NewsBin Pro

If you are a regular Usenet user and enjoy taking part in the thousands of discussion groups regarding different topics, then we’re sure you have probably heard of NewsBin Pro by now. If you didn’t, then a quick description would be the first and most popular newsreaders for Usenet users that supports NBZ format.

The actual installation operation is straightforward and you should just go with the default options, you can of course take the time and check out the numerous options available. Bear in mind that you must first create a connection to a news server to get started. If you don’t have a server yet, simply google Usenet providers and find one there.

The interface is not the most stylish one out there, judging by nowadays’ standards, but it’s quite intuitive and you can get around without too much hassle. The highlight of the tool stems from the advanced filtering features that enable you to customize the news received quite minutely. For instance, the built-in watcher list allows you to check for specific posters and download them automatically. At the same time, you can filter out spam and simply block password protected files.

The Bypass filters are another great feature worth mentioning as it helps determine what files are already downloaded based on the signature. Not only that, but it can process and repair the missing or damaged files.

It is the same advanced filtering system that can protect your computer from various threats. From blocking password-protect RAR files and spam and skipping suspicious content, you are basically less exposed to malicious content.

As you would expect, the tool supports SSL so all content you grab is encrypted, whereas the default connection is TLS. You can also add a password for it that needs to be typed every time you launch the program. Newsbin supports SOCKS 4, SOCKS 5, and HTTP proxies.

With tons of customization possibilities, filtering and high security features in place, NewsBin Pro is an advanced newsreader tool that enables you to customize all aspects of your Usenet experience.