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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.
Security

Should you save passwords in a browser?

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

All modern web browsers include password management functionality. It makes sense on first glance to integrate the functionality; most users sign-in to services on the Internet regularly. One of the main advantages of password managers in browsers is convenience. The browser recognizes new logins and prompts users to save the information. Similarly, it proposes to…

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Amazon displays more ads on its Fire TV platform

Posted on July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

One of the things that I really, really dislike when it comes to watching media is ads. Unfortunately, it appears that the trend is more ads, not less. This does not happen only in streaming. Microsoft, for example, is pushing ads like there is no tomorrow in Windows. Streaming, however, seems to be inclined to…

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Netflix is cancelling Basic plan subscriptions and pressuring subscribers

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

Netflix customers who still have a Basic subscription will soon receive word from the company about it. Basic is going away. Netflix began by pulling the plan from its website and apps. New users could not sign-up anymore for the plan, but the company did not touch existing subscriptions. Now, it is targeting these subscribers….

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Nord Security launches File Checker online tool

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

Nord Security, maker of the popular VPN service NordVPN, has published a new online tool. File Checker is a free online security tool to check files for malware. Online virus scanners are useful to check a small number of files for viruses and other unwanted code. Google-owned Virustotal is probably the uncrowned king of these…

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Microsoft resumes Windows 11 Update downloads – admits it breaks something else

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

Microsoft stopped the distribution of the latest preview update for its Windows 11 operating system a few days ago. Back then the company said that it is pulling the update because of a critical issue it detected. Tip: you can control optional updates via the Group Policy or Registry in Windows. Here are the key…

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Brave

Brave Browser may support some Manifest V2 extensions even after Google’s shutdown

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

There has been a lot of talk about Google replacing the extensions system of the Chromium web browser with an updated version. Chromium is the source for many browsers, including Google Chrome, Brave Browser, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and many more. While open source, it is Google that controls Chromium to a large degree. Brave Software,…

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Netflix

Netflix considering free ad-driven plan in some countries

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

Streaming, which once set out to replace classic TV, is slowly but steadily turning into the very thing it set out to replace. Those who still do not believe it may have a change of heart when they hear this: Netflix is apparently considering launching a free plan in some countries. The plan will be…

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YouTube

Google announces new YouTube Premium features and hints at new plans

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

The official way to watch YouTube videos without advertisement is YouTube Premium. The subscription-based service costs $13.99 per month in the United States if you sign up for a regular plan. If you pay annually, that price drops to about $11.66 per month. Students get it for $7.99 and there is also a Family plan…

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Windows 11: rollout of KB5039302 update paused because of startup woes

Posted on June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 by Martin Brinkmann

Microsoft has paused the rollout of the June 2024 preview update for Windows 11. The company says that it may cause booting issues on affected devices. Good to know: preview updates are optional updates. These should be considered beta. All included fixes and features are included in the coming month’s cumulative update for the operating…

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Opera

Opera launches preview of Opera One R2 with improved functionality

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

Opera Software has released a preview version of its upcoming updated Opera One browser. Called Opera One R2, it comes with new and improved functionality. Where to download: you can download Opera One R2 Preview from this page on Opera’s website. Note: if you install the browser on Windows, you may get a SmartScreen security…

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