GiliSoft Image Editor has released version 8.1.0, an advanced yet user-friendly application tailored for a wide range of image editing tasks. This versatile software allows users to easily manipulate images by resizing, cropping, and enhancing overall quality. It caters to both beginners and experienced users by offering essential features such as brightness and contrast adjustments, filter applications, and color fine-tuning.

Drupal 11.1.6 has been officially released, further enhancing its status as a robust Open-Source content management framework developed in PHP. With its powerful back-end capabilities, Drupal currently supports approximately 2.3% of all websites globally, ranging from personal blogs to extensive commercial platforms.

The latest release of the Zed editor, version 0.180.2, introduces numerous enhancements, bug fixes, and features aimed at improving user experience and performance. Key updates include the introduction of persistence for editor folds, a new action for copying and trimming selections, and a fallback setting for navigating to definitions. Additionally, a scrollbar has been added to the extensions page, and users can now configure environment variables for language servers.

Ungoogled Chromium has announced the release of version 135.0.7049.52-1, built on the Chromium core version 135.0.7049.52. This version is specifically designed for Linux users and emphasizes a browsing experience devoid of Google integration, prioritizing user privacy and control.

Fastfetch has announced the release of version 2.40.0, enhancing its status as an Open Source, multi-platform application designed to efficiently retrieve and display system information. Written primarily in C, Fastfetch prioritizes performance and customization, making it a robust tool for users seeking detailed insights into their system's specifications.

Samsung Internet has recently released version 28.0.0.55, enhancing its reputation as a secure and privacy-focused web browser. Developed by Samsung Electronics and built on the Open Source Chromium project, Samsung Internet is pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices and is also available for download via Google Play and the Microsoft Store since 2015, making it accessible to a broad audience.

EMDB (Eric's Movie Database) version 5.36 has been released, continuing its role as a compact utility for cataloging DVD collections. This software offers a range of features to enhance user experience, including automatic data import from the IMDB database, the ability to export information in various formats such as text, CSV, or a complete website. Additionally, EMDB includes a loan tracker to manage borrowed DVDs, a thumbnail cover preview for visual reference, and a robust search function to quickly find titles within the database.

USB Raptor version 0.19.90 has been released, enhancing system security by enabling users to lock their computers when a designated USB drive is removed and unlock it again when the drive is reinserted into any USB port. This utility functions by continuously monitoring USB drives for a specific unlock file containing encrypted data. If the file is detected, the system remains unlocked; if not, it locks automatically.

The recent release of ibis Paint version 13.0.5.0 brings a multitude of features designed to enhance the digital art creation experience. ibis Paint is a comprehensive digital painting application that provides an extensive collection of creative tools, boasting over 47,000 brushes, 21,000 materials, and more than 2,100 fonts. Users also have access to 84 filters, 46 screentones, and 27 blending modes, all of which contribute to a highly customizable art-making process. The app allows for recording drawing sessions, which can be beneficial for both learning and experimentation.

The latest version of ChrisPC Free VPN Connection, 4.25.0402, is now available. This freeware application is designed to help users bypass internet censorship and gain access to blocked, filtered, or restricted websites. It is particularly useful for users in regions where content is selectively filtered or where access to specific information is limited.

SysGauge version 11.7.26 has been released, enhancing its capabilities for real-time performance monitoring of computer systems across various metrics. This software allows users to track nine main categories: All Counters, CPU Usage, Memory Usage, Disk I/O Activity, Network Activity, Operating System, Process Status, File System, and USB Activity. Each category includes multiple specific metrics, which can be easily navigated through a user-friendly graphical interface (GUI).

ThrottleStop 9.7.3 Beta has been released, introducing an effective application for managing and monitoring CPU throttling in laptops. While a stable version is also available, the Beta version offers enhanced capabilities for users looking to optimize their system performance.

Notepad++ version 8.7.8 has been released, enhancing its reputation as a powerful, free source code editor that supports multiple programming languages. This open-source text editor is a significant upgrade from the standard Windows Notepad, offering a comprehensive suite of features that cater to programmers, system administrators, and casual users alike.

Poper Blocker for Chrome has released version 7.1.0, aimed at enhancing your browsing experience by eliminating annoying popups, ads, cookie requests, trackers, notifications, and social media advertisements. This powerful extension not only blocks various types of intrusive content but also allows users to customize their social media feeds across platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter by hiding posts that contain specific keywords.

Discord has recently released version 1.0.9188, enhancing its status as a leading instant messaging and VoIP application. This platform focuses on providing robust data and traffic protection for users on both desktop and mobile devices. Notably, there is an Open Source portable version of Discord available, allowing users to run it without installation.

Futuremark has released version 5.82.1368 of its SystemInfo utility, a free tool designed to identify the hardware components in your computer. This utility plays a crucial role in many of Futuremark's benchmarking applications. Although updates to SystemInfo do not directly impact benchmark scores, having the latest version is essential for ensuring valid results.

EventSentry Light version 5.2.1.12 has been released, offering IT professionals enhanced tools for proactive infrastructure management and monitoring. This software acts as a vigilant sentry, providing users with critical alerts while consolidating logs into a single, easily navigable interface. The platform features advanced rule sets that allow users to fine-tune the alerts they receive, ensuring that only the most relevant notifications are highlighted.

Viber has released version 25.0.0.0, enhancing its capabilities as a cross-platform VoIP application. This update allows users to send free messages and make voice calls to anyone using Viber, regardless of their device, network, or geographic location. One of the standout features of Viber is its ability to sync contacts, messages, and call history with your mobile device, ensuring you stay connected without missing any important communications.

Pritunl has recently released version 1.3.4220.57, enhancing its capabilities as an open-source solution for managing OpenVPN profiles. Designed with a minimalistic yet modern interface, Pritunl makes it easy for users to configure, import, and manage their OpenVPN connections efficiently. The application supports the import of an unlimited number of profiles, providing flexibility to users who may have multiple VPN configurations.

MagicMouseTrails version 4.24 has been released, enhancing the user experience with its captivating features. This freeware application allows users to personalize their mouse cursor by adding flowing trails that come in various themes, such as footballs, soccer balls, and stars. Users can customize the appearance and behavior of these trails, adjusting settings like speed, transparency, rotation, intensity, and size/length to match their preferences.