It is easy to sort files in Windows’ File Explorer. Just activate one of the displayed column headers, e.g., type or size, and Windows will sort all files using the selected value. Select size and files will be displayed from largest to smallest. Click again, and the sort order is reversed. Did you know that…
The Browser Company drops Arc Browser in favor of Dia, its new browser
When the Browser Company announced its Arc Browser, it got favorable reviews on a lot of sites. Yes, there were critics as well, but if you read the likes of Lifehacker or The Verge, you’d believe that it would soon overtake every other browser out there. I have to admit that I did not like…
A look at WindScribe’s Build your own VPN plan
VPN services are mighty useful additions in this day and age. They protect your data and privacy, and may also help you bypass geo-restrictions. There are numerous VPN services out there that serve different purposes. Many charge a lot for monthly plans and give you huge discounts if you sign up for a year or…
Firefox’s address bar is getting a makeover: here is a first look
Mozilla’s Firefox web browser remains a popular choice, especially for open source enthusiasts and users who want as much customization options as possible. While Mozilla is going through some form of decline, at least when Firefox’s usage share is concerned, it is still used by hundreds of millions of users each month. Mozilla tried several…
Quick Tip to get rid of AI elements on Google Search
If you do use Google Search as your daily search driver or occasionally, you may have noticed an increase in AI summaries at the top of the search results. Run a search for “what is Windows 11” and there is a good chance that Google displays an AI generated answer to the query at the…
Mozilla is shutting down Pocket and Fakespot
Mozilla announced today that it is shutting down two of its services: Pocket, a long-standing bookmarking and reading service, and Fakespot, a recent acquisition, that can detect fake reviews of products online. Pocket Pocket started out as an independent “read it later” service back in 2007. It allowed users to save bookmarks to web resources…
Google: “people have been finding ads within AI overviews helpful”, so we are expanding them
When you run a search on Google, you may get an AI Overview at the top of the results. Google announced an expansion of the AI-powered feature to roll out in more markets and for more languages. Google revealed information about its AI plans yesterday on its Ads & Commerce blog. There, the company noted…
Gemini in Chrome: Google integrates AI directly into the browser
Google announced Gemini in Chrome yesterday. The integration of the AI into Google’s browser is the next step in Google’s masterplan to spice up its products using artificial intelligence. Chrome users in the United States who are subscribed to Google AI Pro or the new Google AI Ultra plan, will be the first to gain…
Microsoft’s new open source Edit application may remind you of the classic MS-DOS Editor
If you have used computers for a long time, you may remember MS-DOS and the tools that Microsoft shipped with it. Microsoft developed Edit, an open source command line text editor for Windows as an homage of sorts. Interested users can download and install the latest version of Edit for Windows or build the app…
Opera GX update introduce new usability features, including one that is a first
When was the last big usability feature introduced in your favorite browser? One that is new and unique? Not speaking of tab groups and vertical tabs support in Firefox. While great and new to users of the browser — if you ignore extensions and Mozilla’s decade-old attempts, they are not particularly new features. Google and…