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Evan Hahn: Make ZIP files smaller with ZIP Shrinker. “I built ZIP Shrinker, a little browser tool to shrink ZIP files. It also works with formats that are secretly ZIPs underneath, like EPUB, JAR, and many more.”

Evan Hahn: Make ZIP files smaller with ZIP Shrinker. “I built ZIP Shrinker, a little browser tool to shrink ZIP files. It also works with formats that are secretly ZIPs underneath, like EPUB, JAR, and many more.”

PeaZip is a free and open-source archive manager that works across Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD.

Create, extract, and manage over 200 archive formats including ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, ISO, Zstandard, and Brotli. It also includes archive encryption, file hashing, secure deletion, duplicate file detection, and a built-in file manager.

Alternative to WinRAR and WinZip.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=peazip

#OpenSource #FOSS #PeaZip #FileCompression #ArchiveManager #Linux #Windows #macOS

PeaZip is a free and open-source archive manager that works across Windows, Linux, macOS, and BSD.

Create, extract, and manage over 200 archive formats including ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, ISO, Zstandard, and Brotli. It also includes archive encryption, file hashing, secure deletion, duplicate file detection, and a built-in file manager.

Alternative to WinRAR and WinZip.

👉 https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=peazip

#OpenSource #FOSS #PeaZip #FileCompression #ArchiveManager #Linux #Windows #macOS

صدر الإصدار 11.1 من PeaZip، مُقدمًا تحسينات ملحوظة في سهولة الاستخدام وتحديثات تقنية لمدير الملفات ومُؤرشف المصدر المفتوح. تم تحسين وظائف الاستخراج المباشر، مع قائمة سياقية مُجددة للاستخراج، وتسهيل استدعاء المسار الأخير، وإضافة قوائم فرعية جديدة للمواقع المفضلة والتاريخ. كما يتضمن الإصدار إصلاحات أمنية وتحديثات للمكونات الخلفية مثل 7z و p7zip، ودعمًا للتطوير عبر الأنظمة الأساسية من خلال التجميع بـ Lazarus 4.x، مما يوفر تجربة أكثر سلاسة وأمانًا للمستخدمين.

#PeaZip #FileCompression #OpenSource

(Linux news in previous posts of thread)

FOSS NEWS

GIMP Announce Official Snap Package for Ubuntu:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/10/official-gimp-snap-package-announced

Google's Safe Browsing Flags Open Source Photo App Immich as Dangerous:
https://news.itsfoss.com/google-safe-browsing-flags-immich/
(They hate competition, just the usual...)

Tor Browser's latest alpha removes AI features introduced by Firefox for enhanced privacy:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/tor-browser-s-latest-alpha-removes-ai-features-introduced-by-firefox-for-enhanced-privacy/

digiKam 8.8 adds hierarchical tag import, focus point preview, and new blur tool:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/digikam-8-8-adds-hierarchical-tag-import-focus-point-preview-and-new-blur-tool/

Calibre 8.13 enhances search editing & compatibility with new features and fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/calibre-8-13-enhances-search-editing-and-compatibility-with-new-features-and-fixes/

PeaZip 10.7 released with built-in text & image viewer, and image thumbnails' display:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/peazip-10-7-released-with-built-in-text-and-image-viewer-and-image-thumbnails-display/

Two major security vulnerabilities discovered in 7-Zip, affecting Windows users:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/two-major-security-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-7-zip-affecting-windows-users/

Linux's Favorite Game SuperTuxKart 1.5 Released with Graphics Overhaul and New Features:
https://news.itsfoss.com/supertuxkart-1-5/

Servo 0.0.1 Browser Engine Released:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.0.1-Released
(Nice to see the first version released this quickly, although it's still lacking behind in terms of website compatibility, but it's getting there. We need independent engines/browsers like this one and Ladybird)

Servo's Demo Browser Adds Experimental Mode & More Performance Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-September-2025-Highlights

Mullvad VPN adds QUIC obfuscation on Android and iOS to bypass firewalls and censorship:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mullvad-vpn-adds-quic-obfuscation-on-android-and-ios-to-bypass-firewalls-and-censorship/

Making retro DOS gaming simple - the standalone DOSBox Pure Unleashed is out now:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/making-retro-dos-gaming-simple-the-standalone-dosbox-pure-unleashed-is-out-now/

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #GIMP #Immich #Tor #TorBrowser #digiKam #Calibre #PeaZip #7Zip #SuperTuxKart #Servo #MullvadVPN #Mullvad #DOSBox #DOSBoxPure #DOSBoxPureUnleashed #DOS #DOSGaming #ImageManipulation #Browser #WebBrowser #VPN #FileCompression #ImageEditing #Ebook #EbookReader #Gaming #FOSSGaming #FOSSGame #FosseryTech

(Linux news in previous posts of thread)

FOSS NEWS

GIMP Announce Official Snap Package for Ubuntu:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/10/official-gimp-snap-package-announced

Google's Safe Browsing Flags Open Source Photo App Immich as Dangerous:
https://news.itsfoss.com/google-safe-browsing-flags-immich/
(They hate competition, just the usual...)

Tor Browser's latest alpha removes AI features introduced by Firefox for enhanced privacy:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/tor-browser-s-latest-alpha-removes-ai-features-introduced-by-firefox-for-enhanced-privacy/

digiKam 8.8 adds hierarchical tag import, focus point preview, and new blur tool:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/digikam-8-8-adds-hierarchical-tag-import-focus-point-preview-and-new-blur-tool/

Calibre 8.13 enhances search editing & compatibility with new features and fixes:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/calibre-8-13-enhances-search-editing-and-compatibility-with-new-features-and-fixes/

PeaZip 10.7 released with built-in text & image viewer, and image thumbnails' display:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/peazip-10-7-released-with-built-in-text-and-image-viewer-and-image-thumbnails-display/

Two major security vulnerabilities discovered in 7-Zip, affecting Windows users:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/two-major-security-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-7-zip-affecting-windows-users/

Linux's Favorite Game SuperTuxKart 1.5 Released with Graphics Overhaul and New Features:
https://news.itsfoss.com/supertuxkart-1-5/

Servo 0.0.1 Browser Engine Released:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.0.1-Released
(Nice to see the first version released this quickly, although it's still lacking behind in terms of website compatibility, but it's getting there. We need independent engines/browsers like this one and Ladybird)

Servo's Demo Browser Adds Experimental Mode & More Performance Improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-September-2025-Highlights

Mullvad VPN adds QUIC obfuscation on Android and iOS to bypass firewalls and censorship:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/10/mullvad-vpn-adds-quic-obfuscation-on-android-and-ios-to-bypass-firewalls-and-censorship/

Making retro DOS gaming simple - the standalone DOSBox Pure Unleashed is out now:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/making-retro-dos-gaming-simple-the-standalone-dosbox-pure-unleashed-is-out-now/

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #GIMP #Immich #Tor #TorBrowser #digiKam #Calibre #PeaZip #7Zip #SuperTuxKart #Servo #MullvadVPN #Mullvad #DOSBox #DOSBoxPure #DOSBoxPureUnleashed #DOS #DOSGaming #ImageManipulation #Browser #WebBrowser #VPN #FileCompression #ImageEditing #Ebook #EbookReader #Gaming #FOSSGaming #FOSSGame #FosseryTech

🚀🎉 Breaking news: removing newlines from your genome sequences makes them magically compress better! Who knew that deleting a single character could turn you into the Einstein of file compression? 🤯 Just another day in the life of a cutting-edge digital genius. 🙄
https://log.bede.im/2025/09/12/zstandard-long-range-genomes.html #genomecompression #digitalinnovation #filecompression #biotechnews #cuttingedge #HackerNews #ngated

🚀🎉 Breaking news: removing newlines from your genome sequences makes them magically compress better! Who knew that deleting a single character could turn you into the Einstein of file compression? 🤯 Just another day in the life of a cutting-edge digital genius. 🙄
https://log.bede.im/2025/09/12/zstandard-long-range-genomes.html #genomecompression #digitalinnovation #filecompression #biotechnews #cuttingedge #HackerNews #ngated

🚀 BREAKING NEWS: 7-Zip now allows more than 64 CPU threads! 🤯 Because, you know, turning your PC into a blast furnace while compressing files is the new rage. 🔥 But hey, at least you can now brag about your zipping prowess at your next LAN party! 😂 #compressionspeed #threadmania
https://www.7-zip.org/history.txt #7zip #CPUthreads #filecompression #LANparty #technews #HackerNews #ngated

🚀 BREAKING NEWS: 7-Zip now allows more than 64 CPU threads! 🤯 Because, you know, turning your PC into a blast furnace while compressing files is the new rage. 🔥 But hey, at least you can now brag about your zipping prowess at your next LAN party! 😂 #compressionspeed #threadmania
https://www.7-zip.org/history.txt #7zip #CPUthreads #filecompression #LANparty #technews #HackerNews #ngated

The WinRAR Approach

https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/the-winrar-approach

#HackerNews #WinRAR #Approach #Technology #Innovation #FileCompression #SoftwareDevelopment

The WinRAR Approach

https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/the-winrar-approach

#HackerNews #WinRAR #Approach #Technology #Innovation #FileCompression #SoftwareDevelopment

How to Restore WordPad on Windows 11: Easy Steps! https://youtu.be/n-ot7DR5Svc?si=XMut0Mtt2OBZWTI2 via @YouTube

#Windows11 #7Zip #FileCompression #FileExtraction #Tutorial #WindowsTutorial #TechTips #Software #HowTo

Download & Install 7-Zip on Windows 11 https://youtu.be/DWJNEflOI_8?si=TsvxCjG0gJrRkoJL via @YouTube

#Windows11 #7Zip #FileCompression #FileExtraction #Tutorial #WindowsTutorial #TechTips #Software #HowTo

🚀 Want to master file compression on Linux? Check out gzip, zip, and tar! Each one has its perks to help you work smarter, not harder! Plus, xTom's hosting has got your back! #LinuxTools #xTom #FileCompression https://xt.om/rD2L

How to Create an Azure Function to Zip Files via Power Automate or Logic Apps 📦✨

✅ Learn to create an Azure Function for file compression
✅ Integrate with Power Automate or Logic Apps
✅ Enhance efficiency with Microsoft Stack procode & low code

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Discover how to build an Azure Function to zip files in our latest video! Perfect for handling multiple files and sending them across platforms like SFTP or SharePoint 🚀. We'll guide you through creation to testing the function, and using it seamlessly with Power Automate or Logic Apps. Dive into the world of fusion solutions where professional coding meets user-friendly interfaces. Don't miss out on extending your functionality with Microsoft's powerful tools!

#AzureFunctions #MicrosoftStack #FileCompression #PowerAutomate #LogicApps

Image Toolbox (resizer) est l'application que je cherchais pour réduire le poids des images matricielles avant de les diffuser.
Par exemple cette capture d'écran passe de 300 Kio à 20 Kio, en recadrant puis en réduisant les dimensions de moitié, et enfin en enregistrant au format jpg compressé avec une qualité de 10 %

#sobriétéNumérique #FileCompression #opensource

PS : n'imprimez ce pouet qu'en cas de nécessité absolue

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Make Use Of: 5 Ways to Extract ZIP Files in Windows 11 https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-extract-zip-files-windows-11/ #Tech #MakeUseOf #TechNews #IT via @morganeogerbc #FileCompression #Windows

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Make Use Of: How to Save Disk Space in Windows 10 https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/save-disk-space-windows/ #Tech #MakeUseOf #TechNews #IT via @morganeogerbc #ComputerMaintenance #FileCompression #SystemRestore #CloudStorage #StorageSense #WindowsTips #Windows10 #Windows #NTFS

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File Compression By Steganography - In a world with finite storage and an infinite need for more storage space, data compression becomes... more: https://hackaday.com/2019/10/19/file-compression-by-steganography/ #softwaredevelopment #filecompression #securityhacks #softwarehacks #steganography #jpeg