Software Update: SUMo 5.12.4

KC Softwares has released version 5.12.4 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:

New Feature

• 0006297: Support software with LTS release (node.js)

Refactoring

• 0006245: “asupgr.exe” to be filtered out (subproduct)
• 0006248: Rename “UPlay by Ubisoft” to “Ubisoft Connect” by Ubisoft and use correct version
• 0006322: “wondershare update” to be filtered out
• 0006321: “maintenancetool” by “” to be filtered out
• 0006323: old MSEDge to be filtered out
• 0006324: “viBoot by Paramount Software UK Ltd” to be filtered out
• 0004941: node.js current LTS version shows as needing update