The weekend is here, it’s time for Clubic to come back to the new features of your favorite apps announced this week.
This week has been rather quiet with some notable updates for several open-source projects.
Google refreshes Chrome Web Store
Google’s recent transformation of the Chrome Web Store symbolizes a major turning point in the user experience of browser extensions and themes. Adopting a Material You design, the new Chrome Web Store offers a minimalist and intuitive interface, reminiscent of the style of the Google Play Store. This update introduces a slider at the top of the page, showcasing the best plugins and themes available, while simplifying navigation with a top navigation bar and a sidebar for categories. Each plugin and theme now benefits from a modern card design with rounded corners, making the selection more visually appealing. With the search bar moved to the top right and the introduction of advanced search filters, finding the perfect plugin or theme just got easier.
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- Custom extensions for a unique experience.
- Improved online productivity.
- Varied entertainment directly from the browser.
Chrome Web Store is a one-stop shop for Google Chrome users looking for extensions and apps to improve their browsing experience. Explore a variety of solutions, from productivity extensions to online games, and personalize your browser according to your needs and preferences.
Chrome Web Store is a one-stop shop for Google Chrome users looking for extensions and apps to improve their browsing experience. Explore a variety of solutions, from productivity extensions to online games, and personalize your browser according to your needs and preferences.
Inkscape 1.3.1
Inkscape, the famous open-source vector graphics editor, unveils its version 1.3.1, bringing a series of new features and fixes. This update introduces two key features aimed at improving the user experience. The first allows you to disable snapping to grid lines while retaining this functionality for grid intersections, providing more flexibility in creating designs. The second innovation allows text to be divided into individual characters, preserving letter spacing for more detailed text editing. With more than 70 bug fixes, including stability issues, Inkscape 1.3.1 presents itself as a reliable and advanced solution for graphic designers.
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- Compatible with W3C formats
- Manages graphics tablets
Inkscape is an open source vector drawing software that allows you to create and edit vector images such as illustrations, icons, logos or diagrams. Designed to be easy to use while offering great power and flexibility, Inkscape is based on the standard SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format for optimal compatibility with other software and platforms. This approach guarantees durability and interoperability of files created with Inkscape.
Inkscape is an open source vector drawing software that allows you to create and edit vector images such as illustrations, icons, logos or diagrams. Designed to be easy to use while offering great power and flexibility, Inkscape is based on the standard SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format for optimal compatibility with other software and platforms. This approach guarantees durability and interoperability of files created with Inkscape.
You can download Reels directly from Instagram
Instagram, by now allowing the downloading of Reels from public accounts, is a game-changer in sharing content on social networks. This feature, currently only available in the United States, opens new avenues for content creators, businesses and influencers. Users can upload Reels to share across different platforms, increasing reach and engagement. Instagram continues to position itself as a direct competitor to TikTok, highlighting its leading role in social media innovation.
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- Easy interactions through many channels (posts, Stories, messaging, etc.)
- A social network adapted to user preferences in managing their account
- Many types of content to create, share and consult
Instagram is a social network based on sharing photos and videos via the mobile application or the platform’s online service. Millions of users in France and around the world can interact through numerous contents: publication, story, real, direct message, mention, comment, etc.
Instagram is a social network based on sharing photos and videos via the mobile application or the platform’s online service. Millions of users in France and around the world can interact through numerous contents: publication, story, real, direct message, mention, comment, etc.
Notepad++
Notepad++, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, releases version 8.6, celebrating two decades of excellence in text editing. This new version introduces Multi-edit functionality, allowing users to select and edit multiple sections of text simultaneously, a significant advancement for developers and editors. In addition to this innovation, Notepad++ 8.6 responds to user requests by allowing inaccessible files to be recalled from one session to another, using empty and read-only documents as markers. This version continues to improve the user experience with other improvements and bug fixes.
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- Complete editor
- Free and open source
Notepad++ is a complete, free text editor that can be downloaded in French. Originally integrated into the Microsoft Windows operating system, this advanced notepad provides many features useful in programming. What more ? Absolutely nothing, since this software does exactly what we ask of it!
Notepad++ is a complete, free text editor that can be downloaded in French. Originally integrated into the Microsoft Windows operating system, this advanced notepad provides many features useful in programming. What more ? Absolutely nothing, since this software does exactly what we ask of it!
Caliber 7.0
This major update to the open-source software introduces innovative note storage functionality, transforming Caliber into a comprehensive book information management tool. Users can now associate notes enriched with links, images, and text formatting to authors, series, or publishers, making eBook data easier to organize and access. In addition to this revolutionary feature, Caliber 7.0 improves its e-book viewer with better HTML support, and optimizes its content server, thus strengthening its position as the essential eBook management platform.
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- Compatible with many formats
- Frequent updates
- Intuitive and well-designed interface
We can no longer count the qualities of this open source software: a neat interface, foolproof compatibility and very valuable management tools. In short, Caliber is electronic library management software for your e-books that everyone should absolutely have in their hands!
We can no longer count the qualities of this open source software: a neat interface, foolproof compatibility and very valuable management tools. In short, Caliber is electronic library management software for your e-books that everyone should absolutely have in their hands!
HandBrake 1.7
The latest version 1.7 of HandBrake, the open-source video transcoder, marks a significant advancement in the world of video processing. With the integration of AMD VCN AV1 and NVIDIA NVENC AV1 encoders, HandBrake positions itself as a tool of choice for professionals and video editing enthusiasts. This release noticeably improves video conversion speed, a boon for those looking to optimize their workflow. It also stands out for its support for HDR10+ metadata and QSV encoding on Linux, demonstrating a constant concern for innovation and adaptability to different platforms. Additionally, HandBrake 1.7 intelligently adapts to Linux environments by providing the ability to pause encoding when switching to battery mode, a detail that makes all the difference for mobile users.
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- Many formats for input and output
- A beginner mode and an advanced mode to suit all needs
HandBrake is a free and open source video conversion and transcoding software designed to convert and compress video files between different formats. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems. HandBrake supports a wide range of input and output formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, H.264, H.265, MPEG-2 and VP8.
HandBrake is a free and open source video conversion and transcoding software designed to convert and compress video files between different formats. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems. HandBrake supports a wide range of input and output formats, including MP4, MKV, AVI, H.264, H.265, MPEG-2 and VP8.
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