techhelpkb 1 year ago

5 reasons why Linux will overtake Windows and macOS on the desktop - eventually

ZDNET

5 reasons why Linux will overtake Windows and MacOS on the desktop - eventually

Although Linux still only commands single digits in market share, I expect that to rise exponentially over the coming years. Here's why.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Microsoft 365 subscribers looking for a VPN to protect their internet connections can now turn to a free option available with Microsoft Defender.

ZDNET

Microsoft 365 subscriptions now include a free VPN - here's how to use it

It's not bad for a free product but there are a few downsides.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The W3C has slammed Google for continuing to support third-party cookies in Chrome, even though the privacy-invading tracking technology “is not good for the Web” and can harm users.

W3C slams Google’s ongoing support for third-party cookies in Chrome – Computerworld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Apple just delivered a series of updates for its existing macOS operating systems. And if you own a Mac, you should absolutely install it right away.

You really really really need to update your Mac. Like really | Macworld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. You can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these tips cost money.

Don't want to be hacked? These 10 simple security tweaks keep you safe | PCWorld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

This guide delves into 15 lesser-known macOS tweaks that can transform your Mac experience, from customizing hot corners, to generating unique email addresses.

XDA

15 settings you didn't know you should change on your Mac

Revealing lesser-known macOS settings for power users

techhelpkb 1 year ago

It’s looking like Apple might not release any Apple Intelligence features until iOS 18.1 later in the year.

9to5Mac

When will we get Apple Intelligence? Maybe not until iOS 18.1 - 9to5Mac

After unveiling Apple Intelligence at WWDC back in June, many have wondered when we’ll actually get to test out these...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other browsers are trying to change how we interact with the web, using AI to boil down web articles and make browsing more efficient.

How AI will change the way you use your browser – Computerworld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

With Tab Declutter enabled, Chrome will start archiving tabs you haven’t touched for 7 days, and fully close them after 60 — both time thresholds that can be manually tweaked by users.

Android Authority

Chrome is working to make your tab overload less chaotic

Google's working on some new Chrome archived tab data management tools, letting you clear browsing history from this subset of sites.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

OpenAI announced its much-anticipated entry into the search market, SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine with real-time access to information across the internet.

The Verge

OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine

SearchGPT is just a “prototype” for now.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Some key developments over the last couple of decades have been instrumental in taking the fun out of computing and being online.

Why going online is no longer fun – Computerworld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The Arc browser is about to get some neat new capabilities, including its own native ad blocker and tracking prevention.

TechRadar

Arc browser makes it even more tempting to switch from Chrome with native ad blocker and tracking prevention coming soon

Clearing away the clutter with your web browsing

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Smartphones have passcodes or biometric security measures that keep unwanted people out. But for added security, you can individually lock certain apps. Here's how to do it on Android.

XDA

How to lock apps on your Android phone to prevent unauthorized access

Lock your apps to keep your data safe from prying eyes

techhelpkb 1 year ago

In today’s world where everything gets hacked, conversations about security are what’s truly important, especially to attract younger developers to open source.

Focusing open source on security, not ideology | InfoWorld

techhelpkb 1 year ago

The latest update of the EFF's Privacy Badger extension opts users out of ad tracking through Google’s “Privacy Sandbox.”

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Why Privacy Badger Opts You Out of Google’s “Privacy Sandbox”

The latest update of Privacy Badger opts users out of ad tracking through Google’s “Privacy Sandbox.” Despite being billed as a privacy featu...

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Google is raising its minimum quality requirements for Android apps and will soon remove those that don’t meet expectations from the Play Store.

The Verge

Google is purging ‘low-quality’ Android apps next month

Functionally useless apps are being booted from the Play Store.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Windows Phone Link is exactly the same, but iPhone Mirroring is better. iPhone Mirroring isn't doing something new and completely out of the box, but it feels so much more intuitive.

TechRadar

I love Apple’s iPhone mirroring feature so much I almost forgot Microsoft did it first – though Apple has definitely done it better

Doomscrolling but on Mac

techhelpkb 1 year ago

Thinking about trying Linux after yesterday? Linux distributions offer a wide range of options, the Linux community is tech-savvy, and the OS already powers much of the world's infrastructure.

XDA

4 reasons why it doesn't matter it's still not the year of Linux on desktop

We likely won't see a year of Linux on desktop and that's okay.

techhelpkb 1 year ago

With macOS Sequoia, Apple provides a new window tiling function to help you find an app or window. Here's how it works.

macOS Sequoia: How to use window tiling | Macworld

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...