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Microsoft to address four critical flaws on Patch Tuesday
- Patch Tuesday is once again upon us as Microsoft is preparing to push out a bundle of security fixes on March 12. The upcoming release will consist of seven fixes, four of which are deemed critical as they could allow…
SimCity hotfix to disable non-critical gameplay features
- Electronic Arts is still working around the clock to resolve issues surrounding the launch of SimCity earlier this week. In what is a surprise to nobody except EA, the servers required to play the DRM-laden title haven’t been able to…
Weekend tech reading: Hurried Java update plugs 50 holes
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Oracle has been under increasing pressure in recent months to finally fix the myriad of security flaws that have plagued Java. In an unexpected emergency out-of-band patch released Friday afternoon, Oracle has responded definitively to critics with a massive security patch...
Microsoft to fix critical Internet Explorer vulnerability today
- Microsoft will be releasing an out-of band patch later today to fix a critical zero-day flaw affecting Internet Explorer versions 6,7 and 8. The vulnerability allows hackers to execute code remotely in the event that a user visits an infected website.
Intel confirms 8MB bug in 320 Series SSDs (fix available)
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Three weeks after replicating the so-called "8MB bug," Intel has published a firmware update (4PC10362) that solves the issue. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any way to recover data lost on glitched drives, so you'll have to cut your losses if you want to revive the unit.
Microsoft releases Office 2010 SP1
- Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Microsoft Office 2010. You can download it now directly for Office 2010 32-bit and Office 2010 64-bit. The software giant will also push it out via Microsoft Update, and eventually as a required update.
Crysis 2 DirectX 11 patch is out, comparison inside
- Update: As expected the Crysis 2 "DX11 Ultra Upgrade" patch and the high-resolution texture pack are now available for download. The update introduces DirectX 11 support as well as graphical improvements to both DX11 and DX9 versions of the game.…
Next Patch Tuesday includes 9 critical bulletins, plugs 34 holes
- Microsoft announced yesterday that it's preparing to unleash a whopping 16 bulletins next week. Slated for June 14, this month's Patch Tuesday will address 34 vulnerabilities across many products. The update follows a comparatively light cycle in May, which included…
The Witcher 2 patch 1.1 removes DRM, boosts framerate
- CD Projekt has released the first patch for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings today, delivering new content and fixing game-breaking performance issues. According to various user reports, the DRM mechanism that ships with retail versions of the game drastically…
Microsoft to address 22 vulnerabilities next Patch Tuesday
- Microsoft has issued an advanced notification for the next Patch Tuesday, which falls on February 8. This month's patch cycle includes 12 security bulletins, three of which are ranked "critical," Microsoft's highest severity rating, while the remaining nine are classified…
Microsoft to fix 40 vulnerabilities in 2010's last Patch Tuesday
- Microsoft’s last Patch Tuesday for 2010 is due tomorrow and it looks like system administrators will have their hands full in the run-up to the holiday break. According to its advance notification for the December batch of updates, the company…
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to issue record number of bulletins
- Looks like system administrators are in for a very busy Patch Tuesday next week. In its advance notification for the August batch of patches, Microsoft has revealed plans to issue 14 bulletins addressing a total of 34 vulnerabilities in all…
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