Release archive

Earlier updates.

Complete notes from earlier HandyPebble releases, kept public and easy to browse.

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September 2, 2026

ZIP and Area Code answers stay ready offline

Version 1.6.28

The new ZIP & Area Code Lookup 1.0.0 finds U.S. postal and telephone regions by number or city, then keeps the reference available for return visits without a connection.

Search in either direction

Enter a five-digit ZIP Code or three-digit Area Code for an exact match, or start with a city and optional state abbreviation to find the codes used there.

Useful location context

ZIP results include the place, state, likely time zone, and approximate coordinates. Area Code results show the numbering region, time zones, overlay codes, service date, and coverage examples.

Ready after the first download

The reference files are saved in the browser and searched locally, so repeat searches work offline and do not send query text to HandyPebble or a third-party search service.

Clear limits instead of false certainty

The page distinguishes approximate ZIP reference data from USPS address validation and explains why an Area Code cannot prove that a caller is trustworthy.

September 1, 2026

Local documents get a focused desktop editor

Version 1.6.27

The new Document Editor 1.0.0 opens, edits, and saves common documents in a roomy computer workspace without uploading their contents.

A larger desktop ribbon

Familiar formatting, insert, layout, review, and view commands use larger labels and click areas, while the page keeps the document canvas wide enough for serious work.

Tables with their own style

Choose a table's line thickness, line color, header color, and cell spacing before inserting it, or place the cursor in an existing table to revise the style later.

DOCX in and out

Open common DOCX text, headings, tables, images, and links, then save a new DOCX copy. Table styles chosen in this editor are included in that copy.

Recovery without an account

Browser recovery drafts protect work from an accidental refresh, and a clear delete control removes those local drafts without touching files on the computer.

Print, PDF, and offline return visits

Letter and A4 documents can use the browser print dialog for paper or PDF, and the editor's app shell is cached after the first successful visit.

September 1, 2026

Private recordings get a real desktop editing bench

Version 1.6.26

The new Audio Editor 1.0.0 cuts, joins, fades, adjusts, previews, and converts audio entirely in a wide-screen browser workspace.

A timeline built for a computer

Drag across a rendered waveform, zoom from 1× to 8×, set precise start and end times, move the playhead, and preview the selected range.

Cut and join without a project account

Add up to 12 browser-readable audio files, arrange their order, keep or delete a selection, remove individual clips, and undo the previous project edit.

Hear the finish before export

Preview project-wide volume, fade-in, and fade-out settings, then export the full project or only the current selection.

WAV now, MP3 when needed

WAV export is built into the page. MP3 loads the self-hosted WebAssembly encoder only when selected, while audio samples and finished files remain in the browser.

Ready to reopen offline

The editor’s app shell is cached after the first successful visit. The larger MP3 engine becomes available offline after it has loaded once and remains in browser storage.

September 1, 2026

A publisher checksum list becomes one clear answer

Version 1.6.25

File Checksum 1.1.0 can now verify several downloads against a publisher’s checksum list without uploading the files or the list.

Verify a full release at once

Load a common SHA256SUMS, .sha256, .sha384, or .sha512 text file, then see which local files match, differ, or are not listed.

Common list formats work

GNU-style and BSD-style checksum lines are recognized, and the matching SHA algorithm is selected automatically.

Single checks are easier too

Paste a bare checksum or the publisher’s whole checksum line. Duplicate file selections are skipped, individual files can be removed, and the selected result remains available for manual copying if browser permissions block the copy button.

Still entirely local

Files, lists, calculated hashes, and comparison results remain in the browser session and are not uploaded.

September 1, 2026

JSON formatting stops changing the difficult parts

Version 1.6.24

JSON Formatter & Validator 1.1.0 now preserves exact number text, keeps unusual object keys intact, and prevents an edited input from being confused with an older result.

Large numbers stay exact

Large integers, long decimals, exponent notation, and negative zero keep the same numeric text through formatting, minifying, sorting, copying, and downloading.

Sorting keeps every key

Special names such as __proto__ remain ordinary JSON data, while arrays continue to keep their original order.

No stale copy or download

Editing the source immediately clears the old result, resets its statistics, and disables output actions until the current JSON is checked again.

A calmer developer workflow

The editor starts empty, accepts file drops, keeps the source file name for downloads, supports the format shortcut and configured Tab indentation, and builds a large Tree view only when it is opened.

August 31, 2026

Passwords get stronger without getting harder

Version 1.6.23

Password Generator 2.0.1 now makes stronger six-word passphrases, explains strength in plain English, and brings the result and copy button into the first phone screen.

A real long word list

Readable passphrases now choose six unrelated, non-repeating words from a 7,776-word list for about 77 bits of randomness before an optional number is added.

The answer comes first on phones

The generated result and copy control now appear before the settings, so a strong password is ready without a long scroll.

Symbols that websites accept

Choose common symbols for broad compatibility or the complete symbol set when a site permits more characters.

Clearer strength and copy feedback

Plain-English strength sits beside a conservative bit estimate, the copy button confirms success, and a clear control removes the visible result from the page.

August 31, 2026

Business-day answers are ready to save as images

Version 1.6.22

Business Day Calculator 1.2.0 turns the current answer into a polished square PNG without sending dates or results away from the browser.

A purpose-built answer card

The image includes the date range or starting point, the main answer, every counting rule, and the same four-part breakdown shown on the page.

Preview before downloading

A full image preview opens first, so the result can be checked before saving the PNG.

Context travels with the answer

The image keeps the federal-holiday limitation and HandyPebble source visible instead of exporting a number with no explanation.

Still local and private

Canvas creates the image entirely in the browser. The dates, calculation, preview, and PNG are not uploaded.

August 31, 2026

Business-day answers show their counting rules

Version 1.6.21

Business Day Calculator 1.1.0 now reaches the working area sooner and keeps every boundary and holiday choice beside the answer.

The calculator comes first

A shorter introduction brings the date fields into view sooner on desktop and phones, while the maker note waits until after the result.

No mystery boundaries

The answer now states whether the start and end dates counted, separates the full calendar span from dates actually counted, and offers a one-tap date swap.

Federal holiday rules have a source

Annual observed holiday rules link directly to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, use an honest 2021–2100 support range, and identify skipped holidays with their dates.

Stronger phone and keyboard use

Larger touch targets, complete tab behavior, line-by-line validation, result announcements, and a saved-preference reset make the workflow easier to verify and control.

August 31, 2026

Kids’ classes get a private ledger you can print

Version 1.6.20

Kids Course Ledger 1.1.1 keeps class dates, categories, notes, and costs together, then turns the complete saved ledger into a print-ready report or a clean PNG.

One complete record for each course

Save the course name, category, enrollment date, class range, fee, and an optional note, then edit or delete it when plans change.

Costs stay easy to scan

The ledger totals every saved course, counts the classes, and breaks down spending by Sports, STEM, Arts, Language, or a matching custom category.

A complete print version

The U.S. Letter report includes every saved field, category totals, course totals, a prepared date, and clean tables that continue across multiple pages.

A PNG that grows with the ledger

The image extends as course cards and notes get longer, then places the privacy note below the final card instead of over the saved content.

Private on this device

Records, printed reports, and PNG files are prepared locally in the browser without uploading course data or creating an account.

August 30, 2026

Fish estimates fit a phone screen more naturally

Version 1.6.19

Fish Weight Calculator 1.1.0 now keeps the main measuring and estimating workflow closer together on a phone, without changing the published formulas behind the result.

Two measurements, one row

Length and girth now sit side by side on smaller screens, so both numbers are easy to compare without stretching the form down the page.

Easier touch controls

Measurement fields and the U.S./Metric switch are larger and more comfortable to use with a thumb.

The estimate stays close

The result now follows the form immediately, bringing the estimated pounds, ounces, and kilograms into view sooner.

The same careful math

Species formulas, unit conversion, length-only limits, and local browser calculation remain unchanged.