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GitHub has launched public beta access for Copilot Extensions, enabling integration of external tools into the Copilot environment. Developers can share extensions via GitHub Marketplace, with resources provided in the Copilot Extensions Toolkit https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/github-copilot-extensions-launch-in-public-beta-along-with-new-extensions-toolkit/ Element X, Call, and Server Suite have launched with Matrix 2.0, offering high-speed performance, end-to-end encryption, and decentralized self-hosting. Element X is 20,000 times faster, supports instant login, and integrates native encrypted voice/video calls https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/element-x-call-and-server-suite-launch-with-matrix-2-0-for-high-speed-and-e2ee-messaging/ Deno has released the release candidate for v2.0, featuring major updates like the removal of the window global variable, improved dependency management, and enhanced Node.js & npm compatibility. The update also includes the latest TypeScript 5.6. Little Snitch 6.1 adds macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility, customizable status icons, numerical data rates, and enhanced Internet Access Policy support. Blocklists now take precedence, with various other improvements and bug fixes. Ubuntu Studio 24.10 Beta Released! - Plasma 6.1 https://ubuntustudio.org/2024/09/ubuntu-studio-24-10-beta-released/ Whatâs New in PyCharm 2024.2.2! https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2024/09/pycharm-2024-2-2/ YouTube is now forcing ads when videos are paused, sparking outrage among users and adding to the ongoing issue of frequent ads. This follows YouTube's unskippable ads and its ongoing crackdown against ad blockers https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/youtube-is-now-forcing-ads-when-videos-are-paused-sparking-outrage-among-users/ Google has updated its passkey system, allowing users to save and sync passkeys across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android via Google Password Manager. A new PIN ensures end-to-end encryption and security. Zorin OS 17.2 enhances desktop experience and performance with Linux kernel 6.8, updated drivers, and improved Zorin Appearance settings. It includes updated software like LibreOffice 24.8 and offers security patches, with support until June 2027. ⨠.NET 9 Release Candidate 1 is now available! Try out the latest features in .NET 9 Release Candidate 1 across the .NET SDK, libraries, ASP.NET Core, SignalR, .NET MAUI, and more! https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/dotnet-9-release-candidate-1-is-now-available/ #dotnet @element Happy that you are happy. Sadly currently Element X on Android does not build for F-Droid (github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/issues/3420) and last timeline reading position is not remembered (github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/issues/2268). Elgato's Wave Link 2.0 update introduces Simplified Audio Routing, App Grouping, a Sample Recorder, Hardware Microphone Mute, custom channel naming, and Stream Deck integration. It's available for Windows, with macOS support coming soon https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/elgato-launches-wave-link-2-0-with-enhanced-audio-routing-app-grouping-and-sample-recorder/ GitLab 17.4 introduces context-aware Code Suggestions in GitLab Duo, auto-merge for merge requests, an extension marketplace, Kubernetes event viewing, simplified GitLab Pages setup, and Pages parallel deployments. Security updates include an advanced SAST scanner and CI/CD variable value masking https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/gitlab-17-4-improved-context-in-gitlab-duo-auto-merge-and-new-extensions-marketplace/ Snapchat has introduced major updates including a new Snap OS, redesigned interface, enhanced Snap Map, and AR capabilities. New tools for developers, AI-driven features, and expanded Bitmoji customizations are also included https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/snapchat-unveils-snap-os-enhanced-ar-ai-tools-and-redesigned-interface-in-major-update/ Obsidian 1.7.2 (early access) is now available for desktop and mobile! Startup time and and memory usage are significantly improved. Note this may cause issues with some plugins. We've published a guide for developers. Obsidian URI improvements: - new **clipboard** param to insert the contents of the clipboard YouTube has introduced Hype, a feature designed to boost smaller creators with up to 500k subscribers by allowing fans to promote their content through a leaderboard showcasing the top videos. Additionally, YouTube is testing Communities for deeper fan engagement and enhancing its AI features https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/youtube-unveils-hype-to-boost-smaller-creators-with-leaderboards-and-community-features/ Little Snitch 6.1.1 is fully compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia. It introduces versatile customization options for the menu bar icon, offers convenient access to an appâs Internet Access Policy directly from both the connection list and the rule list, enhances blocklist handling, and more. See the full list of changes here:  @littlesnitch Bush-league move for you to restrict the Homebrew fix to v6 only. It's ridiculous that only those users running latest macOS get access to that fix. I liked Little Snitch a whole lot more before the release of underwhelming, upgrade-overpriced v6. Why do you not back-port the Homebrew fix?? There's plenty customers who've paid for v6 but yet use a prior version. Deno 2 Release Candidate has dropped: ⣠Add `process` global variable, remove `window` @deno_land I guess there are no plans to fix importing from source, and broken local development, with the new JSR/deno.json package stuff prior to Deno 2.0? seems a glaring oversight to me [1] https://github.com/jsr-io/jsr/issues/133#issuecomment-2274239545 [2] https://dbushell.com/2024/08/09/jsr-and-deno-final-review/#deno-ish I don't understand why Deno didn't just go full adoption of package.json and copy Node, it's objectively superior. |
