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Empower your Android: Supercharge your device’s battery life
Unveiling Android’s power potential In our digital era, smartphones are lifelines, and Android devices have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines. Yet, the persistent challenge of battery drain remains a common grievance... More of this article »
Microsoft allows users to dump more pre-iInstalled apps
Microsoft has made a big move that marks a seismic shift in its approach toward enhancing the Windows user experience. In a notable departure from its conventional strategy, the tech giant is granting Windows 11 users unprecedented... More of this article »
How to Pin A Window Always on Top windows 10 and 11
Latest Windows Operating Systems such as Windows 11 and Windows 10 doesn’t come with the ability to keep any app window always on top of others. Nowadays, you need to use a third-party app for the same. Micorsoft has made the... More of this article »
How to Enable “Notepad++ Dark Mode” and “Notepad++ Dark Theme”?
The open-source text editor, Notepad++ received a major update. Version 8.0 was released with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Most notably, the App gets Dark mode, fluent icons on the toolbar, and offers an ARM64 build that... More of this article »
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Offline Installer For Windows 7 – Download Now
The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Offline Installer, .NET Framework 4.5.1 Offline Installer and .NET Framework 4.5.2 Offline Installer is an essential tool for Windows 7 users, allowing them to run applications built with the .NET programming... More of this article »
Cat Paw Google and Dog Paw Google – Easter Eggs Game
Let’s explore some fun hidden games on Google, called the Cat Paw and Dog Paw Google Easter Eggs Game! If you type certain words like ‘google cat paw’ or ‘dog paw google’ into Google, you can find hidden... More of this article »
Google Chrome prepares ‘Safety Hub’ feature
Google is introducing a new “Safety Hub” feature in Chrome. The feature, intended to replace the Safety check, is available in the Privacy settings. What is Safety Hub? “Chrome regularly checks to make sure your browser... More of this article »
Fix ‘AdBlocker Ultimate’ breaks websites in ‘Firefox 116.0.1’
After updating to Firefox 116.0.1, if you have noticed websites are not loading or working properly, check if you have the “AdBlocker Ultimate” extension installed in the Firefox browser. Mozilla released Firefox 116 on... More of this article »
How to disable Chrome’s ‘download tray’ & restore ‘Download bar’ at bottom
Google is rolling out redesigned download experience called “Download Tray” in the Chrome browser. Downloads now appear at the top right of the screen via an icon on the toolbar, rather than in a bottom bar. Here is how... More of this article »
Chrome 116 to introduce ‘One-time permissions’ for greater control over websites
Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone. One-time... More of this article »
Chrome Incognito Mode no longer leaks Video Title & Thumbnail on Lock Screen
Google has done it. Chrome incognito mode now hides the media metadata from Windows media controllers. For instance, on Windows 11 lock screen, you’ll now see the message “A site is playing media” instead of an album... More of this article »
Chrome now supports Windows 11’s ‘Fluent Scrollbars’, how to enable?
Google has worked with Microsoft to finally bring “Microsoft Fluent design”-based Scrollbars to Chrome browser on Windows. The Chrome browser now supports “Fluent Overlay Scrollbars”. Here is how you can enable... More of this article »
Windows 11 KB5028254 update may break Start Menu
Microsoft has released July Cumulative update KB5028254 to Windows 11 version 22H2. The update fixes Noficiation, VPN, and other issues. However, the irony is it may also the cause Start Menu to not open if you’ve installed third-party... More of this article »
Windows 11 removes ‘Notification Counter’ from Taskbar
Microsoft has introduced a new bell icon for notifications in the system tray on the taskbar in Windows 11 with build 23511 and has done away with notification count. Windows 11 introduces a bell icon for Notifications Microsoft has... More of this article »
Chrome to get ‘Link Preview’ feature like Safari for iOS
Google is working to add a “Link Preview” feature to the Chrome browser. Soon, you may not need to rely on third-party extensions, as Chrome will likely show a preview when you click or hover over a link. Google Chrome... More of this article »
Firefox now supports adding images in PDF documents
After adding the PDF Editing feature, Mozilla is now working on making it fully functional. Firefox now supports inserting images into a PDF file. The company is targeting this feature for Firefox 117. Most web browsers such as Chrome,... More of this article »
How to enable ‘EPUB Support’ in Microsoft Edge
Classic Edge supported EPUB file reading. However, after switching to Chromium, the new Edge removed its support. Microsoft took close to 4 years to bring the feature back into Edge browser testing. Edge with “EPUB support”... More of this article »
Firefox 116: How to allow each extension to run on sites restricted by Mozilla
Rather than allowing all extensions on sites with restrictions set by Mozilla through Configuration Editor, you can configure each extension’s settings to circumvent the “some extensions are not allowed” message in... More of this article »
Microsoft to Overhaul Edge gaming features w/ ‘Project Corefield’
Last year, Microsoft announced, it will bring “Gaming homepage” and more features for gamers to the Edge browser. With the Games menu already available in the sidebar to play classic games, Micorsoft seems to be now working... More of this article »
Download Windows Insider Program’s ‘Welcome gift’: Two new wallpapers
Microsoft is now providing two new official wallpapers for download as a “Welcome gift” to those who sign up for the Windows Insider Program. The wallpapers are sent via email for download. The Windows Insider program is... More of this article »
You can now Control Microsoft Edge browser via Bing Chat Pane
Do you know, like Windows Copilot in Windows 11, Bing Chat in Sidebar in Microsoft Edge can do some things on users’ behalf? It can change or control various Edge settings. Here are some of the Actions Bing Chat can perform in... More of this article »
Chrome Incognito Mode to obscure Media Metadata from Windows, Android
Google is working to further improve Incognito Mode at OS Level. The company is working to prevent OS “media controls” from showing title/artists/artwork or other details during media playback in Incognito on Windows, Mac,... More of this article »
Chrome gets ‘Undo Autofill’ feature to quickly clear Autofill entries
Till now, Chrome allows deleting saved autofill form info. Now, Google has added an “Undo autofill” feature to Chrome to revert or clear everything browser auto-filled with a single option. Google Chrome, like other browsers,... More of this article »Windows 11 KB5028182 Update may cause Explorer.exe crash loop
If you’ve installed third-party Apps on Windows 11 to customize its look or add features Windows lacks, you could be in a mess when you install the latest July Patch Tuesday Update KB5028182 (OS build 22000.2176). Especially,... More of this article »
Firefox removes ‘about:performance’ in favor of ‘about:processes’
Mozilla has removed the “about:performance” page that shows memory and energy impacts on a per-tab basis in Firefox 116. The page now simply redirects to the preferred “about:processes” page . Mozilla added... More of this article »
Chrome to automatically revoke Permissions for Unused Websites on desktop
Google Chrome is set to automatically remove permission access granted to websites that have not been visited for 2 months or 60 days. The feature is part of the new “Safety Hub” v2, Google is working on for Chrome. On... More of this article »
Chrome eliminates ‘Sync requirement’ for Google Drive Suggestions in Omnibox
Google Drive Suggestions in Omnibox feature is no longer tied to Chrome sync. Google is removing the sync requirement and making Omnibox Drive Suggestions available “when all other requirements are met”. Recently, we reported... More of this article »
Chrome on Android to add ‘drag and drop’ support to ‘Omnibox’
Soon, you can able to drag text, images and URLs into Omnibox in Google Chrome on Android to search. Drag and drop is the most common feature. Most of Google’s Android Apps such as Google Keep, and qqGmail Photos including Chrome... More of this article »
Microsoft tests ‘Compact’ Context Menus in Edge browser
The most requested feedback from users regarding the Microsoft Edge browser is the ability to “customize” right-click context menu and three-dot menu, as they’re obscenely “large”, “too long”... More of this article »
Chrome is making it easier to disable Extensions on Specific sites
Google has been working on the new Extensions toolbar menu for over a year. The feature is still in development, but it now allows to disable all extensions on specific websites. Chrome bid adieu to the puzzle piece icon for Extensions... More of this article »
Chrome to remove ‘Show Google Drive Suggestions’ setting
Till now Chrome has displayed Drive Suggestions in Omnibox when the browser has the related setting enabled in Sync. Google to remove this setting from Sync and make the “Omnibox Google Drive Suggestions” available for... More of this article »
How to ‘lock’ and ‘unlock’ Tabs in Microsoft Edge ‘Workspaces’
Recently, Microsoft made a new feature called “Workspaces” available to Edge users. The company has added the ability to lock Tabs in a workspace. The article provides details on how to lock and unlock tabs in Edge Workspaces. What... More of this article »
Google is moving Chrome’s ‘Tab Search’ Icon to left Side
Google is making a notable change to Chrome browser UI on desktop as part of “Refresh 2023”. The “Search Tabs” down arrow button is relocated to the left side from the far right to align with UI changes. The... More of this article »
Bing Chat in Microsoft Edge Sidebar gets “Export” Options
Microsoft adds support for exporting “Bing chat” responses or “answers” in the Edge sidebar in “Text”, “Word”, and “PDF formats”. Bing AI in Edge already provides these options,... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to get built-in ‘Photo Viewer’, how to enable?
Microsoft soon may make it easier to view a bunch of photos on your computer or “My Pictures” folder through its “Photo Viewer” feature. The company is testing the feature with the name “EdgePhoto”.... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to let you quickly open ‘clear browsing data’ dialog
If you frequently “clear browsing data” in Edge, Microsoft soon makes it quicker for you to open the dialog with the mouse in the Edge browser. Micorsoft Edge allows the deletion of browsing history, cookies, and other... More of this article »
Microsoft quietly pulls Edge’s ‘Enhance Image’ feature after privacy concerns?
Microsoft may have removed the Edge’s controversial “Image Enhancement” feature following privacy concerns raised by users. The “Enhance images in Microsoft Edge” setting is not available in release... More of this article »
Microsoft Restores Windows 11 File Explorer’s Folder Options after feedback
Microsoft has reverted the changes it made to the Folder Options settings in Windows 11’s File Explorer in insider builds, ensuring that the legacy settings will remain intact. This decision comes after Windows insider feedback... More of this article »
Google Sunsets Chrome’s ‘Password Strength indicator’ Feature
Google worked on adding a “Password Strength indicator” feature to Chrome last year, the feature and its code have been completely removed from browsers, and it has been discontinued. Password Strength Indicator Password... More of this article »
Chrome adds setting to Turn off/on Tab Hover Card Preview Images
Finally, after a long time, since the launch of Tab Hover Cards, Google has added an option in the Appearance settings of Chrome browser to control image visibility on Tab Hover Preview cards. Tab Hover Preview Card Images introduced... More of this article »
Microsoft is testing a native darker UI in Edge
Microsoft is working on making Edge look easier on the eyes with the new “darker UI”. The feature is being tested in the Canary. Microsoft Edge tests new Darker UI In Edge, by default, tab strip and sidebar, and other menu,... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge to let you disable Thumbnails in Favorites Hub
Microsoft has been testing displaying thumbnails in the Favorites hub in Edge for some time now. The company is now working on adding a setting to disable the “image generation” related to saved websites that appear in... More of this article »
Microsoft releases LinkedIn Preview for Windows 11 to Windows Store
Finally, Microsoft has launched the LinkedIn app for Windows 11 in a Preview version (beta), and is now available in Microsoft Store for download. It may amuse you, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn seven years back, but till now, the company... More of this article »
Malwarebytes pushes Update to Fix conflict with Chrome on Windows 11
The latest June Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 broke Chrome for users running Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes has acknowledged the issue and released an update to its Product to make Chrome launch again. Malwarebytes conflicts with... More of this article »
Chrome may warn users to review and remove unsafe extensions that were pulled from Web Store
Chrome soon will show a new review panel- “Extensions Review Panel”- on the chrome://extensions page, alerting users about potentially unsafe extensions. The initial launch will target extensions that are malware-infected,... More of this article »
Microsoft Edge restores Sync data Reset option after criticism
Microsoft has re-added the ability to delete sync data from the cloud again in Edge browser after criticism from users. The new option “Reset sync data from Microsoft Servers” is now available in Edge Canary, here is how... More of this article »
Finally, Chrome allows incognito Mode Screenshots on Android with improved Privacy
With Android 13 T supporting a new API, Chrome can now allow users to take screenshots in incognito Mode without showing incognito screenshot thumbnails in the app switcher. Till now, Chrome did not permit users to take screen grabs... More of this article »
Windows 11 KB5027231 Update breaks Google Chrome for Some, how to Fix?
If you’ve installed June Patch Tuesday Update KB5027231 on Windows 11 22H2 and noticed Google Chrome is not opening after that, you’re not alone. Check out the workarounds mentioned in the article below. Windows 11 Cumulative... More of this article »