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Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

News

Windows 11’s New Media Player w/ Fluent Design now available

November 17, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Microsoft is rolling out new Media Player for Windows 11 w/ fluent design, Mica, rounded corners & is available to dev channel insiders via Microsoft Store.

News

Hands on WhatsApp UWP for Windows 11 and Windows 10

November 16, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Meta has released WhatsApp UWP in beta to Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users and is now available for download.

Android

Disable or remove ‘pgm added’ Notification on Android TV

November 16, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Seeing ‘pgm added’ and ‘info channel service’ notifications on Android TV while watching shows/ movies, you’re not alone? Here’s how to disable or fix

Google Chrome

Chrome Tab Search to help in finding Media Tabs

November 13, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Chrome is adding indicators to Tab items on Tab Search that contain media for users to easily find tabs playing audio or using a webcam.

News

Google may allow to Play Fishing game when no search results to display

November 11, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Google Search for the “Past hour “filter didn’t have any results to show it may allow playing the fishing game, could be a bug or easter egg?

Firefox

You can now download Firefox from Windows Store

November 10, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Mozilla has officially released Firefox web browser to Microsoft Store and is now available to download for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.

Google Chrome

Chrome soon lets you Edit Screenshots on desktop

November 9, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After adding ability to take screenshots on desktop, Google is working to bring Screenshot Editor for Chrome browser as well.

Android

First look at Chrome for Android’s Privacy guide feature

November 8, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After desktop, Chrome is bringing the ability for you to check and analyze Privacy settings on Android through the new Privacy Guard Sub Settings Page.

How to

How to Uninstall and Re-install Widgets in Windows 11

November 7, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Widgets in Windows 11 can be useful if you use it, if not, they consume resources in background, here is how to disable or uninstall and reinstall Widgets.

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