The recently released version 10.0.3 of uBlacklist for both Chrome and Firefox offers users the ability to filter out unwanted websites from their Google search results. This tool is particularly useful for those who want to customize their browsing experience by removing specific sites that may be irrelevant or distracting. Users can easily add websites to their blacklist by clicking on the toolbar icon and specifying the rules through match patterns or regular expressions.
SmarterMail Build 9735 released
SmarterMail has recently released Build 9735, reinforcing its position as a cost-effective alternative to Microsoft Exchange, with native support for MAPI. This functionality allows SmarterMail to offer similar capabilities as Microsoft Exchange, but at a significantly lower price point. The platform is equipped with a modern web interface that enhances collaboration through integrated features like task management, messaging, and video conferencing, eliminating the need for additional plugins.
SSuite NetSurfer Prometheus 2.12.14.4 released
SSuite NetSurfer Prometheus 2.12.14.4 has been launched, offering users an advanced web browsing experience characterized by its exceptional speed, enhanced security, and innovative features. This browser stands out by not merely mimicking existing solutions; instead, it brings a fresh perspective to online navigation and interaction.
MouseTracks 2.6.2 released
MouseTracks 2.6.2 has been released, enhancing its reputation as a sophisticated application dedicated to tracking and visualizing user input, including mouse movements, clicks, keyboard actions, and gamepad interactions. The software is designed for unobtrusiveness, allowing for continuous operation over extended periods, even years, enabling users to later explore detailed visualizations of their activity.
Froxlor 2.3.13 Ships with Vhost Regression Fix and Let's Encrypt Hardening
Froxlor 2.3.13 has been released, focusing on bug fixes and minor security enhancements for the open-source hosting control panel. The update addresses a regression affecting document-root paths in Apache and Nginx virtual hosts and hides the private key paths for Let's Encrypt in the UI and API. This release follows a series of security updates in the 2.x branch, including the previous version which fixed over 20 vulnerabilities. The project, led by Michael Kaufmann, operates under a centralized development model and is supported by froxlor GmbH, which offers managed hosting and DevOps services
Kalmuri 4.3.0 released
Kalmuri 4.3.0 has been released, enhancing its functionality as an intuitive screen capture application. This user-friendly app allows users to effortlessly capture and record their screen activities, serving as both a snapshot tool and screen recorder. Its discreet operation in the system tray ensures that it does not disrupt ongoing tasks.
Calibre 9.14.0 released
Calibre 9.14.0 has been released, enhancing its reputation as a comprehensive, open-source tool for managing and viewing electronic books. This versatile application allows users to easily organize their e-book libraries by utilizing metadata from various sources such as online retailers, the Internet Archive, Munsey's, and ISBNdb.com. Users can quickly locate their desired content through a straightforward search by author, title, or keywords. For those who require more tailored searches, the advanced search option offers the capability to create complex queries.
AutoHotkey 2.0.27 / 1.1.37.02 released
AutoHotkey has recently released versions 2.0.27 and 1.1.37.02 of its popular desktop automation tool, which allows users to create custom keyboard shortcuts, text replacements, and automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks on Windows. This free scripting tool is particularly beneficial for users who frequently perform the same actions—like clicking through menus, replying to emails, or entering data.
RightClickTools 2.0.0 released
RightClickTools 2.0.0 is a software solution that enhances the Windows Explorer experience by adding a customizable right-click context menu. This tool is designed to improve productivity for users of Windows operating systems from version 7 and later, accommodating both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. It allows multiple users on the same computer to access its features without complications related to long file paths.
Slack 4.52.155 Beta / 4.51.191 released
Slack is a comprehensive communication platform that centralizes team interactions through real-time messaging, file sharing, and group conversations, designed to enhance efficiency by minimizing email dependence. Its user-friendly interface supports real-time chats, video calls, and file sharing, making it a vital tool for businesses and remote teams seeking an all-in-one workspace.
Endless Slideshow Screensaver 2.4.3.0 released
The Endless Slideshow Screensaver has been updated to version 2.4.3.0, enhancing the user experience with a variety of features. This screensaver allows users to display images from local or network folders in a captivating slideshow format. It boasts beautiful transition effects and offers customizable settings for delays, transition duration, and automatic photo resizing, which is a step up from many traditional screensavers.
iMazing 3.6.3 released
The latest version of iMazing, 3.6.3, enhances its suite of tools designed for file transfer, app management, and backup and restore operations, positioning itself as a robust alternative to iTunes. Notable features include incremental backups, which enable users to back up only the data that has changed since the last backup, as well as the flexibility to choose where backups are stored.
AMD Ships ROCm 10.0: A Decade of Open Compute, Now Built for Agentic AI
AMD has launched ROCm 10.0, celebrating the tenth anniversary of its open-source GPU compute stack with a focus on "Built for the Age of Agentic AI." The new release introduces ROCm.AI, which features a unified CLI, AI coding assistant tools, and Hyperloom, an automation system designed to optimize inference workflows significantly faster than manual methods. Additionally, AMD has streamlined its backend with TheRock build pipeline and unified SDKs for Windows and Linux to mitigate past fragmentation issues. Enhanced framework support, communication libraries, and developer tools are also included, indicating AMD's commitment to automation and user-friendliness for future developments in ROCm
Flatpak 1.18.2 Released: Security Hardening and Stability Fixes for Linux Users
Flatpak has released version 1.18.2, which includes eight critical fixes focused on security vulnerabilities and system stability. Key updates involve the introduction of GVariant validation to prevent malicious metadata processing and a patch to address crashes in the system helper during parallel package installations. Additionally, improvements have been made to error message outputs for international users, ensuring valid UTF-8 characters are displayed without corruption. Users running Flatpak 1.18.x are encouraged to update to this version to benefit from these significant enhancements
Intel Chipset Device Software 10.1.20658.8883 released
Intel has released version 10.1.20658.8883 of its Chipset Device Software, which provides Windows INF files necessary for the operating system to configure Intel chipset components effectively. Users can simplify the update process by utilizing the Intel Driver Update Utility, which automatically detects if a chipset INF file update is needed and prompts for installation, saving users time and effort in managing their system's drivers.
Remotera 2.2 released
Remotera 2.2 has been released, offering an advanced remote access software solution designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience for users needing to connect to remote computers.
ML4W OS v2.15.1 Adds Sidebar Toggles, Per-Monitor Workspaces, and Cross-Distro Support
ML4W OS has released version 2.15.1, featuring new Sidebar controls for the status bar, dock autohide, and the hypridle screen locker, along with a per-monitor workspace splitter to enhance multi-display setups. The update eliminates AUR dependencies, improving compatibility with Fedora and openSUSE Tumbleweed, marking them as first-class citizens in the system. New toggles for quick actions like hiding the waybar and dock, as well as disabling the idle screen locker, have been introduced for user convenience. This release serves as a stabilization step following the v2.15 migration to Quickshell, ensuring a smoother user experience while maintaining a clean installer for different distributions
Opera GX 135.0.5973.57 released
Opera GX 135.0.5973.57 has been released, further enhancing its reputation as a specialized browser tailored for gamers and multitaskers. This gaming-centric browser, built on the Chromium engine—similar to Google Chrome—offers unique features that allow users to optimize their gaming and browsing experience. Notably, it is available for free on Windows, macOS, and Chromebooks, with Linux support through workarounds.
UPX (Ultimate Packer for eXecutables) 5.2.1 released
UPX (Ultimate Packer for eXecutables) has recently released version 5.2.1, a versatile command-line tool designed for the compression and decompression of executable files across various formats. This utility provides impressive compression ratios that can significantly reduce the size of distributed files, competing with similar tools in the market. One of UPX's notable features is its quick decompression process, which does not lead to any significant memory overhead thanks to its in-place decompression mechanism.
Ungoogled Chromium 152.0.7977.64-1 Ships: Routine Chromium Bump for Privacy Users
Ungoogled Chromium 152.0.7977.64-1 has been released, providing a routine update to the Chromium 152 version across all supported platforms, but without introducing new privacy features or significant code changes. The browser prioritizes offline privacy by removing Google Safe Browsing and requiring users to manage their security manually, which may deter users seeking automatic threat detection. This update maintains the project’s mission to offer a Google-free browsing experience through cumulative patches that enhance privacy while keeping the browser similar to vanilla Chromium. Overall, users who prioritize privacy may appreciate the trade-offs made, while those focused on security might need to implement additional measures