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March 2013
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30 March 2013
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29 March 2013
Autoruns 11.5
29 March 2013
Microsoft has released Autoruns 11.5, updating this free startup software identification utility. This version adds reporting of the image timestamp of executables and the last-modified timestamp of other file types and autostart locations, as well as improving the jump-to-entry feature.
Process Monitor 3.04
29 March 2013
Microsoft has updated the free Process Monitor system monitoring utility to Version 3.04. This version provides support for new Windows 8 file information query types as well as bug fixes.
AMD Catalyst for HD7790
28 March 2013
AMD has released a Catalyst graphics driver specifically to improve performance on the HD7790 graphics card on Windows Vista, 7 and 8.
Intel Chipset Device Software 9.4.0.1017
28 March 2013
Intel has released Version 9.4.0.1017 of the Chipset Device Software, the main motherboard driver for Intel chipset-based motherboards.
Intel Rapid Storage Technology 12.0.0.1083
28 March 2013
Intel has released Version 10.1.0.1008 of the Rapid Storage Technology driver for those using RAID or AHCI on Intel chipset motherboards.
Game Patches
28 March 2013
Chrome 26.0
27 March 2013
Google has released Version 26.0.1410.43 of the Chrome browser. This version contains enhanced 'Ask Google for Suggestions' spell checking features, as well as security and bug fixes.
CCleaner 4.00
27 March 2013
A new Version 4.00.4064 of the free CCleaner system cleaning utility has been released. This major update contains graphics and performance improvements, has a new duplicate file finder tool, improved registry cleaning and drive wiper, as well as a range of other improvements, optimizations and bug fixes.
Game Patches
27 March 2013
Nvidia GeForce 314.22 WHQL
26 March 2013
Nvidia has released the 314.22 WHQL certified graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 8 and higher graphics cards under Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It improves performance in BioShock Infinite. The driver package also contains the 9.12.1031 PhysX drivers.
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26 March 2013
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23 March 2013
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22 March 2013
Start8 1.12
21 March 2013
Stardock has released Version 1.12 of the Start8 Start Menu replacement utility for Windows 8. Changes include support for BMP start buttons with alpha channels, along with a range of improvements and fixes.
Game Patches
21 March 2013
GPU-Z 0.6.9
20 March 2013
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 0.6.9. Changes include Kepler DX 11 support, fixing the shader count on the HD 7790, support for new chipsets as well as various bug fixes.
AMD Catalyst 13.3 Beta 3
20 March 2013
AMD has released the Catalyst 13.3 Beta 3 graphics driver for the HD 5000 series and above on Windows Vista, 7 and 8. This driver fixes OpenGL issues, as well as containing all the changes found in the previous 13.3 Beta.
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20 March 2013
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19 March 2013
Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.6.6
18 March 2013
A new Version 1.6.6 of the free Media Player Classic Home Cinema player has been released, adding several new features and improvements, as well as bug fixes.
Nvidia GeForce 314.21 Beta
16 March 2013
Nvidia has released the 314.21 Beta graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 8 and higher graphics cards under Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It improves performance and stability in Tomb Raider, and contains new SLI and 3D Vision profiles. The driver package also contains the 9.12.1031 PhysX drivers.
AMD Catalyst 13.3 Beta
16 March 2013
AMD has released the Catalyst 13.3 Beta graphics driver for the HD 5000 series and above on Windows Vista, 7 and 8. This driver improves performance in Sim City 5, Far Cry 3, Tomb Raider and Hitman Absolution, and fixes a TressFX bug in Tomb Raider.
Site Update
16 March 2013
In a frustrating turn of events, the 17-page Crysis 3 Tweak Guide I finished and formatted, ready for immediate release on the 4th of March, has now been delayed for almost two weeks, with no indication as to when it will actually be published. The guide contents were cleared over a week ago, so the delay is not due to any content issues. We had agreed to new publication arrangements which would supposedly reduce the delays, but that's obviously not been the case. As a result, I've decided to stop writing guides for Nvidia. The game guides will now go on hiatus until such time as a new sponsor is found that will let me publish the material in a timely manner.
Update: For those wondering about the Far Cry 3 Tweak Guide, it disappeared into the ether. Basically, Nvidia submitted it to the developer for final approval, and given it was an AMD-sponsored game, the developer simply withheld their approval.
SpeedFan 4.49
16 March 2013
Almico has released Version 4.49 of SpeedFan, a free utility for changing system fan speeds, measuring temperatures and voltages and adjusting clock speeds. This version adds full support for Windows 8, and contains bug fixes.
Game Patches
16 March 2013
Skype 6.3
15 March 2013
A new Version 6.3.0.105 of the communications utility Skype has been released. This version contains a range of bug fixes.
Game Patches
15 March 2013
Chrome 25.0
14 March 2013
Google has released Version 25.0.1364.172 of the Chrome browser. This version contains stability improvements and a Flash player update.
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14 March 2013
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13 March 2013
Microsoft Security Updates
13 March 2013
Microsoft has released its monthly set of Windows security updates which you can download from here or get through Windows Update.
Flash Player 11.6
13 March 2013
Adobe has released Version 11.6.602.180 of the Flash Player plugin for browsers.
Game Patches
12 March 2013
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11 March 2013
Site Update
9 March 2013
Just a quick update that the Crysis 3 Tweak Guide was finished and formatted several days ago, and if all goes well, it should be published in the next few days.
Game Patches
9 March 2013
Chrome 25.0
8 March 2013
Google has released Version 25.0.1364.160 of the Chrome browser. This version contains security fixes.
Firefox 19.0.2
8 March 2013
Mozilla has released Version 19.0.2 of the Firefox browser. This update addresses a security vulnerability.
GPU-Z 0.6.8
8 March 2013
GPU-Z, a free graphics card information utility, has reached Version 0.6.8. Changes include improved GPU load monitoring on AMD cards, support for new chipsets as well as various bug fixes.
Game Patches
8 March 2013
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7 March 2013
Chrome 25.0
6 March 2013
Google has released Version 25.0.1364.152 of the Chrome browser. This version contains stability and security improvements well as bug fixes.
Game Patches
6 March 2013
Nvidia GeForce 314.14 Beta
5 March 2013
Nvidia has released the 314.14 Beta graphics driver. This driver is for GeForce 8 and higher graphics cards under Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It contains performance improvements in several games, as well as new SLI and 3D Vision profiles. The driver package also contains the 9.12.1031 PhysX drivers.
Java Runtime Environment 7.17
5 March 2013
Oracle has released an Update 17 to the Java Runtime Environment 7.
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5 March 2013
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2 March 2013
SetPoint 6.52
1 March 2013
Logitech has released Version 6.52.74 of the SetPoint software for mice and keyboards. Changes include improved support for Windows 8 and bug fixes.
3DMark 11 1.04
1 March 2013
Futuremark has released a 1.04 Patch for the 3DMark 11 benchmark. The patch contains several minor improvements, along with compatibility and bug fixes.
Game Patches
1 March 2013
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