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What changed in OBS Studio in 2023

135 updates · 7 main milestones · Jan 8, 2023 to Dec 10, 2023

  1. 13 events
    Fixed shader cache issues on Windowsbug fix

    Resolved issues causing OBS to be unable to run.

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    Fixed crash when removing scene itemsbug fix
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    Fixed browser docks closing OBSbug fix
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    Fixed CEF-related crash on macOSbug fix

    Resolved a crash issue related to application bundle naming.

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    Fixed incorrect free disk space reporting on macOSbug fix
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    Fixed memory leak on first run after updatingbug fix
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    Fixed macOS Sonoma capture indicator lingeringbug fix

    Resolved the issue of the capture indicator not disappearing.

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    Fixed Safe Mode activating with multiple OBS instancesbug fix
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    Fixed crash on shutdown in obs-websocketbug fix
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    Fixed menu bar application title issues on macOSbug fix
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    Fixed audio devices resetting on timestamp errorsbug fix

    Resolved the issue on Windows where audio devices would reset.

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    Fixed crash with PipeWire Screen Capturebug fix
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    Fixed handling frontend JS events in browser sourcesbug fix
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  2. 4 events
    Opt-in to OBS Studio Betaquality of life

    Users can now opt-into the beta by adding the 'OBS Studio Beta' app to their library.

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    Switching to Beta via Propertiesquality of life

    Users can update their regular OBS Studio Steam install to the beta through the 'Properties' window.

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    Bug Fixes in OBS Studio 30.0 Betabug fix

    Includes the usual round of bug fixes as part of the beta release.

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    OBS Studio 30.0 Beta Releasenew contentMilestone

    A beta build for OBS Studio version 30.0 is now available with new features and enhancements.

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  3. 17 events
    Fixed crash when properties are deleted in callbackbug fixMilestone

    Issue occurred with the Source Record plugin.

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    Fixed service selection resetting for non-default servicesbug fix
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    Fixed keyboard shortcuts not displayed for context menu itemsbug fix
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    Fixed potential crash on exit with obs-websocketsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed crash when unloading Lua scriptsbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed properties dialogs not closing with 'Cancel' buttonbug fix
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    Fixed erroneous compatibility notices for window/game capturebug fix
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    Fixed macOS capture showing white background on macOS 14 Betabug fix
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    Fixed audio settings not saving properlybug fix

    Affected Audio Channels, Sample Rate, and Low Latency Audio Buffer Mode.

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    Fixed AMF encoder reconfiguration and dynamic bitrate issuesbug fix
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    Fixed macOS graphics thread timer accuracybug fix
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    Fixed crash with Freetype 2 text sources and non-ASCII textbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed AMF preset fallback not considering GPU throughputbug fix
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    Fixed localization issue for 'Group' placeholder textbug fix
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    Fixed 'Source Toolbar' menu item not updating correctlybug fix
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    Fixed quick transition issue between 'Fade' and 'Fade to Black'bug fix
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    Fixed unnecessary undo/redo entries for text sourcesbug fix
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  4. 17 events
    Fixed crash when double-clicking non-multiview projectorsbug fix
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    Fixed crash on opening settings with non-existent service selectedbug fix
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    Fixed missing translation textsbug fix
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    Fixed missing files dialog disappearing behind main window on macOSbug fix
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    Fixed sources becoming permanently invisible until transform resetbug fix
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    Fixed properties not updating in some scenariosbug fix
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    Fixed possible crash when interrupting stingersbug fix
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    Fixed audio monitoring issue with PulseAudiobug fix
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    Fixed crash when receiving multiple SIGINT signalsbug fix
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    Fixed issue with no audio tracks causing output failurebug fix
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    Fixed 'Source Cleanup Error' when switching scene collectionsbug fix
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    Fixed crash when closing OBS with incomplete background threadbug fix
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    Adjusted GPU priority level for HAGS to fix freezing and crashesbug fixMilestone

    This fixes OBS freezing and driver crashes that some users experienced when using NVIDIA Audio Effects filters.

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    Fixed Lua script file names not being setbug fix
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    Fixed reference leak with virtual camera in source output modebug fix
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    Fixed keyframe interval calculation for VideoToolbox encoderbug fix
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    Fixed button colors in scene list grid modebug fix
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  5. 7 events
    Fixed FLAC compatibility issue with MOVbug fix

    FLAC was erroneously shown as compatible with MOV format

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    Fixed data corruption issue when switching scene collectionsbug fix
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    Added error message for NVENC AV1 failuresbug fix

    Introduced an error message to explain why NVENC AV1 fails

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    Fixed crash on macOS when connecting service accountbug fix
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    Fixed audio mixer warning for unassigned sourcesbug fix

    Resolved warning about sources not assigned to any tracks while monitoring was set to 'Monitor Only (mute output)'

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    Fixed video tearing issue on Intel Macsbug fix

    Resolved an issue where captured video could appear to have tearing on Intel Macs

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    Fixed Elgato devices blocking issue on Windowsbug fix
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  6. 16 events
    Improved NVENC Error Messageschanges

    NVENC error messages now include more details.

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    Fragmented MP4 and MOV Recording Formatsnew content

    Added a setting to record in fragmented MP4 and MOV formats for greater compatibility.

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    Default FFmpeg AAC Encoder Changechanges

    Changed the default FFmpeg AAC encoder to twoloop for higher quality.

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    Fixed RTMP Timeout Issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue with RTMP timeouts that could cause a server to think OBS has cleanly ended the connection.

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    AV1 Live Streaming Supportnew contentMilestone

    Added support for streaming AV1/HEVC over Enhanced RTMP, currently only supported by YouTube as a beta feature.

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    Fixed NVENC Dynamic Bitrate Changesbug fix

    Fixed dynamic bitrate changes not working when using NVENC presets p6 or p7.

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    Fixed Encoder Settings Update Issuebug fix

    Fixed encoder settings not being updated if the encoder is changed in settings.

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    DLL Blocking Feature for Windowsnew content

    Allows OBS to block problematic DLLs from attaching to OBS, preventing freezes or crashes.

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    Output Rescaling Behaviorchanges

    Output rescaling is ignored if the scaled resolution matches the current video output resolution.

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    Fixed VLC Source Crashbug fix

    Fixed a crash that could occur when using a video source that frequently changed its resolution.

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    Multiple Audio Tracks in Simple Output Recordingnew content
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    Preload Media Sources in Stingersnew content

    Added an option to preload media sources used in Stingers to memory to avoid frame skips during transitions.

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    Fixed Multi-Track Audio Output Issuebug fix

    Fixed output silently not starting when using multi-track audio at higher frame rates.

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    Audio Encoder Selection for Streaming and Recordingnew content
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    Lossless Audio Recording Optionsnew content

    Added options for FLAC/ALAC/PCM including 32-bit float.

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    Surround Sound Support for AJA Capture Cardsnew content
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  7. 4 events
    Bug Fixes in OBS Studio 29.1 Betabug fix

    The beta includes various bug fixes to improve functionality.

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    Nightly Branch Disabledsystem

    The nightly branch has been disabled during the revamp of build infrastructure.

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    Beta Access Instructionsquality of life

    Users can opt into the beta by adding the 'OBS Studio Beta' app to their library.

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    OBS Studio 29.1 Beta Releasednew content

    A beta build for OBS Studio 29.1 is now available for testing, featuring new features and enhancements.

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  8. 1 event
    Fix for audio playback issue with upward compressor filterbug fix

    Fixed a bug introduced in 29.0.1 which caused sources with an upward compressor filter to stop audio playback under certain circumstances

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  9. 19 events
    Fixed Linux capture issues on X11bug fix
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    Fixed missing 'Force SDR' setting in window capture on Windowsbug fix
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    Fixed improper alpha output with BGRA color formatbug fix
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    Fixed crash when changing canvas resolution with virtual camera as sourcebug fix
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    Fixed startup crash when OBS was minimizedbug fix
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    Fixed theme override issue on Linux causing startup failurebug fix
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    Fixed properties window going behind main window on macOS after file selectionbug fix
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    Fixed profile encoder settings not updating when switching servicesbug fix
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    Fixed secondary displays not showing in display capture properties on Windowsbug fix
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    Fixed distortion in expander and upward compressor audio filtersbug fix
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    Fixed crash when using NVIDIA audio effect filters after SDK uninstallationbug fix
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    Fixed red virtual camera issue on macOSbug fix
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    Fixed outdated NVIDIA AUDIO Effects SDK messagebug fix

    Resolved the message appearing on the noise reduction filter properties when the SDK wasn't installed.

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    Fixed washed out projectors when projecting SDR content on HDR displaysbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect disk space calculation in Stats window when pausing recordingsbug fix
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    Fixed software rendering issues on Linuxbug fix
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    Fixed RTMP forcing certain encoders in custom ffmpeg output modebug fix
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    Added Knee Width option to upward compressor audio filternew content

    Improves quality of the upward compressor audio filter.

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    Fixed crash on Linux with Wayland and automatic scene switcherbug fix
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  10. 37 events
    Support for AMD AV1 Encoder on RX7000 series GPUsnew content
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    3-Band Equalizer Filter Addednew content
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    Fixed Incorrect Color Space for Some Video Devices in MJPEG Formatbug fix

    On Windows

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    Fixed Cursor Display Issues on Screen Capturesbug fix

    Cursors would disappear or display incorrectly on Windows

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    Fixed VideoToolBox HEVC Encoder Parsing Issuebug fix

    Would be parsed as AVC on macOS

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    Removed Automatic Numbering on Multiview Labelsquality of life
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    Fixed Slideshow Counter Display Issuebug fix

    Now shows '-/-' instead of '1/0' when empty

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    Upward Compressor Filter Addednew content
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    Fixed Monitor Names in Fullscreen Projector & Multiview Menusbug fix

    On Windows

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    Fixed Source Projector Windows Not Closingbug fix

    When a source was deleted

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    Fixed Virtual Camera Not Working with Webex and GoToMeetingbug fix
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    Support for Intel AV1 Encoder for Arc GPUsnew content

    Note: CQP is available but not fully supported

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    Update Channels for Beta/Release-Candidate Builds on Windowsnew content
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    Support for macOS Desk Viewnew content
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    Allow SRT Streams to Disconnect After Timeoutbug fix
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    Fixed Capturing UHD/4K YUV on AJA Kona HDMIbug fix
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    Fixed Slideshow Sources Not Removing Cleared Filesbug fix

    When removing missing files

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    Added Support for Encryption and Authentication for SRT and RIST Outputsquality of life
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    Added Slide Counter to Source Toolbar for Image Slide Showquality of life
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    Replay Buffer Memory Limit Adjustedbalance change

    Now set to 75% of installed system RAM instead of fixed to 8GB

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    Fixed Chroma Location for VAAPIbug fix
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    Disabled ScreenCaptureKit Display & App Capture on macOS 12quality of life

    Due to various issues; users should update to macOS 13 or use existing Screen Capture source

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    Support for Intel HEVC Encoder on Windowsnew content
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    Raised Speed for Dynamic Bitrate Recovery After Dropperformance
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    Default Simple Output NVENC Preset Changedbalance change

    Changed to P5 for better compatibility & performance

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    Websockets updated to 5.1.0new content

    Includes bug fixes, UI improvements, and new stream reconnect events

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    Fixed CQP Rate Control Issues for SVT and AOM AV1 Encodersbug fix
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    Support for native HEVC and ProRes encoders on macOSnew content

    Includes P010 and HDR support

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    Fixed CQP Rate Control Issues for AMD HEVC and H264bug fix
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    Higher Refresh Rates Support in Video Capture Device Sourcebalance change
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    Fixed Async Filters Rendering Issuesbug fix
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    Audio Automatically Captured for Most Capture Card Brandsperformance

    Using Video Capture Device source on Windows

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    Added Ability to Inspect Individual Browser Docksquality of life

    Right click to inspect

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    Various Minor UX/Accessibility Tweaks in the UIperformance
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    Performance Improvements to Decklink Preview Outputbug fix
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    Improved Display Capture Screen Naming & Saving on Windowsquality of life

    Indexes should now match regardless of Mode, and reconnected displays should show the correct monitor

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    Added Ability to Mute Individual Browser Docksquality of life
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