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Notes
from the studio.

Release notes, behind-the-scenes essays, and the occasional opinion on the state of the browser.

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Todofy: An Open Source Productivity App for Tasks, Focus, and Daily Planning

Discover Todofy, a modern desktop productivity app designed for focused work. Organize tasks, plan your day, track your time, and stay productive with an open source, privacy-first workflow.

September 21, 2026Read essay →

§02More entries22 in the journal
  1. 02

    Support Message Update: Please Check Your Inbox

    Have you recently contacted UnifyBrowse Support? We've responded to all support requests we have received. If you haven't seen our reply, please check your inbox as well as your Spam or Junk folder.

    GeneralAugust 29, 2026
  2. 03

    Why Your Downloaded Tracks Need ID3 Tags and Artwork (and How to Get Them Automatically)

    A downloaded track without metadata is just a mystery file. Here's what an ID3 tag actually contains, why it matters more than it seems, and how to get it embedded automatically instead of by hand.

    TutorialAugust 20, 2026
  3. 04

    How to Export a Full SoundCloud Playlist as MP3/AAC

    Downloading a SoundCloud playlist track-by-track doesn't scale past a handful of songs. Here's how to export an entire playlist in one action, with order, quality, and per-track metadata intact.

    TutorialAugust 20, 2026
  4. 05

    Best Chrome Extensions for DJs and Music Curators in 2026

    DJs and serious music curators end up running a browser-based workflow whether they plan to or not. Here's a practical toolkit for discovery, evaluation, archiving, and organization — and where each tool actually earns its place.

    ListicleAugust 20, 2026
  5. 06

    Why We Build Local-First Browser Extensions

    Local-first browser extensions keep core data and processing on your device by default. Here is what that protects, what it cannot, and our design standard.

    CompanyAugust 17, 2026
  6. 07

    Binary, Hex, and Octal Conversion Cheat Sheet

    Convert binary, hexadecimal, octal, and decimal with grouping rules, worked examples, lookup tables, Unix permissions, two's complement, and bitwise tips.

    EngineeringAugust 17, 2026
  7. 08

    Cairn v1.2.0 — Liquid Glass, Smarter New Tabs, and Local To-Dos

    Cairn v1.2.0 introduces a new Liquid Glass design, local to-do widget, smarter new-tab improvements, better search behavior, and more polish across the entire extension.

    AnnouncementAugust 13, 2026
  8. 09

    Travel Research Workflow Without 40 Open Tabs

    Plan a trip without dozens of open tabs using one research collection, focused highlights, practical tags, source checks, shortlists, and a pre-trip backup.

    TutorialAugust 13, 2026
  9. 10

    Personal Knowledge Base in Your Browser

    You don't need Notion, Obsidian, or a subscription to build a real knowledge base — just a browser and a system for capturing what you read.

    TutorialAugust 13, 2026
  10. 11

    5 ways to organize research without losing your mind

    Organize online research with a five-step system for focused questions, fast capture, contextual notes, flexible structure, evidence review, and retrieval.

    TutorialAugust 13, 2026
  11. 12

    Local-First Notes vs. Cloud Notes

    Compare local-first and cloud notes for privacy, sync, offline access, backup, collaboration, portability, and the risk of losing personal research.

    CompanyAugust 13, 2026
  12. 13

    Cairn vs. Raindrop.io After Pocket

    Pocket is gone. Compare Cairn and Raindrop.io for local storage, sync, highlights, full-text search, backups, mobile access, and long-term ownership.

    ComparisonAugust 13, 2026
  13. 14

    Cairn Is Now Available on Chrome and Firefox — Build Your Private Second Brain for the Web

    Cairn is a private, local-first browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that helps you save webpages, organize knowledge into nested collections, highlight articles, and rediscover anything you find online.

    AnnouncementAugust 3, 2026
  14. 15

    SoundCloud Enhanced Pro 3.0: play tracks right from the extension

    Version 3.0 brings a built-in player — play any SoundCloud track right from the extension, no tab-switching required. We've also fixed a batch of playlist and saving issues, and tuned things up across the board for a smoother, more reliable experience.

    AnnouncementJuly 19, 2026
  15. 16

    Introducing TradeDesk — a risk calculator and trading journal inside TradingView

    TradeDesk is live — a collapsible sidebar injected directly into TradingView that combines a risk calculator, pre-trade checklist, trading journal, and statistics. Free, local-first, and private.

    AnnouncementJuly 4, 2026
  16. 17

    New in SoundCloud Enhanced Pro: save it exactly the way you want

    The newest update gives you real control over how your downloads look and land — pick your own filename style, sort tracks into artist folders automatically, save more than one audio quality in a single click, and get clearer answers when something can't be saved.

    AnnouncementJuly 4, 2026
  17. 18

    New in SoundCloud Enhanced Pro: Viewed history, search & priority support

    The latest update adds a local "Viewed history" so you never lose a track you forgot to save, search across all your history, and a priority support channel for Pro members. Your extension updates itself automatically.

    AnnouncementJune 17, 2026
  18. 19

    SoundCloud Enhanced Pro 2.5 is here — Pro, full playlists & a redesigned popup

    It's live! The biggest update to SoundCloud Enhanced is now on the Chrome Web Store — full playlist exports, high-quality audio, and a redesigned popup. Plus a new optional Pro tier, and 15 days of Pro free for existing users.

    AnnouncementJune 11, 2026
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    Aim & Compress — Image Resizer 0.3

    Five new ways the resizer earns its keep. Focal-point crop, target file sizes, multi-preset export packs, saved profiles, and clipboard paste. All still 100% local.

    AnnouncementMay 7, 2026
  20. 21

    Evolution of SoundCloud Enhanced Pro — What’s New in v2.4

    Our most significant update yet. SoundCloud Enhanced Pro v2.4 introduces a re-engineered download engine, precision batch limits for stability, and new artwork export features for serious curators.

    AnnouncementMay 1, 2026
  21. 22

    Introducing BitLens — The Developer Toolkit for Seamless Number Conversion

    BitLens is a free, high-performance browser extension that delivers instant multi-base number conversion and visualizes complex data formats. Say goodbye to workflow disruptions and context-switching when analyzing memory dumps or debugging low-level code.

    AnnouncementMarch 17, 2026
  22. 23

    Introducing HashLens — The Hash Identifier the Chrome Web Store Never Had

    HashLens is a free browser extension that instantly identifies unknown hash strings, generates hashes from text, and verifies file integrity — all 100% offline. It's the only dedicated hash identifier on the Chrome Web Store developed by unifybrowse.

    AnnouncementMarch 9, 2026

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