NewsLeecher recently rolled out the latest beta release of their popular Usenet client. The latest version 5.0 beta 17 has a number of changes and additions. Customers can download the new release directly from the NewsLeecher download page. While those new to the newsreader can test out their free trial. NewsLeecher has also launched their own Usenet service which is sold along side the client and SuperSearch.
Here’s a closer look at the additions and updates in NewsLeecher version 5.0 beta 17:
#: Note that this release requires that you re-register the NewsLeecher application, via the registration dialog inside NewsLeecher. So be sure to have your NewsLeecher members area access data ready, before installing. +: Hooked up SuperSearch cache cleanup code that will periodically delete outdated SuperSearch cache files (*.ssr) from the disk. +: It is now possible to change the max width setting for the tabs located on the NewsLeecher main window, from : Settings -> Adv. Nerdy Tweaks -> GUI Tabs Max Width Note that the tab order has been reset in this release. *: For easier backup possibilities, the personal NewsLeecher license key, is now saved to a disk file instead of the Windows registry. The license key file is saved to this location : "%appData%\NewsLeecher\newsleecher.keyfile.v5.dat". We are working on making it possible to save the key file to the same location at the NewsLeecher executable, to make it easier to run NewsLeecher in registered mode, from portable storage devices. *: Improved a lot of the code associated with the SuperSearch bookmark manager, to make the management of the bookmarks easier to understand and more flexible. *: It is now possible to change the personal email address associated with the NewsLeecher members area, and still be able to use SuperSearch, without having to update the NewsLeecher license key first. *: Changed the max width of the NewsLeecher main window tabs and renamed the caption on the "Repair & Extract" tab to "Extract". *: The 'Article Grouping' code now detects, and groups, a couple of new article subject formats. Formats : *.#" and *.##" where # represents a digit. * : Visual theme improvements and other smaller improvements. : Smaller bug fixes.
The NewsLeecher team made it easier to backup NL by placing the license in a file. As shown in the details above. They are working to move the file to the NL directory to make backups even easier. For now you can just navigate to the current path and save the .dat license file.
Note that this version requires you to re-register the client so you’ll need your license ID available. You can get your license number by logging into the members area. The ID is displayed on the right hand side of the page. Just above personal payment information.
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