In Week 7 of 2026, several leading Linux distributions, including AlmaLinux, Debian, Fedora, Oracle Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Slackware, and Ubuntu, released critical security updates to address various vulnerabilities across multiple packages. These updates fix issues such as denial-of-service attacks, crashes, buffer overflows, and potential code execution vulnerabilities in applications like Go, Node.js, Python-Django, and the Linux kernel. Users are encouraged to install these updates promptly to safeguard their systems against potential exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Additionally, detailed instructions on how to upgrade packages for different Linux distributions are provided to ensure users can easily apply the latest security patches
The latest release of PikaOS on February 26, 2023, features a fresh kernel, updated Mesa and PipeWire, and offers separate ISOs for standard and NVIDIA graphics cards, with the latter providing better performance for newer NVIDIA GPUs. Users are encouraged to select their ISO based on their GPU type and personal preferences for desktop environments, with GNOME and KDE being popular choices for those seeking a polished experience, while power users may prefer Hyprland or Niri for their customizability. The update claims to be "gaming ready," but users with NVIDIA cards are advised to choose the NVIDIA ISO to avoid performance issues with the Nouveau driver. Additional enhancements include improved support for AMD and Intel GPUs, better texture streaming in Mesa, and smoother audio latency with PipeWire, alongside the restoration of the Blivet installer for easier partition management
SmartContextMenu 1.8.0 has been released, enhancing the functionality of SmartSystemMenu by adding a context menu to all system windows. This application is versatile, supporting various window types, including those that lack a system menu. With SmartContextMenu, users can quickly access a context menu through a right-click, even in windows where this feature isn't typically available.
Smarty Uninstaller has released version 4.92.3, featuring an intuitive interface designed to simplify the complete removal of installed programs from your system. Traditional Windows applications often pose challenges when it comes to uninstallation, frequently leaving behind remnants such as registry entries, program files, and shortcuts. Smarty Uninstaller addresses these issues by ensuring that all components associated with an application are thoroughly removed during the uninstallation process.
SmartSystemMenu 2.33.0 has been released, introducing a portable utility designed to enhance the system menu of all windows on a host system. This utility significantly improves the efficiency of working with multiple windows by providing a suite of useful functions that streamline the workflow. Notably portable, SmartSystemMenu can be easily loaded onto a flash drive for use on various machines.
Sticky Password version 8.9.9.2256 has been released, offering enhanced features designed to improve online security and streamline password management. This powerful tool automates the process of filling in website forms and managing various passwords, allowing users to bypass the frustration of remembering multiple login credentials.
UFS Explorer Standard Recovery has released version 10.19, designed to simplify the recovery of lost or deleted data. The software employs advanced scanning techniques while operating in a safe, read-only mode to protect the original storage. Users can either automatically detect partitions or manually specify them based on their recovery needs. Once the software locates the desired files, it allows for easy saving to any chosen location.
The latest version 2.26.0 of the Momentum browser plugin has been released, offering enhanced personalization features for users of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. This versatile tool transforms newly opened tabs into a customized dashboard that helps manage daily tasks, track the weather, and more.
QuickTextPaste 9.41 has been released, offering users a convenient and efficient way to insert pre-defined text into any Windows application using keyboard shortcuts. This portable program enhances productivity by allowing users to not only paste commonly used text but also execute commands and launch programs, all through customizable hotkeys.
XnView MP 1.10.1 has been released, enhancing its status as a versatile cross-platform image viewer that allows users to view, convert, organize, and edit both graphical and video files. It is freely available for private, educational, and non-profit use, making it a popular choice among users who appreciate its extensive features, often found in commercial alternatives.
VOVSOFT has recently released version 12.3 of its Music Player, a lightweight and user-friendly audio player designed for simplicity and efficiency. This player is capable of handling popular audio formats such as MP3, WMA, and WAV, making it a versatile choice for music enthusiasts.
Thunderbird for Android 17.0 Beta 4 has been released, allowing users to access and test the complete range of Thunderbird's features on their Android devices. This beta version offers a seamless mobile experience, enabling users to manage their emails effectively while on the go.
Waterfox 6.6.9 / 2022.11 Classic has been released, offering a high-performance, open-source 64-bit version of Mozilla Firefox. Users can also access Waterfox Portable through Portapps.io. The browser is designed with a focus on user experience and data privacy, striking a balance between usability and security. Initially based on Firefox's source code, Waterfox has been optimized for performance, making it faster and more efficient than a standard 64-bit Firefox redistribution. While the interface may not be overly flashy, Waterfox allows for seamless import of Firefox settings, providing a familiar browsing experience for users transitioning from Firefox.
The newly launched Actus Auto Clicker 0.1.4 is a cutting-edge tool designed to simplify the monotonous nature of repetitive clicking tasks, whether for daily activities or specific gaming scenarios. This software is recognized for its modern, efficient approach and is suitable for both casual users and avid gamers.
Converseen 0.15.2.0-1 has been released, offering users a robust and free cross-platform batch image processing tool. This software enables efficient management and manipulation of multiple images with just a single click, making it ideal for those who work with large image collections. The latest version maintains support for 32-bit systems, catering to a wider range of users.
R-Drive Image is a sophisticated backup software designed to safeguard data by creating precise copies of hard drives and partitions, ensuring that crucial information remains protected.
Prey 1.13.27 has been released, marking an update to a powerful surveillance tool designed to help users track their devices, such as phones or laptops, ensuring they can locate them if lost or stolen. The application operates by installing a small agent on the device that remains dormant until activated by a remote signal sent over the Internet or via SMS. This activation allows users to gather crucial information about the device's location, hardware, and network status, along with enabling various remote actions.
The PHP 8.5.4 release candidate has been launched, incorporating crucial bug fixes in the core engine and extensions, such as resolving memory corruption on Aarch64 LTO builds and crashes from null casts. It is considered safer for testing than the production branch, addressing issues like "insufficient shared memory" errors on Solaris and JIT-related deprecation warnings. Developers can easily set up the release candidate by extracting the tarball and configuring it with their standard flags before compiling. However, they should be cautious of potential issues, including memory leaks under heavy TLS traffic, clutter from libtool wrappers, and variations in floating-point results due to ongoing JIT adjustments
Cloudflare has recently released version 2026.1.150.0 of its innovative WARP technology, which enhances the connection between devices and the internet by utilizing a modern, optimized protocol. This advancement offers users a faster, more secure, and reliable online experience, distinguishing itself from traditional VPNs by leveraging cutting-edge networking technologies for superior speed without sacrificing security.
The Mabox 26.02 release introduces a new audio menu accessed via the W-a shortcut, allowing users to easily launch music players and visualizers. The Cava Colorizer has been completely rewritten for more vibrant color shifts and customization options, enhancing the visualizer's responsiveness. Screen recording now correctly captures audio, addressing a previous issue from a driver update, and the Picom compositor is disabled by default to improve performance on older machines. Users can still enable Picom manually for effects, and several handy keyboard shortcuts have been added for a streamlined workflow
SoftPerfect Ping Monitor 26.2 has been released, offering an advanced real-time network host monitoring solution that provides comprehensive insights into the performance of network devices. This tool is designed to track essential metrics such as latency, packet loss, and jitter, enabling users to visualize and assess the health and responsiveness of their network connections effectively.
SilentNotes version 8.7.2 has been released, focusing on providing a secure and private note-taking experience. This app allows users to synchronize their notes seamlessly between Android and Windows devices, utilizing robust end-to-end encryption methods such as XChaCha20-Poly1305, AES256-GCM, and Twofish256-GCM to ensure that notes are protected.
Fing has released version 3.10.0, enhancing its status as a comprehensive toolkit for network management. Fing Desktop offers advanced features such as connectivity health checks, speed tests, and notifications about connectivity issues and internet outages. This powerful tool aids users in various ways, including identifying devices on their WiFi network, detecting unauthorized access, assessing network security, locating hidden cameras in accommodations, troubleshooting streaming issues, and verifying if their internet provider delivers the promised speeds.
Sublime Merge has recently released Build 2123, enhancing its reputation as a robust Git GUI. Designed to streamline version control, Sublime Merge is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a native interface that prioritizes speed and efficiency. Developed by the creators of Sublime Text, the application boasts features such as a built-in merge tool, rapid search capabilities, and an intuitive user experience.
GameEx 19.64 has been released, further enhancing its capabilities as a comprehensive Home Theatre system and a front-end for various gaming platforms, including MAME, GameBase, Daphne, and PC Games, as well as numerous command line emulators. Originally designed as a Home Theatre application, GameEx has evolved to encompass a wide range of multimedia functionalities.
Adlice Protect version 16.5.6.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as an anti-malware application designed for advanced users. Formerly known as RogueKiller, this tool excels at removing difficult-to-eliminate malware, utilizing a combination of signature-based detection and heuristic analysis. It also offers a command line interface for users who prefer that method of operation.
The Tab Session Manager, now updated to version 7.3.0, is a valuable extension for browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, specifically designed to save and restore the state of your windows and tabs. This tool addresses a common problem faced by users: the accidental closure of multiple tabs while working. In such situations, important work can be lost, which is where Tab Session Manager comes to the rescue.
TIDAL has announced the release of version 2.40.0.0, further enhancing its reputation as a premier music streaming platform known for high-fidelity audio and lossless sound quality. The service allows users to experience their favorite songs while preserving the richness and depth of the original recordings.
The latest version of Perfect Backup, 3.6.0.271, has been released, offering comprehensive features for reliable data backup through an intuitive, wizard-based interface. This software allows users to easily back up their data across various storage options, including local hard drives, network folders, USB drives, FTP servers, external hard drives, and multiple cloud services such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, and box.com.
GlassWire has recently released version 3.8.1030, enhancing its capabilities to safeguard user privacy and security by monitoring internet behavior that may signal malware or privacy breaches. The software provides real-time alerts upon detecting suspicious network activity, enabling users to take prompt action to protect their computers and personal data. Key features include a network monitor, internet security functions, bandwidth usage tracking, privacy protection, remote server monitoring, discreet alert notifications, and a network time machine for historical analysis.
HWiNFO 8.42 has been released, offering users an extensive suite of tools for detailed system information, including hardware analysis, system monitoring, and comprehensive reporting for both Windows and DOS environments. The application is also available in a portable version for convenience.
Clonezilla 3.3.0-35 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as an Open Source partition and disk imaging tool. It serves as an alternative to programs like True Image and Norton Ghost, enabling users to perform system deployment, bare metal backup, and recovery efficiently. Clonezilla Live is designed for individual machine backups and restores, while its advanced features allow for the simultaneous cloning of over 40 computers, making it ideal for large-scale deployments. The program optimizes cloning efficiency by saving and restoring only the used blocks on a hard disk, which has led to impressive multicast restoring speeds of up to 8 GB per minute when using high-end hardware.
Flow Launcher 2.1.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a powerful open-source system navigation tool designed to deliver rapid search results. This tool enables users to swiftly search through system files and programs, as well as conduct online searches, thereby broadening its range of functionalities. Users can search for a variety of items including applications, files, bookmarks, and content from platforms like YouTube and Twitter, all through keyboard shortcuts without needing to use a mouse.
The MSI Center has released version 2.0.67.0, enhancing the user experience for gamers and professionals alike by consolidating all of MSI's exclusive features into a single, comprehensive control center. This updated version emphasizes customization, allowing users to access features such as Gaming Mode and Smart Priority through an intuitive Feature Sets page.
VOVSOFT has launched the latest version of its OCR Reader, version 4.2, which is specifically engineered for the digitization of image files and scanned documents. This tool provides a lightweight and user-friendly solution for individuals and businesses looking to convert various types of images into machine-encoded text.
SSuite NetSurfer Extreme has launched its latest version, 2.10.16.1, showcasing a browser engineered for outstanding performance, convenience, and a high level of customization. This browser is particularly beneficial for online users who demand a seamless, efficient, and user-friendly experience.
Mozilla Thunderbird Eclipse ESR 140.7.2 has been released, continuing its tradition as a versatile and free email application that offers users extensive customization options and a robust feature set designed to enhance the overall user experience. A portable version of this application is also available, catering to users who need a flexible solution.
The recently released version 10.5.8 of DoesNotBelong, previously known as Furtivex Malware Removal, continues to serve as an essential tool for enhancing antivirus software capabilities. This free, on-demand scanning script is designed to effectively identify and eliminate malware threats, providing an additional layer of security for users.
Handy Backup version 8.6.8 has been released as a comprehensive automatic backup solution for various operating systems. This software enables users to perform full, incremental, and differential backups while also allowing for local folder synchronization or synchronization via LAN or FTP. Handy Backup comes equipped with presets for backing up essential data, including Outlook (compatible with Outlook 2007), Windows Mail, instant messenger data, emails, the Windows registry, and user-specific folders such as My Documents and Favorites.
PDF-XChange Editor has released version 10.8.3.408, showcasing its capabilities as a comprehensive PDF editor and viewer. This software allows users to annotate, create, edit, view, perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and digitally sign PDF files.
Recent reviews highlighted several noteworthy PC components, including the Formula V Line Crystal U9 and TRYX FLOVA F50 cases. The Formula V Line Crystal U9 is praised for its attractive design and affordability, while the TRYX FLOVA F50 features a unique pre-installed cross-flow fan for enhanced cooling options. In cooling solutions, the ASRock Phantom Gaming 360 LCD AIO cooler stands out for its performance and stylish design. Additionally, the reviews covered high-performance gaming monitors like the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 and the AVerMedia CamStream 4K capture card for advanced streaming capabilities
Samba 4.24.0rc3 has been released, introducing various enhancements for Active Directory (AD) administrators that streamline operations and improve policy enforcement. Key features include the implementation of policy hints during password resets, extended PKINIT handling for Windows Hello logons, and a new rate-limiting VFS module to manage high traffic on Samba shares. The update also modifies Kerberos behavior by including PACs in responses by default and tightening certificate binding enforcement to bolster security. Although still a release candidate, Samba 4.24.0rc3 offers significant potential improvements for managing AD and modern authentication flows, with a straightforward upgrade process for users
Ardour 9.2 has been released, featuring fixes, improvements, and new MIDI tools, including the restoration of the bottom pane in the editor. The update introduces MIDI note chasing, allowing tracks to start long notes from their current position, and a shortcut for duplicating notes on the fly. Additional enhancements improve audio editing, stability, and user interface consistency, making the workflow more efficient. Users have reported positive experiences with the updates, making it a recommended upgrade for those seeking these new features and improvements
InnoExtractor 11.5.0.171 has been released as a powerful software tool specifically designed to extract the contents of Inno Setup installers using InnoUnp technology. This tool enables users to explore and extract internal components of installers without the need to run the installation process, making it particularly useful for those without administrative privileges. With InnoExtractor, users can access specific files, providing a streamlined method for identifying what will be installed on their system.
Freeplane 1.13.2 has been released, offering an advanced platform for mind mapping that helps users organize and save their brainstorming ideas effectively. This versatile application is compatible with any operating system that has an up-to-date Java version, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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