Windows, Security & Privacy, Open Source and more
Mozilla has changed the original end of support deadline for Firefox on Windows 7 and Windows 8 devices. The organization’s original plan was to end support in September 2024. This coincided with the release of the next Firefox ESR base and would allow Mozilla to unload legacy code from Firefox. Byron Jourdan, Mozilla’s Senior Director…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…