Hello MikeH,
As of Spike version 3.0.10, the software now tells you when there is a new version available and provides a link to the download page. You will see the notification on the right hand side of the status bar (lower right). For this to work, your PC must be connected to the internet on program startup.
I think a Spike sub-forum would be a good idea.
Regards,
A.J.