Software Update: SUMo 5.12.11

KC Softwares has released version 5.12.11 of SUMo. SUMo, which stands for Software Update Monitor, is a program that scans the computer for existing software and then checks whether newer versions are available. By installing a driver agent can also check for new drivers. The free version only tells you which programs have a newer version and provides a link to a general search page on the KC Softwares website. The pro version often provides better download links that lead directly to the manufacturer’s download page, but updating remains a manual process, so you always have full control over your own system.

The pro version also has the option to update SUMo itself to a newer version and can also see whether computers connected to the local network have the latest updates via a well-arranged webpage. In addition to the default installer, there is also a portableversion available, which can do its job without having to be installed first. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

Refactoring:

• 0006495: “DVD Flick v2” indicated as “DVD Flick”
• 0006471: “Freemake Downloader” identified as “Freemake Video Converter”
• 0006463: Code signing certificate renewal
• 0006446: “IObit Common Component” to be filtered out (sub-product)
• 0006305: Incorrect version reported for “Logitech Logicapture” (LogiCapture.bp.exe to be filtered out)
• 0006445: “Battle.net” duplicate listing
• 0006438: “Send Bug Report by IOBit” to be filtered out (sub-product)
• 0006433: Improve InitSearchServer logging
• 0006436: “IObit NoteIcon” to be filtered out
• 0006440: “Abelssoft” company name rationalization
• 0006435: SpyderUtility and Spyder4Pro are mixed

Fixed:

• 0006488: Update ICS library to 8.66 and OpenSSL to 1.1.1k
• 0006494: Crash when loading DVD Flick v2
• 0003150: “Removing useless skipped item : xxx” shall indicate version number
• 0006439: Wrong company for “YouTube Song Downloader”