September 2024
Kaspersky users in the US say their antivirus was replaced by UltraAV
Kaspersky users in the US have discovered that their antivirus has been replaced by UltraAV. That doesn't seem like it would do wonders for a company's PR image.
YouTube Premium: another massive price increase in some regions angers users
While Google continues its fight against content blockers and third-party YouTube viewing solutions, it appears to have started another round of price increases.
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Thunderbird email support won't be extended for older Windows and Mac systems
Users of the open source email client Thunderbird who still run it on old versions of Windows or Mac will no longer get updates for the program from next month onward.
The team behind the email client announced that support will end as scheduled. This means that this month's Thunderbird 115.15.0 release was the last major release for those platforms.
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Tor anonymity infiltrated: Law enforcement monitors servers successfully
Tor is an important service on the Internet when it comes to anonymity. It is free and can be used by anyone to hide information such as a device's public IP address.
Tor is used by people from all over the world to overcome censorship. While it is used for good, it is abused as well. Cybercriminals are using Tor for the very same purpose: to stay anonymous and evade law enforcement.
Here are the best features in macOS Sequoia 15
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15 just days after the release of iOS 18. Let's take a look at the best features that it brings.
Google Chrome 129: new features and security fixes arrive on all platforms
Google released Chrome 129 Stable for all supported channels. The update fixes several security issues in the browser and introduces new and changed features.
As always, desktop users may select Menu > Help > About Google Chrome to check for the new version and get it installed right away. Mobile users need to wait until the app store pushes the update to their devices.
Exclusive: Microsoft announces release date of the Windows 11 24H2 feature update
While Microsoft still has to make a public announcement regarding the new feature update for Windows 11, the company has revealed the schedule in a hidden announcement. Windows 11 version 24H2 has been in testing since May 2024.
Update: Microsoft has removed the information. End
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iOS 18 has been released, here are the best new features in it
Last week, Apple announced the iPhone 16. Today, Apple has released iOS 18. We take a look at the best features in it.
Windows 11: Pay attention to the Windows Photos App - it may be slowing down your PC
Many Windows users use the Microsoft Photos app to view images and videos. The main reason for that is simple: it is the default app for media on Windows. When you click on an image or a video, it may open in the Photos app by default.
Google Chrome: big security feature enables automatic security actions
Google is updating Safety Check and improving the handling of site notifications and website permissions. It is also giving Chrome control over certain security features.
Google is rolling out a new security feature update for its Chrome browser that is designed to improve user safety while using the web browser.
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