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UFC Lightweight champion BJ ‘The Prodigy’ Penn attempted to become the first man in UFC history to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes. Penn challenged Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre’s title, but came up short.

St-Pierre clearly dominated Penn during the bout, sticking to his game plan. Scheduled for five rounds, the fight ended after four rounds when Penn’s corner signified to the Octagonside physician for a stoppage.

Other fights:

• Lyoto Machida won against Thiago Silva by KO at 4:59 in the first round.
• Jon Jones won against Stephan Bonnar by Unanimous Decision.
• Karo Parisyan won against Dong Hyun Kim by Split Decision.
• Clay Guida won against Nate Diaz by Split Decision.

UFC Lightweight champion BJ ‘The Prodigy’ Penn attempted to become the first man in UFC history to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes. Penn challenged Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre’s title, but came up short.

St-Pierre clearly dominated Penn during the bout, sticking to his game plan. Scheduled for five rounds, the fight ended after four rounds when Penn’s corner signified to the Octagonside physician for a stoppage.

Other fights:

• Lyoto Machida won against Thiago Silva by KO at 4:59 in the first round.
• Jon Jones won against Stephan Bonnar by Unanimous Decision.
• Karo Parisyan won against Dong Hyun Kim by Split Decision.
• Clay Guida won against Nate Diaz by Split Decision.

Double Driver 2.1 (Windows, Freeware, 1.79MB) is a very simple and useful tool which not only allows you to view all the drivers installed on your system but also allows you to backup, restore, save and print all chosen drivers simply and reliably.

This is a portable app (unzip and run), so it’s easy to use it for backing up a client’s hardware drivers without installing any software.

7-Zip 4.65 (Windows, Open Source, 918KB) [alt DL] is an open source file archiver predominantly for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Changes:

• 7-Zip File Manager now can calculate SHA-256 checksum.
• Some bugs were fixed.

Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0.12 () [alt DL] allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language.

Change: Various bug fixes.

CCleaner 2.16.830 (Windows, Freeware, 3MB) [alt DL] is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.

Changes:

• Google Chrome v2.0 compatibility fixes.
• Improved Firefox support when browser is open.
• Improved SeaMonkey support.
• Added Publisher to the uninstall tool.
• Many translation updates.
• Several updates to installer code.
• Cookie options loading now fully threaded.
• Lots of minor interface improvements.
• Minor performance improvements.

Firefox 3.0.6 (Windows, Open Source, 7.3MB) [alt DL] is a redesign of Mozilla's browser component, written using the XUL user interface language and designed to be cross-platform.

Also available for Linux.

Changes:

• Fixed several security issues.
• Fixed several stability issues.
• In previous versions of Firefox, some users experienced a problem where parts of the screen were not properly displaying after Firefox was open for long periods of time.
• Improved the ability for scripted commands (including those included in popular extensions like Adblock Plus) to work properly with plugins.
• Removed the client user ID from crash reports.
• Fixed issues with the display of some Indic scripts.

Miranda IM Portable 0.7.14 (Windows, Open Source, 2.1MB) is the popular Miranda IM packaged as a portable app, so you can take your instant messaging client on the go.

Changes:

• updates Miranda IM to 0.7.14
• has an updated launcher and installer

SmallNetBuilder built two DIY NAS systems using an MSI Wind PC and a VIA ARTiGO A2000 Barebone Storage Server. [article link]

MSI Wind PC Specs:

• Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor
• MSI custom w/ Intel 945GC North Bridge, ICH7 South Bridge motherboard
• pqi 1 GB DDR2 533 SO-DIMM RAM
• Hitachi Deskstar HDS721680PLA380, 80GB 7200RPM 3.0 Gb/s SATA 8MB HDD
• Realtek 8111C (on board) Ethernet

VIA ARTiGO A2000 Specs:

• VIA 1.5GHz C7-D processor
• VIA custom w/ VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset motherboard
• Transcend 1 GB DDR2 667 SO-DIMM
• Hitachi Deskstar HDS721680PLA380, 80GB 7200RPM 3.0 Gb/s SATA 8MB HDD
• VIA VT6130 (on board) Ethernet

Both had the same operating system: Ubuntu Server 8.10 Operating system, + mdadm + Webmin, on 2 GB USB Flash drive.

The two DIY NAS setups were compared to the following:

• NETGEAR ReadyNAS Pro (Intel E2160 Dual-Core)
• Thecus M3800 Stream Box (AMD LX800 Geode)
• Cisco/Linksys Media Hub (Marvell 88F5182 "Orion" Soc)

(A How To guide for setting up a DIY NAS using Ubuntu Server can be found at SmallNetBuilder: Build Your Own Atom-based NAS - Part 2)

On Performance:

"I don't think I'm going to declare a clear winner here between the VIA C7 and Intel Atom. It looks that they are pretty evenly matched for performance and generally in the same class as the Geode LX800." [SmallNetBuilder]

"So if you're looking for a low-cost way to build a dual-drive NAS, you can choose a motherboard using an Intel Atom, VIA C7 or AMD Geode CPU and be pretty certain of getting better than 2X the performance you can get from any (current) off-the-shelf NAS." [SmallNetBuilder]

On Ease and Flexibility of Setup:

"... the MSI Wind PC is clearly a more cost effective way to build a two-drive NAS capable of producing write and read speeds in the 30 - 40 MB/s range than the ARTiGO A2000. As I write this, you can pick one up for around $140, while the going rate for the A2000 is $299. I think that for the extra $150 or so, I can live with having to kludge in the second drive." [SmallNetBuilder]

SmallNetBuilder's Rule of Thumb for Classifying NASes:

• Marvell Orion based NASes will generally produce throughput in the mid-to-high teen MB/s
• NASes using the VIA C7, Intel Atom or AMD Geode will provide read/write performance in the 30 - 40 MB/s range
• When you move up to NASes based on Intel Celeron or Dual-Core or Freescale MPC854XE, you can see speeds of at least 50 MB/s and more like 70 MB/s.

If you are looking to put a NAS on your network, a cost-effective way would be to use a system with the Intel Atom, VIA C7, or AMD Geode. You could go the barebone route, such as what SmallNetworkBuilder did, or build it from scratch, letting you choose the components individually, and have the personlized look of your future DIY NAS.

IceRocket : diy nas, intel atom, via c7

iTunes Agent 1.3 (Windows, Open Source, 334KB) [alt DL] is an application enabling you to use almost any mass storage device, such as USB keys and mass storage media players, with iTunes.

It rests in your system tray, constantly listening for new devices that are connected to the system. Once it recognizes a device it will create a playlist for that device in iTunes. You can then edit this list by deleting and adding tracks before you choose to synchronize the device from the application's icon in the system tray.

Defraggler 1.07.124 (Windows, Freeware, 731KB) [alt DL] is a file defragmentation tool.

Changes:

• Added Shutdown after Defrag option.
• Improved Interactive Drive Map response in Vista.
• Language DLLs now stored in /lang folder.
• Program startup speed improved.
• Architecture changes to improve defrag performance.
• Minor tweaks to main UI.
• Several minor bug fixes.

uTorrent 1.8.2 Build 14458 (Windows, Freeware, 264KB) [alt DL] is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients.

Changes:

• Fix: installer crashes after installing on Vista
• Fix: total downloaded and total uploaded was being truncated to 32-bit integer (affected only 14153)
• Change: installer will appear based on revision number instead of executable modification time

Wireshark 1.0.6 (Windows, Open Source, 21.2MB) [alt DL] is a network protocol analyzer. It is the tool of choice for network troubleshooting, protocol development, and education worldwide.

Fixes:

• On non-Windows systems, Wireshark could crash if the HOME environment variable contained sprintf-style string formatting characters.
• Wireshark could crash while reading a malformed NetScreen snoop file.
• Wireshark could crash while reading a Tektronix K12 text capture file.
• Crash when loading capture file and Preferences: NO Info column
• Some Lua scripts may lead to corruption via out of bounds stack
• Build with GLib 1.2 fails with error: 'G_MININT32' undeclared
• Wrong decoding IMSI with GSM MAP protocol
• Segmentation fault for "Follow TCP stream"
• SMPP optional parameter 'network_error_code' incorrectly decoded
• DHCPv6 dissector doesn't handle malformed FQDN
• WCCP overrides CFLOW as decoded protocol
• Improper decoding of MPLS echo reply IPv4 Interface and Label Stack Object
• ANSI MAP fix for TRN digits/SMS and OTA subdissection

New Feature: The version of GNUTLS included with the Windows packages has been updated from 2.3.8 to 2.6.3.

FileZilla 3.2.1 (Windows, Open Source, 3.7MB) [alt DL] is a powerful FTP-client for Windows NT4, 2000 and XP. It has been designed for ease of use and with support for as many features as possible, while still being fast and reliable.

Also available for Linux.

Changes:

• New iconset: Minimal
• Fix filter edit dialog sizing issue
• MSW: Fix icon transparency in status bar and use better disabled icons in toolbars

Avast! 4 Home Edition 4.8.1335 (Windows, Freeware, 29.8MB) [alt DL] is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for home users, non-commercial users.

Changes:

• improvements in some unpackers (WinExec, Installer, ZIP)
• improved memory scan, especially under 64-bit operating systems
• fixed a possible deadlock condition when copying system files from some removable media
• fixed a possible problem with access rights when deleting infected files on reboot
• Web Shield: minor stability fixes
• Internet Mail: smtp.gmail.com and smtp.live.com now ignored on port 25 (as these are SSL only)
• improved healing of some infected files
• various fixes and improvements in the scanning engine
• Web Shield now scans pages compressed with the "deflate" algorithm
• performance optimization of Standard Shield under Windows Vista
• improvements in the automatic sample submission system
• improvements in the URL blocker

Avast! is what I personally use on my main Windows PC. You need to register (for free) for a license.

Patch version 1.2 for Call of Duty: World at War (PC, First-Person Shooter) was recently released.

Powered by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare technology, Call of Duty: World at War brings an uncensored edge to combat, as soldiers face the most harrowing and climatic European and Pacific battles in which an enemy, who knows no surrender and no retreat, will fight to the last breath, unleashing an arsenal of lethal surprising tactics. Peril and danger lurk throughout the battlefield as players combat the unknown risk of the new chaos of battle.

Patch Details:

• Free Multiplayer Map
• Fixed exploits that allowed for power ranking servers.
• Fixed router related server authentication errors.
• Fixed HTTP Redirect functionality for downloading mods
• Fixed sound device crashes stemming from Emulated Sound Devices
• Fixed exploit which allowed players to color their name tag.
• Hits now register properly while targeted player is leaning.
• Enabled /cg_drawfps in multiplayer games.
• Fixed command-line +connect functionality
• /cg_fov no longer resets to the default value in between matches.
• Dedicated servers automatically reconnect to the Master Server in case the Master Server resets.
• "Accept Game Invite" is bound to its default key, F10.
• Implemented fix for attempting to join password protected servers from the server browser.
• Fine tuned Bolt-Action Rifles for balance.
• Screenshots no longer overwrite each other.
• Fixed various multiplayer map related issues and exploits.

Get Patch 1.2 at the Fileplanet website >>

AMD Socket AM3 processors are now here. These are Phenom II CPUs that have support for both DDR3 and DDR2 memory.

Quad-cores:

• Phenom II X4 model 810
• • US$175
  • 2.6GHz
  • 4MB L3 Cache
• Phenom II X4 model 805
• • OEM only
  • 2.5GHz
  • 4MB L3 Cache

Triple-cores:

• Phenom II X3 model 720 Black Edition
• • $145
  • 2.8GHz
  • 6MB L3 Cache
• Phenom II X3 model 710
• • $125
  • 2.6GHz
  • 6MB L3 Cache

Common specs:

• Socket AM3 (can be used with most AM2+ motherboards)
• DDR2 or DDR3
• 2.0GHz memory controller

Guru of 3D put the Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720BE on the test bench:

"... try to mentally place the price and performance of Phenom II X3 and X4 processors in the Core 2 Duo and Quad range. Then it all makes sense. This is where AMD is really competing with Phenom II. And in this product range they certainly are very strong. ... The one processor that for me personally shined was, interestingly enough, the Phenom II X3, the 720 BE processor. I too have that weird stigma about having three cores instead of four, as much as you do. But the results didn't lie ... the X3 720BE is a very competitive Phenom II processor clocked at 2.8 GHz with that luxurious 6MB L3 cache. For roughly 145 USD you can get this BE edition and as such it will allow you to easily overclock it towards 3500-3800 MHz on the most cheap air-cooler one can think of. Again, this particular processor will be placed on the shelves for a only 145 USD and as such this really is an awesome deal." [Guru of 3D | AMD Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720BE review]

AnandTech had a close look at the Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720:

"When AMD launched the Phenom II X4 940 and 920 I called it a True Return to Competition. With the rest of the lineup now more fleshed out, it's truly a return to competition. At every price point that AMD targets, it has produced a CPU competitive to Intel's offerings. ... The performance benefits aren't worth it for Phenom II, so while AM3 sounds cool, it's not necessary today. Thankfully AM3 CPUs will work in AM2+ motherboards, so you aren't forced into a relationship with DDR3 if you're not ready." [AnandTech | The Phenom II X4 810 & X3 720: AMD Gets DDR3 But Doesn't Need It]

PCPerspective reviewed the Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720:

"This AM3 launch will be a disappointment to some, mainly because there is not a high end part that goes with it, nor do we see a massive increase in performance per clock by going to DDR-3 memory. It is still an immature, though stable, platform. Performance will eventually get up there once the motherboard guys figure out the new memory controller and AMD provides potential micro-code updates. ... The X4 810 is a nice part which will make quite a few folks happy. It does not run really hot, it does not pull all that much power, and it certainly performs well considering the price it is at. In most tests, in comparing to previous results from the Phenom 9950, it was about 5% faster overall than its predecessor at that same speed. ... The X3 720 is probably the most interesting part that this release is seeing. The three cores, slightly lower power consumption, better overclocking performance, and the performance of 3 cores for less than the price of a competitive dual core from Intel. Triple cores still have not seen a lot of acceptance from users and OEMs alike, but this particular product might turn a few heads. In most of the single threaded applications, the X3 720 fared about as well as expected against the Core 2 part." [PCPerspective | Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720 Processor Review]

Tom's Hardware tested the Phenom II X4 810 and Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition:

"If you take Socket AM3 out of the picture, the new Phenom IIs mainly serve to fill in and update AMD's processor lineup with its 45 nm technology. Because they drop right into AM2/AM2+ motherboards, you could almost ignore the fact that they sport 938 pins and just be happy AMD is augmenting the mid-range and entry-level nooks in the Phenom family with chips loaded with more cache, higher clocks, and significantly improved scalability. ... What does make sense is the Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition on an existing AM2/AM2+ setup, leveraging cheap DDR2 memory. Gone are the days of Core 2 Duo's dominance over the value-oriented gaming market. Now that AMD has its hat in the ring, there's a lot more to like about the oddness of three cores." [Tom's Hardware | Socket AM3: AMD's Phenom II Gets DDR3]

HardwareZone reviewed the Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720 Black Edition:

"... the Phenom II X4 810 and X3 720 'Black Edition' that we tested did not give us any surprises. Their results were in line with our expectations given what we have seen of the X4 940/920. Moreover, the X3 720 looks to be quite an interesting model, using its extra core to keep up with the Intel dual-cores and at the same time, making use of its higher 2.8GHz clock and larger L3 cache to edge ahead of the X4 810 for those non multi-threaded scenarios. Though we haven't tested its overclocking potential, having one less core usually allows for a better chance of further overclocking this Black Edition X3." [HardwareZone | AMD Does DDR3 - The AM3 Phenom II]

X-bit Labs had a close look at the Phenom II X4 810:

"... the main advantage of Socket AM3 processors is their flexible memory controller that can work with both: DDR3 as well as DDR2 memory. That is why you don't have to use the newly announced mainstream Phenom II processors in Socket AM3 systems. They will work perfectly fine in the existing Socket AM2+ or even Socket AM2 infrastructure. ... As for the AMD Phenom II X4 810 processor we discussed today, it is another incarnation of AMD's strategy to be offering higher performance at a lower cost. Our tests showed that its performance is comparable to that of Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, while its price is a little lower. As a result, AMD currently has a great alternative to all least expensive quad-core Intel processors starting with the Core 2 Quad Q9400 model. In other words, AMD made a very significant step to offering a competitive lineup of processors that we have every reason to recommend as a good buying choice." [X-bit Labs | Meet Socket AM3: AMD Phenom II X4 810 CPU Review]

RegHardware reviewed the 2.6GHz X4 810 and a 2.8GHz X3 720 Black Edition:

"Our main finding is that DDR 2 and DDR 3 deliver the same performance with Phenom II, and it doesn't matter whether you use DDR 3 at 1333MHz or 1600MHz. If you're running your CPU at stock speeds then DDR 3 saves some 10W, but when you overclock the CPU the difference in power draw is negligible. ... The introduction of DDR 3 doesn't make a fundamental difference to Phenom II, but the new Socket AM3 processors deliver plenty of bangs for your buck and put AMD right back in the game." [RegHardware | AMD Phenom II Socket AM3 processor]

ExtremeTech tested the AMD Phenom II X4 Model 810 socket AM3 processor:

"From a buyer's perspective, the Phenom II model 810 is priced a little lower than Intel's Core 2 Quad Q8200. In most consumer and office applications, the two platforms essentially achieve performance parity. The exception, of course, is digital photography. If you're heavily into digital photography, you'll want to remain firmly in the Intel camp. ... The Phenom II model 810 represents a reasonable buy currently-but we expect its overall lifespan to be somewhat limited." [ExtremeTech | AMD Socket AM3 CPUs Ship--Phenom II 810 Review]

The best feature I see about these new Socket AM3 processors is that they don't necessarily need to be used with an 'official' AM3 motherboard. Most AM2+ motherboards would work just fine, although of course you'll still be using DDR2 memory (which at present DDR3 prices, is a financial advantage).

These AM3 processors are indeed good news to folks who are looking for more value for their money. Those already running an AMD system with an AM2+ mobo just upgrade to the new processors without the need to upgrade to a new chipset. If you then decide to upgrade to a DDR3 system, you can do so later on.

IceRocket : amd, ddr3, phenom ii, socket am3

Xfire 1.104 (Windows, Freeware, 5.9MB) [alt DL] is the instant messenger for gamers. See when your friends are playing online games; See what game they are playing; See where they are playing; and join their game with just one click. Plus, unlike existing Instant Messengers, this one lets you receive IM's without disrupting your game.

Changes:

• Added tabbed browsing to the web browser in Xfire In-Game. Hit Scroll Lock + W while playing any of dozens of games to use it
• Added new default sound pack
• Fixed problem with saving the window location of Xfire on multi-monitor computers
• Added the ability to capture sound in Vista using the Xfire Video Capture system (while playing a game press Scroll Lock + V)
• Fixed problem with Call of Duty: World at War server info
• New games supported

JPEG & PNG Stripper 1.5.0.34 (Windows, Freeware, 75.5KB) is a tool for stripping/cleaning/removing unnecessary metadata (junk) from JPG/JPEG/JFIF & PNG files.

The image quality is not affected. Includes command line support. Just specify a folder or file on the command line (wildcards allowed).

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (PC, First-Person Shooter) opens with Paxton Fettel taking command of a battalion of Replica Soldiers and storming the Armacham Technology Corporation (ATC) headquarters. Surveillance footage shows Fettel in the act of cannibalizing one of his victims. You, the player, are introduced as the new "Point Man" for the First Encounter Assault Recon team, a secret government organization that specializes in dealing with paranormal threats. The team coordinator, Rowdy Betters, introduces you to teammates Spen Jankowski and Jin Sun-Kwon. The team is ordered to eliminate Fettel. As a failsafe measure, ATC implanted all bioengineered soldiers with a honing device, so the team is able to track Fettel’s movements with the Hannibal-3 spy satellite.

GamePro gave it 4 out of 5 stars:

“While it wasn’t the best shooter ever created — that honor belongs to the original Half-Life — the original F.E.A.R. was a terrific FPS, full of intense action, a sweet slo-mo gimmick and the scariest little girl I’ve ever encountered whose last name wasn’t Olsen. Now, the spine tingling sequel, Project Origin is here to continue the story of the psychic and psychotic Alma with damn good results.” [GamePro | F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]

GameSpot gave it a 7.0 (‘Good’) rating:

“You’ll get the occasional heebie-jeebies from F.E.A.R. 2, but the magic of the first game hasn’t been re-created here. It’s true that some of the changes in the new game seem like they were intended to address criticism of the first F.E.A.R.: tedious and claustrophobic environments, lack of enemy variety, and so on. Sadly, though these changes were made, the resulting sequel, while fun and well-crafted, seems to have lost sight of the strengths that made its predecessor so unique. Nevertheless, playing F.E.A.R. 2 is a worthwhile way to pass the time while we wait for the inevitable next installment.” [GameSpot | F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]

IGN.com gave it an 8.3 (‘Impressive’) rating:

“With F.E.A.R. 2, Monolith has crafted a solid follow-up to F.E.A.R. It’s a good shooter, bordering on great at times, but it’s not as groundbreaking as its predecessor. Still, it’s definitely faithful to the idea of F.E.A.R., which is mainly trying to get under your skin using a combination of tried-and-true horror elements, not the least of which is a creepy little girl.” [IGN, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]

Those already familiar with the first game will probably also enjoy F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin. If you didn’t play the first one, though, maybe you should start from there.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC, Role-Playing Game) gets Patch 3.0.9.

Patch Notes:

• Druids

• Ferocious Bite: This ability now only uses up to 30 energy in addition to its base cost.

• Hunters

• Kindred Spirits (Beast Mastery): This talent now grants 20% pet damage at max rank.
• Serpent’s Swiftness (Beast Mastery): This talent now grants 20% pet attack speed at max rank.
• Pets

• Lava Breath now reduces the target’s casting speed by 25%, down from 50%.
• Poison Spit now reduces the target’s casting speed by 25%, down from 50%

• Mages

• Arcane Power now increases damage and mana cost by 20%, cooldown reduced to 2 minutes.
• Arcane Power and Presence of Mind now share a category cooldown. Arcane Power causes a 15 second cooldown. Presence of Mind, once consumed, causes a 1.5 second cooldown.
• Arcane Flows now reduces the cooldown of Presence of Mind, Arcane Power and Invisibility by 15/30%.
• Presence of Mind: The cooldown has been reduced to 2 minutes, (down from 3.)
• Slow (Arcane): now increases cast time by 30%, down from 60%.

• Paladins

• The duration on all Seals has been increased to 30 minutes and can no longer be dispelled.
• Divine Plea: The amount healed by your spells is reduced by 50% (up from 20%), but the effect can no longer be dispelled.
• Sanctified Seals: This talent no longer affects dispel resistance, but continues to affect crit chance.

• Priests

• Inner Fire duration has been increased to 30 minutes and can no longer dispelled.

• Rogues

• Hunger for Blood (Assassination): Now increases damage 5% per stack, (up from 3%.)
• Mind Numbing Poison now reduces cast time by 30%, down from 60%.
• Mutilate damage will now do 20% increased damage against poisoned targets, down from 50%.
• Slice and Dice (Rank 2): This ability now increases melee attack speed by 40%, up from 30%.

• Warlocks

• Curse of Tongues: Now increases the casting time of all spells by 25% (Rank 1) and 30% (Rank 2), down from 50% and 60%

• Dungeons and Raids

• The Obsidian Sanctum - Changed the color of the fissure in the Obsidian Sanctum to be more visually distinct.

• User Interface

• The " GM wishes to speak with you " alert/button, at the top of the screen, has been changed so that addons do not obscure it.
• A clickable chat message has been added that duplicates the GM alert/button.
• When a GM wishes to speak with you the Help Request minibar button will glow.
• For additional notes on Lua and XML changes please visit the UI & Macros forum .

• Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where players using nVidia 3D glasses were unable to see spell cooldowns.
• Fixed a software mouse cursor bug that was causing the mouse curser to disappear from view when over certain UI elements.
• Fixed a player movement error in which other players were appearing to move erratically when traveling beside them.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.34 (Windows, Freeware, 2.7MB) [alt DL] s an easy-to-use, simple, and effective anti-malware application.

Changes:

• (FIXED) Removing registry keys with corrupt permissions.
• (FIXED) Removal of drivers now improved.
• (FIXED) Improved memory usage (more to come!)
• (FIXED) Certain types of freezing during full scan.
• (FIXED) Improved full scan times significantly.
• (ADDED) Better detection techniques for the real-time protection module.
• (ADDED) Directories now counted as items scanned.
• (ADDED) Disinfection for certain USB spread infections (Conficker).
• (ADDED) New command line parameter: /schedule (see help file).

The Free version does not have the realtime protection module, so I use this for *manually* scanning my system.

DNS Redirector 6.4.9 (Windows, Freeware, 1.8MB) [alt DL] is designed for wireless hotspots, hotels, cafes, schools and libraries, but applicable on any network, even at home with one or multiple PCs. Use it to show users a welcome, advertisement, or terms and conditions page the first time they try to browse the Internet on your network.

Choose to redirect any domain name matching your keywords list to a blocked or access denied page. Perfect for filtering out advertisements, online games, spyware, or pornography. Prevent network users from downloading and signing onto instant messaging and file sharing clients. Protect valuable bandwidth by blocking large MP3 downloads or questionable material. Optionally log all program actions and sites found to be blocked.