Battery Monitor 10.5 has been released, providing users with an enhanced view of their battery's health and performance metrics. The app offers detailed information such as voltage, charge rate, current charge, and maximum charge capacity. Users running Windows 8.1 or 10 may need to install Desktop Gadgets Revived or a similar tool to ensure compatibility with Battery Monitor.

Iperius Backup Free 8.6.3 has been released, further enhancing its reputation as a lightweight yet feature-rich backup and sync utility. This software is designed to cater to a wide range of backup requirements, making it an efficient choice for users seeking to safeguard their data seamlessly.

Metalith is a robust and user-friendly metadata editor that has been recently updated to version 13.04. This powerful tool allows users to edit multiple files simultaneously while supporting a wide range of metadata standards and file formats. With its extensive features, Metalith caters to various metadata modification needs, making it an invaluable resource for both professional photographers and casual users who require straightforward metadata management through a customizable interface.

The latest release of R-Wipe & Clean, version 20.0 Build 2523, offers an advanced solution from R-Tools designed to enhance computer privacy by effectively removing unnecessary files. This software is adept at permanently deleting traces of both online and offline activities, including temporary internet files, browsing history, cookies, autocomplete entries, and saved passwords. In addition to these, it can eliminate swap files, clear lists of recently opened documents, and eradicate traces from over 300 third-party applications, ultimately optimizing disk space.

Ultra Adware Killer version 10.9.9.0 has been released, offering a free and efficient solution for removing adware from Windows systems. This tool effectively eliminates various unwanted elements such as browser toolbars, add-ons, plugins, unwanted search providers, hijacked homepages, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Users can also reset preferences in Chrome and Firefox as an optional feature.

Secret Disk 312 has been released, offering users the ability to create an additional invisible disk on their PC. This feature allows for the quick locking of confidential files and folders with a password, ensuring they remain secure and hidden from unauthorized access. Notably, users do not need to format their hard drives or modify the boot sector; the program efficiently establishes a new disk in a matter of seconds.

Spotify has recently released version 1.2.71.421, enhancing its already exceptional music streaming service. With Spotify, users can effortlessly access any track they desire at any time by simply searching for it and hitting play. This platform boasts an extensive library of over 13 million tracks across various artists, albums, and genres, allowing for limitless listening and enjoyment.

The release of Fort Firewall version 3.19.4 introduces a range of updates aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Key improvements in the user interface include the introduction of a "Portable Installed" label within the MyFort section, which will help users easily identify their installation type. Additionally, new flags for logging allowed or blocked connections and for alert termination actions have been added to the rules section, providing users with better control over their firewall configurations. Users will also notice alerted action icons in the Connections section, making it easier to track and manage active connections.

NetworkCountersWatch version 1.06 has been released, enhancing the ability to monitor network interface statistics on your system. This portable application allows users to view a comprehensive array of data for each network interface, including incoming and outgoing bytes, packet counts, broadcast packet numbers, physical addresses, and error counts—totaling around thirty different metrics.

Adlice Protect version 16.3.0.0 has been released, continuing its legacy as a powerful anti-malware application formerly known as RogueKiller. Designed primarily for advanced users, Adlice Protect employs a combination of signature-based detection and heuristic analysis to identify and eliminate difficult-to-remove malware, including rootkits. It also offers a command line version for more technical users.

JoyToKey 7.3.0 has been released, enhancing the gaming experience for users who prefer to use PC game controllers. This software allows gamers to emulate keyboard and mouse inputs, enabling seamless control of Windows applications and web-based games without the hassle of switching between input devices. By converting joystick actions into keyboard strokes and mouse movements, JoyToKey provides a user-friendly interface that allows for extensive customization. Users can configure settings to meet their specific needs, create distinct profiles for different games or applications, and easily adjust the controls to optimize their gaming experience. The straightforward UI makes setup accessible, catering to a wide range of users.

Lexar has released version 1.1.8 of Lexar DiskMaster, a sophisticated disk management tool aimed at enhancing the performance and safeguarding the integrity of storage drives. This software is specifically tailored for monitoring and optimizing Lexar devices, such as solid-state drives (SSDs) and USB flash drives, on Windows systems.

Ungoogled Chromium version 139.0.7258.154-1 has been released, building on the base of Chromium 139.0.7258.154. This specialized version aims to eliminate Google's influence and dependencies while maintaining a user-friendly experience similar to that of standard Chromium. The project focuses on enhancing user privacy, control, and transparency, prioritizing the removal of Google-related features over the introduction of new functionalities. Notable enhancements in this release include the disabling of Google domain-specific features, blocking internal requests to Google during runtime, and the removal of binaries from the source code.

Node.js v24.7.0 has been officially released, featuring several important updates focused on enhancing security and functionality. Among these updates, the integration of post-quantum cryptography standards aims to safeguard applications against future quantum computing threats. This includes the introduction of ML-KEM and ML-DSA algorithms within the `node:crypto` module, as well as their support in the Web Cryptography API (WICG). The update also includes an upgrade of root certificates to NSS 3.114, which involves both the addition of new certificates and the removal of outdated ones.

Eric Engestrom has announced the release of Mesa 25.1.9, a bugfix update that concludes the 25.1 series. Users are advised to transition to the 25.2 series to ensure they receive ongoing bug fixes and support. This release includes contributions from over 20 developers who addressed various issues related to graphics drivers, performance, and functionality.

The latest version, GE-Proton 10-15, has been officially released. This update addresses two notable issues that users previously encountered. The first fix resolves a problem that caused the game CrossCode to hang upon opening, enhancing the gaming experience. The second fix improves video playback functionality in Fable: The Lost Chapters, ensuring smoother performance during gameplay.

ExperienceIndexOK version 4.58 has been released, offering users a compact and portable benchmarking tool designed to evaluate and display the Windows Experience Index. This lightweight program allows for easy recalculations of the performance index. It can be conveniently run directly from the desktop or from a USB stick or other memory devices, making it highly portable. To utilize it effectively in a portable setting, users should create an ExperienceIndexOK.ini file in the program's working directory.

The latest version of System Scanner, 1.2, has been launched, providing users with crucial insights into their computer's hardware, software, and overall performance. This powerful tool enables users to explore detailed specifications of various components, including the operating system, central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), video card, hard drive, motherboard, and more.

DriverHub has released version 1.3.19, a tool designed to efficiently scan your computer for outdated drivers and identify the latest versions available for installation. Keeping drivers up-to-date is crucial for optimal machine performance and security, as outdated drivers can lead to various operational issues.

Converseen 0.15.0.2-2 has been released, showcasing its capabilities as a free, cross-platform batch image processing tool designed for managing and manipulating multiple images with ease. This software is particularly beneficial for users who regularly handle large collections of images, as it provides a range of essential features to streamline the editing process.