News in the Software category

GitHub warns users to enable 2FA before upcoming deadline

GitHub is warning users that they will soon have limited functionality on the site if they do not enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts.
- Mayank Parmar
- December 26, 2023
- 04:03 PM
- 3
Discord adds Security Key support for all users to enhance security

Discord has made security key multi-factor authentication (MFA) available for all accounts on the platform, bringing significant security and anti-phishing benefits to its 500+ million registered users.
- Bill Toulas
- December 14, 2023
- 01:21 PM
- 0
Windows 11 KB5033375 update released with upgraded Copilot AI-assistant

Microsoft has released the KB5033375 update for Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, upgrade Copilot for Windows, and make 36 changes and fixes
- Mayank Parmar
- December 12, 2023
- 01:43 PM
- 0
Google shares plans for blocking third-party cookies in Chrome

Google has officially announced plans to gradually eliminate third-party cookies, a key aspect of its Privacy Sandbox initiative.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 18, 2023
- 09:18 AM
- 2
Windows 11 will soon let you uninstall more inbox apps

Microsoft is gearing up to roll out an update for Windows 11 that will significantly enhance user control over built-in apps. In the upcoming version, you will be able to uninstall a wider range of inbox apps.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 06:47 PM
- 12
Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge to get 'Save Frame' feature for YouTube

You can soon right-click on any YouTube video in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and save the frame (capture the screenshot of the video) in the original resolution and PNG format.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 04:40 PM
- 3
Microsoft Edge is testing a new video translation feature

Microsoft Edge's latest Canary update has an innovative feature: video translation. This feature translates YouTube videos in real-time, and it allegedly supports four languages.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 12, 2023
- 08:43 AM
- 2
Google ads push malicious CPU-Z app from fake Windows news site

A threat actor has been abusing Google Ads to distribute a trojanized version of the CPU-Z tool to deliver the Redline info-stealing malware.
- Bill Toulas
- November 09, 2023
- 11:09 AM
- 2
Signal tests usernames that keep your phone number private

Signal is now testing public usernames that allow users to conceal the phone numbers linked to their accounts while communicating with others.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 08, 2023
- 05:22 PM
- 7
OpenAI confirms it's not killing off ChatGPT plugins for now

During its inaugural developer conference, OpenAI unveiled GPTs, short for Generative Pre-trained Transformers. These custom versions of ChatGPT are designed to be shaped by and for individual users, whether for recreational or professional use, and can be shared with others.
- Mayank Parmar
- November 07, 2023
- 10:12 AM
- 0
Windows 11 23H2 - New features in the Windows 11 2023 Update

Microsoft released the new Windows 11 23H2 feature update today, and it comes with a ton of new features that may make Windows 10 holdouts willing to upgrade.
- Mayank Parmar
- October 31, 2023
- 03:56 PM
- 15
Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices

Canada has banned the use of Kaspersky security products and Tencent's WeChat app on mobile devices used by government employees, citing network and national security concerns.
- Bill Toulas
- October 31, 2023
- 11:06 AM
- 3
Decentralized Matrix messaging network says it now has 115M users

The team behind the Matrix open standard and real-time communication protocol has announced the release of its second major version, bringing end-to-end encryption to group VoIP, faster loading times, and more.
- Bill Toulas
- October 24, 2023
- 12:44 PM
- 0
WhatsApp gets support for multiple accounts on the same phone

Meta announced today that it's rolling out support for multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, allowing users to switch between them without needing to log out.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 19, 2023
- 08:14 AM
- 1
Windows 11 KB5031354 cumulative update released with new features

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 KB5031354 cumulative update to fix security vulnerabilities. This is the first Patch Tuesday update with access to Windows 11 Moment 4 features provide you turn on the "Get latest updates" toggle
- Mayank Parmar
- October 10, 2023
- 02:05 PM
- 4
Google Chrome's organize tabs will automatically reorder tabs

In a bid to upgrade user experience, the Chrome team is developing an "Organize Tabs" feature, soon to be seen at the top left corner of the browser, adjacent to the tab search function. This new addition would be a natural extension of Tab Groups functionality.
- Mayank Parmar
- October 08, 2023
- 06:11 PM
- 1
Microsoft Defender no longer flags Tor Browser as malware

For Windows users who frequently use the TorBrowser, there's been a pressing concern. Recent versions of the TorBrowser, specifically because of the tor.exe file it contained, were being flagged as potential threats by Windows Defender.
- Mayank Parmar
- October 02, 2023
- 06:33 PM
- 2
Free Download Manager releases script to check for Linux malware

The developers of Free Download Manager (FDM) have published a script to check if a Linux device was infected through a recently reported supply chain attack.
- Bill Toulas
- September 20, 2023
- 03:02 PM
- 0
Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature

Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a "read aloud" function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. While its initial rollout might seem basic, it gets the job done.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 03:45 PM
- 1
Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly "Web Select" feature

Microsoft's Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select.
- Mayank Parmar
- September 16, 2023
- 03:18 PM
- 0