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Author: Martin Brinkmann

When I was young, I studied German, History and English at Essen University in Germany. I worked in computer support for several years at the time to help other computer users when they ran into issues. Writing started out as a passion project, as I wanted to help more users and not just the ones that I handled in support. This lead to the founding of Ghacks Technology News in 2005. First, as a side-project, but shortly thereafter as a full-time project as the site's popularity exploded. I sold Ghacks to Softonic some years ago, but stayed on as Editor. You can still read my articles on the site. I do publish on Betanews as well. In recent years, I started to write and publish technology books, including my latest book "Windows 11 From Beginner to Advanced", which is available on Amazon. I'm also a freelance writer for the German publisher Gamestar. Chipp.in is my newest project. I want to use it to talk about my book projects, sell my books directly, and write about technology, as this is what interests me.

Google removes Kaspersky antivirus from Google Play

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Things are heating up for the Russia-based cybersecurity company Kaspersky. After the company’s antivirus desktop version was hit by a ban in the United States, it is facing a second major drawback. The details: Related content Google confirmed the removal of Kaspersky apps from Google Play in a statement to Bleeping Computer: A search for…

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Google is adding anti-theft protections to Android

Posted on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Google announced a new set of features designed to protect Android devices against theft in May. At least some of these features are now rolling out on first devices. The following anti-theft protections are implemented: Good to know: Factory reset protection and private space is included in Android 15. The enhanced protections “will be released…

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How to install Windows 11 24H2 without Windows Update

Posted on October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Microsoft released the 2024 feature update for Windows 11 a few days ago. This update is rolling out to all users and the main way to install it on non-managed devices is through Windows Update. But what if the feature update is not shown to you? When you follow Microsoft’s instructions, but it is not…

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Amazon Prime Video Ad Free

More Ads are coming to Amazon Prime Video next year

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Most streaming services have two levers when it comes to increasing profitability on the customer side. Major streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video introduced ad-supported plans only recently. These are cheaper, but the downside is that ads are shown regularly. Pricing varies from region to region, but if you take Netflix in…

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Brave Shields Down

Brave: if a loaded webpage does not react to your input, try this

Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

When I use Brave Browser, I sometimes encounter websites that do not react at all after load. Scrolling does not work, clicking on links does nothing, and you cannot even copy text. The site appears crashed, but the rest of the browser works fine. Here is one reason for the issue: Brave reacts to cookie…

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Firefox

Firefox 131 ships with Tab Previews, Temporary Permissions, and other usability improvements

Posted on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Mozilla released a new version of the Firefox web browser today. Firefox 131.0 is the new stable version of the browser. It is available for all supported operating systems and introduces several new features and improvements. The details: Firefox 131.0: new features Temporary permissions Firefox is not the first web browser to support temporary permissions,…

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qBittorrent 5.0 main interface

qBittorrent 5.0 is now available with a massive list of changes

Posted on September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Do you still use torrents to download or share files? The makers of open source torrent client qBittorrent have released a major update; qBittorrent 5.0 comes with a large list of new features and changes. The details: Worth a read: Streaming services are moving in the wrong direction. What is new in qBittorrent 5.0 The…

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The latest Windows 11 update is causing reboot issues

Posted on September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Microsoft has confirmed a reboot issue that is affecting Windows 11 version 23H2. The company says that it is investigating issues that are causing multiple restarts or blue / green screens after installation of the latest update for Windows 11. The update in question is KB5043145, which Microsoft released as an optional update for the…

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Recall: Microsoft’s second attempt begins with security and privacy changes

Posted on September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

The initial announcement of the AI feature Recall is a great example of shooting yourself in the foot. When Microsoft announced Recall, it floated on a wave of positive and encouraging AI news and developments. Recall was never tested in Insider builds prior to the announcement, at least to my knowledge. While the reason for…

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If you want to share Disney+, you need to pay for extra member slots now

Posted on September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Disney announced the rollout of extra member slots option in many regions today. The company follows Netflix’s example, which cracked down on password sharing and introduced extra member slots some time ago. Good to know: Extra member slots allow subscribers to gift a membership to a non-household viewer. The details: Disney is also starting to…

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  • January 16, 2026 by Martin Brinkmann Samsung's Internet browser for Windows is now available worldwide, but should you get it?
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  • January 12, 2026 by Martin Brinkmann WinSlop: The Open-Source Response to Microsoft’s AI Push—Strip the Bloat and Take Back Control of Your OS

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