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Tired of being tracked? We tested dozens of Firefox-based web browsers so you don’t have to. Our honest picks for privacy + customization, plus a few that let you theme your tabs like it’s 2003 (in a good way). No fluff. Just real options! 🦊🔥
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Three stylized globe depictions against a cosmic backdrop, the rightmost globe incorporating the Firefox logo of a stylized fox encircling the globe in orange and yellow flames, the center globe has an orange-red gradient and is lit up to create the effect of a sunset or sunrise, and the leftmost globe is a light blue with white connecting lines. The backdrop is a gradient of dark blue to purple with scattered white stars and nebula patterns.
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Microsoft confirms a high-severity Notepad flaw in Windows 11, courtesy of its latest additions, enabling RCE via Markdown links alternativeto.net/news/2026/2...
The image features a notepad icon set against a dynamic blue background, symbolizing recent Microsoft Notepad updates and security concerns.
February 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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A free, open source file manager with two panels side by side, tabs, bulk rename, and archive support. A cross-platform, Total Commander inspired alternative
File manager interface featuring dual panels, file lists, and image previews, designed for cross-platform use with a modern layout.
February 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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A free, open-source graphical interface for managing multiple Windows package managers! Install, update, and remove apps via CLI tools like WinGet, Chocolatey, and Scoop, with bulk actions and update alerts
A dark-themed interface displays package management options for Windows, featuring Google Chrome listings and various management functionalities.
February 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Share files to nearby devices without internet. Open source, cross-platform, and free. The perfect AirDrop alternative for all platforms
LocalSend interface showing file transfers in progress to a device, featuring options for Mac, Windows, and mobile platforms.
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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OpenAI's GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark is a real-time coding model with ultra-low latency, offering over 1000 tokens/second and a 128k token window. It's now available for ChatGPT Pro users in the Codex app, CLI, and Visual Studio Code extension.
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Bold text "GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark" is centered on a gradient purple background, emphasizing a sleek and modern design.
February 14, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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Zed Editor introduces Theme Builder, a new tool for creating editor themes visually. Features live preview, DevTools-like inspector, color linking, import/export, and robust syntax highlighting alternativeto.net/news/2026/2...
A coding interface showcases the Theme Builder tool, featuring a sidebar for theme customization and a code editor with syntax highlighting.
February 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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A classic, open-source alternative to the Windows clipboard manager with searchable history for text and images, and encrypted LAN sync across PCs
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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🔖 Substack introduces enhanced theme editing, recipe embeds for easier sharing, and expanded scheduling for livestreams on Android and desktop, improving customization, discoverability, and flexibility on the platform.
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Substack's logo features white text on an orange background, highlighting the platform's focus on newsletter and content creation.
February 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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🦜 Linux distribution @parrotsec.bsky.social 7.1 introduces a new Enlightenment spin, MCPwn for AI-driven cybersecurity, Linux 6.17 kernel, updated pentesting tools, improved repository management, Rocket 1.5.0, and other enhancements.
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Parrot OS 7.1 is announced with a sleek dark background, featuring a stylized parrot logo and a bold text release statement.
February 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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⚙️ Mesa 26.0 introduces major updates to its 3D graphics library, enhancing API support for Vulkan, OpenGL, and OpenCL. It improves raytracing performance for the RADV Vulkan driver, simplifies configuration, and adds a Vulkan-to-Metal driver for macOS.
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The design features colorful gears alongside the title "Mesa 3D," indicating a focus on 3D graphics technology and updates.
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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OpenVPN 2.7 introduces multi-socket servers, enhanced cross-platform DNS support, advanced Windows changes, DCO kernel module support for Linux, mbedTLS, TLS 1.3 support, improved channel security, and much more.
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OpenVPN logo displayed prominently on an orange background, highlighting the brand's focus on secure connections and networking.
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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🎶 Deezer's new “Flow Tuner” feature lets users customize their personalized playlist by toggling genres, adding new ones, and selecting specific songs, enhancing control and discovery over music recommendations.
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A UI showing Deezer's "Flow Tuner," allowing users to select music genres like French and Cloud Rap for personalized playlists.
February 13, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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Brave has launched a major update to its Search API, adding a new LLM Context endpoint that lets AI apps pull relevant information from web pages, along with new developer tools, usage controls, and updated pricing alternativeto.net/news/2026/2...
Brave's search interface displays suggested queries related to its API and privacy-focused search features.
February 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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A free, privacy-friendly open source screen recorder with unlimited captures, no sign in, local storage, annotations, cursor highlighting, blur, and zoom tools
February 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Programming language Go 1.26 adds enhanced built-in new function, more flexible generics, new initialization options, a modern go fix tool, Green Tea garbage collector by default, runtime security improvements, and performance boost.
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A cartoon character resembling a gopher wearing goggles leaps over the word "GO" against a light blue background with simple buildings.
February 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Download complete web pages as a single HTML file in one click, including images, styles, fonts, and scripts
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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🛰️ Open source RSS reader @NetNewsWire.com 7.0 has been released, introducing Apple's Liquid Glass design, user interface updates, performance improvements, and bug fixes, now requiring macOS 26 Tahoe and iOS 26.
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NetNewsWire 7.0 displays an article about Rodolfo Liprandi's twig sculptures alongside its redesigned interface and navigation menu.
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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👻 Ghost now supports automated, customizable welcome emails for free and paid members, delivering one of its most requested features. These welcome emails are not enabled by default but can be easily turned on in the settings.
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A bear waves in a nature setting, featured in a welcome email for subscribers, emphasizing a friendly introduction and engaging tone.
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Threads has introduced “Dear algo”, an AI-powered feature letting users personalize their recommendation algorithm for the next three days. It's now available for users in Australia and New Zealand.
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Threads' new "Dear algo" feature allows users to customize content for three days, focusing on personal interests like basketball.
February 12, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Telegram's latest update introduces a full Liquid Glass redesign for Android and some UI updates on iOS, enhancing navigation and visuals. This update also brings group management tools and a new crafting system for collectible gifts.
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A profile screen displays a user named Alicia, featuring her photo and online status with options for editing and settings below.
February 12, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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NetNewsWire 7 for Mac is shipping!

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NetNewsWire - NetNewsWire 7 for Mac
NetNewsWire 7.0 for Mac is now shipping! The big change from 6.2.1 is that it adopts the Liquid Glass UI and it requires macOS 26. (Note to people who aren’t on macOS 26: we fixed a lot of bugs in 6.2...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Redis 8.6 has been released, increasing throughput by 28%, reducing latency up to 35%, introducing at-most-once Streams guarantees, and enhancing operational features for large deployments, among other enhancements and bug fixes.
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The logo features the name "Redis" in white, bold, cursive text on a vibrant red background.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Advanced dual pane file manager ForkLift 4.5 for macOS introduces new metadata columns like duration, rating and album, adds inline comment editing, improves Quick Open pop-up, and delivers several key bug fixes.
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A file manager interface displays music tracks by Queen, showing song names, durations, and album details.
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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CrossOver 26 debuts with Wine 11.0, support for many new games on Mac, NTSync support on Linux, UI updates for macOS users, allowing Mac and Linux users to run Windows apps and games without needing a Windows emulator.
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A prescription bottle labeled "CrossOver 26" promotes compatibility solutions, set against a blurred computer background with vibrant graphics.
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Sync-in 2.0 introduces OpenID Connect support for enhanced authentication, integrates with enterprise SSO, and updates LDAP features. It also revamps desktop/CLI authentication and adds JSON log output alternativeto.net/news/2026/2...
A sign-in screen for "Sync-in" features fields for login or email and password, with an option to continue using OpenID Connect.
February 11, 2026 at 6:29 AM