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The Journal · v1.1.0

Notes
from the studio.

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

§01Lead essayIssue lead
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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.

August 17, 2026Read essay →

§02More entries18 in the journal
  1. 02

    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
  2. 03

    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
  3. 04

    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
  4. 05

    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
  5. 06

    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
  6. 07

    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
  7. 08

    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
  8. 09

    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
  9. 10

    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
  10. 11

    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
  11. 12

    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
  12. 13

    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
  13. 14

    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
  14. 15

    TikTok Enhanced Pro 1.3 — Self-Healing Reliability, Honest Privacy, Direct Reports

    Version 1.3 of TikTok Enhanced Pro is the most reliable build we've shipped. It introduces anonymous, non-identifying telemetry that lets us detect TikTok-side breakages within hours, a built-in Report Issue surface so you can flag a broken video in two taps, friendlier error messaging, and an updated privacy posture that finally matches what the extension actually does.

    AnnouncementMay 14, 2026
  15. 16

    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
  16. 17

    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
  17. 18

    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
  18. 19

    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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