Download of the Week
Useful software recommendations from our downloads section. We highlight must-try apps, software, and digital tools each week.
Memtest86 is a free and reliable solution to test RAM for faults
Memtest86 works on any x86 or Arm computer. It boots directly from any USB drive and performs 13 different tests of your computer's RAM.
OBS Studio celebrates 10th anniversary with major release
OBS Studio 28.0 incorporates numerous improvements including 10-bit and HDR video encoding, native Apple silicon support, and up-to-date implementation of the AMD encoder on Windows, and more.
Go back to school and download OneNote for free
Microsoft OneNote can be downloaded as a standalone app and used independently of Microsoft Office. OneNote runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and even from a browser. It also gets you 5GB to store your notes in the cloud.
Darktable, the free photo editing tool, hits version 4.0
Darktable is a great Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom alternative. Suitable for RAW photo processing and plenty of controls to adjust images. The new version adds new exposure and color calibration tools and a new UI.
DS4Windows continues to improve PlayStation controllers on PC
Xbox controllers are plug and play on Windows, but it's not as easy when you got a PlayStation controller. DS4Windows uses emulation so you can use your DualShock 4 and PS5's DualSense for non-Steam games with ease.
LibreOffice 7.4 improves Microsoft Office compatibility
LibreOffice latest update offers improved compatibility with Microsoft's proprietary file formats as well as new features for users migrating from MS Office. Free to download here.
Zoom updates macOS app to prevent a security flaw... again
Zoom has released another important patch for its macOS app, since the previous one was not a complete solution. Mac users should download and run version 5.11.6 (9890).
PSA: Update Zoom on macOS to fix a major security flaw
Zoom has rolled out a fix for a critical vulnerability on macOS that allows anyone to control your Mac, the update is available right now and should be applied right away.
Shotcut is a free and open source video editor
Shotcut is an open-source video editor that works across Windows, macOS and Linux. It's simple to use than most, includes support for a wide range of formats and resolutions up to 4K.
Kali Linux treats Hacker Summer Camp 2022 with new features
Kali Linux 2022.3 has been released with a new Test Lab Environment, Kali-Tools Repo is now open, and a Discord server for the community.
Microsoft Edge now allows importing Chrome data without installing the Chrome browser
By logging in to your Google account during Edge's First Run Experience, you can now import all your Chrome data without installing Google Chrome on your PC. More information in the release notes.
The free version of ProtonVPN is a good option for casual protection
ProtonVPN offers a free tier with unlimited data caps, a kill switch, and access to one of three server locations with no time limitation. You can download the app on desktop and mobile.
Vivaldi is a highly customizable Chromium browser
Vivaldi was built to be customized to your liking: the way it shows tabs, it can block trackers, disable website images on slower connections, or even pause site activity for saving resources. It is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
Winamp launches new version after four years
After four years of slumber, Winamp launches a new version 5.9 RC1 Build 9999 with Windows 11 support, improved playback of audio streams as well as VP8 support.
Edge browser now compresses disk cache for improved performance
Microsoft Edge on Windows now automatically compresses disk cache for improved performance and a reduced disk footprint. For more details check out the release notes.
AIDA64 adds support for RTX 4090 and AMD Zen 4 hardware
AIDA64 version 6.75 adds support for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4090, AMD Zen 4 processors and AM5 motherboards. Also see our 21 programs to analyze and benchmark your hardware.
Calibre 6 offers full text search, better ebook management
Calibre 6.1.0 is out with full text search of any book in your library, text to speech with integration with Alexa, Siri, and finally a Linux installer.
PotPlayer is a feature-packed media player with a built-in video recorder
PotPlayer plays virtually any media format and optimizes its output for your specific device. It also includes a recorder you can use to save any video playback or streaming content.
FileZilla is a simple yet powerful SFTP tool
FileZilla features a two-pane layout to sync your directories and edit files remotely via SFTP/FTPS. It is free and cross-platform.
Create and edit MKV videos with ease with MKVToolNix
MKVToolNix is a free set of tools to create, alter, and inspect Matroska and WebM files. It's available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
GoodSync can automate backups to external or remote drives for free
GoodSync allows you to sync and backup your files between PCs, drives, or remotely through different secure protocols free of charge. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile.
WinSCP remains one of our favorite SFTP clients
WinSCP offers support for secure SFTP and SCP protocols, which offer SSH encrypted authentication and a secure way to transfer files between a local and remote computer.
Remove duplicate files with Duplicate File Finder
Auslogics Duplicate File Finder scans your drive and lets you decide which identical files to remove. It allows you to search by name, date, or type for free without limitations.