October 2024
Opera plans continued support for classic extensions in the browser
Opera Software released Opera One R2 this week. The new stable version of Opera comes with a large number of new features and changes.
This includes the new dynamic themes feature, tab splitting and recent tab highlighting, more AI functionality, and something that is easily overlooked in the long post on the Opera Software website: continued support for Manifest V2 extensions.
eM Client acquires Postbox and ends its development
The Postbox email app for Windows and macOS has been acquired by eM Client. Unfortunately, this also spells the end of Postbox.
Vivaldi Browser's new Dashboard feature reinvents the New Tab page
Vivaldi Technologies has just released a new stable desktop version of its Vivaldi Browser.
The details:
Windows 11 Updates install faster and Microsoft has the numbers to back it up
Some months ago, Microsoft revealed improvements to Windows Update on Windows 11 that made updates smaller and faster to install at the same time.
Google Chrome: how to disable toast popups in the browser
If you have upgraded Google Chrome to the latest version already, you may have noticed a new type of popup that the browser uses.
This toast popup appears centered at the top underneath the tabs. It confirms actions to you and may also provide you with follow-up options.
Here are a few examples:
Syncthing for Android is being discontinued, but there's an alternative app you can switch to
The Syncthing for Android app is being discontinued. Another day, another good app dies. For those unaware, Syncthing is an open source file synchronization program that can sync files between two or more devices on a local internet connection, it's similar to the macOS/iOS AirDrop feature.
Windows 11: Flyby11 enables upgrades on unsupported devices
Flyby11 is an open source script for Windows 11 that helps administrators upgrade a device to the latest release version, even if the computer does not meet all system requirements.
Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 earlier this month. The new version brought more AI functionality and some other features, including Sudo for Windows or support for Wi-Fi 7.
Microsoft launches Edge 130 with lots of security patches and feature changes
Microsoft released Edge 130 Stable today. The new release fixes plenty of security issues, but it also rolls out the updated Settings page and makes a few other changes.
To update, select Menu > Help & Feedback > About Microsoft Edge, if you are on the desktop. Mobile updates are pushed to user devices by the application stores.
Did you know: you can disable the news feed on Microsoft Edge's New Tab Page.
Google revives YouTube Premium Lite, but this time with "limited ads"
When it comes to Google and YouTube, the most likely news that you have heard in the past year is that Google is intensifying its fight against content blockers, increasing ads on YouTube, and
How to fix RustDesk not working on macOS
Today, we are going to discuss how to fix RustDesk not working on macOS. This tutorial will allow you to run the app and access it remotely.