GI-SteamCleaner v1.2.2 is now available.

The Downloads section has been improved: File checksums (SHA-256) are now shown directly, system requirements have been added and where available, version history is linked for better transparency. The design has been unified for a clearer and more consistent experience.

Steam API requests have been optimized: A smart caching mechanism now prevents redundant requests. This ensures that user profiles, game counts and Steam levels load more reliably without interruptions or error messages.

Improved overview of the Recent Changes section thanks to a revised column layout: Content is now more clearly structured. User experience has also been enhanced – months can be expanded or collapsed individually with a click, allowing users to focus on the time period they’re interested in.

The download section has been completely revamped to meet growing demands. The new design focuses on a clean, consistent layout and enhanced efficiency.

The publisher list now supports targeted name search with filter options ("contains", "starts with", "ends with"). Additionally, available publisher websites are displayed directly.

The Spyware Cleaner has been revised and improved in several areas. Download it here or on   GitHub

 

1. Removes crash handlers, logs, and telemetry from vendors like Unity, Epic, Microsoft, and others.
2. Cleans Steam caches: library, download, shader and HTML.
3. Deletes modding leftovers such as *.custom.css files.
4. Recursively removes empty folders automatically.
5. Automatically terminates Steam before cleaning if running.
6. Checks for admin rights and restarts with elevated permissions if needed.

The download page has been revised and outdated content removed.

GI-PassGen 1.0 is now available. The tool generates secure passwords, with export options and privacy settings.

GI-MetaCleaner 1.0.0 is now available. The tool removes hidden metadata from common image formats – simple, secure, and fully offline.

GI-MetaCleaner 1.1.0 update adds sortable results, an integrated Readme view and a SHA-256 checksum file for verification and transparency.

GI-PassGen 1.1.0 update with full multilingual support, dynamic menu updates, language-specific README display, improved menu structure, updated resource setup and included a SHA-256 checksum file for integrity verification.

GI-MetaCleaner v1.2.0 introduces numerous comfort and improvement features that significantly simplify usage

 

1. Smart target selection: Cleaned images can be saved in the "cleaned" subfolder or a freely selectable location.
2. Dynamic selection buttons: Clearly structured steps “1. Select source” and “2. Select target” for easy handling.
3. Clear storage notice: Always shows where images will be saved, with automatic reset upon restart.
4. Accurate log output: Precise status messages such as “metadata removed”, “no changes” or “skipped”.
5. Automatic language selection: Automatically detects and uses the system language (German, English, Japanese).
6. Language-dependent README: The help file automatically adjusts to the selected language.
7. Clean restart: “🧹 Clear output” fully resets all displays and counters.

GI-SteamCleaner automatically detects all relevant Steam directories and removes unnecessary crash, spyware, and cache files to free up disk space and improve performance. It also offers a simple way to disable automatic Steam updates and remove custom modifications.

GI-SteamCleaner v1.2.1 released, now with various bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements and enhanced security features

GI-MetaCleaner v1.2.2 released. EXIF, XMP, and ICC data are now hopefully removed without loss, ensuring that image quality is preserved.

The bot and crawler list has been revised and can now be found directly under the main domain. Logos and descriptions have been updated or added; the output is now more clearly sorted by function. ChatGPT-User and TikTokSpider queries have been added and the entries for AwarioSmartBot have been updated.

The previously outdated overview of data protection authorities has been revised and integrated into the new "GDPR Rights" section. The updated overview page now provides a consolidated summary of your GDPR rights along with a list of official contact points within the EU.

Code for Base64 encoding and Base64 decoding of Base64 inputs and strings has been revised and optimized.

Share buttons updated and obsolete links corrected. The RSS Feed has been updated. Changes are visible from the next interval.

A quiz with data protection-related questions on the GDPR, the Internet of Things, and digital games has been created.

What Metadata Reveal About You - Article revised

Export Steam Games - Feature for retrieving and exporting game titles from a Steam profile

A bug that prevented searches from executing has been resolved. Descriptions were added to each category, the menu layout was revised and the code was further optimized.

Additional IPv4 addresses have been added for Epic Browser detection, including Japan, Australia and Brazil.

Additional IPv4 addresses have been added for Tor browser detection.

The review section was damaged and had to be completely rebuilt. Additionally the layout was standardized, countless formatting errors and outdated links were fixed.

Blocked services, such as voice chats, are now highlighted in the search results and include a link to further information in the corresponding FAQ. Example: The first Descendant and Resident Evil 4

It is now being distinguished whether the distribution of products from the Steam store has been discontinued or products have been banned.

Easy Anti-Cheat - Text has been revised and translated into English. Additionally, more IPv4 addresses and domains have been added.

The gallery view has been updated and the code refactored for a cleaner, more modern presentation. Users can now also browse pages within individual categories.

The "Terminology" section has been revised, is now called "Glossary" and is now located directly in the main directory of the GameIndustry.

The loading times of the hosts page should now be significantly better and it should no longer cause the browser to surrender

Entries for Google, LLC. have been grouped into one category

Entries for Amazon.com, Inc. have been grouped into one category

Additional IPv4 addresses have been added for Tor browser detection.