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| Jun 2, 2025 | Fences 6.0 is the essential desktop upgrade for Windows 10 and 11 users -- get it today! | Stardock has released Fences 6.0, a major new release of its desktop organization tool for Windows users. The app, which allows users to create windowed 'fences' to keep desktop icons under control, adds two major new features in ... |
| May 9, 2025 | Best Windows apps this week | Six-hundred-forty-six in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Windows 11, version 24H2 is now offic... |
| May 8, 2025 | Forget CCleaner -- BleachBit 5.0 is here to remove junk, broken files and bloat from Windows 10/11 and Linux | Open-source system-cleaning tool BleachBit 5.0 has been released for Windows and Linux users. The tool, which is used to clean up drive space and shred sensitive data, provides a way for users to remove unwanted and unused data from their m... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | FastStone Image Viewer 8.0 is the free photo toolkit your PC needs -- download it now | Canadian developer FastStone Software has released Faststone Image Viewer 8.0, a major new release of its powerful -- and free for personal and non-commercial use -- image toolkit for Windows PCs.
Despite the name, FastStone Image Viewer is... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | O&O DiskImage 21 Premium Edition provides Windows home users with a comprehensive backup suite | Berlin-based O&O Software GmbH has unveiled a major new release -- and edition -- of its backup software for Windows. O&O DiskImage 21 Premium is a new entry into the DiskImage family, aimed firmly at home users.
The application, wh... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | FreePDF 2025 provides basic PDF editing tools for no cost, adds tab support and multi-page viewing options | German software developer SoftMaker GmbH has released FreePDF 2025, a free PDF editor for Windows PCs. It’s a cut-down version of SoftMaker’s commercial FlexiPDF editing tool that contains a subset of the basic editing features found in the... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Flying Carpet 9.0 gives you AirDrop-like functionality across ALL your devices -- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS -- for free! Download it now | If you’re in dire need of quickly transferring a file between devices -- whether desktop to desktop, mobile to mobile or desktop to/from mobile -- then you’ll know the usual routine often involves transferring through an intermediary like a... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | At last! New Hasleo Backup Suite Free gives Windows users the protection their data -- and system -- needs | Looking for a way to protect your PC from the dreaded specter of data loss or system corruption? The most effective strategy involves backing up both data and your Windows system, and the best free tool for the job is Hasleo Backup Suite 5.... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | The Rise of LibreWolf: A New Era in Privacy Browsing | In a world where digital footprints are as common as fingerprints, privacy has become a luxury. Many users feel trapped in a web of surveillance, where every click is monitored. Enter LibreWolf, a browser that promises to reclaim your onlin... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Forget Google Chrome and Firefox, LibreWolf is the privacy focused browser you've been looking for | Are you frustrated by Mozilla’s recent leanings towards putting revenue ahead of privacy? Fans of Firefox who are looking to take their privacy to the next level (and beyond any potential compromises Mozilla might make going forward) should... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | This isn't just a web browser -- it's your new secret weapon for well-being, focus and relaxation | Just how many web browsers does the world need? Norwegian browser specialist Opera thinks the more the merrier. It’s just launched Opera Air Stable 116.0 for macOS and Windows, designed to improve user focus and well-being.
The new release ... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Auslogics BoostSpeed 14 adds hardware monitoring and improved drive optimization tools -- get it now! | Auslogics has unveiled its first major release of BoostSpeed for over two years with the release of Auslogics BoostSpeed 14.0. The Windows optimization suite -- available as a free cut-down version alongside a fully featured Pro version, wh... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ToDoList 9.0 adds Attribute Editor and MySQL import support amid a host of feature additions | AbstractSpoon Software has unveiled a New Year’s gift for fans of its portable Windows to-do manager with the release of ToDoList 9.0.
ToDoList, which provides a range of tools and views for managing to-do lists, is designed to be run from ... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Best Windows apps this week | Six-hundred-twenty-seven in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Microsoft confirmed a new ... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Discover the Windows tool everyone's talking about: Flow Launcher adds powerful search and app-launching capabilities -- and then some | Jealous of macOS’s Spotlight feature? Want a more accessible -- never mind powerful and customizable -- alternative to Windows’ own dated search and app launching tools? Then Flow Launcher could be just the tool you’re looking for.
Flow Lau... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | O&O DiskImage 20 Professional Edition launches with improvements and enhancements | Berlin developer O&O Software has rolled out O&O DiskImage 20 Pro, offering Windows users imaging and file backup in a single application. While version 20 is a relatively minor release, it does at least continue O&O’s commitmen... |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Over 20 years in the making -- FreeCAD 1.0 is finally here! | It’s possibly one of the longest gestation periods in computing history, but after more than two decades of development, FreeCAD 1.0 finally gets its first official, stable release.
The open-source tool for product designers and mechanical ... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Paint.NET 5.1 unveils color management support, new and improved effects | Rick Brewster and dotPDN LLC has released Paint.NET 5.1, the first major point release in the Paint.NET 5.x series. It comes just under two years after Paint.NET 5.0 first saw the light of day.
The major highlight is support for color manag... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Tor Browser 14.0: A New Era of Privacy, But at a Cost | The digital landscape is a treacherous sea. Privacy is the lifeboat. In this environment, the Tor Browser has long been a beacon for those seeking anonymity. With the recent release of Tor Browser 14.0, the Tor Project aims to enhance user ... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Tor Browser 14.0 amps up privacy, but drops support for older Windows and macOS systems -- are you still protected? | The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 14.0 for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, and Android. The browser offers increased privacy to users by redirecting their internet traffic through the open Tor network.
T... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Adobe Elements 2025 has been designed to automatically stop working... and there's nothing you can do about it | Adobe’s consumer photo and video range gets its annual refresh with the twin release of Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 and Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 for Windows and macOS.
Alongside the usual slew of new features, tools and improvements c... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Winlator 8 lets you play Windows PC games on your Android phone for free -- download it now! | Running Android games on a PC is straightforward with emulators like Bluestacks or NoxPlayer. If you want to play popular AAA Windows PC games on an Android device, things get a bit trickier.
This is where Winlator comes in. Winlator is a f... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Supercharge your PC: O&O Defrag 29 launches with start-up manager and SSD visualization tool | Berlin software developer O&O Software has released O&O Defrag 29 Professional, a major new release of its extremely configurable defrag and disk optimization tool for Windows.
The new release is the first to offer a Windows build f... |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Virtual Machines and Driver Updates: The New Age of Tech Tools | In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation is the heartbeat. Two recent releases, Parallels Desktop 20 and IObit Driver Booster 12, exemplify this rhythm. They offer powerful tools for users, enhancing productivity and performance. L... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | IObit Driver Booster 12 promises faster scanning and installation, more hardware support | IObit has unveiled a major update to its driver updating tool for Windows with the release of IObit Driver Booster 12.0.
Highlights of the new release include an expanded database now spanning over 15 million drivers, support for newer hard... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Parallels Desktop 20 offers free AI-ready virtual machines for seamless experimentation and deployment of AI tools | Alludo has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 20.0 for Mac. Available in Standard, Pro, Business and -- new to version 20 -- Enterprise editions, the virtualization software makes it easy for Mac users to run Windows, macOS and Linu... |
| Sep 7, 2024 | RustDesk: The Open-Source Savior for Remote Desktop Needs | In a world where remote work is the new norm, the tools we use can make or break our productivity. TeamViewer has long been a staple for remote desktop access. But as its personal-use restrictions tighten, many users find themselves locked ... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Forget TeamViewer, RustDesk is the open-source alternative you've been looking for | Are you frustrated trying to use TeamViewer in a non-professional capacity? As its personal-use restrictions lock more and more people out, it’s easy to think that the Holy Grail of a single platform covering all your personal remote deskto... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | LibreOffice 24.8: A Suite Office Transformed | LibreOffice 24.8 has arrived, and it’s a game changer. The Document Foundation has rolled out its latest version, marking a significant upgrade in the world of free office software. This release is not just a simple update; it’s a leap forw... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | LibreOffice 24.8 unveils new features and improvements across entire suite | The Document Foundation has released its second major build of LibreOffice for the year with the release of LibreOffice 24.8, the second to sport the new YYYY.MM versioning method.
Highlights include a new Quick Find deck in LibreOffice Wri... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Files 3.6 unveils new Actions menu and vertical pane alignment | The Files Community has released Files 3.6, a major new release of its open-source File Explorer replacement for Windows users.
Version 3.6 contains several eye-catching new features, from support for aligning the dual-pane window verticall... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Test your computer and smartphone's artificial intelligence capabilities with Geekbench AI 1.0 | Primate Labs, the Canadian developer behind PC benchmarking tool Geekbench 6, has unveiled a new addition to its benchmarking family: Geekbench AI 1.0.
Available across the big five desktop and mobile platforms, Geekbench AI allows you to b... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Get CCleaner Premium bundle with Kamo, Speccy and Recuva for under $30 | When it comes to keeping your PC clean, there’s one tool that stands out: Piriform’s CCleaner. But while its free version offers a range of basic cleaning tools, CCleaner also offers a range of premium tiers that come with extra features, b... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Enjoy huge discounts on the rebranded Acronis True Image 2025 | Acronis has announced it’s restoring the trusted True Image brand to its backup and drive imaging tool for home users. The program had previously been renamed Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office to fit in with the company’s business-related p... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Thunderbird 128 'Nebula' is here -- download the latest version of the free email tool now! | Mozilla has unveiled Thunderbird 128.0, around a year to the day after the last major release of its email client. Thunderbird 128.0, codenamed Nebula, isn’t just a major new release in its own right, it also heralds a new era for Thunderbi... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Tor Browser 13.5 revamps Android connection experience, introduces 'Betterboxing' feature | The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 13.5 for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, and Android. The browser gives users the ability to browse the internet through the open Tor network to increase personal privac... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Any Video Converter Free 9 sports brand new interface alongside important tweaks and improvements | Anvsoft Inc has announced the release of Any Video Converter Free 9.0 its freeware video conversion and editing tool for Windows PCs and Macs.
The new release is marked by a brand-new user interface, which provides one-click access to all a... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Website X5 2024.2 adds direct Stripe integration, drops eCommerce support from Evo edition | Italian developer Incomedia has released Website X5 Evo 2024.2 Evo and Website X5 Pro 2024.2, the second major update of the year of its user-friendly, wizard-driven website builder for Windows.
Version 2024.2 continues a recent focus on up... |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Winlator 7 lets you play your favorite Windows PC games on an Android phone | It's easy enough to play Android games on your PC as you can use third-party emulators such as Bluestacks or NoxPlayer to accomplish the task.
Winlator, which has just been updated to version 7, lets you do the opposite and play your f... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Camtasia 2024 embraces AI to improve workflow and simplify video creation | Michigan-based TechSmith has launched Camtasia 2024, a major new release of its professional screen recording and video editing tool for Mac and Windows.
The new release aims to streamline video creation and production through several new A... |
| May 30, 2024 | EssentialPIM 12.0 unveils improved contact management and email tools | Astonsoft Ltd has released EssentialPIM 12.0, a major new version of its email client and organizer for Windows. Available in free and Pro versions, the latest release focuses on improving its contact management section and email tools.
The... |
| May 1, 2024 | O&O SafeErase 19 unveils isolated Fortress environment, refreshed user interface | Berlin-based O&O Software GmbH has launched O&O SafeErase 19, a new release of its Windows data-shredding tool. Version 19 unveils a new feature -- Fortress Mode -- alongside a completely revised user interface.
When enabled, Fortre... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Vivaldi 6.7 debuts Memory Saver performance booster, expands Feed Reader capabilities | Vivaldi Technologies has released the latest version of its free, highly customizable browser with the launch of Vivaldi 6.7 for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.
The new release focuses on improving performance through a new Memory Sav... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Audacity 3.5 adds cloud project saving for collaboration, backup and file versioning | Muse Group has released a major new version of its free, open-source audio editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. Audacity 3.5 adds cloud project saving support, plus adds automatic tempo detection, pitch shifting and more.
The headline new f... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Zoom rebrands as Zoom Workspace 6.0, an AI-powered update packed with new features | Zoom Video Communications has rolled out a major update and rebrand of its video-conferencing tool for Windows and Mac with the release of Zoom Workspace 6.0. The new name reflects the app’s new function -- as a single collaborative platfor... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Winlator 6 lets you play Windows PC games on your Android phone for free -- gains external mouse support and a magnifier | If you want to play Android games on your PC, you can use third-party emulators such as Bluestacks or NoxPlayer.
Winlator, which has just been updated to version 6, lets you do the opposite and play Windows games on your Android phone. The ... |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Website X5 2024.1 boosts performance, adds new payment options | Italian developer Incomedia has released Website X5 Evo 2024.1 Evo and Website X5 Pro 2024.1, a major new release of its wizard-driven, user-friendly Windows website building package.
Version 24.1 unveils a new, faster graphics engine and s... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | PDF Shaper 14.0 updates UI and built-in PDF viewer, adds new paid-for features | Burnaware has released PDF Shaper 14.0, a major new release of its freemium PDF toolkit for Windows PCs. In addition to changing the Professional edition title to Ultimate edition, PDF Shaper 14.0 adds a couple of new features to its paid-f... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Malwarebytes 5.0 sneaks out, sporting modern new interface and Trusted Advisor | Malwarebytes is quietly rolling out a major new version of its eponymous anti-malware tool with the release of Malwarebytes 5.0. The tool is available in both free and premium versions for desktop and mobile.
MBAM 5.0 is released almost fiv... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | WinRAR 7.0 boosts compression ratios with support for larger dictionary sizes | German developer win.rar GmbH has released WinRAR 7.0, a major new update to its powerful archiving tool for Windows.
Capable of opening a wide range of archive file types, from ZIP to CAB, GZip and ISO, WinRAR 7.0 focuses on introducing se... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | OnlyOffice 8.0 provides a slick, yet lightweight, alternative to Microsoft Office and LibreOffice | Does the world need another alternative to the almost ubiquitous Microsoft Office? While LibreOffice is its most recognizable rival, it does suffer a little from a dated user interface. Enter, stage left, OnlyOffice 8.0, an open-source riva... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Birdfont, for Windows, macOS, and Linux, unveils a faster, more responsive user interface and snap-to-guides for point-editing tools | Johan Mattsson has released BirdFont 6.0.1, a major new release of his cross-platform tool for creating fonts. Free for personal use (users must release fonts under the SIL Open Font License), the tool provides users with a means of creatin... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Winlator, the app that lets you play Windows PC games on your Android phone, gets a big update | Playing Android games on your PC is easy enough. You have the option of using third-party emulators such as Bluestacks or NoxPlayer, or you can take advantage of the built-in Windows Subsystem for Android, available on Windows 11.
However, ... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | LibreOffice 24.2 unveils new features and improvements alongside switch to date-based version numbering | The latest version of popular open-source office suite LibreOffice is here, but its release number may surprise those expecting to see LibreOffice 7.7. Instead, LibreOffice 24.2 makes its bow as developer The Document Foundation switches to... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Play Windows PC games on your Android phone -- yes, really! -- using Winlator 4 | Playing Android games on your PC is easy enough. You have the option of using third-party emulators such as Bluestacks or NoxPlayer, or you can take advantage of the built-in Windows Subsystem for Android, available on Windows 11.
However, ... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Directory Opus 13 finally released -- unveils facelift and dozens of further improvements | After a seven-year gap between major releases, Directory Opus 13.1 makes its bow on Windows PCs. The File Explorer replacement launches with a new licensing model and retires the old Light build to accompany the dozens of changes, improveme... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Betterbird 115.6.1 -- the email client Thunderbird could have been | The troubled history of Mozilla’s Thunderbird could fill a book, from an extensive period on life support to its shift away from non-profit ownership. Even as development has resumed on the once moribund email client, criticisms remain over... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | PortableApps Platform 29.0 adds new license filter for app store | The best portable apps launcher just got a major upgrade with the release of PortableApps Platform 29.0. This latest release -- the third major update in as many months -- continues to refine the platform’s app selection tool with the addit... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Betterbird 115.6.1 -- the email client Thunderbird could have been | The troubled history of Mozilla’s Thunderbird could fill a book, from an extensive period on life support to its shift away from non-profit ownership. Even as development has resumed on the once moribund email client, criticisms remain over... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Vivaldi 6.5 adds new Sessions Panel, adds full browsing history to device sync | Vivaldi Technologies has unveiled Vivaldi 6.5 for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, a pre-holiday release stuffed with useful new features for both desktop and mobile platforms.
Chief highlights include a new Sessions Panel for organizi... |
| Dec 5, 2023 | AIDA64 Extreme Edition 7.0 unveils customizable toolbar and updated support for latest AMD and Intel chipsets | Budapest-based FinalWire Ltd has released a major new version of its Windows diagnostic and benchmarking tool with the release of AIDA64 Extreme Edition 7.00 and AIDA64 Business Edition 7.00.
The landmark release is marked with a revamped u... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Play Windows PC games on your Android phone for free using Winlator 3 | It's easy enough to get Android games running on your PC. You can use third-party emulators like Bluestacks or NoxPlayer, or you can make use of the built-in Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11.
If you want to do the reverse an... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3 and Foxit PDF Editor 2023.3 embrace AI with new chatbot integrations | Foxit Software has unveiled major new features in its flagship PDF products with the release of Foxit PDF Reader 2023.3.23028 and Foxit PDF Editor 2023.3.23028.
Both tools -- available for Windows and Mac -- sport enhanced integration with ... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | O&O DiskImage 19 Pro improves migration, recovery and virtual machine tools | Berlin developer O&O Software has rolled out O&O DiskImage 19 Pro, a major new release of its Windows imaging and file backup tool. Version 19 builds on previous releases by refining its virtual machine capabilities as well as furth... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Blender 4.0 comes with revamped BSDF tool and a wealth of new features | The Blender Foundation has unveiled its next major release with the launch of Blender 4.0, its renowned open-source, cross-platform 3D creation suite.
Highlights include more realistic shading effects, the ability to control the effect of l... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | OBS Studio 30.0 improves web-streaming capabilities, adds fallback Safe Mode | Open-source video broadcasting, recording and streaming tool OBS Studio 30.0 has been released for Windows, macOS and Linux.
The new release highlights include support for WebRTC output and improved YouTube integration. There’s also a new S... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Firefox 119 starts to roll out improved Firefox View feature, ramps up privacy and security | Mozilla has rolled out Firefox 119.0, the latest version of its open-source, Gecko-powered web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
The new release offers two notable new features -- a major expansion of its Firefox View tab’s conte... |
| Oct 17, 2023 | IObit Advanced SystemCare 17 unveils new one-click health check tool alongside redesigned UI | IObit has released a brand new version of its all-in-one PC maintenance and optimization tool. IObit Advanced SystemCare 17.0, available in both free and paid-for versions for Windows PCs,
The new version opens with the now almost-obligator... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Krita 5.2 improves options for animations and text alongside more drawing-based improvements | The independent non-profit Krita Foundation has released Krita 5.2, a major point release of its open-source digital painting application for Windows, macOS and Linux.
The new release aims to focus on tackling what the developers describe a... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Play PC games on your Android phone for free using Winlator 2.0 [Updated] | If you want to play Android games on your PC, there are third-party emulators like Bluestacks available to install, or you can make use of the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11.
Surprisingly, though, you can do the reverse and pla... |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Snagit 2024 lets users combine video recordings, highlight cursor on-screen | Screen-capture specialist TechSmith has released Snagit 2024 for Windows and Mac, a major new version of its powerful screen-capture tool.
The 2024 build unveils the ability to add click animations and highlighted cursors, adds supports for... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Bezel 1.0 enables real-time mirroring of iPad and iPhone displays on the Mac | Dutch developer NonStrict EU has released Bezel 1.0 for Macs running macOS 12.0 or later. The app is a tool to mirror USB-connected iPhone, iPad and iPhone touch displays on macOS screens in real time.
The app, which is slick and so respons... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | ACDSee Photo Studio 2024 celebrates 30th anniversary with new AI-powered features | Canadian digital editing and management developer ACD Systems has celebrated its 30th anniversary with the release of ACDSee Photo Studio Home 2024 and its bigger siblings, ACDSee Photo Studio Professional 2024 and ACDSee Photo Studio Ultim... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | WinZip 28 unveils redesigned home screen, ability to scan archives for threats | Corel has unveiled WinZip 28, a major new release of its Windows compression tool. Two major features of note stand: a new malware scan tool for archives, and a redesigned home screen.
In addition, several existing tools -- including WinZip... |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Parallels Desktop 19 unveils modern new look, improved printing on Windows virtual machines | Global tech company Alludo has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 19.0 for Mac. Available in home, Pro and Business editions, the virtualization software makes it easy for Mac users to run Windows, macOS and Linux virtual machines o... |
| Aug 24, 2023 | LibreOffice 7.6 adds support for Document themes, adds navigation panel to Impress | Six months after its last major point release, LibreOffice 7.6 Community Edition makes its bow on Windows, macOS and Linux. The Document Foundation’s open-source, cross-platform office suite offers three major highlights with this new relea... |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Winlator lets you play PC games on your Android phone for free -- here's how to get started | It's pretty easy to get Android games playing on your PC -- you can either make use of the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11, or install a third-party emulator like Bluestacks.
Doing the reverse and playing PC games on your A... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Boost web privacy by installing DuckDuckGo Browser for Windows and Mac | Protecting your precious privacy when browsing gets harder by the year. With this thought in mind, privacy focused search engine DuckDuckGo has decided to dip its toes into the desktop web browser market with the recent launch of DuckDuckGo... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Thunderbird 115 goes Supernova with brand new UI | It’s finally here. Mozilla has unveiled Thunderbird 115.0, a major new release of its open-source, cross-platform email client. The first major release since Thunderbird 102 debuted in late June 2022, Thunderbird 115 is dominated by one maj... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Brave Browser is ending behind-the-back port scanning attacks | The next major version of Brave Browser, a Chromium-based browser with a focus on privacy, will prevent sites and apps from accessing local resources without user permission.
Most modern browsers allow access to local resources. In fact, ma... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Blender 3.6 LTS adds real-time simulation to Geometry Nodes, numerous performance and UI improvements | The Blender Foundation has released Blender 3.6 LTS, the latest -- and final -- point release in the 3.x series. As is customary with all Blender point releases, version 3.6 of the popular and powerful open-source, cross-platform 3D creatio... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Tor Browser 12.5 released with updated circuit display and promise of better connection experience | The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 12.5 for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit), macOS, Linux, and Android. The Firefox variant provides privacy conscious users with a means of accessing the internet through the open Tor ... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | File Explorer replacement Files 2.5 restores Acrylic semi-translucent background option | The Files Community has released Files 2.5, a major new release of its File Explorer replacement tool for Windows users. The open-source tool restores the Acrylic backdrop material, adds new swipe gestures and makes improvements to the Prev... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | WinUAE 5 Amiga emulator delivers UI and emulator improvements, numerous bug fixes | WinUAE 5.0.0, the Windows port of the celebrated UAE Amiga emulator, has been released. Also available in 32-bit form, the new release focuses on squashing numerous bugs across recent and older release cycles, but also delivers several UI a... |
| May 30, 2023 | Website X5 2023.2 adds MagicText AI content generator, spellchecker | Italian developer Incomedia has released Website X5 Evo 2023.2 and Website X5 Pro 2023.2, a feature point release of its wizard-driven, user-friendly website building product line for Windows.
Version 2023.2 unveils a spellchecker for the t... |
| May 23, 2023 | Microsoft uses open source to kill WinRAR by adding native .rar support to Windows 11 | Microsoft is set to bring an exciting update to Windows 11, offering native support for a wider range of archive formats. In a move to enhance compression capabilities, a future Windows 11 update will integrate the libarchive open-source pr... |
| May 23, 2023 | Redesigned O&O SafeErase 18 provides users with multiple ways to securely delete sensitive data | Berlin software powerhouse O&O Software GmbH has launched O&O SafeErase 18, a major new version of its data-shredding tool for Windows PCs. The major highlight of this latest build is a completely redesigned user interface, along wi... |
| May 19, 2023 | Microsoft PC Manager 3.0 adds toolbar widget, provides easy access to Windows' maintenance and optimization tools | Microsoft’s Chinese division has unveiled a major new update of its system optimization and maintenance tool with the release of Microsoft PC Manager 3.0 Beta. The app, which provides users with easy access to a wide -- and growing -- selec... |
| May 18, 2023 | Nitro PDF Pro 14 released, sports refreshed UI and new accessibility tools | Nitro Software has unveiled a major new -- and renamed -- version of its flagship PDF editing tool. Nitro PDF Pro 14.3 is available now as a free trial download for PCs running Windows.
Chief highlights in this new release include a refresh... |
| May 9, 2023 | Firefox 113 unveils search and picture-in-picture improvements alongside tighter security | The Mozilla Foundation has unveiled Firefox 113.0 alongside Firefox ESR 102.11.0, the latest version of its open-source, cross-platform browser.
It’s a relatively big release, with numerous security enhancements and UI improvements, particu... |
| May 4, 2023 | OBS Studio 29.1 expands support for next-generation AV1 and HEVC codecs with YouTube streaming support | Open-source video broadcasting, recording and streaming tool OBS Studio 29.1 has been released for Windows, macOS and Linux.
The chief highlight is added support to allow users to livestream on YouTube using AV1/HEVC over Enhanced RTMP, res... |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Camtasia 2023 adds new visual effects, filters and other major improvements to its roster | Michigan-based TechSmith has launched Camtasia 2023, a major new release of its professional screen recording and video editing tool for Mac and Windows.
The 2023 release focuses on two specific areas: offering enhanced visual effects and i... |
| Apr 27, 2023 | TeamViewer Remote promises to improve the performance and security of your remote desktop connections | Accessing your home or work devices from a remote location just got a lot easier -- and more secure -- with the launch of TeamViewer Remote 15.41.7, out now for Windows, Mac and Linux.
The headline new feature is a major revamp of how TeamV... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Vivaldi 6 offers Workspaces for better tab organization, adds custom icons to Themes | Vivaldi Technologies has unveiled Vivaldi 6.0 for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android, a major new release of its customizable web browser.
Version 6.0 lands with two heavyweight new features: an additional layer of tab organization called Work... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | DisplayFusion 10 adds full Windows 11 compatiblity, refines and improves existing tools | After multiple beta releases, Binary Fortress Software has finally released DisplayFusion 10.0, a major new build of its multi-display management tool for Windows. The major release comes almost six years after DisplayFusion 9.0’s release, ... |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Firefox 112 delivers Intel GPU performance improvements on Windows builds | Mozilla has released Firefox 112.0 alongside Firefox ESR 102.10.0, the latest versions of its open-source, cross-platform browser.
Version 112 introduces performance improvements for those running Intel GPUs on Windows, plus makes it possib... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Blender 3.5 unveils new GPU-based compositor backend and improved hair styling tools | The Blender Foundation has unveiled Blender 3.5.0, the latest 3.x point release of its popular and powerful open-source, cross-platform 3D creation suite. The new release boasts several new features, including GPU-powered viewport composito... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | WinSnap 6.01 unveils modern facelift, major reorganization of tools | NTWind Software has unveiled a major new version of its powerful shareware screen capture tool for Windows. WinSnap 6.0.1 comes with a Windows 11-friendly facelift, a reorganization of its major tools and some useful improvements.
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