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PowerToys 0.86.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
Download, Info & Changes

FileZilla Client 3.68.1
Free, open source FTP client.
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dbPoweramp 2024-11-04 (Windows)
64 bit compile missing utility codecs
All encoders – graphics / icons updated
opus encoder – dialog redesigned
CD Ripper: Discogs detects known ‘/’ artist names (such as AC/DC)
CD Ripper: Improved compatibility with PIONEER – BD-RW BDR-UD04
Download & Info | Release Info

Clonezilla 3.2.0-5
Clonezilla is a partition and disk imaging/cloning program similar to True Image or Macrium Reflect.
“This release of Clonezilla live (3.2.0-5) includes major enhancements and bug fixes.”
Download | Release Info

VirtualBox 7.1.4
Freeware, open source virtualization software.
“This is a maintenance release.”
Download | Changelog

EMDB 5.34
Freeware movie collection database software.
Fixes.
Download & Info

Was out of town for a few days, playing catchup…

VMware Stuff
A few fixes, mostly covering running the latest Win11 version in a VM.
VMware Workstation Pro 17.6.1
VMware Workstation Player 17.6.1

IrfanView 4.70
Freeware graphic viewer and editor. Great for batch processing images, like resizing.
Download Windows 64-bit | All Downloads & Info | Changelog
Plugins: Windows 64-bit | All Plugins

New Graphics Drivers
AMD Software Adrenalin 24.9.1 WHQL Drivers
Nvidia Geforce Game Ready Drivers 565.90 WHQL
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Drivers 32.0.101.6079/32.0.101.5736 WHQL

PowerToys 0.85.0
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
Download, Info & Changes

Samsung Magician Software 8.2.0
“designed to work with all Samsung memory products including internal SSDs, portable SSDs, memory cards and USB flash drives.”
v8.2: “New features included, User Instructions Improved”
Download | Install/User Guide
tip – U.S. residents, when the install asks if you are in the EU click YES. Better privacy.

dBpoweramp 2024.09.30
“dBpoweramp contains a multitude of audio tools in one: CD Ripper, Music Converter, Batch Converter, ID Tag Editor and Windows audio shell enhancements. Preloaded with essential codecs (mp3, wave, FLAC, m4a, Apple LosslessAIFF), additional codecs can be installed from [Codec Central], as well as Utility Codecs which perform actions on audio files.”
Several bugfixes and codec updates.
Download & Info | Release Info

Wise Disk Cleaner 11.1.6
“Clean useless and outdated junk files, browser traces, cookies, and history.”
Minor update.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

WACUP Preview Build 1.99.22.20202
Modern day Winamp replacement.
Download x86 | Download x64

HWiNFO 8.012
“Comprehensive Hardware Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting for Windows and DOS.”
Fixes, enhancements, new hardware support.
Download (I use portable) | Version History

VirtualBox 7.1.2
“This is a maintenance release.”
Download | Changelog

Windows Updates
Updates covering 28+ vulnerabilities.
Win10 – September 10, 2024—KB5043064 (OS Builds 19044.4894 and 19045.4894)
Win11 – September 10, 2024—KB5043076 (OS Builds 22621.4169 and 22631.4169)

PowerToys 0.84.1
“a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.”
Download, Info & Changes

Audacity 3.6.3
Free sound recorder and editor.
Download | Release Notes

VMware Workstation Pro 17.6
It’s time to ditch Player and use Workstation Pro.
Download
see also: VMware Workstation Pro: Now Available Free for Personal Use

Audacity 3.6.2
Free sound recorder and editor.
“This is a patch release. It adds a “Legacy” effects section containing the old Limiter, Compressor and Classic Filters.”
Download | Release Notes

End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell
“Still, few things last forever, and the market for written tech journalism is not what it once was – nor will it ever be again.”
Man, I’m still not over HardOCP.

Wise Disk Cleaner 11.1.5
“Clean useless and outdated junk files, browser traces, cookies, and history.”
Minor but recommended update.
Download (I use portable) | Release Info

New Intel Drivers
Intel Arc & Iris Xe Graphics Drivers 32.0.101.5972 WHQL
Intel Ethernet Adapter Complete Driver Pack v29.3
Intel PROSet/Wireless Software and Wi-Fi Drivers for IT Administrators v23.70.2
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.70.2
Intel Wireless Bluetooth Drivers for Windows 10 and Windows 11 v23.70.3