techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft's pestering to get you to use Edge over Chrome is about to get a whole lot worse

XDA

Microsoft's pestering to get you to use Edge over Chrome is about to get a whole lot worse

The Canary branch of Edge has introduced some new metrics, including monitoring how much time you have (or rather, haven't) spent with the bro...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Privacy app maker Proton has launched a new AI-enabled writing assistant that can help users compose emails with simple prompts, redraft them and even proofread them before they’re sent.

TechCrunch

Proton launches 'privacy-first' AI writing assistant for email that runs on-device | TechCrunch

Proton has launched a new AI-enabled writing assistant that helps users compose emails based on simple prompts.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The EFF points out that Firefox's new Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA) feature, enabled by default, serves advertisers' needs first and foremost and has nothing to do with actual privacy on the web. https://tchlp.com/4HL7GA

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft has finally shipped its AI-powered Designer app to general availability across the web, mobile, and Windows.

Windows Central

Microsoft Designer is now generally available across a variety of Windows 11 apps, and is coming to Edge soon

Microsoft Designer hits broad availability, but the coolest feature is limited to Windows Insiders for now.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

iOS 18 is a huge release for iPhone users. It brings a new Passwords app that makes password management on Apple devices easier than ever.

9to5Mac

Here’s what the new Passwords app in iOS 18 can do - 9to5Mac

Apple has released its own Passwords app across all its major software platforms, including iOS 18. Here are all the new features.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

A quick and easy way to use the best Macs more efficiently to improve productivity is to utilize keyboard shortcuts. Here are some that you really won't want to live without.

XDA

10 essential macOS keyboard shortcuts every Mac user needs to know

If you don’t use these shortcuts, you’re doing it wrong

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The choice of browser you use can significantly impact how long your Mac stays powered on. Using these browsers for macOS 15 can improve battery life.

The Mac Observer

Best Browsers to Maximize Battery Life on macOS 15

Still using Google Chrome on your MacBook? Check out these efficient web browsers to maximize the battery life on your macOS device.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

SDesk is a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with.

ZDNET

Can't upgrade to Windows 11? I found the best Linux distro to replace your Windows 10 PC

SDesk is a lightweight Linux distro with a familiar layout, ideal for Windows 11 users making the switch.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

When interpreting HTML, executing scripts, or loading graphics and videos, browsers like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox often perform differently. Check out these benchmark results.

Browser speed showdown 2024: Chrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox and more | PCWorld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

In between the marketing spin, half-truths, and outright lies, the internet is rife with misinformation about VPNs. Here are the most common myths you'll encounter when doing your own VPN research. https://tchlp.com/3YHv8p

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Firefox tips and tricks for journalists

Firefox tips and tricks for journalists | The Mozilla Blog

I’ve always loved journalism. When I was in high school a chemistry teacher once gently reprimanded me for reading a copy of The New York Times d...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Threat actors carried out zero-day attacks that targeted Windows users with malware for more than a year before Microsoft fixed the vulnerability on Tuesday that made them possible.

Ars Technica

Threat actors exploited Windows 0-day for more than a year before Microsoft fixed it

The goal of the exploits was to open Explorer and trick targets into running malicious code.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Here are 20 of the best open-source alternatives to popular software on Windows. These solutions offer great functionality while being far more transparent and open.

XDA

The 20 best open-source alternatives to popular software on Windows

Open-source software gives you more control and transparency over your experience

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft explains why it's better to use a local account on Windows 11 — perhaps on purpose

Windows Central

Microsoft explains why it

Microsoft has restored its guide on how to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account on Windows 11.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient to protect against sophisticated threats that exploit the very tools we use daily—our web browsers. https://tchlp.com/Ufm1pD

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying to lessen its dependence on Apple.

AppleInsider

Google wants to cut its reliance on Apple for search revenue

Facing a potential court ruling that would force Google to stop paying to be the iPhone's default engine, the company is increasingly trying t...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Gboard's ability to translate as you type is a big help when you want to send someone a message in another language.

Android Central

How to use Gboard to automatically translate as you type

Get your message across with Gboard to translate your conversations with a few taps here and there.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Proton has unveiled an end-to-end encrypted document editor that provides a Microsoft Word and Google Docs alternative to privacy-conscious users (user data is kept private and won’t be used to train AI algorithms).

Proton launches ‘privacy-first’ alternative to Word and Google Docs – Computerworld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Apple has strict guidelines about protecting user data with sandboxing, but ChatGPT for Mac bypassed all of this by storing conversations in plain text until it was patched on June 28.

AppleInsider

ChatGPT for Mac left user data in the open for hackers, now patched

Apple has strict guidelines about protecting user data with sandboxing, but ChatGPT for Mac bypassed all of this by storing conversations in plain ...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

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.