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…
Author: Martin Brinkmann
Brave Browser may support some Manifest V2 extensions even after Google’s shutdown
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,…
Netflix considering free ad-driven plan in some countries
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…
Google announces new YouTube Premium features and hints at new plans
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…
Windows 11: rollout of KB5039302 update paused because of startup woes
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…
Opera launches preview of Opera One R2 with improved functionality
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…
Confirmed: OneDrive is backing up data automatically in Windows 11 version 24H2
Your data is getting backed up automatically, if you sign-in to a new Windows 11 PC using a Microsoft account. Windows setup is taking longer and longer to complete. Microsoft is adding new screens to the setup process on a regular basis. Besides ads, for testing Game PC, setup has other pitfalls that many users…
Brave signing you out all the time? Here is a fix for that
For several months, I have noticed a rather strange behavior of Brave Browser. Whenever I use it to write articles on WordPress sites, it is logging me out on start or shortly thereafter. This happens very frequently to the point that it is quite annoying. The following guide may help you resolve the issue. It…
Microsoft removed Windows 11 local account switching guide: here it is again
Last week, Microsoft unintentionally explained why offline accounts are better in Windows. It does not seem to have taken long for Microsoft to realize that listing instructions to switch to local accounts was not the best strategy for a company that is doing everything in its might to make the creation of local accounts as…
You may soon manage mobile phones from Windows 11’s Start Menu
You may have heard that Microsoft is working on extending the Windows 11 Start Menu. Called Start Menu Companions for now, it is showing additional information and management options. Good to know: Microsoft showcased several Companions already, including one that showed information from Windows Widgets there. Microsoft released a new Insider build to the Beta…









