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Security researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in an open-source software project that could have been exploited to hack iOS and macOS apps.

PCMAG

Flaws in Open-Source Software Exposed 'Almost Every Apple Device' to Hacking

The vulnerabilities were discovered in an open-source software project called CocoaPods, which is widely used to help operate iOS apps.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

If you’re on Mastodon, you might notice new author bylines appearing alongside articles. Click on the byline, and you’ll jump directly to the author’s fediverse account.

The Verge

Mastodon rolls out built-in bylines for journalists in the fediverse

That includes The Verge.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

While iOS is finally giving its users what Android has enjoyed for quite some time, there remains a lot more that Google can teach Apple. Here are 5 things in particular.

Android Police

5 things iOS still needs to copy from Android

iOS 18 looks like a solid ad for Android, but maybe Apple should keep copying more of the good stuff

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Are you curious if your carrier supports RCS on iPhone yet? Here’s how to check.

9to5Mac

How to check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18 yet - 9to5Mac

One of the big changes in iOS 18 is support for RCS, enabling significantly better messaing between iPhone and Android...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Google will no longer trust certificates from two large security firms — Entrust or AffirmTrust — due to repeated security lapses.

Digital Trends

Google is cracking down on internet security in this big way

This security solutions company no longer has Chrome's trust as will soon tag any CA certificates as unreliable.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

When you compare ChromeOS to macOS, you can see where the former falls short. Here are 5 ways Google's OS could evolve to rival Apple's OS.

ZDNET

5 things ChromeOS needs to rival MacOS

ChromeOS is an operating system that anyone can use. However, when you compare it to MacOS, the operating system has much to improve. Here are five...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

This guide shows you how to reopen Chrome tabs you've accidentally closed on any Chromebook, Android, Apple, or Chrome-supported device you own.

Android Police

How to restore Chrome tabs you accidentally closed

Follow our quick fix guide for recovering tabs and sessions on Google Chrome

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Shift Browser brings together everything you do on the internet into one naturally organized window — so you don’t have to keep jumping between windows or put up with stressful tab clutter forever. https://tchlp.com/UMHcB3

techhelpkb 1 year ago

These settings are the most effective, easiest, and quickest ways to save battery life regardless of your Android phone without sacrificing the high-quality experience.

ZDNET

Bad battery life on your Android phone? Changing these 12 settings will do you wonders

Consider these 12 expert-approved tips and tricks to make your device last up to hours longer - no matter what model or brand you own.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Your tabs can pile up in Mozilla Firefox, but you can save time by grouping tabs inside your browser. Here's how.

Android Police

How to group tabs in Firefox

Want to reduce clutter on Firefox? Try these amazing tab manager add-ons to sort an array of tabs into tab groups

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Chrome's new features should roll out to Android and iOS users this week. Here's what's coming.

ZDNET

Here are 5 new features coming to Google Chrome for mobile

Google should roll out the new features to Chrome for Android and iOS this week.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Let’s explore the top tools and methods used to surveil people and how leaders can protect themselves and their businesses. #privacy #surveillance #capitalism #spying #protection https://tchlp.com/GWK15k

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that allows websites to securely request identity information without requiring you to upload documents manually.

BleepingComputer

Chrome for Android tests feature that securely verifies your ID with sites

Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that will allow websites to request identity information from...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft has recently confirmed the existence of a new Wi-Fi takeover attack that could allow malicious users to inject malware onto a Windows PC or laptop remotely.

XDA

This Windows 11 Wi-Fi vulnerability shows the importance of keeping your PC up to date

A scary new exploit discovered in Windows allows hackers to remotely hijack your PC

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Firefox 127 added a few tweaks to its privacy offerings that have made some users very unhappy.

Firefox users are unhappy with privacy tweaks in the browser's latest version | TechSpot

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Apple Intelligence isn’t the only new security and privacy feature coming to the iPhone this fall. Here are four other things your iPhone will now be able to do. https://tchlp.com/NgLqTv

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Here's how to block a website in Firefox using any phone or computer with Firefox installed.