The Stable channel has been updated to 90.0.4430.85 for Windows, Mac and Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. There are quite a lot of updates made in Google Chrome version 90.0.4430.85 and all of them have been […]
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iTunes 12.11.3 Brings Security Improvements and Adds Support for New Devices
iTunes is a media player, media library, Internet radio broadcaster, mobile device management utility, and the client app for the iTunes Store, developed by Apple Inc. It is used to purchase, play, download, and organize digital multimedia, on personal computers […]
Mozilla Firefox 88 is Now Available to Download
Mozilla Firefox 88.0 is now available to download and is also rolling out to computers over the next few days. As we write this, we don’t have it on our computers just yet but we do know of the new […]
Mozilla Firefox 87 is Now Available to Download
Mozilla Firefox 87.0 is now available to download and will also begin rolling out to computers automatically. Firefox 87 comes with SmartBlock for private browsing and several more noteworthy features. SmartBlock for private browsing means Firefox will mean automatically attempt […]
Vivaldi Updated to Version 3.8.2254.3 to Coincide with Chromium 90.0.4430.58; Also Brings Fixes
A new Vivaldi snapshot version, Vivaldi 3.8.2254.3, is now available. This update includes changes to the address bar, changes to bookmarks, changes to menus, changes to translations, becomes compatible with Chromium version 90.0.4430.58 and more. Vivaldi 3.8.2254.3 is most useful […]
KB4023057 Update for Windows 10 Update Service Components (Mar 17)
The KB4023057 update includes reliability improvements to Windows Update Service components in consumer Windows 10, versions 1507, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 2004. It may take steps to free up disk space on your device if […]
Windows Security App Explained (Windows 10)
Applies to Windows 10, version 1703 and later This library describes the Windows Security app, and provides information on configuring certain features, including: Showing and customizing contact information on the app and in notifications Hiding notifications In Windows 10, version […]
Edge Dev 90.0.782.0 Offers New ‘Collections’ and ‘Downloads’ Icons
Microsoft Edge Dev 90.0.782.0 is released and it comes with a new Downloads and Collections experience which can be accessed from the right side of the address bar. The new Downloads icon is similar to what other browsers to date […]
Edge Dev 91.0.838.3 Released with Microsoft Account Sign-in on Linux
Microsoft Edge Dev 91.0.838.3 has been released with the ability to sync a Microsoft account with data including favourites, passwords, extensions, and more to Linux distributions. The new option to sync a Microsoft account with Linux is turned off by […]
Mobile Office Apps Add Micro-Tasking Shortcuts, Conversational AI Capability, and More
Microsoft Office apps are being updated with conversational AI capability to better understand your natural language instead of specific commands. This means when you request something from Office apps, less skill will be required to get what you want in […]
Edge Stable Available for Mac M1 Users
Microsoft Edge has now been updated to a new stable build that is optimized for both Intel and Mac CPUs. Newer Mac computers had made the switch over to ARM processors, which Apple claims to be their own, under the […]
Edge 89.0.774.68: Brings Latest Security Updates of Chromium
Microsoft has released the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel (Version 89.0.774.68 ), which incorporates the latest Security Updates of the Chromium project. For more information, see the Security Update Guide. The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software […]
Brave Browser Updated to Version 1.22.71 to Coincide with Chromium 89.0.4389.114
The Brave browser has been updated to version 1.22.71 to coincide with the Chromium upgrade to 89.0.4389.114. You can view Chromium’s full release notes for version 89.0.4389.114 on GitHub: Upgrade from Chromium 89.0.4389.105 to Chromium 89.0.4389.114 #15030 Brave is a […]
Chrome Version 89.0.4389.114: Stable Channel Update for Desktop
The Stable channel has been updated to 89.0.4389.114 for Windows, Mac and Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find […]
Fewer Links in Context Menus Appear for Microsoft Edge Insiders
Microsoft Edge is testing new context menus for PDF files in new Edge Insider builds. You can also test these out via PDF files that have written text in them. The new simplified menu appears after you have selected some […]
Custom Image Allows for Windows 10x to Be Installed on Any PC
Independent developer who goes by “Albacore” has made it possible to install Windows 10X images on PCs that were not necessarily designed for this iteration of operating system. Windows enthusiasts have been able to subscribe to Windows Insider channels to […]
Windows Package Manager Now Allows Uninstalling of Apps
You can now use the Windows Package Manager (winget) to uninstall applications. The ability to import, export, and uninstall are all features rolling out in the next preview update. The Windows Package Manager (also known as winget) is a free and […]
iCloud Passwords Extension Makes iPhone Syncing on Windows PCs Easy
You can now install an iCloud passwords extension on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other lesser-known yet still high-quality web browsers such as Vivaldi which are still based on Chromium, to sync iCloud Keychain passwords on Windows computers. The iCloud […]
Windows 10 Sun Valley Context Menu Designs Can Now Be Seen
Microsoft has been working on the biggest Windows 10 update of the year which is soon to be released codenamed the Sun Valley project. This is the one update of 2021 where you can expect to find significant visual changes […]
Windows Terminal Preview 1.6 Comes with Own Settings Menu
Windows Terminal Preview release 6.1 is now out. This release comes with the new Settings interface which steals its design from the modern Windows 10 Settings app. While the new Windows Terminal Settings UI is still in its alpha stages, […]
Microsoft Edge Developer Build Has a New Extensions Icon and Menu
Microsoft Edge has a new style for its extensions menu. The new menu is very similar to Google Chrome’s extension menu. Recently Google Chrome users will have noticed a new extensions icon appearing to the right side of the address […]
Vivaldi 3.6 Brings Innovative Two-Level Tab Stacks
Vivaldi 3.6 is now available. It brings an innovative new way to deal with the problem of having too many tabs in your windows. Dubbed two-level tab stacks, Vivaldi 3.6 allows you to click and drag tabs on top of […]
Windows Package Manager Getting Import, Export, and Uninstall Options in Next Preview
The Windows Package Manager (also known as winget) is a free and open-source package manager designed for Microsoft Windows 10. It consists of a command-line utility and a set of services for installing applications. ISVs can use it as a […]
YouTube is Now Available as a PWA from Most Browsers
YouTube is now available as a progressive web application. This means in order to get YouTube opening in its own window, you no longer need to create a shortcut. Progressive web apps are becoming increasingly popular to use because they […]
Windows 10 KB5001460 Brings New Windows Feature Experience Pack
A new update that comes with the version number KB5001460 is rolling out to Windows 10 Insiders who are signed up to the beta and release preview channels if they are running on 20H2 or 21H1 versions at the moment. […]
Vivaldi 3.6.2165.40 Update for Desktop and Android
Vivaldi is a freeware, cross-platform web browser developed by Vivaldi Technologies, a company founded by Tatsuki Tomita and Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, who was the co-founder and CEO of Opera Software. Vivaldi was officially launched on April 6, 2016. Although intended for general users, it is first and foremost targeted […]
Opera 74.0.3911.218 Update for Desktop
Opera is a multi-platform web browser developed by Opera Software. Opera is a Chromium-based browser. It distinguishes itself from other browsers through its user interface, functionality, and other features. Opera was initially released in April 1995, making it one of the […]
Opera Beta 75.0.3969.50 Update for Desktop
Opera is a multi-platform web browser developed by Opera Software. Opera is a Chromium-based browser. It distinguishes itself from other browsers through its user interface, functionality, and other features. Opera was initially released in April 1995, making it one of […]
Microsoft Edge 89.0.774.54 Comes with Kiosk Mode for Extra Security
Feature updates Kiosk mode enables additional lockdown capabilities. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 89, we have added additional lockdown capabilities within kiosk mode to enable customers to get the job done in a productive and more secure experience. The Enterprise […]
Chrome 89.0.4389.90 Update for Desktop
The Google Chrome 89.0.4389.90 update patches five vulnerabilities. Three of those five vulnerabilities are given a high severity rating. One of those vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-21193) was found in Google Chrome’s browser engine Blink. The CVE-2021-211193 exploit was discovered by an anonymous […]