Earlier today Adobe released a critical update to its Flash Player program correcting an issue with versions 12 and 11 of the player. Flash Player is the software installed on a computer that allows individuals to view videos on YouTube and some websites, as well as some other web content. Adobe's security advisory details that the vulnerability … [Read more...]
January 2014 Updates
Usually businesses like to hit the ground running at the start of a new year. But for the first found of updates this 2014, Microsoft isn't quite gunning for the gate. This month, Microsoft has released a total of 4 updates for their Patch Tuesday, and all are rated as only Important (Critical is considered, well, more important). The programs … [Read more...]
June 2013 Update Details
Once again, everyone, the second Tuesday of another month has passed and the computer industry has graced society with more updates. June has turned out to be a quiet month for both Microsoft and Adobe, as both companies have released a small number of updates (only one for Adobe!). Oracle is still outside it's typical Quarterly update routine, so … [Read more...]
End of Life for Windows XP and Office 2003
Computer software is constantly being updated which requires faster and more robust hardware which requires more powerful software which requires more powerful hardware. It's an endless cycle where software and hardware get to the point where they're no longer supported. Each of the major versions of Windows in the past have had patches to them … [Read more...]
May 2013 Update Details
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday has come and gone and we're in for a treat of new patches for the month, plus a handful from Adobe. Oracle runs on a quarterly patch schedule and will not be releasing any scheduled updates until July. But without further delay, here is the break down you've been holding your breath for: Microsoft: Two critical updates … [Read more...]