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PDFs are used in almost every professional environment. This has also given rise to various professional tools to help edit and save PDFs. The problem with these tools is they don’t have all the features, so you end up spending on multiple tools to get the most out of your…
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Every app these days seems to have a new dark mode or one in development. This is due in part to the appearance a slick black background can give but also due to recent research from Google that shows darker colors use up less battery power on devices with... Read more
The podcasting world has always been a bit of the Wild West. You’d discover a series through word of mouth or maybe by way of an article listing recommendations. Then it’s on you to use a podcasting app or go to the website to download the episode and listen.... Read more
Google uses its Chrome Canary build to give developers and more advanced web users an early look at experimental features it is working on for Chrome. The build can be unstable, but it offers a unique insight into the future features weâre likely to see added to Googleâs main... Read more
How to turn on tracking prevention on Microsoft Edge
How ToInternetPrivacy and Security July 3, 2019
There ainât no such thing as a free lunch, or at least so they say. When weâre browsing free websites on free web browsers, it is easy to think that the old adage doesnât apply to you, when deep down you know that it most certainly does. The common... Read more
Cookies make the web a little easier. If you’ve previously visited a site, it can make the return visit a little smoother. But some of those cookies can be more invasive than we’d like. According to a recent Washington Post article, just one week of desktop surfing generated more... Read more
5 great Google Chrome extensions to personalize your browser
DesktopInternetProductivity June 10, 2019
More than half of all internet surfing is done through Google’s Chrome web browser, making it far and away the most popular way get online. It makes sense then that Chrome offers a vast array of extensions — small apps that can help you do everything from capturing photos,... Read more
Apple products have a much-deserved reputation for having robust protections against hackers, phishers, malware peddlers and other ne’er-do-wells of the online community. But when it comes to Apple’s web browser, Safari, it’s important to take the same steps to protect your private information as you would using any other... Read more
Some Windows 10 users are complaining that ads from Microsoft’s own apps invite them to use deceptive applications. These ads would appear in native Windows 10 applications such as the News app. Specifically, these ads are disguised as false warnings that warn users of non-existent security threats. The security blog... Read more
It wasn’t that long ago that Facebook was lambasted for keeping a lot of user passwords in a plain text database. The social media giant tried to defend itself, saying that the database was only available internally, to Facebook employees, but the fact remained that basic carelessness had put... Read more
Whether youâre tech savvy or not, product reviews are a huge factor in potential online purchases. This is especially the case when it comes to Amazon reviews, or any other kind of online shopping platform. Often, we canât see, feel or try-out the product so we put our faith... Read more
The founder of Facebook has published four ideas that he believes could help better regulate the internet. Mark Zuckerbergâs four ideas revolve around harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. He published his thoughts in a Facebook Newsroom blog titled âFour Ideas to Regulate the Internetâ, published on... Read more
Myspace data loss: The reaction to former social media giant losing 12 years of content
InternetNewsSocial Media March 26, 2019
One of the first online social networks has this month apologised to users, following a huge loss of data. Myspace, founded in 2003, may have seen its popularity wane in recent times. However, seemingly much to the surprise of many, itâs still going and has recently been big news!... Read more
This month marks 30 years since the creation of the web, prompting the man behind it to share his thoughts. The World Wide Webâs founder and inventor, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has written an open letter to mark the occasion. Translated into four languages, ’30 years on, whatâs next #ForTheWeb?â... Read more
Users of one of the worldâs most popular browsers are being urged to act, following a recent security alert. An announcement has been made warning people to update Google Chrome on their desktops right away. It comes after Google realised a âmajor security flaw is being exploited by hackersâ,... Read more
If youâre a Firefox user on iOS, weâve got some good news for you.. Firefox for iOS has shared the advantages of its latest update. Now you will be able to better organise your tabs; a big relief for many! Not only that, you can also feel like nobody... Read more
As much as we love tech and software, spending too much time staring at screens is something many of us are likely guilty of. Now leading paediatricians have spoken out about children’s screen time. The guidance, shared as the BMJ Open medical journal published a new review, has prompted... Read more
Join the Microsoft Edge Insider program to be among the first to try the preview build of Microsoft Edge browser in early 2019. In case you missed it, Microsoft announced big plans for it’s Edge browser earlier this month. Microsoft is one of the world’s largest supporters of open... Read more
Mozilla unveiled the latest Firefox release on Tuesday (December 11) and itâs had a great response. Firefox 64, available now for desktop and android, boasts better browser tab organisation and nifty recommendation tools. âItâs the season for spending time with family and friends over a nice meal and exchanging... Read more