techhelpkb 1 year ago

Thinking about quitting Google? It isn't just a technical process -- it's a massive project. Here's some advice on how to tackle it.

Lifehacker

How to Quit Google, According to a Privacy Expert

Quitting Google isn't just a technical process—it's a massive project. Here's some advice on how to tackle it.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft updated a support article this week where it has published three important guides about using Passkeys on Windows 11.

Neowin

Microsoft releases official guides for Windows 11 Passkeys on how to save, use, manage them

Microsoft released Passkeys on Windows 11 last year in September with version 23H2. The company today quietly published a trio of official guides o...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

A major iOS 18 change will be its biggest ever update to iMessage—the introduction of RCS. https://tchlp.com/4L6Udn

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Here are all the biggest iOS 18 AI features that are expected to accompany the latest update to the iPhone’s software.

Tom

iOS 18 — all the new AI features coming to your iPhone

You should save a whole lot of time with AI

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Safari's Picture-in-Picture mode is tucked away, but it's easy to get to if you know where to enable it.

CNET

This Hidden Safari Feature Makes Multitasking a Breeze

Safari's Picture-in-Picture mode is tucked away, but it's easy to get to if you know where to enable it.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

CISA has added a new flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The vulnerability is described as a “use-after-free” flaw, found in Linux kernels from 5.14.21 up to 6.6.14, with Debian and Ubuntu particularly vulnerable.

TechRadar

US government warns on critical Linux security flaw, urges users to patch immediately

Federal agencies have until June 20 to apply Linux patch

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Most paid software packages have alternative options, with many of them being free to use. These free versions may not be full-featured, but they will help you get your tasks done without spending more cash.

XDA

24 of the best free alternatives to the most popular paid software

You don't have to pay for professional software to complete simple tasks. Here are our favorite free software programs for getting work done.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft Edge may soon use AI to suggest websites based on your browsing habits. New code in Edge hints at AI features that predict top sites for users.

XDA

Microsoft is working on an AI-powered Edge feature that may make your life easier

While nothing has been outright confirmed, there are hints that Microsoft wants to revolutionize how you browse using AI.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The folder sharing feature (only available on MacOS for now) is yet another reason to switch to Arc browser.

ZDNET

Why I love Arc browser's Shared Folders - and how they work

Oh, why can't every browser collaborate this way? The folder sharing feature - only available on MacOS for now - is yet another reason to switch to...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

You’ve got a wealth of options for backing up data from Windows. In fact, the safest option is to have not one backup but two.

The Verge

How to back up and wipe your Windows PC

Your old Windows PC should be wiped before you get rid of it.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The Google Play Store account deletion policy finally went live for app users. Users can choose their accounts and data collected by app developers to be kept or removed entirely.

Android Central

Android users don

Google Play Store found rolling out the new Data deletion pane for app users.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Is Apple planning to ‘sherlock’ Arc?

TechCrunch

Is Apple planning to 'sherlock' Arc? | TechCrunch

With the release of iOS 18 later this year, Apple may again borrow ideas third-party apps. This time it's Arc that could be among those affected.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

This tutorial teaches you how to track changes and manage future collaborators' Google Docs permissions to prevent them from accessing the version edits on any device.

Android Police

How to remove Google Docs version history

Remove all traces of your Google Docs editing details with a few simple steps

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft's free PC Manager tool helps maintain your PC’s health by providing various options to free up drive space, fix high memory usage, disable unneeded processes, scan for malware, and more.

groovyPost

Make Your PC Faster with This Free Microsoft Tool

Want an easy way to make your PC faster? Take a look at the Microsoft PC Manager tool for Windows. It

techhelpkb 1 year ago

iOS 18 is rumored to be one of the most significant upgrades to the iPhone’s operating system in over a decade. A lot of it has to do with AI, but let's hope these issues get addressed, too https://tchlp.com/qadgHg

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Windows is still the best operating system if you're buying a laptop. Here are 5 reasons why.

XDA

5 reasons Windows is the best OS for laptops

We may complain about Windows, but is it really worth switching to a different platform?

techhelpkb 1 year ago

A new Google Ads malvertising campaign, coinciding with the launch of the Arc web browser for Windows, was tricking people into downloading trojanized installers that infect them with malware payloads.

BleepingComputer

Arc browser’s Windows launch targeted by Google ads malvertising

A new Google Ads malvertising campaign, coinciding with the launch of the Arc web browser for Windows, was tricking people into downloading trojani...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Apple Sheds More Light on iOS 17.5 Bug That Resurfaced Deleted Photos

MacRumors

Apple Sheds More Light on iOS 17.5 Bug That Resurfaced Deleted Photos

Last week, some iPhone users reported that Apple

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Google recently acquired exclusive rights to reddit content to power its AI, and it has now gone completely insane.

Windows Central

"Google is dead." Google

Google plugged in reddit to its underbaked search tools. And oh boy, the results were most likely not desired.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Open-source projects are a game changer for many small businesses, but as with any other software–they can be exploited. Here are 4 ways to make open-source software more secure.

Security Boulevard

4 Ways to Make Open-Source Software Secure

Modern software development evolves rapidly; open-source software streamlines many tasks and brings the appealing benefit of being collaborative an...