Release notes 1.7.2

By Erik Jälevik on 9 October 2023

Only a few bug fixes this time.

Bug fixes

Fix layout list getting out of sync when multiple windows are open.
Fix invalid filename characters being accepted when saving a new layout.
Fix auto-resizing of columns not always getting the right width.
URL-encode external links opened from Markdown previews.
Windows: Fix .lnk shortcuts to folders not opening within Fileside.
Windows: Fix .lnk file icons not always being correct.
Windows: Fix Alt-D, Alt-R shortcuts from This PC.
Mac: Allow typing just ~ (without the /) in the path field.

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