CrystalDiskInfo version 9.7.0 has been released, providing users with an open-source utility designed to monitor and assess the health of hard drives. This tool not only presents basic information about the hard drive but also displays S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) values and tracks disk temperature, which are essential for understanding the condition and performance of your storage device. Additionally, a portable version of CrystalDiskInfo is available, allowing users to run the software without installation.
CrystalDiskMark 9.0.0 has been released, providing users with a powerful tool to swiftly assess the performance of their hard drives. This software is capable of measuring both sequential and random read/write speeds, making it an essential utility for anyone looking to evaluate their storage devices.
Gentoo Linux has announced important security updates for two packages: Konsole and Sysstat, addressing vulnerabilities that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.1.5 has been released, providing users with a powerful and effective solution for completely removing graphics drivers from their systems. This freeware tool is particularly useful for cleaning up remnants of drivers from AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and even Realtek audio devices, which can often lead to issues when upgrading or switching graphics cards.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10, designated as KB5063159 (OS Build 19045.5968). This update includes important fixes and quality improvements that were part of the previous update, KB5060533, particularly addressing a start failure issue that affected Surface Hub v1 devices. Due to this issue, the rollout of KB5060533 for Surface Hub v1 was paused on June 11, 2025, to prevent further complications for new devices.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has recently released important security updates addressing various software packages, enhancing overall system security. The updates span multiple components including kea, go-toolset:rhel8, gimp, apache-commons-beanutils, golang-github-openprinting-ipp-usb, firefox, libsoup, and OpenShift Container Platform 4.19.0, among others.
AlmaLinux has recently rolled out significant updates that include crucial security enhancements across various packages, such as Varnish, Thunderbird, Podman, and .NET, among others. The updates address multiple vulnerabilities, with varying severity levels ranging from moderate to important.
WinTools.net Professional has released version 25.7.1, providing users with enhanced control over their Windows systems. This software suite focuses on optimizing the Windows startup process, monitoring memory usage, and allowing extensive customization of desktop and system settings.
XtraTools 25.6.1 has been released, offering a comprehensive suite of utilities designed to optimize and maintain Windows systems without the need for multiple applications. This all-in-one software package is ideal for users seeking to enhance their computer's performance without resorting to a full reinstallation.
Blockbench 4.12.5 has been released, continuing its legacy as an open-source model editor designed for low-poly and boxy models with pixel art textures. This tool is particularly appealing for those interested in creating content for Minecraft, but its versatility extends beyond that, making it suitable for a wide range of projects.
VOVSOFT has released version 1.1 of its Image to Cartoon Converter, an innovative tool that allows users to effortlessly transform standard images into whimsical cartoon-style artwork with just one click. This versatile software offers a plethora of artistic effects, including cartoon, comic book, cutout, line art, and pen drawing styles.
Cisdem has released version 3.6.0 of its AppCrypt software, designed to enhance user privacy and productivity by providing robust application security and website access restrictions. This versatile tool allows users to lock individual applications with password protection, effectively safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access. Additionally, AppCrypt enables users to block specific websites, helping to eliminate distractions and promote focus on tasks.
KMPlayer has recently released versions 4.2.3.22 and 2025.1.21.12, continuing its reputation as a versatile multimedia player that supports an extensive range of audio and video formats. Known for its robust features, KMPlayer allows users to enjoy media in various resolutions, including standard definitions and ultra-high definitions (4K and 8K). It accommodates popular formats such as MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, FLV, and WMV, and also supports Blu-ray and DVD playback. Notably, KMPlayer can handle niche file types and even damaged files, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.
The release candidate PHP 8.4.9RC1 has been made available for testing, focusing on rectifying various bugs and enhancing the overall functionality of PHP. This release addresses numerous issues across multiple components including BcMath, Core, Date, DOM, FPM, Hash, Intl, Opcache, ODBC, OpenSSL, PDO ODBC, PDO Sqlite, Phar, PHPDBG, PGSQL, Random, Readline, SimpleXML, Soap, and Tidy. Key improvements involve fixing memory leaks, addressing recursion bugs, and resolving deprecations.
OBS Studio has released version 31.1.0 Release Candidate 1, featuring several improvements and bug fixes aimed at enhancing stability and performance, particularly in game capture functionality and compatibility with anti-cheat solutions. This update resolves issues such as crashes on macOS 13 and earlier, browser source errors, and various menu-related glitches.
KDE Plasma 6.4 has been officially released, delivering an enhanced desktop environment that prioritizes user-friendliness, accessibility, and customization options. This version introduces significant improvements in areas such as color rendering, tablet support, and window management.
JAlbum has released version 37.6, enhancing its capabilities for creating web albums from your digital images. The software allows users to easily craft these albums through a straightforward drag-and-drop interface coupled with a single click, making it highly accessible for all skill levels. Users can customize the appearance of their albums extensively, choosing from various color themes and layouts, while still benefiting from pre-existing templates if they prefer a quicker setup.
Zoom Workplace has released version 6.5.0, enhancing its platform designed for seamless connectivity among friends and colleagues. The software offers an array of features, including chat, meetings, video webinars, and conference rooms, with a portable version available for on-the-go use. Established in 2011, Zoom became a crucial tool for virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, solidifying its reputation as a leading video conferencing solution.
Folder Colorizer 2 version 4.1.5 has been released, offering users an easy and effective way to customize their folder appearances by assigning colors to them. Upon installation, the software integrates seamlessly into the context menu, allowing users to right-click on any folder and select the "Colorize!" option for quick customization.
The latest weekly testing images for Debian GNU/Linux 13, codenamed Trixie, have been released as of June 17, 2025. These live images include a variety of desktop environments, allowing users to choose their preferred interface. The available environments are:
Zen Browser has launched its latest version, 1.13.2b, as of June 16, 2025. This update introduces a new feature that allows users to view spaces when they right-click on the workspace indicator, enhancing user interaction and navigation within the browser.
WhatPulse has released version 5.10, a tool designed for users interested in quantifying their computer usage. It logs various activities such as keyboard and mouse usage, data downloads and uploads, and system uptime. By compiling these statistics, WhatPulse allows users to analyze their computing habits, engage in friendly competition with others, and compare their performance metrics against different users.
The latest version 5.50 of Keepa is now available for popular web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera. This powerful tool provides users with comprehensive price history charts for millions of products available on Amazon, enabling shoppers to make informed purchasing decisions. One of the standout features of Keepa is its ability to monitor product prices and notify users when there is a significant drop.
Argente Disk Cleaner 3.0.2.4 has been released as an effective solution for cleaning hard drives, forming part of the Argente Utilities suite. This tool efficiently identifies and removes unnecessary files that accumulate over time, thereby enhancing system performance and freeing up valuable disk space. After scanning, users receive a detailed list of detected junk files, with the option to modify the removal process by unchecking specific items. Additionally, for those unfamiliar with certain files, the software provides internet links for further information.
Argente Utilities has released version 3.0.1.0, a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help users analyze, optimize, clean, protect, and fine-tune their computers. This utility provides a centralized platform for maintaining a PC's performance, offering features that address various issues such as errors and threats from malicious software.
Daily, also known as Daily.dev, has released version 3.37.3 for Chrome and Edge. This free browser extension is designed specifically for developers, providing them with a convenient way to stay updated on the latest news in the developer community. By setting Daily as the default new tab, users can effortlessly access a wealth of content tailored to their interests without needing to sign up.
Ubuntu Linux has recently rolled out a series of security updates addressing vulnerabilities across various components, including ModSecurity, Python, cifs-utils, Requests, Dojo, Django, and c3p0. These updates are critical for maintaining system integrity and user security.
GOM Player has recently updated to version 2.3.109 Build 5379, reinforcing its status as a versatile and feature-rich free video player. This powerful media player supports a wide array of video and media formats, including popular ones like AVI, MP4, and MKV, without needing additional downloads for codecs. Should you encounter an unsupported codec, the built-in Codec Finder can locate the necessary files online, streamlining the viewing experience.
Jami, released on June 16, 2025, is a promising alternative to Zoom, emphasizing user freedom and privacy. One of its standout features is its peer-to-peer architecture, which eliminates the need for a central server to relay data between users. This allows Jami users to communicate over local networks, even without internet access. Moreover, Jami has no restrictions on file size, bandwidth, or the number of accounts, making it a versatile choice for users.
XMPlay has recently released version 4.0.0.16 Beta and 4.0.0.1, enhancing its capabilities as a versatile audio player. Initially launched in 1998 with support for only the XM format—which inspired its name—XMPlay has evolved to accommodate a wide range of audio formats, including OGG, MP3, WMA, WAV, and several others. Users can also utilize Winamp plugins for additional format support.
MailEnable Standard 10.53 has been released, offering a comprehensive suite of SMTP, POP3, and webmail services specifically designed for Microsoft Windows servers. This latest version continues to emphasize ease of installation and user-friendly administration, allowing users to quickly set up their mail server.
The Phison E28 2TB SSD is generating considerable buzz in the tech community, with various reviews and articles highlighting its features and performance. This SSD is powered by the Phison PS5028-E28 M.2 Gen5 SSD controller, heralding a new era in PCIe 5.0 storage technology that promises both high speed and low power consumption. The current reviews reflect a strong interest in the advancements Phison is making in the SSD market, suggesting that the E28 could be a significant player in consumer storage solutions.
Debian GNU/Linux has recently issued multiple security updates for several packages, including Webkit2GTK, Roundcube, and Python 2.7, as part of its Extended Long Term Support (LTS) program. The updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by malicious entities.
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update for Windows 10, designated as KB5063159 (OS Build 19045.5968). This update includes important fixes and quality improvements that were part of the previous update, KB5060533, particularly addressing a start failure issue that affected Surface Hub v1 devices. Due to this issue, the rollout of KB5060533 for Surface Hub v1 was paused on June 11, 2025, to prevent further complications for new devices.
Apple has recently rolled out the first beta versions of several software updates, including macOS Sequoia 15.6, iOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, tvOS 18.6, and watchOS 11.6. These updates are available exclusively to registered developers for testing.
Microsoft has unveiled the latest preview version of Windows Package Manager, designated as 1.11.370. This release introduces several new features and improvements while discontinuing support for 32-bit ARM architecture. A significant addition is the integration of Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3, which allows users to export device configurations that include Windows Settings, packages from WinGet sources, and settings for DSC v3-enabled packages.
Oracle Linux has implemented a series of significant security and bug fix updates across various components, including oVirt, TigerVNC, and .NET, as outlined in their recent advisories.
Slackware has released new libxml2 packages for both Slackware 15.0 and the -current version to address important security vulnerabilities. Specifically, the update (SSA:2025-167-01) resolves an integer overflow vulnerability in the xmlBuildQName() function, which could potentially lead to denial of service if exploited through malicious XML content.
Fedora 41 has recently undergone significant updates, focusing on crucial security enhancements across several important software packages, including Thunderbird, Python-Django, Fido-Device-Onboard, and Rust-Git Interactive Rebase Tool.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) has received significant updates focused on enhancing security across various components, including the kernel, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, and libraries like apache-commons-beanutils and libvpx. These updates have been categorized into important and moderate security impacts, as assessed by Red Hat Product Security.
Adobe has recently released version 51.2.1.5 of the Adobe AIR runtime, which allows developers to harness established web technologies for creating rich Internet applications that can be deployed on desktop platforms across various operating systems. This development presents significant business advantages, as Adobe AIR provides a fresh and engaging method for companies to connect with customers through innovative branded desktop applications. Notably, this can be accomplished without necessitating alterations to existing technologies, personnel, or processes. The cross-platform capabilities of Adobe AIR make applications not only more enjoyable but also more powerful and user-friendly.
The Email Attachment Transformer version 2.00.810 has been released as an innovative email solution aimed at simplifying the process of sending email attachments by converting data into plain text. This tool features a built-in encoder and decoder for seamless communication, but requires both the sender and recipient to have the software installed for optimal functionality.
PySolFC version 3.4.0 has been released, continuing the legacy of the original PySol solitaire card game collection. This updated version offers an impressive selection of over 1,000 card games, utilizing various decks including the traditional 52-card International Pattern, 78-card Tarock deck, as well as Ganjifa games with eight and ten suits, Hanafuda games, Matrix games, Mahjongg, and even original hexadecimal-based decks.
The Black Menu for Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera has been updated to version 25.56.0. This free browser extension allows users to conveniently access a wide range of Google services from a single interface. Designed for those who want quick and easy navigation through Google's extensive offerings, it serves as a replacement for both iGoogle and the previously available Google menu, which was discontinued.
The recently released version 29.10.0 of the "Shortcuts for Google" Chrome extension enhances the browsing experience by offering users a convenient way to access over 1000 Google services through a compact popup menu. This extension displays buttons for various Google applications, such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Keep, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and many others, allowing users to navigate to their desired service with just two clicks from the browser's address bar.
[ Archive ]
