News in the Software category

Brave to end 'Strict' fingerprinting protection as it breaks websites

Brave Software has announced plans to deprecate the 'Strict' fingerprinting protection mode in its privacy-focused Brave Browser because it causes many sites to function incorrectly.
- Bill Toulas
- January 21, 2024
- 10:19 AM
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Latest Adblock update causes massive YouTube performance hit

Adblock and Adblock Plus users report performance issues on YouTube, initially blamed on Google but later determined to be an issue in the popular ad-blocking extension.
- Bill Toulas
- January 15, 2024
- 11:16 AM
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The new Windows 11 features coming in 2024

Windows 11 is gearing up to introduce an array of exciting new features in 2024 aimed at enhancing user experience across various aspects of the operating system.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 14, 2024
- 02:35 PM
- 13
Windows 11 KB5034123 update released with security and Wi-Fi fixes

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5034123 cumulative update for versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix a variety of issues, including a potential Wi-Fi bug that was fixed in a KIR last month.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 09, 2024
- 01:52 PM
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The best Windows 11 features added in 2023

The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for Windows 11 with the introduction of several new features and improvements. This includes drag and drop for the taskbar, AI, and more.
- Mayank Parmar
- January 09, 2024
- 01:53 AM
- 2
Twilio will ditch its Authy desktop 2FA app in August, goes mobile only

The Authy desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux will be discontinued in August 2024, with the company recommending users switch to a mobile version of the two-factor authentication (2FA) app.
- Bill Toulas
- January 08, 2024
- 01:07 PM
- 4
GitHub warns users to enable 2FA before upcoming deadline

GitHub is warning users that they will soon have limited functionality on the site if they do not enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts.
- Mayank Parmar
- December 26, 2023
- 04:03 PM
- 3
Discord adds Security Key support for all users to enhance security

Discord has made security key multi-factor authentication (MFA) available for all accounts on the platform, bringing significant security and anti-phishing benefits to its 500+ million registered users.
- Bill Toulas
- December 14, 2023
- 01:21 PM
- 0
Windows 11 KB5033375 update released with upgraded Copilot AI-assistant

Microsoft has released the KB5033375 update for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, upgrade Copilot for Windows, and make 36 changes and fixes
- Mayank Parmar
- December 12, 2023
- 01:43 PM
- 0
Google shares plans for blocking third-party cookies in Chrome

Google has officially announced plans to gradually eliminate third-party cookies, a key aspect of its Privacy Sandbox initiative.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 18, 2023
- 09:18 AM
- 2
Windows 11 will soon let you uninstall more inbox apps

Microsoft is gearing up to roll out an update for Windows 11 that will significantly enhance user control over built-in apps. In the upcoming version, you will be able to uninstall a wider range of inbox apps.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 06:47 PM
- 12
Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge to get 'Save Frame' feature for YouTube

You can soon right-click on any YouTube video in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and save the frame (capture the screenshot of the video) in the original resolution and PNG format.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 04:40 PM
- 3
Microsoft Edge is testing a new video translation feature

Microsoft Edge's latest Canary update has an innovative feature: video translation. This feature translates YouTube videos in real-time, and it allegedly supports four languages.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 08:43 AM
- 2
Google ads push malicious CPU-Z app from fake Windows news site

A threat actor has been abusing Google Ads to distribute a trojanized version of the CPU-Z tool to deliver the Redline info-stealing malware.
- Bill Toulas
- November 09, 2023
- 11:09 AM
- 2
Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private

Signal is now testing public usernames that allow users to conceal the phone numbers linked to their accounts while communicating with others.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 08, 2023
- 05:22 PM
- 7
OpenAI confirms it's not killing off ChatGPT plugins for now

During its inaugural developer conference, OpenAI unveiled GPTs, short for Generative Pre-trained Transformers. These custom versions of ChatGPT are designed to be shaped by and for individual users, whether for recreational or professional use, and can be shared with others.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 07, 2023
- 10:12 AM
- 0
Windows 11 23H2 - New features in the Windows 11 2023 Update

Microsoft released the new Windows 11 23H2 feature update today, and it comes with a ton of new features that may make Windows 10 holdouts willing to upgrade.
- Mayank Parmar
- October 31, 2023
- 03:56 PM
- 15
Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices

Canada has banned the use of Kaspersky security products and Tencent's WeChat app on mobile devices used by government employees, citing network and national security concerns.
- Bill Toulas
- October 31, 2023
- 11:06 AM
- 3
Decentralized Matrix messaging network says it now has 115M users

The team behind the Matrix open standard and real-time communication protocol has announced the release of its second major version, bringing end-to-end encryption to group VoIP, faster loading times, and more.
- Bill Toulas
- October 24, 2023
- 12:44 PM
- 0
WhatsApp gets support for multiple accounts on the same phone

Meta announced today that it's rolling out support for multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, allowing users to switch between them without needing to log out.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 19, 2023
- 08:14 AM
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