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How to deal with Service Handler requests in browsers

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Most modern web browsers may display service handler requests when you visit certain websites. Chromium-based browsers display an icon in the address bar that shows two connected squares. The mysterious icon displays “page wants to install a service handler” or a similar message on hover. A click displays an interactive menu. You may allow, deny…

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Refreshed PlayStation 5: slimmer, lighter and slightly more storage

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Sony released the original PlayStation 5 console in two versions three years ago. One PS5 included a Blu-Ray disc drive, the other did not. This initial version of the PS5 won’t be available for much longer. Sony unveiled a new, slimmer version of the PlayStation 5. This version will replace the classic version of the…

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Why you should make use of Virtual LAN (Guest Wi-Fi)

Posted on October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Guest Wi-Fi, or more precisely virtual LAN, is a feature of many Internet routers. It adds another wireless networking option, which is fully separated from the main local network. The term Guest Wi-Fi refers to one of its primary purposes: to allow guests to connect their devices to the Internet using a wireless connection. There…

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Windows Backup is not a “real” backup solution

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Microsoft developed a new app for Windows 10 and 11, called Windows Backup, which is rolling out to systems that install the latest updates for these operating systems. Previous backup options, such as File History, remain available for now. The backup application uses Microsoft OneDrive to save some data. While that sounds like a good…

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How to change the install location of Steam games

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Steam games can be installed on any drive or partition on the system. The default installation path is always the main drive, but users may select a different drive. Reasons for doing so include running out of space on the main drive, putting games that require less speed on slower drives, or to improve manageability….

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6 Brave Browser features that you may like

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Brave Browser is a Chromium-based web browser by Brave Software Inc. It is available for desktop PCs and mobile devices. While it shares its core with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and other Chromium-based browsers, Brave Browser comes with several useful and even unique features. The following paragraphs list some of these features. Tor Integration Tor…

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Android 14 is ready: the main changes

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Google Android 14 is now available. This article looks at the main changes of the mobile operating system. The new version is in distribution already; Google Pixel owners are the first to receive the update. Other device manufacturers will release updates for supported devices starting later this year. Android 14: security improvements One of the…

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Stream-jacking Attacks are on the rise

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Stream-jacking attacks have gained some traction this year. These attacks hijack streaming accounts on popular sites to impersonate known brands and push crypto-scams. BitDefender published an analysis of one of the larger attacks on its blog this week. The security company discovered a large operation that hijacked more than 1100 streaming video channels. The hijacked…

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How to bring order to Google Photos Takeout exports automatically

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

Google Photos Takeout is a straightforward option to export all Google Photos to a local computer system. It is an excellent option to create a local backup of all photos uploaded to Google Photos or moving to a different provider. A big problem with the takeout is that the photos are stored in multiple zip…

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How to disable Windows Copilot on Windows 11

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Martin Brinkmann

The following guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to disable Windows Copilot. In less than two weeks, many Windows 11 users will gain access to Windows Copilot. Microsoft included the new AI-powered assistant in an optional update released in September 2023 already. On October 10, 2023, Windows 11 users who upgrade their devices to the…

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