Black Screen version 1.12.39.0 / 1.13 has been released as a helpful utility specifically designed to assist individuals who spend long hours in front of computer screens. With the rise of remote work, tools like Black Screen have become increasingly important for promoting eye health and overall well-being in the home office environment.

Volumouse version 2.20 has been released, offering users a convenient way to manage sound volume on their systems using their mouse wheel. This utility allows for the customization of rules that dictate when the mouse wheel should control volume instead of performing standard scrolling functions. For instance, users can set it up to adjust volume only when specific keys, like the Alt key, are pressed, or when the mouse cursor is positioned over certain areas, such as the taskbar. When these conditions are not met, the mouse wheel operates as usual, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Philip Rebohle has officially released DXVK 2.6.1, introducing a range of bug fixes and enhancements aimed at improving overall performance and compatibility for users. This latest version addresses several critical issues, including those related to sparse buffer utilization, bugs with RTSS, challenges faced by Intel's ANV graphics driver, and problems linked to RADV.

Homebrew 4.4.28 has been released, enhancing the popular package manager that provides users with various software that is not included by default in Apple or Linux operating systems. Homebrew installs packages into their dedicated directories and creates symbolic links to these files in /usr/local, ensuring a clean and organized installation process. It is designed to only install files within its own prefix, allowing users to choose the installation location freely.

Lenovo has recently released version 2.25.3 of the Lenovo Legion Toolkit, an open-source utility designed specifically for Lenovo Legion laptops. This tool aims to provide users with enhanced control over their devices, offering features that are typically only accessible through Lenovo Vantage. Unlike Lenovo Vantage, the Legion Toolkit is lightweight and does not burden the system with unnecessary background processes, making it an efficient choice for users looking to optimize their laptop’s performance.

Zed has released version 0.180.3, which addresses two notable issues that users have encountered. The update fixes a crash that could occur when users attempted to expand diff hunks while utilizing multiple cursors within a single hunk. Additionally, it resolves a problem where dismissing the git onboarding banner would not persist across sessions, leading to repeated prompts for users.

Aomei Partition Assistant 10.8.0 is a powerful disk partition management tool that offers various features for efficiently managing hard drives. This software includes a Partition Manager and a one-click Extend Partition Wizard, making it an all-in-one solution for users who need to resize, merge, clone, or convert disk partitions without data loss.

Psiphon has released version 185.20250407, an Open Source tool designed for Windows and Android that helps users bypass internet censorship and firewalls. This portable application connects users to the fastest server available in their vicinity by default, but it also offers the option to select from nine different countries or to disconnect easily. While it lacks built-in help or FAQs, the Psiphon website provides necessary resources. The interface is user-friendly, making it accessible even for those new to censorship circumvention tools.

Hasleo Backup Suite has recently released version 5.2.2.1, a comprehensive software solution designed for backing up, restoring, and cloning data on both Windows PCs and servers. This suite offers essential features that enhance the security of the Windows operating system and safeguard personal data by allowing users to back up and restore their OS, disks, and partitions.

PRTG - Free Network Monitor version 25.1.104.1961 has been released, providing a robust solution for monitoring network performance and ensuring the availability of various network components. This tool is essential for businesses that depend heavily on network functionality for data transfer, communication, and operational efficiency. Network performance issues or outages can lead to significant financial losses, making it crucial for businesses to implement ongoing monitoring of their networks and servers.

Adobe has released version 25.4.1.0 of its Acrobat extension for Google Chrome, enhancing the way users can interact with PDF documents directly in their browser. This extension allows you to leverage a variety of PDF tools, enabling users to view, fill out, comment on, sign, convert, and compress PDFs seamlessly.

WishPlayer 0.1.6 has been released, offering a user-friendly audio playback experience that allows users to find and play songs using keywords from the song title. Users can simply input the song name into the player, click the play button, and WishPlayer will first search for the audio file on the user's machine. If it cannot locate the file, it will then search the Internet to find the audio. However, the sources from which it retrieves online audio are not clearly defined, so users should be cautious when relying on this feature. For those with extensive music collections stored locally, the source of the audio is more transparent.

Bitwarden has released version 2025.3.2, continuing to serve as a comprehensive cross-platform password management solution compatible with popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and the Android operating system. This user-friendly application is specifically designed to securely store login information while ensuring that users can access their credentials seamlessly across multiple devices.

Glarysoft has released version 6.0.1.17 of Absolute Uninstaller, an advanced tool designed to enhance the process of uninstalling applications compared to the standard Windows Add/Remove Programs feature. Unlike the built-in tool, which often fails to remove all remnants of uninstalled applications—leaving behind broken registry entries and unnecessary files—Glarysoft Absolute Uninstaller effectively cleans up these leftover items. This thorough uninstallation process not only helps to free up disk space but also optimizes system performance by reducing clutter that can slow down the computer.

The Reader View extension/add-on for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera, version 0.8.1, offers users a streamlined way to engage with web content by enabling reader view mode on any page. This feature allows for a distraction-free reading experience, making it easier to focus on the text without the clutter of advertisements and other elements typically found on web pages.

The AI Grammar Checker and Paraphraser, known as LanguageTool, has released version 8.19.3 for browsers including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. This extension is designed to enhance your writing by checking for spelling, grammar, and stylistic errors in real time. While the free version offers basic grammar and punctuation checks for texts up to 10,000 characters, it effectively identifies errors that standard spell checkers might overlook. LanguageTool supports over 25 languages, including major ones like English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, and Russian.

Glary Utilities is a powerful suite of free system tools designed to enhance, maintain, and secure your PC. The latest version, 6.24.0.28, has been released and continues to offer an intuitive user experience, complete with a video tutorial for ease of use. Additionally, it is available as a portable app, making it convenient to use on the go via a USB drive.

The EFI Boot Editor 1.5.3 has been released, offering a portable graphical user interface (GUI) designed for users who wish to modify their boot manager settings. While it is user-friendly, the application is primarily aimed at more advanced users, making it essential to create a restore point before making any changes. This precaution ensures that users can revert their system back to its original state in case of any issues.

Monkey's Audio has released version 11.03, continuing to provide a free and efficient means of compressing digital music while maintaining the original audio quality. Unlike traditional compression formats like MP3, Ogg, or WMA, which sacrifice sound quality for reduced file size, Monkey's Audio employs a lossless compression method. This ensures that music retains its perfect sound quality and can be decompressed back to its original state, allowing users to preserve their music collections without needing to re-rip CDs.

Explzh version 9.70 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a freeware compression tool designed for creating and extracting various file archives. This tool supports a wide range of formats, including RAR, ZIP, and ISO, making it versatile for users with different needs.