Users can now make use of physical security on every major platform. In Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, customers can make use of keys on Chromium browsers and Firefox. Legacy Edge is also supported on Windows, though Edgeium will soon supersede it. On iOS, implementation is a bit more difficult. Users must use Brave and a YubiKey 5Ci to access physical security. It’s also worth noting that while Safari supports the functionality, it’s only in the Technical Preview currently....

In its warning, Google says 18 smartphones are affected. Among them are the company’s own Pixel flagships, and handsets built by Xiaomi, Huawei, and Samsung. According to Google, the Android zero-day has already been observed in the wild. By exploiting the bug, a bad actor can gain complete control over a smartphone. The vulnerability was disclosed by Google’s Project Zero threat detection division late last week. The company says the bug has probably been exploited by knows Israeli group NSO Group Technologies....

Users are not going to get a group video calling experience they would have on other services, such as Skype. For example, the group chat function will support just seven people. It is also impossible to add a new member to the chat once the call has started. Google is also adding another useful feature to Duo, whether you’re in a group call or not. The company is working on a low light mode....

In terms of hardware, Google is ultra-cautious around product releases. The company is aware that it is not seen as a hardware company. Moreover, previous forays into cutting-edge technology – specifically with Google Glass – have been hit by trouble. With the Google Glass smart glasses, the product was seen as a glimpse into the future. However, there were growing concerns it could also glimpse into much more. People became worried that the glasses could be used to take photos and videos of people without consent....

And yes, by third party tools we also mean the internet because Recorder and transcribe offline. During its event, Google showed how the app works on the Pixel 4 even if airplane mode is turned on. We have seen companies like Microsoft develop real-time transcribing tools, but Google Recorder seems a level above. When speech has been transcribed, the content can be saved in audio format or as a text file....

The GPD Pocket is as interesting as it is quirky. As mentioned it is a departure for the company as it removes the gaming elements that GPD is known for. The company’s unique Android handheld consoles formed the genesis of the GPD Win, but the GPD Pocket takes a more solo approach into Windows 10. Indeed, the GPD Pocket looks like a well-design notebook, like a Surface Book or MacBook, albeit in a smaller form....

In comparison, HDMI 2.0b supports 4K at 60 frames per second and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The refresh rate controls how often the display changes the image on the screen, with some monitors and TV’s supporting upwards of 144Hz. For gamers, it means a smoother gaming experience when reaching framerates higher than 60. However, to reach that fps at 4K, gamers would need immense hardware, making this more of an investment in the future....

Among them is a limited preview of two business-oriented apps. As we reported earlier in the week, Remote Assist and Microsoft Layout debut for businesses. The former lets employees guide others through complex tasks via a call to the headset, while the second lets users plan office layouts in the real space. The rest of the update is also focused on the enterprise, which makes sense. Organizations and developers are likely the main customers for the developer edition, which costs thousands of dollars....

On some Windows 10 devices objects on your screen might appear too big or too small. This happens usually with very large and high-resolution displays. To enlarge the stuff on your screen your first reflex might be changing the display resolution, but this also lowers the quality of images and movies. The better approach is to change the Windows 10 DPI Scaling Level to resize text, apps and other items....

The blurriness of photos is a problem that haunts photographers, no matter if they are amateurs or professionals. It can turn the picture you thought was your best shot into worthless data. So, anyone with a passion for photography is always on the lookout for the best answer to how to fix blurry pictures. What you need is a photo repair tool to repair photo that is fast, safe, secure, and capable enough to save even the most damaged photos....

1 Google Maps: Measure Distance in your Web Browser2 Google Maps: Measure Area on the Web3 How to Measure Distance with Google Maps for Android One good use of the tool is measure distance walked along footpaths, for example, or to determine the size of a property. Your software will automatically display the results in the units that are relevant to you. We’re going to show you exactly use these features, but there’s one caveat....

1 How to Open a File in Command Prompt2 How to Open a Folder in CMD3 Extra: How to Stop, Start, and Restart a Service with Command Prompt4 Extra: How to Run Windows Defender from the Command Line To do so, we’ll be making use of the new Windows Terminal application, which allows you to quickly access CMD, PowerShell, and more. How to change directory in command prompt As part of the process, this tutorial will briefly cover how to navigate to files in CMD....

1 How to Find the Square Root of a Number via the Excel SQRT Function2 How to Calculate Square Root In Excel with the POWER function3 How to Square Root in Excel with the Exponent Operator4 How to Find and Remove Duplicates in Excel or Combine Text Cells The square root formulas in Excel (SQRT and POWER) As well as the most commonly used Excel SQRT function, we’ll be covering the power function and exponent operator....

1 How to Sync Time in Windows 11 or Windows 10 via Settings2 How to Sync with an Internet Time Server in Windows 11 or Windows 10 via Control Panel3 How to Use a Time Sync Command in Windows 11 or Windows 104 Extra: How to Change Time Zone and Sync with an Atomic Clock in Windows 105 Extra: How to Show Seconds on the Taskbar Clock How to update computer time automatically using a Windows timeserver Before we start, however, it’s necessary to determine whether your incorrect time is down to a synchronization issue or if it’s just a problem with your time zone....

1 How to Turn Sticky Keys On or Off via Keyboard Shortcut2 How to Enable or Disable Sticky Keys via Settings3 How to Turn On or Off Sticky Keys via the Control Panel Most of the time, though Sticky Keys just gets in the way. It pops up when you’re in the middle of things and can make it seem like your control and shift keys are not working. Because of this, we’re going to show you how to turn off Sticky Keys in Windows 10, but also how to turn it on again if you need it....

Attempts by the press to contact Microsoft about the issue were met with deaf ears, leaving consumers in the dark. Now, it seems the tech giant will sell the laptops, but there may be significant limitations. “We have been evaluating, and will continue to respond to, the many business, technical and regulatory complexities stemming from the recent addition of Huawei to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations Entity List,” said a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to The Verge....

In a blog post, Intel says the Cypress Cove cores in the Rocket Lake S CPUs will deliver a double-digit increase in performance over the previous generation. Unfortunately, the company does not say what specifically this means in terms of raw numbers. “The 11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processor will introduce a new desktop architecture, called Cypress Cove, designed to transform hardware and software efficiency and increase performance?.” Cypress Cove are built on 14nm....

The company started with newer chip families and has now confirmed it has patched the Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge CPUs. Additionally, Intel has patched Haswell core chips that has not been covered in previous releases. This means users running any generation of Intel CPU should now be protected. When the CPU problem was revealed by Google on Jan. 6, Intel acted quickly with a patch. However, one of the three Meltdown and Spectre variant patches resulted in problems for users....

Intel has been upping its efforts to appeal to the gamers, as evidenced by its collaboration with AMD. It’s pairing its processors with AMD’s Vega graphics in a single, Kaby Lake G package. The next step is software, and Intel is already making progress in that regard. The company has announced a game optimization feature for its integrated graphics, as well as Kaby Lake G. Limited Game Support So far the number of games supported is limited....

Now, Intel has finally given a look at its Vaunt smart glasses, and they look surprisingly normal. The Verge reveals a device that is indistinguishable from regular glasses and provides just the right amount of information. Rather than the bulky projection mount of Google Glass, Intel is opting to reflect lasers directly onto your right retina. Unless you consciously look for it, the information is invisible, and the people interacting with you will see little more than a red dot....