AlternativeTo

🤖 AlternativeTo is the ultimate hub for discovering new and exciting software, no matter what platform you're on! Whether you're looking for apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, online services or mobile devices, we've got you covered!

🇸🇪 AlternativeTo was founded in 2009 in Sweden by Ola and Markus, with a lot of help from our friends and colleagues in 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇫🇷 France, and contributors from all over the world.

Public Key

npub15f23rwjlmrqruqzfjcvfvqp5rd8d8ahc5ewwypq5expfe78rjgaqpndjpn

NIP-05 Address

alternativeto@mas-to.mostr.pub

Profile Code

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Publishing to

relay.ditto.pub

Author Public Key

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Last Notes

2026-02-20 11:30:06 UTC

Goodbye! 👋
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2025-08-01 17:00:10 UTC

Microsoft will discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused OS, by October 2026. Support ends then, urging users to switch to another Windows 11 version. Major manufacturers will stop shipping devices with it https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/8/microsoft-announces-end-of-windows-11-se-for-schools-less-than-four-years-after-launch/
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2024-11-12 08:54:03 UTC

Obsidian Web Clipper, a free and open-source extension, allows users to capture web content as Markdown files for offline use. It's compatible with major browsers and prioritizes privacy and customization.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/11/obsidian-has-released-a-web-clipper-extension-to-enhance-your-knowledge-management/
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2024-08-04 17:00:11 UTC

Podman 5.2.0 now fully supports libkrun for VMs on MacOS, adds GPU mounting, and enhances Quadlet with .build files, LogOpt, StopSignal, and NetworkAlias fields. New commands and expanded drop-in search paths are also introduced https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/8/podman-5-2-0-released-full-libkrun-support-on-macos-enhanced-quadlet-features-and-more/
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2024-05-22 09:31:03 UTC

Little Snitch, the popular firewall and network monitoring application for macOS, has launched its 6th version. The latest version offers advanced features like DNS encryption, blocklists access, and an improved user interface.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/5/little-snitch-6-a-new-era-of-enhanced-network-monitoring-and-protection-for-macos/
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2024-04-13 15:53:05 UTC

Microsoft is testing ads within the Start menu of Windows 11, specifically in the Recommended section. Currently, this is limited to Windows Insiders in the US and can be turned off in settings https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/4/microsoft-is-trying-out-adding-ads-to-the-windows-11-start-menu/
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2024-01-29 10:31:02 UTC

The Nitter project, a privacy-oriented X/Twitter front-end, has been discontinued by its owner. The decision is linked to X/Twitter's move to disable the creation of guest accounts, on which Nitter was heavily relying.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/1/privacy-oriented-x-front-end-nitter-is-shutting-down-following-changes-to-guest-accounts/
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2023-12-18 18:30:11 UTC

#Adobe and #Figma have cancelled their $20bn merger agreement due to regulatory hurdles. Both companies have signed a termination agreement, with Adobe paying Figma the agreed termination fee.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/12/adobe-and-figma-call-off-20-billion-merger-over-regulatory-hurdles/
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2023-12-08 16:53:03 UTC

Microsoft has released version 1.85 of Visual Studio Code, introducing features like Floating editor windows, improved Accessible View workflow, control over extension updates, and enhanced support for JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and GitHub Copilot.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/12/microsoft-rolls-out-visual-studio-code-1-85-with-new-features-and-improved-github-copilot/
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2023-10-24 20:41:04 UTC

#Reddit is considering blocking Google and Bing crawlers, in order to make AI companies pay for its data, stating that “Reddit can survive without search”. Without an agreement, Reddit posts will not appear in search results anymore.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/reddit-contemplates-cutting-off-google-and-bing-to-monetize-data-used-by-ai-companies/
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2023-10-03 15:53:05 UTC

Studio One, a professional digital audio workstation (#DAW), has extended its latest release, Studio One 6.5, to Linux users. The new version includes several new features like spatial audio recording, Dolby Atmos integration, and enhanced plug-in set.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/10/professional-daw-studio-one-6-5-released-with-linux-version-and-dolby-atmos-integration/
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2023-08-24 12:42:05 UTC

#Backblaze has announced updates to its B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup products, along with price increases. Computer Backup will cost $9/month or $99/year. Version 9.0, offering performance and usability improvements, will be released in September.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/backblaze-announces-pricing-changes-and-product-upgrades-for-b2-cloud-storage-and-computer-backup-services/
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2023-08-23 09:10:39 UTC

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@npub18fr…2cl4 Oh right! We're 2–3 people posting news' posts on Mastodon, and we're using Buffer to do this, so I'll have a look to see if it's possible to add alt-texts with this tool (probably so).

2023-08-23 08:59:36 UTC

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@npub19c2…luj9 You mean a bot that posts on Mastodon the new submissions that have been added on the site? Because we have between 40 and 70 new apps/services per day, so it's quite a lot. But we could have something like that, indeed.

2023-08-23 08:08:11 UTC

We just passed 1500 followers on our Mastodon account, thank you very much guys! 🥳
We're still on Twitter/X, but we're especially active here, so don't hesitate to follow us if it's not already done. 🙂
And for those of you who don't know, we also have a Discord server: https://discord.gg/VS45yNS

2023-08-21 14:17:02 UTC

Budgie, a Linux desktop environment, has released an update, #Budgie 10.8. It introduces several enhancements including Magpie v0.x support, StatusNotifier support in the System Tray, and an updated Budgie Menu.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/desktop-environment-budgie-10-8-released-with-magpie-support-and-enhanced-applets/
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2023-08-16 02:00:13 UTC

📸 Google Photos has introduced a new feature called Memories view, which uses AI to help users recreate memorable moments in a scrapbook-like timeline. The feature is initially available to US users: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-photos-introduces-ai-powered-memories-view-feature-for-a-personalized-scrapbook-experience/
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2023-08-15 20:00:39 UTC

Microsoft Azure Firewall has added a Latency Probe feature for diagnosing and monitoring service latency, a Resource Health section for system health snapshots, and Embedded Firewall Workbooks for data analysis. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-azure-firewall-enhances-cloud-security-with-new-latency-probe-resource-health-and-embedded-workbooks-features/
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2023-08-15 17:01:05 UTC

Netflix is expanding its gaming offering, launching a game streaming feature for devices like smart TVs, with plans to extend to Windows and Mac. The platform will initially offer two games and will be beta-tested in Canada and the UK: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/netflix-dives-deeper-into-gaming-launches-beta-test-for-game-streaming-on-multiple-slatforms/
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2023-08-14 22:32:05 UTC

Delta Chat has released an update featuring the xstore for platform-independent apps, including a variety of webxdc apps like Wordle/Reactle clone, 2048, a calendar, poll, and checklist. The apps are offline-first, end-to-end encrypted, and can be shared without logins or cookies: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/delta-chat-releases-new-update-with-xstore-for-platform-independent-apps-and-serverless-editor-app/
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2023-08-14 20:41:05 UTC

Deprecated
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2023-08-14 17:30:25 UTC

WhatsApp is integrating #passkey support into its platform, offering users additional security through cryptographic keys authenticated via biometric features. The feature was discovered in a recent beta release.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/whatsapp-prepares-to-enhance-user-security-with-cryptographic-passkey-support/
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2023-08-13 22:21:03 UTC

Mozilla plans to reintroduce full browser extension support for its Android app, a feature absent since the 2020 Fenix redesign. The update will align the Android app with the desktop version, offering a more comprehensive browsing experience: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/mozilla-to-reintroduce-full-browser-extension-support-for-firefox-android-app/
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2023-08-13 13:00:35 UTC

Google is reportedly developing a feature for Android that would enable devices logged into the same account to communicate, similar to Apple's Continuity features. This could allow for call switching and internet sharing across linked devices: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-reportedly-developing-new-continuity-like-features-for-android-devices-call-switching-and-internet-sharing/
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2023-08-12 18:55:03 UTC

The open-source project Moq faced criticism for quietly adding SponsorLink, a controversial dependency, to its recent release. This inclusion, which collects hashed user email addresses without user notice, sparked privacy worries: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/moq-s-controversial-integration-of-sponsorlink-sparks-privacy-concerns-in-open-source-community/
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2023-08-12 12:00:23 UTC

Red Hat's decision to limit access to its enterprise Linux source code has prompted SUSE, Oracle, and CIQ to form the Open Enterprise Linux Association (OpenELA). The association aims to provide open and free enterprise Linux source code to support the development of Red Hat-compatible distributions: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/open-enterprise-linux-association-formed-in-response-to-red-hat-s-source-code-access-limitation/
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2023-08-12 00:00:04 UTC

Anthropic has launched a new version of its Large Language Model (LLM), Claude Instant 1.2, for business applications. The model offers improved performance in tasks like math, coding, and text analysis, and has better resistance to jailbreak attempts: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/anthropic-has-launched-an-improved-version-of-its-llm-claude-instant-1-2-for-business-applications-through-an-api/
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2023-08-11 19:05:04 UTC

Rockstar Games has officially partnered with Cfx.re, the team behind the largest Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption roleplay and creator communities. The collaboration will focus on FiveM and RedM, not GTA 6.
Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/rockstar-games-officially-partners-with-cfx-re-team-makers-of-popular-gta-and-rdr-roleplay-communities/
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2023-08-11 15:53:03 UTC

Newegg has introduced an AI feature on its PC and electronics shopping platform that summarises customer reviews. The tool, powered by ChatGPT, produces short snippets, called Review Bytes, and a detailed summary known as SummaryAI from user feedback.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/newegg-introduces-review-bytes-and-summaryai--ai-review-summaries-powered-by-chatgpt/
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2023-08-11 09:31:04 UTC

Microsoft is upgrading its Authenticator app to deliver authentication codes via WhatsApp instead of SMS and to limit notifications from suspicious sources. A trial of these features will start in India, Indonesia and New Zealand from October.
Read more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-authenticator-enhancements-whatsapp-based-authentication-codes-in-place-of-sms-and-limited-notifications-from-suspicious-sources/
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2023-08-10 22:00:25 UTC

The platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to introduce video call functionality, according to CEO Linda Yaccarino. The company is moving towards becoming an everything app, with initiatives like a revenue-sharing program and supporting two-hour videos: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/x-formerly-known-as-twitter-to-roll-out-video-call-functionality-ceo-linda-yaccarino-announces/
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2023-08-10 17:02:22 UTC

Google has launched an open beta for its eSignature feature in Google Docs and Google Drive, designed to help small businesses and solopreneurs streamline digital signatures within documents: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-workspace-launches-open-beta-for-esignature-feature-in-google-docs-and-drive/
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2023-08-10 15:54:57 UTC

TikTok is encouraging creators to label content produced by AI to enhance transparency. A new toggle allows creators to easily mark such content, helping to avoid removal and assist viewers in identifying AI-generated videos.
Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/tiktok-simplifies-the-process-for-creators-to-tag-ai-generated-content/
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2023-08-10 15:08:34 UTC

Disney is raising the monthly prices of its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu streaming services by $3, starting October 12. The ad-supported plan will remain at $7.99. The company also plans to crack down on password sharing like Netflix did in April.
Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/after-netflix-disney-has-announced-price-increase-for-disney--hulu-and-espn-and-plans-to-crackdown-on-password-sharing/
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2023-08-09 22:00:19 UTC

Google has added an integrated translation feature to its Gmail mobile app, matching the desktop version. The feature, supporting up to 100 languages, translates emails in a language different from the user's display language. Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-has-added-an-integrated-translation-feature-to-the-gmail-mobile-app-offering-support-for-more-than-100-languages/
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2023-08-09 16:04:06 UTC

Google has launched Project IDX, an AI-based development environment for creating, managing, and deploying full-stack and multiplatform applications. The platform offers remote workspaces, smart code completion, a chatbot, and other features: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-introduces-ai-powered-browser-based-development-environment-project-idx-for-streamlined-app-creation-and-deployment/
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2023-08-09 14:17:04 UTC

Slack is undergoing a redesign to improve usability and manageability. The update includes a new Home section, a unified DMs section, an Activity window, and multi-windowing system upgrade. Check out more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/slack-undergoes-a-major-redesign-in-years-introducing-a-new-dedicated-dm-tab-and-an-activity-hub/
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2023-08-09 12:42:04 UTC

🔎 Zoom has updated its terms of service following criticism that implied user data could be used for AI training without consent. In June, when Zoom IQ was introduced, some experts already raised concerns about users privacy because of this policy.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/zoom-updates-its-terms-of-service-that-allowed-it-to-train-ai-on-customer-data-without-clear-consent/
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2023-08-09 09:31:03 UTC

🩹 Microsoft has released its August Patch Tuesday 2023 for Windows 11 and 10, addressing 87 security flaws, two currently being exploited. The updates fix two zero-day vulnerabilities, one in Office and another in .NET applications and Visual Studio.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-rolls-out-august-patch-tuesday-updates-for-windows-11-and-10-addressing-87-security-flaws/
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2023-08-09 00:00:22 UTC

Snapchat has been criticized for making its dark mode a paid feature on Android. The feature was initially only available to premium Snapchat+ subscribers. However, reports suggest it is now available to all users: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/snapchat-criticized-for-making-dark-mode-on-android-a-paid-feature-may-now-offer-it-for-free/
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2023-08-08 22:00:42 UTC

WhatsApp has made its screen-sharing feature available on Android, iOS, and Windows, and introduced landscape video calling. The feature was initially tested with Android beta users and is seen as a simpler alternative to services like Microsoft Teams and Zoom: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/whatsapp-rolls-out-screen-sharing-feature-for-video-calls-on-android-ios-and-windows/
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2023-08-08 20:00:11 UTC

Spotify's AI-driven DJ feature, which curates personalized music playlists with synthetic voice commentary, is expanding globally. The feature it's now accessible to Spotify Premium subscribers in around 50 markets, but remains English-only: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/spotify-s-ai-driven-dj-feature-expands-globally-still-in-beta-phase/
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2023-08-08 19:05:04 UTC

Meta has announced that its Facebook Messenger app for Android will stop supporting SMS messages after September 28, 2023. Users will need to select a new default SMS messaging app. This follows a similar move by Signal in October.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/meta-will-discontinue-sms-support-in-facebook-messenger-for-android-from-september-2023/
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2023-08-08 18:01:30 UTC

Sony Interactive Entertainment has started beta testing for cloud streaming of PS5 games, allowing selected PSN users to stream games directly to their consoles. The service will be part of the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription and will include a 4K streaming option: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/sony-begins-beta-testing-for-ps5-cloud-streaming-service-offers-4k-option-to-playstation-plus-premium-subscribers/
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2023-08-08 17:30:05 UTC

Gaming website IGN is testing an AI tool, the IGN Guides Chatbot, to assist users with game troubleshooting and progression, starting with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide. Currently in alpha, it uses natural language to answer questions.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/ign-introduces-ai-chatbot-for-game-troubleshooting-and-progression-assistance-begins-testing-with-zelda-guide/
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2023-08-08 16:02:27 UTC

OpenAI has launched GPTBot, a web crawler aimed to enhance AI models' performance and safety. It has data filtering features to exclude paywalled content and PII. Websites can limit GPTBot's access by IP blocking or adjusting Robots.txt files: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/openai-launches-gptbot-a-new-web-crawler-to-enhance-ai-model-performance/
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2023-08-07 12:42:03 UTC

YouTube is rolling out its 1080p Premium tier, initially launched on iOS, to desktop users and some Android TV devices. The feature, exclusive to Premium subscribers, enhances video quality by increasing the bitrate rather than its resolution.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/youtube-rolls-out-1080p-premium-tier-for-enhanced-viewing-experience-on-desktop-and-some-android-tv/
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2023-08-07 09:31:04 UTC

Meta has updated its Threads app with new features, including the ability to see liked posts, upload higher quality media, and sort following list. Also Mark Zuckerberg announced that a web version and post search function will be launched soon.
Read more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/meta-unveils-new-features-for-threads-app-including-access-to-liked-posts-high-quality-media-uploads-and-upcoming-web-version/
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2023-08-06 19:00:03 UTC

FigJam has introduced Custom Color Palettes, allowing users to create and edit color palettes for team or project files. The feature supports up to nine colors and offers color consolidation for stickies. Check out more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/figjam-introduces-custom-color-palettes-for-enhanced-team-collaboration/
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2023-08-06 13:01:17 UTC

Shortwave, an app designed as a successor to Google Inbox, has launched its Android version on the Play Store. The app features a unique bottom-based navigation system and offers enhanced email prioritization, multiple Google account support, and AI-powered features: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/shortwave-finally-launches-android-app-version-1-0-an-enhanced-successor-to-google-inbox/
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2023-08-05 15:00:46 UTC

WhatsApp is considering adding email sign-ins to boost security. The proposed feature aims to improve security in situations where a user loses their phone or faces verification issues. Learn more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/whatsapp-tests-email-sign-ins-for-enhanced-security-measures/
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2023-08-05 03:00:04 UTC

⚔️ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has launched a free starter version on Steam, offering access to a rotating roster of civilizations and a limited number of maps, campaigns, and historical battles. The edition allows single and multiplayer games.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-launches-free-starter-edition-on-steam-with-rotating-civilizations-and-limited-access-to-maps-and-campaigns/
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2023-08-05 00:00:34 UTC

Microsoft has announced a July 2023 release of Visual Studio Code 1.81 with updates including accessibility improvements, new diff editor features, and Python test discovery enhancements. It also launched a preview of the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-announces-july-2023-release-of-visual-studio-code-with-accessibility-enhancements-new-features-and-unity-extension-preview/
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2023-08-04 19:05:03 UTC

Valve has updated its Steam client on desktop and Steam Deck, adding a sorting option for games, improved controller support and a new timer for the Steam overlay, that currently functions as a countdown, not a stopwatch.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/valve-rolls-out-a-new-steam-client-update-with-new-timer-sorting-feature-and-enhanced-controller-support/
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2023-08-04 15:53:04 UTC

Microsoft accidentally leaked an internal utility, StagingTool, during the Bug Bash event. The tool, similar to ViveTool, can enable hidden and unannounced features in Windows 11 preview builds. Despite its removal, it's now being shared online.
Read more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-accidentally-leaks-stagingtool-an-internal-testing-utility-to-enable-hidden-features-in-windows-11/
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2023-08-04 09:31:03 UTC

Google has introduced new privacy tool for its search engine, including a SafeSearch blurring option for explicit images and a dashboard for 'Results about you'. Users can now request removal of personal information and explicit images from search results.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-unveils-new-privacy-features-for-enhanced-user-control-in-search-results/
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2023-08-02 17:30:30 UTC

Twitter Blue subscribers can now hide their blue checkmark, a sign of verified users, on their profiles. This feature allows users to use premium features without disclosing their subscription status. Check out more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/twitter-blue-users-can-now-hide-verified-checkmark/
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2023-08-01 23:00:20 UTC

Google Assistant is reportedly transitioning to a generative AI model using Large Language Model (LLM) technology, aiming to provide more contextually relevant responses using information from the web, similar to the Bard chatbot. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-assistant-to-shift-towards-generative-ai-model-aiming-to-outperform-competitors-with-advanced-contextual-responses/
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2023-07-31 23:00:43 UTC

Microsoft Loop, a competitor to platforms like Notion and Obsidian, is now available on the Microsoft Store as a Progressive Web App (PWA) after its launch on iPad. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/microsoft-s-alternative-to-notion-loop-is-now-available-in-the-microsoft-store/
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2023-07-22 02:00:07 UTC

The #Thunderbird team is transforming K-9 Mail into Thunderbird for Android, enhancing its UI, features, and security. A security audit by OSTIF and 7ASecurity found no high-risk vulnerabilities, with most low-to-medium risks already addressed.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/k-9-mail-passes-security-audit-as-its-ongoing-transformation-to-thunderbird-for-android-progresses/
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2023-07-21 23:00:04 UTC

Microsoft has launched TypeChat, a library aimed at improving app interfaces by incorporating large language models (LLMs) and enabling more natural AI responses. The open-source library uses TypeScript for type-safe AI responses and includes tools for prompt prototyping and schema validation: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/microsoft-introduces-typechat-a-library-for-enhancing-app-interfaces-with-large-language-models/
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2023-07-21 19:05:05 UTC

Problem solving
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2023-07-21 15:53:03 UTC

#ProtonMail has introduced Tracking Links Protection on its web app to enhance user privacy by removing known tracking parameters from links in emails.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/proton-mail-introduces-tracking-links-protection-to-enhance-email-privacy-on-their-web-app/
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2023-07-21 12:42:03 UTC

🍺 #Homebrew, the open-source package manager for macOS, has released version 4.1.0 with improved security, reliability, performance, and usability. The update includes a signed API endpoint for brew downloads and preparations for future macOS Sonoma support.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/homebrew-releases-version-4-1-with-enhanced-security-reliability-performance-and-usability/
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2023-07-20 15:53:02 UTC

⚡ Firefox has outperformed Google Chrome in terms of speed in a recent assessment by Speedometer, a tool that measures a browser's web app responsiveness. This challenges the perception of Firefox as a slower browser.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/firefox-outperforms-chrome-in-speed-for-the-first-time-according-to-a-speedometer-assessment/
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2023-07-19 19:05:05 UTC

Google's AI, Bard, is set to receive significant upgrades including extension support. A leaked UI suggests nine extensions will be available at launch, including Google Maps, YouTube, Kayak, Google Flights, and more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/google-s-bard-ai-set-for-extension-support-and-free-plugins-on-the-horizon/
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2023-07-19 12:42:03 UTC

Google-owned malware detection service, #VirusTotal, has suffered a data leak, exposing the names and email addresses of 5,600 registered users, including employees from international intelligence agencies.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/virustotal-leak-exposes-data-of-5-600-users-including-international-intelligence-agencies/
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2023-07-19 09:31:03 UTC

#Threads has released a major update with many new features, translations and bug fixes, despite seeing a 50% drop in usage after an initial surge.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/threads-rolls-out-major-update-with-new-features-amidst-declining-user-engagement/
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2023-07-19 02:00:05 UTC

TikTok has introduced passkey login support for iOS devices to enhance security. The passkey standard allows users to sign in using biometric data, and syncs with iCloud Keychain for extra protection. Learn more here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/tiktok-introduces-passkey-login-support-for-ios-devices/
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2023-07-16 08:43:05 UTC

AlmaLinux OS is shifting its development focus from 1:1 compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to Application Binary Interface (ABI) compatibility, due new Red Hat's source code restrictions. This will allow the OS to roll out bug fixes independently and maintain compatibility with RHEL applications: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/almalinux-os-shifts-focus-from-rhel-compatibility-to-abi-compatibility-amid-red-hat-s-source-code-restrictions/
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2023-07-04 15:53:03 UTC

What keeps coders going
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2023-07-04 14:17:03 UTC

The latest desktop version of the messaging app #Briar has been released and introduces private groups, linking of Briar Mailbox to the desktop client, and support for macOS.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/7/secure-messaging-app-briar-releases-new-desktop-version-with-private-groups-and-macos-support/
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2023-06-29 15:53:04 UTC

#Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, has introduced a new #privacy feature in its latest update, giving users more control over which sites can access local network resources, and for how long.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/6/brave-browser-introduces-advanced-privacy-feature-for-local-network-resources/
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2023-06-09 12:41:50 UTC

Several third-party clients for #Reddit, including #Apollo, Sync, and Reddit is Fun, have announced their shut-down on June 30th, 2023, in response to Reddit's new API charging policy.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/6/third-party-reddit-clients-to-shut-down-on-june-30th-due-to-new-api-charging-policy/
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2023-05-30 19:05:05 UTC

LibreOffice has selected projects for Google Summer of Code 2023, which include new features and improvements such as support for APNG import/export, a search field within the Options panel, improved PGP/GPG encryption support and more! Read here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/5/libreoffice-s-gsoc-2023-projects-exciting-new-features-and-improvements-to-shape-future-releases/
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2023-05-24 19:05:04 UTC

Traps
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2023-05-24 03:10:05 UTC

Adobe has launched the Generative Fill AI tool in Photoshop, with the aim of providing users enhanced image manipulation capabilities. This exciting feature enables users to extend their images and make additions or subtractions by utilizing straightforward text prompts. To learn more about this groundbreaking tool, click here: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/5/discover-the-future-of-image-manipulation-adobe-s-generative-fill-ai-tool-in-photoshop/
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2023-05-13 04:43:04 UTC

The new Clip Editor of Twitch lets streamers create and share vertical videos to Youtube Shorts and TikTok.
Read more: https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/5/twitch-announces-a-new-clip-editor-for-tiktok-like-short-video-sharing/
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2023-04-30 15:53:02 UTC

Stretch goals
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2023-04-27 15:53:03 UTC

#Telegram has added new features to its messaging app, including the ability to share entire chat folders, create custom wallpapers for individual chats, and use web apps in any chat.
https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/4/telegram-introduces-shareable-chat-folders-custom-wallpapers-and-better-bots/
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