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Winsage

August 29, 2024

15 open-source apps that make any Windows PC better — for free

Borg Calendar is a calendar application that allows users to manage appointments and synchronize with platforms like Google and Microsoft. Calibre is an e-book management tool that helps users organize digital libraries and convert e-books into various formats. Clavier+ enables users to create personalized keyboard shortcuts for quick access to programs and text insertion. Double Commander is a dual-pane file manager that simplifies file navigation and organization. Filezilla Client is an FTP client for transferring files to and from servers, featuring real-time transfer monitoring. Greenshot allows users to capture and edit screenshots with customizable shortcuts and cloud integration. Inkscape is a vector graphics editor with extensive drawing and editing tools. Keepass is a password manager that securely stores access credentials in a database. Kodi is a multimedia platform for streaming music and movies with customizable add-ons. Libre Hardware Monitor provides real-time information about PC performance using various sensors. Luminance HDR is a tool for creating and editing high dynamic range images. PeaZip is a file compression tool that supports various archive formats and offers password protection. Sumatra PDF is a lightweight PDF reader with annotation features. SM Player is a multimedia player that supports audio and video files with customizable settings. TV-Browser is an application that provides information about television programs and allows customization of channel lists.

Winsage

August 20, 2024

Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.

Windows 11 Build 27686 has been rolled out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. This build introduces several features, including the ability to set Power Mode based on whether the PC is plugged in or on battery, accessible through the Settings app. Users can now enable HDR video streaming even when HDR is turned off. The updated Windows Sandbox Client Preview is available through the Microsoft Store, featuring runtime clipboard redirection, audio/video input control, and folder sharing with the host. A new detach virtual hard disk (VHD/VHDx) button has been added to the Settings app. Optimizations have been made to enhance battery life for PCs running Build 27686 and above. Background network tests will be conducted on devices to gather diagnostic data, consuming up to 10MB/day. The FAT32 size limit for formatting disks from the command line has been increased from 32GB to 2TB.

AppWizard

April 26, 2024

X shows off upcoming TV app, coming ‘soon’

- X's CEO Linda Yaccarino provided insights into the development of the company's smart TV app, called the "X TV app." - The app will have a user-friendly interface similar to YouTube, with features like a "Trending" section and personalized recommendations. - The app will offer real-time and engaging content, with a seamless transition from smartphones to smart TVs for viewing. - Enhanced search functionality and AI software integration will provide a tailored viewing experience for users. - The app's trending algorithm will keep users updated on popular and relevant content. - The X TV app aims to be widely accessible across most smart TV models. - The exact launch date for the app is unspecified, but anticipation is building for its arrival. - Speculations about the app being exclusive to certain smart TV brands have been dispelled, with the app potentially being available on a wide range of devices.