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iVerify: Pegasus spyware infections may be much higher than previously thought

Security experts at iVerify have developed a solution to detect traces of the spyware Pegasus on mobile devices. Pegasus is marketed as a solution to fight terrorism and crime, but governments all […]

Google Search: about the new try without personalization option

Google is rolling out a new feature on Google Search that is adding an option to display search results without any personalization. The feature, which is available on desktop and mobile devices […]

Windows 11: Microsoft sticks to system requirements, despite sluggish conversion

Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021 as the successor of Windows 10. Unlike previous Windows systems, Windows 11 came with an updated set of system requirements. Main requirements included a relatively modern […]

Tape Storage Technology: Managing Archival Integrity and Data Recovery Challenges

For decades, tape storage has formed the backbone of data archiving, finding its application in financial records, compliance, large-scale backup, and much more. Tapes proved to be a reliable, cost-effective solution for […]

Apple releases iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox, but only for macOS Sonoma

Apple has finally released the iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox, well over a year after it was launched for Chrome and Edge. But, there is a catch. iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox […]

How to enable the Ultimate Performance plan in Windows 11

Windows 11 supports several power modes by default. These allow users to customize the power consumption of the device. By default, only a few power modes are available: balanced, power saver, and […]

Overwhelmed by Your Inbox? Here’s How to Reclaim Control

Overwhelmed by your inbox? You're not alone. For many of us these days, email management has turned into a daily challenge that grows with each newsletter, receipt, and notification that keeps popping […]

How to enable Tab Groups in Firefox

Mozilla has been working on integrating tab groups in Firefox for quite some time. The organization confirmed in May that it was working on a set of features that would allow Firefox […]

Mozilla plans to use Firefox's installer to set it as the default browser on Windows 11

Mozilla has a plan to help users set Firefox as the default browser on Windows 11. It will do it automatically for you when you install it on your computer. That doesn't […]

Brace Yourself: ads could come to ChatGPT in the future

AI is expensive. Major players have a number of options to finance their operations. Some receive funding, like OpenAI does. There is also the option to charge for early access or priority […]

Hackers claim to have cracked Microsoft's software licensing protection almost entirely

A team of hackers claim that they have cracked "almost the entire Windows / Office software licensing protection". The breakthrough allows them to activate "almost any version of Windows and Office" permanently. […]

Google claims that uBlock Origin is no longer available for Chrome: but that is not true

When you visit the uBlock Origin page on the Chrome Web Store in Google Chrome, you see a notification near the top that states that the extension is no longer available. Google […]

Do this if you want to stop ads in Windows 11

What do Xbox Wireless Controllers, Microsoft Defender and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Bing AI in common? All of them were advertised by Microsoft on Windows 11 in the past […]

Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Waterfox and Wavebox join hands to fight against Microsoft Edge

Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Waterfox and Wavebox join hands to fight against Microsoft Edge have created the Browser Choice Alliance. The group has called the European Commission to list Microsoft Edge as a […]

Firefox 133 comes with Bounce Tracking Protection and other enhancements

Mozilla has released a new stable version of Firefox a moment ago. Firefox 133 is the latest version of the open source browser. It includes several major improvements, including protection against bounce […]

Google's iOS app is injecting Search links on websites

Google has added a new kind of ad that will appear as clickable texts on third-party websites. The feature, if you can call it that, is named Page Annotation. Google's Page Annotations […]

Windows 11: Microsoft is finally adding an option to turn off one of the most annoying things

What is the most annoying feature of Windows 11? If we would collect the input we would probably end up with a large list of annoyance. On that list is likely the […]

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs with Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed

Are your games crashing or freezing after installing Windows 11 24H2? You are not alone. Microsoft is blocking the Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs that have some Ubisoft games installed. Gamers […]

Brave Search introduces AI follow-up questions - here is how it works

I have used Brave Search ever since it was first introduced as one of the search engines that I use regularly. Brave introduced AI-generated answers to the search engine some time ago. […]

Microsoft accused of Malware-like Bing Wallpaper app

Microsoft released the official Bing Wallpaper application on the Microsoft Store this week. The app was available as a standalone download previously only. It is a basic app that changes the wallpaper […]

Facebook annoys an increasing number of users with ad breaks

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear "ad break"; probably TV or streaming ads. What you probably did not have in mind is a new system […]

Apple patches 2 zero-day vulnerabilities that were used to attack Intel-based Macs

Apple has released a critical update for macOS to patch a couple of zero-day vulnerabilities. The security patches are also available for iPhones and iPads. Intel-based Macs targeted by security attacks The […]

Microsoft's first ever Windows 11 desktop PC costs just $349, but there is a catch

Microsoft has released a lot of hardware throughout the years. Prominent examples are the company's Surface line of Windows devices, but also peripherals and other hardware. Today, Microsoft announced its very first […]

U.S. DoJ could force Google to sell Chrome

The United States Department of Justice may force Google to sell Chrome. The news comes a few months after the company was found guilty of maintaining an illegal search monopoly. Well, this […]

How to use your Android phone as a mobile hotspot provider for your laptop

I have visited Athens and Rome in the past couple of months and took a laptop with me to work from there. I refuse to use open Wi-Fi access points at airports, […]

Google appears to be working on a better alias system for Gmail

Gmail users had an easy, but mostly superfluous, alias system at their disposal from the very beginning. I mentioned the trick in 2006 for the first time here on this blog. All […]

The official ChatGPT app for Windows is now available for free users

OpenAI has released the official ChatGPT app for Windows for all users. The company had released the desktop app for macOS in June 2024, before following it up with a Windows version […]

World's Top 200 Common Passwords continue to be incredibly weak

Weak passwords continue to be a problem on today's Internet. It seems that many users continue to pick weak passwords that were weak 20 years ago and continue to be the weakest […]

Broadcom makes VMware Fusion and Workstation free for all users

VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are now free for all users. Didn't Broadcom make them free already in March 2024? Yes, the products had been transitioned to a free for personal use […]

Microsoft is sneakily trying to import tabs from other browsers into Edge

Windows users who use a browser like Chrome on their devices as the main daily driver may be targeted by Microsoft's latest attempt at persuading them to switch to Edge. The details: […]

Microsoft releases the November 2024 security updates for Windows

Microsoft released the November 2024 security updates for all supported client and server versions of its Windows operating system. Security updates are also available for other company products, including Microsoft Office. Our […]

Update for Windows Update adds end-of-support actions

With last month's scheduled security update for Windows 10 and 11 came another update that Microsoft installed on select systems. KB5001716: Update for Windows Update Service components, was installed on Windows 10 […]

Are links beginning with search.app safe?

Usually, when you share a link from an Android device, you should get an option to share the actual link. If you want to share a Ghacks page, you should see https://www.ghacks.net/ […]

Here's a closer look at Rewrite AI in Notepad

Microsoft has introduced an AI feature in Notepad that can help you rewrite text. Say hello to Rewrite, let's take a deep dive into it. Windows 11's Notepad has an AI now […]

Microsoft rolls out AI updates for classic Windows apps to Insiders

Microsoft has released a new build to the Windows 11 Insider channels Dev and Canary. These introduce new AI capabilities in the classic Windows apps Paint and Notepad. The details: Notepad is […]

Microsoft appears to have slowed down the Windows Control Panel intentionally in the past

The Windows Control Panel has been an essential part of the Windows operating system. When Microsoft released Windows 10, it announced that the Control Panel would be replaced by the Settings app […]

UnattendedWinstall: open source tool bypasses Windows installation restrictions and removes bloatware

Windows users have quite a few tools at their disposal that let them customize Windows installations or bypass the system requirements of the Windows 11 operating system. Rufus and FlyBy11 are two […]

Avast Free Antivirus: Security Starts with Good Practices

Cybersecurity has become a priority for users of all levels. With the growing number of attacks and threats, protecting our data and devices has become a shared responsibility. That's why campaigns like […]

Amazon Prime Video's AI will recap the story of TV show episodes and seasons

Amazon Prime Video is getting a new AI feature. The streaming service is introducing X-Ray Recaps to generate a recap of the story of TV shows. The feature creates brief summaries of […]

Today marks the end of Microsoft Paint 3D - but not for everyone

If you have been using Windows PCs for at least a decade, you may remember a time when Microsoft started to push creativity. This culminated in the release of the Windows 10 […]