Windows, Security & Privacy, Open Source and more
The private browsing mode of web browsers is quite useful, albeit not for the task that developers like Google or Mozilla advertise it for. While the companies make it sound like a good way to improve privacy, it is just that in one very specific use case: if someone else has access to the device,…
When you open the YouTube homepage or a channel, you may see videos neatly listed as thumbnails in rows. If you feel like the number of videos is too small or large, you might consider adjusting the video-per-row count on YouTube. Enter YouTube Row Fixer, a browser extension for Chromium-based and Firefox-based browsers, that lets…
I try to avoid ad-powered devices or services as much as possible. Besides privacy implications, there is wasted time and bandwidth to consider among other things. On some systems, ads are often used in malware campaigns as well. I do not really mind when companys sell products and make it very clear that they are…
If you still run a device with the Home or Pro editions of Windows 11, version 23H2, then you may want to consider upgrading it to a newer version of Windows 11. Microsoft published a reminder that the particular version of the operating system is reaching end of life in November 2025 for consumer devices….
While Microsoft has its own tool for checking if a PC meets the system requirements of its Windows 11 operating system, it is generally considered rather heavy and not overly useful. If you have come to the same conclusion, you may prefer an open source alternative that is both free and lightweight. WhyNotWin11 is developed…
It is clear that Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 users towards using a Microsoft account. While using one has advantages, part of the user base prefers local accounts because they are not tied to a Microsoft account, offer more privacy, and there is no risk of accounts being banned by Microsoft. Up until now, workarounds…
If you use Firefox and have had issues connecting to some Google-owned properties and services, then you may have experienced an issue that Mozilla fixed in Firefox 143.0.4. The fourth point update for Firefox 143 addresses a single issue. While it is not uncommon for Mozilla to release point updates — smaller updates that fix…
After launching its Comet AI web browser exclusively for paying subscribers, Perplexity has now made it downloadable for everyone. You can download the browser from the official website for testing, even if you do not have a Perplexity account. However, Perplexity limits functionality of the browser in that case. First, Comet is a Chromium-based browser….
While companies love subscription-based services, more and more users realize that they are more often than not that beneficial. Microsoft just announced another price increase for Game Pass, the last dating back just a year. Game Pass Ultimate jumps from $20 to $30 per month once the changes go life. Considering that Game Pass Ultimate…
Mozilla released a new point update for its Firefox web browser today. Firefox 143.0.3 is a security update that fixes also some non-security issues in the open source browser. The new update is available already via the browser’s automatic update feature. Existing users may speed up the installation of the update by selecting Menu >…