September 30, 2026
Share one file with one temporary link
Version 2.1.10Local Share Link 1.0.0 turns a file on your device into a short-lived link or QR code that one nearby person can open to download it directly.
One file, one link, no account
Choose a file, copy the temporary link, or show the QR code. The first person who opens it can download the file while both pages stay open.
Your file skips cloud storage
HandyPebble helps the two browsers meet, but the file travels through their encrypted browser-to-browser connection and is not stored on HandyPebble.
Clear progress for larger files
Both sides show the file name, size, progress, and transfer status. A completed download is checked before the receiving browser saves it.
Transfer tools are easier to compare
The File Transfer page now brings all four transfer options into a tighter, clearer layout, so it is easier to choose between phone-to-computer, computer-to-computer, clipboard text, and a temporary file link.
September 30, 2026
Move text between nearby devices without messaging yourself
Version 2.1.9Local Clipboard Transfer 1.0.0 connects two devices on the same home or office network so you can move a link, note, command, or short code snippet without emailing it to yourself.
Open both pages and you’re connected
There is no account, room number, or QR code. Open Local Clipboard on two devices using the same network, and the first two waiting devices connect automatically.
Send the text you need right now
Paste up to 500 KB of text, press Send, and copy it on the other device. The page works in both directions and supports Ctrl+Enter or Command+Enter when you want to move quickly.
The text takes the direct route
HandyPebble helps the two browsers find each other, but the clipboard content travels through their encrypted browser-to-browser connection and is not stored on HandyPebble.
Clear guidance for shared networks
A visible connection status shows when the other device is ready. On a large office, school, hotel, or other shared network, the page reminds you to confirm that you recognize the connected device before sending.
September 29, 2026
Send a big file to the computer next to you
Version 2.1.8PC to PC File Transfer 1.0.1 moves files directly between two computers on the same local network, without asking you to put them in cloud storage first.
Both computers show up automatically
Open the tool in a current browser on each computer, choose the nearby computer, drop in your files, and accept the transfer on the other screen.
The file takes the direct route
HandyPebble helps the two browsers meet, but the file itself travels through their encrypted browser-to-browser connection and is not stored on HandyPebble.
Large downloads finish properly
I fixed a timing problem that could make a completed large transfer appear as a failed download with a random-looking filename. The receiving browser now keeps the temporary local file available until the save is finished.
Useful progress without extra setup
See the current file, overall progress, speed, and estimated time while the transfer runs. There is no account to create and no desktop program to install.
September 28, 2026
See what an IP address actually tells you
Version 2.1.7IP Address Lookup 2.0.2 shows a public IP’s approximate location, network, and crawler signals, then marks the available location estimate on a detailed map.
Your public IP, right away
Open the tool to see your current public IPv4 or IPv6 address, or check another address from the same page.
A clear location estimate
See the available city, region, time zone, coordinates, and accuracy radius. A visible map marker makes the estimated area easier to understand without suggesting an exact address.
Useful network context
Review the ASN, registered network, network type, VPN, hosting, Tor, and verified crawler signals in one focused result.
Honest privacy details
Core lookup data comes from reference files stored on HandyPebble, and the tool does not save lookup history. The map uses OpenStreetMap tiles and clearly explains that third-party request.
September 28, 2026
Two annoying file chores just got a lot easier
Version 2.1.5I added two tools for jobs that are simple in theory and weirdly tedious in real life: turning a pile of screenshots into one image and moving a file between your phone and computer.
One clean image from a screenshot pile
Screenshot Stitcher 1.0.0 lines up overlapping screenshots, removes the repeated parts it can match confidently, and gives you a simple seam control when one join needs a nudge. Reorder the captures, preview the whole result, then save it as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Scan once, then send
Phone & Computer File Transfer 2.0.0 now opens with a ready-to-scan QR code on your computer. Scan it with your phone, look for the big connected confirmation, and send a file in either direction. The six-digit code is still there as a quiet backup, but most people will never need it.
Built for real files, not a tiny demo
The transfer flow was checked with a 500 MB file before I spent time polishing the screen. You get live progress, transfer speed, clear connection states, and a byte-count check before the receiving browser offers the download.
Your files stay out of HandyPebble storage
Screenshot stitching happens entirely in your browser. Phone & Computer File Transfer uses a small service to introduce the two browsers, but the file itself travels through their direct connection and is not stored on HandyPebble.
September 28, 2026
ZIP and Area Code searches now start in one place
Version 2.1.4ZIP & Area Code Lookup 1.1.0 now recognizes a ZIP Code, Area Code, city, or state from the same search box and keeps every lookup on your device.
One search box
Enter 90210, 212, Austin TX, or CA. The tool figures out what you entered, so there is no lookup mode to choose first.
Useful related codes
A ZIP result now includes matching Area Codes and nearby ZIP Codes. Distance is calculated locally from approximate ZIP center points and clearly labeled as a reference, not address verification.
Same name, separate places
City searches group results by state, so a search for Springfield shows the available Springfield locations instead of guessing which one you meant.
No location tracking
The tool does not request GPS access or call an IP location service. Search terms and nearby-ZIP calculations stay in the browser, and the saved reference remains available offline after its first download.
September 27, 2026
QR codes are quicker to build and easier to check
Version 2.1.3QR Code Studio 2.1.0 now keeps up while you type and gives you better feedback before you download or share a code.
Less cleanup at the keyboard
Paste a web address with or without https://. The studio fixes common address formatting and refreshes the QR code after a short pause, so there is no extra generate step.
A better scan-readiness check
The preview now calls out low contrast, tight quiet-zone spacing, and the active correction level without blocking your work. Adding a center logo automatically uses stronger error correction.
Useful download sizes
Save a 512, 1,024, or 2,048 px PNG with a clearer filename. The 1,024 px option stays selected by default for a practical balance of size and detail.
The scanner is still right there
You can still read a QR code from an image without opening its destination automatically. I also tightened the mobile layout and made the reset controls easier to use.
September 26, 2026
Real estate designs stay in view while you work
Version 2.1.2HandyPebble Real Estate 2.1.1 makes the shared editor easier to use across postcards, signs, cards, flyers, and the rest of the real estate collection.
Keep the design close
The preview now follows along on desktop while you work through longer control panels. You can see each change without repeatedly scrolling back to the top of the editor.
Put the QR code where it belongs
Select a QR code, drag it with a mouse or finger, and use the new size slider when it needs more or less room. Each design keeps its original QR placement and size until you change it.
A steadier editing flow
I cleaned up the shared editor so selecting layers, adjusting a QR code, and restoring a layout behave more consistently from one real estate tool to the next.
The same finished starting points
Every template still opens as a complete design. The new controls are there when you need them, without turning a quick listing piece into a complicated blank-canvas project.
September 25, 2026
Profile pictures are easier to frame without losing your place
Version 2.1.1Profile Picture Maker 2.1.0 now has a roomier, photo-first workspace that keeps the square and circle previews close while you fine-tune the image.
The photo stays where you can see it
The live previews sit on the left and follow along as you move through the controls. You can judge the square and circle crops without scrolling back and forth after every change.
Controls have a clearer home
Framing, background, border, shadow, and download settings now stay together on the right. It is the same focused tool, just easier to work through from top to bottom.
A cleaner, connected workspace
I tightened the top of the editor, fixed the awkward corner gaps, and added a compact version note without taking space away from the photo.
Still private and account-free
Your photo is opened, framed, and exported in the browser. There is no upload, sign-up, or social account connection hiding behind the new layout.
September 25, 2026
The main tool collections are easier to browse
Version 2.1.0I gave several of HandyPebble’s larger collections a practical cleanup, including Education, Everyday Life, and Real Estate. The tools have not moved; the paths to them are simply clearer and more dependable.
Clearer paths to the right tool
Collection and category pages now do a better job of explaining what belongs in each section, with more direct links to the jobs people actually came to finish.
Small snags cleaned up
I fixed a handful of layout, loading, and presentation issues that could make a section feel incomplete or harder to scan. The cleanup keeps the familiar structure while making the pages steadier.