug fixes.
Chrome 74.0
22 May 2019
Google has released Version 74.0.3729.169 of the Chrome browser. This update provides security and bug fixes.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update
22 May 2019
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, also known as Windows 10 version 1903. This free major Feature Update is being rolled out gradually, and is currently only available if you manually check for Updates in Windows Update. It provides a range of new features, such as those detailed here. There are also a range of Known Issues in Windows 10 version 1903.
Update: You can manually download the full 1903 Update or create an ISO of it by going here.
Windows 10 Updates
22 May 2019
Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 versions 1809 and 1803.
Firefox 67.0
21 May 2019
Mozilla has released Version 67.0 of the Firefox browser. Changes in this major update include improved performance in several areas, new options to block known cryptominers and fingerprinters under Options>Content Blocking, improved security and customization for private browsing, a range of minor feature improvements, along with security and bug fixes. Note that the new WebRender GPU-accelerated 2D engine is disabled by default but will be gradually enabled on
Windows Updates
20 May 2019
Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 which addresses an issue that may prevent access to some gov.uk websites that don’t support HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) when using Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge.
Opera 60.0
18 May 2019
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 60.0.3255.95. This update provides interface improvements and bug fixes.
Chrome 74.0
15 May 2019
Google has released Version 74.0.3729.157 of the Chrome browser. This update provides security and bug fixes.
CCleaner 5.57
15 May 2019
A new Version 5.57.7182 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. Changes in this version include a new simplified Easy Clean option, with the original cleaner renamed Custom Clean, a new tab in Startup to manage Windows Services, a new Preferred Home Screen setting, updater and installation improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Microsoft Security Updates
15 May 2019
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 Windows 10 Cumulative Updates.
Acrobat Reader DC 19
15 May 2019
Adobe has released a new Version 2019.012.20034 of its free software for viewing PDF documents, now known as Acrobat Reader DC. This update provides new features as well as security and bug fixes.
Flash Player 32.0
15 May 2019
Adobe has released Version 32.0.0.192 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.
Opera 60.0
14 May 2019
The Opera browser has been updated to Version 60.0.3255.84. This update addresses a GPU bug that causes black screen crashes at startup.
Firefox 66.0.5
8 May 2019
Mozilla has released Version 66.0.5 of the Firefox browser. This update provides additional fixes for the disabled add-ons issue.
O&O Shutup10 1.6
8 May 2019
O&O Software has released Version 1.6.1402 of the free O&O Shutup10 utility, designed to provide greater control over Windows 10’s privacy and update related settings. This version adds support for the upcoming Windows 10 1903 update, as well as providing bug fixes.
Firefox 66.0.4
6 May 2019
Mozilla has released Version 66.0.4 of the Firefox browser. This update fixes the disabled add-ons issue.
Firefox Add-on Issues
5 May 2019
Firefox is experiencing Add-on Problems due to the accidental expiry of a certificate used to sign add-ons. This results in the following message bar appearing: One or more installed add-ons cannot be verified and have been disabled. Mozilla is working on a proper fix, but for now, a workaround is to go to Firefox Options>Privacy & Security, scroll down and tick the ‘Allow Firefox to send technical and interaction data to Mozilla’ option, then tick the ‘Allow Firefox to install and run studies’ option. It may take up to 6 hours for this Study hotfix to be downloaded and applied to Firefox.
Update: Some people are reporting this as being fixed, but my Firefox is still affected. One unsupported workaround that works straight away is provided here.
Windows Updates
4 May 2019
Microsoft has released another new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version 1809.
Windows Updates
2 May 2019
Microsoft has released a new Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version 1809.
Chrome 74.0
2 May 2019
Google has released Version 74.0.3729.131 of the Chrome browser. This update provides security and bug fixes.
