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Here is another reason why you should never click on ads to download software

Imagine the following scenario. You want to download Google Authenticator, run a search on Google for the company's application, and click on the first link that appears. The link looks good even […]

Firefox update makes watching videos a more enjoyable experience

Mozilla is working on a new feature for its Firefox web browser: automatic picture-in-picture mode. It is currently available in Firefox Nightly 130 and could launch in Firefox Stable later this year. […]

Apple fixes security issues in older versions of iOS, iPadOS and macOS

Apple has released an update for iOS, iPadOS and macOS to fix several security issues. The patches are also available for older versions of the operating systems. The iOS 17.6 update ships […]

Microsoft 365 includes a VPN now, but there is a catch

Microsoft has added a VPN service to Microsoft Personal and Family subscriptions. It is available as part of the subscription plan, which means that there are not any additional costs. Here are […]

Thunderbird 128 Upgrades are now enabled

Users of the Thunderbird email client who still use Thunderbird 115.x will be upgraded to the new version automatically starting today. The team released the new major version of the Thunderbird email […]

YouTube's server-side ads resulted in a black screen for ad blocker users

About a month ago, we reported that YouTube has begun testing server-side ads. Now, users are reporting that they are running into a black screen when they tried to watch videos. YouTube […]

Safeguarding Your Memories: Tackling Video File Corruption

You've just returned from an unforgettable vacation, and you're eager to relive those moments through your recorded videos. But as you press play, the screen goes blank or, worse, displays an error […]

About Chrome's "These extensions may soon no longer be supported" message

When you update Google Chrome to the latest version, you may notice a new section when you manage installed extensions in the browser. Google now displays extensions that may soon no longer […]

Linux Mint 22 is an attractive option for migrating away from Windows

The Linux Mint team has just released Linux Mint 22, a new major version of the free Linux distribution. With Windows 10's end of support coming up quickly next year, at least […]

Apple Maps on the web is now available in beta for Chrome, Edge

Apple has announced that Apple Maps is now available for web browsers. This will allow users to access the service on multiple platforms. While it is nowhere nearly as good as Google […]

Windows: latest security update is causing huge issues for some users

If you have installed the July 2024 security updates for Windows and managed to boot into the desktop after the required restart, congratulations. Microsoft has just confirmed a new known issue that […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Convert OST to PST Using the Best Software: Stellar Converter for OST

Efficient email management is crucial for maintaining smooth communication and ensuring business operations continuity in companies. Microsoft Outlook is one of the most widely used tools for email management and utilizes two […]

Google stops the sale of TV Shows from Google TV - What you need to know

Google announced today that it is making a far-reaching change to its Google TV service. Starting today, Google customers may no longer purchase TV episodes or seasons from Google TV on "Google […]

Google gives up: third-party cookies won't go away after all in Chrome

Google announced "a new path" for its Privacy Sandbox initiative for the Web. The company's plan was to eliminate third-party cookies on the Internet and replace them with new technology that it […]

CrowdStrike in a nutshell: how a faulty software update took down millions of Windows PCs

A software update by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike was responsible for taking down millions of Windows PCs, some of them in critical industries. Last Friday, reports started to come in from companies and […]

Windows 11 is displaying a pop-up to promote the Backup app

Microsoft is displaying another nagging pop-up in Windows 11. This time, it promotes the Windows Backup app. The app debuted last year for Windows 10 and 11, to help users back up […]

Google is killing all links of its URL Shortener goo.gl

Millions of links will stop working next year as a consequence of Google shutting down its URL Shortener service goo.gl. Google announced the change on its Developer blog this week. According to […]

You should now be able to get Windows 11 Version 23H2, if you have not already

Microsoft released Windows 11 version 23H2 last year to the public. It,, and the Moments Update that followed, introduced Windows Copilot and thus the first tiny bits of AI in Windows. The […]

Microsoft is bringing Designer's AI editor to Windows 11's Photos app

Microsoft has announced that it is adding some new AI features to the Photos app on Windows 11. The options will be powered by Microsoft Designer's AI. As you may be aware, […]

Google Chrome will soon throw security warnings at you that you cannot ignore

Google is changing how Chrome reports potentially malicious file downloads to the user. While the blocking algorithm is not changing, Chrome will display full screen security warnings to the user. Google Chrome […]

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