32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows seem to throw a lot of people for loops. 64-bit versions of software can only be installed on 64-bit versions of Windows but 32-bit software can be installed on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows (thanks to the WoW64 extensions that have really improved the experience since Windows XP 64). The "bit-ness" of Windows is actually summarizing a … [Read more...]
phpBB 3.2 has reached general availability
Forum software phpBB has released the finalized version of phpBB 3.2. The milestone release includes many changes such as a revised installer with command line support, a new BBCode system, emoji support, and full support for PHP 7.0 and 7.1. The PHP 7 support is a big deal for many sites because it will allow them to move up to the newest version of PHP which is able to … [Read more...]
Open source video transcoder HandBrake reaches 1.0
HandBrake is a popular video transcoder. It is open source and available on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. It is useful for converting videos from one format to another or reprocessing a video to have different properties such as making it smaller in file size and quality for your mobile device or converting it to a compatible file format. The project has been under active … [Read more...]
phpBB forum software adopts VigLink to provide revenue stream
phpBB announced the second release candidate of version 3.2.0 of the popular forum software on Friday. This version has been long delayed past its expected release date of November 2015 and is much anticipated because it adds PHP 7 compatibility. PHP 7, as benchmarked, greatly improves performance of PHP applications and reduces the hardware necessary to operate at the same … [Read more...]
Malwarebytes 3.0 released
Malwarebytes has released version 3.0 of their antimalware product. The new features include scanning four times faster, anti-exploit and anti-ransomware signature-less technology, and a new user interface. The company claims that the third generation of their security product is able to replace traditional antivirus though it still works complementary with it if you prefer. By … [Read more...]