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Catch fish on Google search

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

November 11, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Catch fish on Google search

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?

Posted in: News
Firefox
Mozilla officially releases Firefox to Microsoft Store download

You can now download Firefox from Windows Store

November 10, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Mozilla officially releases Firefox to Microsoft Store download

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

Posted in: Firefox, News
Google Chrome
Screenshot Edit option in addition to download

Chrome soon lets you Edit Screenshots on desktop

November 9, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Screenshot Edit option in addition to download

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

Posted in: Google Chrome, News
Android
Privacy Guide Settings Chrome Android

First look at Chrome for Android’s Privacy guide feature

November 8, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Privacy Guide Settings Chrome Android

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.

Posted in: Android, Google Chrome, News
Freeware
Avast Free Antivirus officially Windows 11 compatible now

Avast Free Antivirus now officially supports Windows 11

October 31, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avast Free Antivirus officially Windows 11 compatible now

Avast Software has released Avast 21.9 with better Windows 11 compatibility and stronger web shield and Firewall improvements.

Posted in: Freeware, News, Windows 11
Google Chrome
Chrome Tab Search with Fuzzy Search activated

Chrome Tab Search is getting Fuzzy Search

October 30, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Chrome Tab Search with Fuzzy Search activated

Google is testing Fuzzy Search for the Tab Search feature in Chrome 97.

Posted in: Google Chrome, News
Freeware

Revo Uninstaller now officially works on Windows 11

October 29, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After Pro, Revo Uninstaller Free version (2.3.5) has received much-needed Windows 11 Support. The update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

Posted in: Freeware, News, Windows 11
News
Windows 11 build 22489

Windows 11 build 22489 lets you access Microsoft Account from Settings App

October 28, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Windows 11 build 22489

Windows 11 build 22489 makes it easier to access Microsoft Account Settings. The build also offers New View for Installed Apps & DDR support for DOH.

Posted in: News, Windows 11
Android
Microsoft Edge Android Password Monitor

Microsoft Edge on Android can now Scan for Leaked Passwords

October 27, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Microsoft Edge Android Password Monitor

After desktop, Microsoft is integrating Password Monitor feature that scans for leaked Passwords into Microsoft Edge on Android as well.

Posted in: Android, Microsoft Edge, News
News
Microsoft automatically installing PC Health Check App on Windows 10 devices via Windows Update

Windows 10 PCs getting PC Health Check App via Windows Update

October 26, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
Microsoft automatically installing PC Health Check App on Windows 10 devices via Windows Update

Microsoft is now installing PC Health Check app on Windows 10 PCs w/o manual download via Windows Update. PC Health Check can be uninstalled or removed.

Posted in: News, Windows 11
Firefox
Firefox close tabs warning

Firefox 94: Enable Close Tabs warning

October 26, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Firefox close tabs warning

Mozilla is disabling Close tabs warning by default in Firefox 94 on Windows, here is how you can re-enable to prevent accidental closing of tabs.

Posted in: Firefox, News
Freeware
Find My Mouse PowerToy helps in locating cursor

PowerToys getting a feature to focus Mouse cursor

October 21, 2021 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
Find My Mouse PowerToy helps in locating cursor

Losing track of your mouse cursor on a large computer monitor or multiple monitors,  PowerToys is getting a new utility named ” Find My Mouse” to fix this. The feature shows a spotlight on the mouse pointer on the screen when you press the left Ctrl key two times. How to highlight the Mouse cursor …

Posted in: Freeware, News, Windows 11
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