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Edge browser no longer ‘Steals’ chrome tabs, data – India TV

Image Source : FILE Representational Image Microsoft has fixed a problem in its Edge browser that was reportedly taking Chrome tabs and data without permission. The company released an update for Microsoft Edge, explaining that the browser has a feature to import data from other browsers with user consent, but this feature wasn't working correctly across different…

23 of the best Netflix hacks, tips, and tricks

Netflix is one of the most popular streaming platforms for all things movies and TV shows. Home to an immense library of titles, the Netflix archive is constantly changing and evolving, and so are the many ways you can use your Netflix account.  For instance, did you know you can access region-locked Netflix shows and flicks by using a VPN? Or that you can disable that pesky Autoplay feature? There are tons of Netflix hacks, tips, and tricks out there, so we’ve gone ahead and rounded up all of our favorites!  Expand…

How to Change the Language in Google Chrome on Windows & Mac

Google Chrome supports a wide range of languages. While it'll default to English in most cases, there's nothing stopping you from changing its settings and displaying pages in Spanish, French, or dozens of other languages. Changing your default language in Chrome takes only a few seconds, and the technique used is the same across Windows and Mac. Aside from changing your language, note that Chrome now gives you the option to automatically translate pages written in another language – making it easy to read content…

CERT-In Alerts: Critical security risks detected in Google Chrome OS

Image Source : FILE Representational Image CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a serious warning about security flaws found in Google Chrome OS. They've identified vulnerabilities in versions of Chrome OS before 114.0.5735.350 on the LTS channel, which could let remote attackers do harmful things like running unauthorised code or gaining…

Alert! Download Google Chrome update now – govt sends high severity warning

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has raised a high-severity warning regarding vulnerabilities present in Google Chrome OS, urging users to update their browsers immediately. Released on February 8, 2024, under the designation CIVN-2024-0031, the security note highlights significant risks associated with Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 (Platform Version: 15437.90.0) on the LTS channel. Govt wants you to download the latest Google Chrome update as that will remove all current…

7 beloved Windows apps Microsoft has killed over the years

Microsoft’s history is littered with the discontinuation of once-beloved applications. Most recently, WordPad, the renowned text editor app, was conspicuously absent from the latest beta build of Windows 11, indicating an end to its 28-year-long journey. I have fond memories of using the app back in my college days when Microsoft Office was too pricey for me. WordPad is far from the only app to get canceled by Microsoft over the years. From pioneering productivity tools to nostalgic multimedia players, let’s…

What Is Private and What Isn’t When You Use Incognito Mode?

The incognito or private mode found in most web browsers is back in the news, with Google updating its disclaimer to give users a better idea of exactly how this feature works. Whether you use Chrome or one of the alternatives, the feature works in the same way—and it doesn’t cover your tracks quite as well as you might have thought.If you’re going to use incognito mode, you’ll want to know exactly what is and isn’t logged while browsing to avoid any nasty surprises. Here, we’ve laid out all the details, which should give…

Arc Search is one of the best iPhone apps I’ve ever used

Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends It’s 2024, a year when generative AI chatbots are browsing the web for us and presenting answers that are essentially a summarized version of the information hosted on different websites. The approach is convenient and saves us the hassle of visiting multiple ad-ridden, tracker-happy websites to find the required details. Yes, a wall of information isn’t the most pleasing way to find answers, especially when these AI-generated summaries could result from hallucinated misinformation or…

Smart surfing: How AI could change the browsing game

Google and Microsoft already have dipped their fingers, toes and several limbs into the AI pie, meaning your browsers are much smarter than they were last year. ​​But it’s not just the biggies who are going all in; lesser-known browsers are also incorporating AI to make everyday surfing a better ​experience.​ Google and Microsoft already have dipped their fingers, toes and several limbs into the AI pie, meaning your browsers are much smarter than they were last year. ​​But it’s not just the biggies who are going all…