Windows, Security & Privacy, Open Source and more
Windows users who use BitLocker to encrypt their data either willingly or unknowingly may have run into a BitLocker related issue several times in the past. It is unclear when it all started, but the essence of the bug was always the same: affected Windows PCs would boot into BitLocker Recovery Mode after installation of…
Google released Chrome 142 to the stable channel recently with just a few changes that it revealed publicly. Noteworthy is a new permission that regulates access to local resources. Basically, users will see a prompt going forward, if a website or application attempts to access a resource on the local network. It turns out that…
The integration of Microsoft Bing, or any other online search tool for that matter, in Windows Search is an abomination. The main idea is to run a search online if Windows can’t find anything locally or at least give you the option to run the search. I’d argue that the vast majority of Windows users…
There is certainly no shortage of options when it comes to capturing screenshots or videos on computer systems. From built-in solutions like Microsoft’s Snipping Tool to excellent third-party apps like my favorite PicPick. Greenshot is another household name. The open source application has been around for a long time and it is well maintained. It…
Microsoft announced an upcoming change regarding the titles of Windows Update. Going forward, Microsoft wants to simplify the name of updates so that they are “more intuitive, consistent, and informative”. The company hopes that this change will make it easier for regular users to understand what an update does that is installing or was installed…
Most web browsers display warning messages when you attempt to load a website that does not use HTTPS, the secure version of the HTTP protocol, or when a site has misconfigured HTTPS. Starting in October 2026, Chrome will make HTTPS the default for all connections in the browser. Means, whenever you visit a site that…
I have to admit that I never really used Outlook as my main email driver. While I do have an Outlook account and used it sporadically, mostly for testing purposes, I stuck to the likes of Eudora and Thunderbird. Recently, Microsoft has given Outlook an overhaul that was not received too well by many of…
If I had to pick my favorite home computer of all time, it would probably be the Commodore Amiga. It had awesome games, lots of innovative features, and for the time excellent visuals and sound. While my interest in remakes of other classic computers, such as the C-64, was not high enough to warrant buying…
Companies plaster “smart” on everything these days. While that is a generalization, it is clearly a trend that is getting more traction as the years go by only to be overshadowed by the use of AI. From smart hairbrushes to AI-powered toasters, companies come up with incredible ideas to justify premium pricing for their products….
The main future of PC that Microsoft envisions is giving Windows users more flexibility when it comes to interacting with the PC. Instead of using mouse and keyboard, Microsoft is betting big on AI and the recently announced Copilot Voice feature. In simple terms, it allows anyone, Microsoft says even users with no-Copilot+ PCs, to…