IObit Uninstaller has released version 16.0.0.34, a robust tool designed to thoroughly eliminate unwanted software from your computer, including traditional programs, Windows apps, and stubborn browser extensions. Unlike the built-in Windows uninstaller, which often leaves residual files and registry entries, IObit Uninstaller ensures a complete removal process.
Reaper 7.80 is the latest version of the popular digital audio workstation (DAW) that allows users to record, arrange, edit, and render multi-track waveform audio. Known for its efficiency, Reaper stands out as one of the few audio tools that can run on a wide range of systems without requiring extensive resources or storage space. Unlike many heavier DAWs, it doesn’t burden users with unnecessary sample content and offers a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to audio production.
Greg Kroah-Hartman released seven new versions of the Linux kernel on September 14, including the latest short-term stable version 7.2.6 and several long-term branches. These releases primarily consist of upstream bug fixes and security patches, with a focus on addressing memory-safety issues and networking defects. The updates, which do not introduce new features, span a wide range of supported versions, demonstrating significant coverage in the Linux ecosystem from the newest to older branches. Available for download on kernel.org, these updates ensure continued stability and security for various hardware and software environments
HWMonitor 1.68 has recently been released, offering users a free and efficient way to monitor the health of their PC hardware. Developed by CPUID, the same team behind the popular CPU-Z tool, HWMonitor provides real-time data on critical system metrics such as CPU and GPU temperatures, fan speeds, system voltages, battery status for laptops, and power consumption for supported processors.
Ungoogled Chromium 153.0.8010.36-1 has been released, aligning with Google's latest Chromium base and enhancing privacy protections through various security patches. Key updates include blocking WebRTC IP leaks, disabling Federated Identity Management, and tightening domain substitutions for telemetry endpoints. The maintainers have also implemented routine updates and quality-of-life improvements while ensuring that privacy measures like RLZ tracking and Safe Browsing reporting remain disabled. Users are encouraged to update promptly to address security vulnerabilities and maintain optimal privacy features
HiFi Control has launched its latest version, 1.6.3, which provides users with a centralized platform to manage and control high-fidelity audio devices effectively. The application is designed with a modern and stylish interface, making it user-friendly and easy to navigate. It supports various multi-room audio frameworks and allows users to pair their preferred devices with a player of their choice.
Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS, released on September 10, 2026, faced an emergency situation when a desktop installer crash prompted Canonical to pull the amd64 Desktop ISO shortly after launch. The issue was addressed quickly, resulting in a rebuilt version, 24.04.5.1, released on September 15, while all other artifacts remained unchanged. This point release includes security patches and bug fixes, with notable improvements in desktop and server functionalities. Users performing fresh installs should download the new 24.04.5.1 image, while existing users can upgrade via Update Manager without any issues
WizTree 4.33 has been released as a powerful disk space analyzer designed to efficiently scan hard drives and identify files and folders consuming significant disk space. This free, lightweight software offers a fast and user-friendly solution for managing cluttered hard drives, making it easier for users to keep track of their storage.
Mozilla Thunderbird Eclipse ESR is a powerful, free email application known for its high level of customization and an extensive array of features that enhance the user experience. A portable version is also available for users who prefer a flexible, on-the-go option.
Today's hardware reviews roundup features seven products including mini PCs, CPU coolers, OLED monitors, and a foldable controller, with a focus on value rather than specifications. The GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 mini PC, while equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, suffers from an overpriced single-channel memory setup that limits its performance, making it a hard sell compared to its predecessor. In contrast, the ASRock Rock White 360 AIO cooler and the Razer Prio foldable controller are highlighted as top picks for buyers due to their impressive performance and value for money. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte MO32U24 OLED monitor showcases excellent display quality but falls short on connectivity options, illustrating the importance of balancing features with pricing in hardware choices
Godot 4.8 Dev 6, the sixth pre-release snapshot, introduces screen-space contact shadows for directional lights, enhancing visual quality while maintaining performance by limiting the feature to eight lights. The release, which occurred in less than a week, addressed two critical issues: a macOS Metal renderer crash and a Google Play upload failure, highlighting the team's urgency before the September feature freeze. The contact shadows are designed to improve the appearance of shadows without replacing existing shadow maps, focusing on efficiency and performance metrics. Additionally, there are various smaller enhancements and bug fixes, including improvements to GDScript syntax highlighting and the introduction of a multi-layer projection camera for XR, although it comes with a regression issue that is still being resolved
GE-Proton 11-7 has been released, featuring an 85-patch overhaul of the Wineland rendering system, which significantly improves the usability of Wine's native Wayland driver for cross-process child-window rendering. This update builds on the improvements made in version 11-6 and addresses numerous game-specific issues, enhancing compatibility for titles such as Forza Horizon 5 and Diablo IV. The creator, Thomas Crider (GloriousEggroll), emphasizes that the project is independent of Valve and is designed to provide better performance and functionality for users running Windows games on Wayland desktops. In addition to the rendering improvements, the release includes updates for controller support and video playback fixes, with a candid acknowledgment of remaining issues that require further testing
Major Linux distributions have recently coordinated extensive security updates to address critical vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, nginx, rsync, and kernel networking stacks. Notably, Ubuntu's NVIDIA kernel update included around three hundred CVEs, while Qubes OS patched a serious format-string vulnerability in its management helper. Systems administrators are advised to prioritize patches for OpenSSL and kernel updates across various distributions such as AlmaLinux, Oracle, Rocky, and RHEL, as many advisories are classified as "Important" severity. The updates also highlight overlapping patches with previous advisories, emphasizing the importance of version tracking to maintain security, especially concerning Oracle's kernel signing changes
Devolutions released UniGetUI v2026.3.0 on September 15, 2026, introducing significant features aimed at power users and IT administrators, including scheduled maintenance, selective auto-updates, and full portable support. Users can now schedule four heavy background tasks—update checks, auto-updates, and both local and cloud backups—independently, allowing for greater control over their package management. The update also enhances security by hardening against PowerShell injection and path-traversal attacks while offering improved functionality like clearer installer URLs and better management tools. Overall, this release marks a substantial update for the open-source package manager under Devolutions' ownership, emphasizing usability for users managing software across multiple systems
DXVK 3.1.1 has been released, restoring compatibility with Adobe After Effects 2024 and fixing various game deadlocks and regressions following the significant 3.0 rewrite. Key improvements include resolving a bug that left After Effects with a blank window and addressing shader-compiler crashes and deadlocks in titles like SpellForce 2 and The Sims: Medieval. The update also includes fixes for issues in games such as Corpse Party and Rayman 3, and it carries a warning that some anti-virus software may flag the 32-bit builds as false positives. With 21 commits already ahead in the master branch, development continues to address real-world issues stemming from the recent update
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) has just launched version 18.1.6.0, providing users with a powerful, free tool designed to completely remove all traces of AMD, Nvidia, and Intel graphics drivers from their systems. This is particularly useful when upgrading or switching graphics card brands, as remnants of old drivers can lead to performance issues and installation headaches. A video tutorial is also available to guide users through the process.
Bazzite has released its latest stable build, 44.20260915, which introduces the UMU Launcher for non-Steam Windows games and turns off Wi-Fi power saving by default to reduce latency. The UMU Launcher provides a streamlined way to run Windows games on Linux without needing Steam, thus enhancing compatibility for various game storefronts. Additionally, this update includes system upgrades for GNOME and KDE Plasma, as well as various smaller patches and fixes. Users can easily update to this version using the bazzite-rollback-helper for a seamless transition without needing a complete reinstall
NGINX has released versions 1.30.5 (stable) and 1.31.6 (mainline) to address a heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-90439) in the HTTP/3 module that affects OpenSSL 3.5.0 and earlier. The vulnerability could lead to worker-process crashes or limited data corruption but does not pose a risk of remote code execution. While the stable version focuses on security and hardening, the mainline version includes additional bug fixes and new features such as the Control API and JSON module. Users serving HTTP/3 with QUIC on older OpenSSL versions are advised to upgrade promptly, while those using plain HTTP/2 are not affected by this CVE
NoMachine has recently released version 10.1.7, enhancing its reputation as a fast and user-friendly remote desktop application that allows users to quickly access other computers. The software aims to be the fastest option available in the market, boasting features that enable seamless streaming of audio and video from the remote PC, although performance may vary based on several factors.
The release of Special K 26.9.15 brings a host of advanced tools and features aimed at improving the PC gaming experience. This multi-purpose utility allows gamers to optimize performance, customize settings, and enhance graphics while providing a comprehensive suite of tools to address various issues commonly found in PC games. However, users should be cautious, as current versions may lead to bans in online play.
Blender 5.2.2 has been released, continuing to establish itself as a premier free and open-source 3D animation suite. It encompasses the full 3D pipeline, which includes modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, video editing, and game creation. This versatility makes Blender particularly appealing to individuals and small studios that benefit from its unified workflow and active development community.
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2.18, focusing on bug fixes and stability improvements rather than new features. The update addresses critical issues such as blue-screen failures on Windows 11 on ARM and VM-process crashes on Linux hosts with 3D acceleration enabled. Additionally, it includes kernel support for Linux 7.3 and RHEL 10.3, fixes for VDI differencing image corruption, and resolves a Shared Clipboard filename bug. Users experiencing the specific issues mentioned are encouraged to install this update, while those who have not encountered any problems may not need to rush to upgrade
Overwolf has released version 0.310.0.16, enhancing its status as an innovative platform for gamers and developers. This platform enables users to create, share, and monetize in-game applications that enrich the gaming experience. With tools for designing overlays, stream tools, and game statistics trackers, Overwolf caters to a diverse audience, including developers who can publish their creations in the Overwolf App Store, gamers seeking to enhance their gameplay with applications for live statistics and mod management, and creators aiming to expand their player base through new gaming experiences.
KoboldCPP 1.121 has been released, offering an efficient way to run AI models on personal computers without the need for internet connectivity, accounts, subscriptions, or compromising privacy. This tool is particularly beneficial for users who prefer to work offline, whether for business projects, creative writing, game development, or simply experimenting with AI in a secure environment.
CloneScan 2.2 has been released as a free and user-friendly Windows application designed to help users efficiently identify, evaluate, and securely remove duplicate files and folders on their computers. By scanning for duplicate content, CloneScan aids in decluttering digital storage, enhancing organization, and optimizing system performance.
The Batch Rename Tool is a free utility designed to streamline the process of bulk file renaming. With its intuitive visual interface, users can rename multiple files at once, complete with an instant preview feature to ensure accuracy before finalizing changes.
The latest preview build of PowerToys, version 0.101.2572.0, introduces the long-requested Auto Hide Cursor feature, which hides the cursor after keyboard input or inactivity and restores it with mouse movement. It also adds support for deploying Keyboard Manager remappings programmatically through Windows Desired State Configuration, allowing IT admins to manage key mappings without needing to restart PowerToys. Additionally, the update includes improvements to the Power Display tool for reordering profiles, as well as various bug fixes for features like Quick Accent and Advanced Paste. This pre-release is intended for testers, with multiple installer options available on GitHub, and is not recommended for stable production use
Fedora has released the Fedora Linux 45 Beta on September 15, 2026, providing testers with a nearly complete preview ahead of the final release scheduled for October 2026. This beta version includes significant updates such as a new userspace kmscon console, enforced package signature checking, and restricted ptrace access for unprivileged users, alongside numerous toolchain updates. The Fedora Asahi Remix 45 Beta has also been launched, featuring out-of-the-box support for Apple M3 Macs, although full GPU driver support will come later through an update. The beta is available for download across various editions and allows users to upgrade existing systems using DNF
Mango Wayland Compositor 0.17.1 has been released, addressing several bugs and enhancing cursor capture for Wine-backed games, while also including 15 new features. The release features a new systemd session target, improved monitor-cycling keybinds, and a global fullscreen idle-inhibition toggle which enhances usability for gamers and multi-display users. Notably, the versioning process saw a discrepancy where many users reported issues related to 0.17.0, despite actually running code that was part of 0.17.1. This latest update continues to emphasize practicality over novelty, keeping the project lightweight while enhancing its gaming capabilities and addressing user pain points
Systemd has released the third release candidate for its v262 development series, focusing heavily on security enhancements, reproducible builds, and confidential computing. Key updates include the pinning of TPM-sealed credentials to the TPM's Storage Root Key to prevent credential theft, along with hardening LUKS/TPM2 enrollment PINs using Argon2id. The release also introduces the ability to build systemd as a single static binary for smaller containers and adds support for Intel TDX alongside AMD's SEV-SNP for virtual machines. However, operators should be cautious of numerous backward-incompatible changes, including new defaults and the removal of certain features in upcoming versions
Rewire Text is an innovative utility designed to facilitate text transformations across various applications on macOS and Windows. It operates seamlessly from the menu bar or system tray, allowing users to execute transformations with a simple keystroke.
Open Shell Menu 4.4.201, released on September 15, 2026, introduces a significant accessibility overhaul and a new feature for offsetting the Start button. The accessibility updates enhance screen-reader support, keyboard navigation, and high-contrast display across all components, with contributions from first-time developers. The Start button offset feature addresses alignment issues faced by Windows 11 users with custom skins, allowing for horizontal adjustments. This pre-release reflects the ongoing commitment to improving the software, which remains a popular alternative to the classic Windows Start menu and is continuously updated by a community of volunteers
HTTP Toolkit has released version 1.27.2, enhancing its capabilities for automatically intercepting HTTP and HTTPS traffic from a wide range of clients, including popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox, various command-line tools, and back-end programming languages such as Node.js, Python, and Ruby. The toolkit functions as an HTTP(S) proxy for platforms lacking automatic integrations and is compatible with standard HTTP requests across diverse languages and tools.
Stylus, the user styles manager for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera, has recently released version 2.4.13. This extension allows users to easily install themes and skins for a wide variety of popular websites, enabling them to personalize their browsing experience. Stylus is actively developed and supported by a vibrant community, making it a go-to tool for web customization.
Sublime Merge has launched its latest version, Build 2130, enhancing its reputation as a powerful Git GUI equipped with a built-in merge tool, rapid search capabilities, and an attractive native interface. Designed for efficiency, Sublime Merge is a cross-platform Git client available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making version control more user-friendly and less tedious.
Enpass has released version 6.12.6, enhancing its capabilities as a secure password manager. This application allows users to manage their passwords and other vital credentials without the concerns of platform compatibility or subscription fees. Notably, Enpass keeps all data stored offline on the user's device rather than on its servers, ensuring greater privacy and security. It employs AES 256-bit encryption through the open-source SQLCipher engine to protect user information, which ranges from credit card details to licenses, secure notes, and financial logins.
Evernote has recently released version 11.34.8, enhancing its functionality as a comprehensive note management application. This platform serves as a centralized hub for organizing, inputting, and quickly retrieving a wide array of notes and clippings. Users can effortlessly capture and manage various formats of information, including typed or handwritten notes, documents, web page excerpts, emails, passwords, to-do lists, phone messages, brainstorming ideas, snapshots taken with mobile devices, and sketches.
Text Editor Pro 37.0.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as a powerful text editing tool, previously known as EditBone. This software supports syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages and scripts, making it a versatile choice for developers. With over 100 customization options and ready-made skins, users can tailor the interface according to their preferences.
Mozilla has released version 140.16.0 of Mozilla Firefox ESR (Extended Support Release), a web browser specifically designed for organizational and enterprise use. This edition provides a stable and extended support cycle, including ongoing security updates and maintenance, making it suitable for businesses and institutions that require a reliable browsing experience. The ESR version differs from the standard Firefox by offering a separate release schedule, ensuring more controlled and stable deployments, which is particularly beneficial for large entities like universities, schools, and government organizations.
PhotoPad 15.18 Beta has been released, showcasing its capabilities as a user-friendly photo editing software that allows for extensive manipulation of images. The application stands out for its quick startup, eliminating lengthy installation processes, and enabling users to dive straight into editing. With a focus on efficiency, PhotoPad offers a suite of tools for cropping, rotating, resizing, and flipping images, all while supporting various popular formats and featuring a convenient drag-and-drop interface.
Valve released two updates for SteamOS on September 14, 2026: the 3.8.27 Beta and the early 3.9.1 Preview. The 3.8.27 Beta addresses a fan-speed bug affecting both the Steam Deck and third-party hardware, while the 3.9.1 Preview introduces several improvements, including fixes for game crashes and display performance issues. Both updates are available on different channels, with the Beta targeted at testing and the Preview aimed at developers and enthusiasts. Users are advised to switch to the Beta only if they experience the fan issue, and to wait for stabilization before using the Preview version
Froxlor has released version 2.3.14 as a security update, addressing four key vulnerabilities alongside two regular bug fixes. The updates include enhanced authorization controls on server-wide reads, validation against installed themes to mitigate XSS risks, rejection of control characters to prevent FTP injection, and restrictions on mail-body access between admins. This release is part of a broader effort to harden the software, which has seen similar security improvements in prior versions. Operators are encouraged to update promptly due to session invalidation and the need for API key rotation that accompanies at least one of the fixes
BandiView 8.0 has been released as a high-speed image viewer that supports a vast array of popular image formats. It allows users to view images directly within ZIP or RAR archives without the need for extraction, enhancing convenience in image management. Users can quickly copy or move images to their favorite folders and, if the images contain GPS data, they can easily view the location on Google Maps through a toolbar button.
UVK Ultra Virus Killer has recently released version 11.10.28.0, a comprehensive software solution designed to detect and eliminate malware and spyware from infected systems. Its user-friendly interface facilitates easy navigation and operation, making it accessible for both novice and experienced users. In addition to its malware removal capabilities, UVK offers a range of features aimed at system management and optimization.
Snappy Driver Installer Origin (SDIO) is an open-source project that serves as a refined version of the original Snappy Driver Installer. It was developed by a former contributor who believed that the original project had lost its way. This tool is aimed at simplifying the often cumbersome task of managing drivers on Windows systems.
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