So, the next time you’re scraping the bottom of the internet barrel, remember websites know what you’re up to. Web owners use the Chrome loophole to keep track of users even in incognito mode, and even to stop them stumping paywalls. Google knows about this loophole and says it is closing it. The company says it will shut down the workaround in the FileSystem API, essentially bringing complete privacy in incognito mode....

Whether Google likes it or not, Microsoft’s Office is the most popular and widely used productivity suite. Users receive Office documents on Gmail and want to open and edit them right there in Google Docs. While opening and viewing Office files has always been easy in Docs, editing them has been a frustrating experience. Google would previously make users convert the files into its own format before editing, collaborating, and commenting....

Over the last two weeks we have seen companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google stop sales in the country. Other brands like Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal, have also left. Facebook has been banned in Russia, while mega-brands like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola have also cut ties. Google is now going a step further and officially “pausing” all billing on Google Play, its official app and media store. The company sent an email to developers today saying all billing methods on the store will close in Russia....

Android is widely regarded to be less secure than iOS. Google has repeatedly said the platform itself is completely secure in its stock form. However, because it is an open solution, OEMs are free to change Android as they please. This can mean compromising Google’s stock security refinements. For the last five years, the company has published the Android Security & Privacy Year in Review, which shows vulnerabilities that have affected Android and what threats the OS faces....

New controls in Google Search are now more accessible. Privacy controls have always been available for Search, but Google is placing them more front and center. Indeed, Google Search will be just the first product to get the more accessible controls. Google says they will eventually come to all services, including Maps. “Today, we’re making it easier for you to make decisions about your data directly within the Google products you use every day, starting with Search,” Google says....

As mentioned, Google Street View imagery has been improved in the last 10 years. But during this time, Google has not improved its camera technology since 2009. To move Street View into newer territory, the company has designed a new camera which relies on AI algorithms. This is arguably an essential upgrade. If we think back to 2009 (the last camera update), a lot has happened in the imaging field....

According to the company, there is a flaw in the V8 open-source web engine that runs Chrome. A patch has already been included in version 88.0.4234.150, which is rolling out over the coming days and weeks. Google points out a heap-buffer overflow issue is causing the vulnerability, which is known as CVE-2021-21148. “Google is aware of reports that an exploit for CVE-2021-21148 exists in the wild,” Google’s Thursday security update reads....

Hackers have been trying to get Windows 10X running on a device. It’s worth noting this is a modular version of Windows 10, meaning it runs and looks the same across form factors. In other words, 10X looks and feels the same on a mobile device as it does on laptop or tablet. One Windows hackers, XDeltaXForce has been successful running Windows 10X on a Surface Pro 7. While it’s far from perfect, it does show how Windows 10X will look when running on a device....

With recent data showing the Magic Leap One has failed to sell in big numbers, the company is reacting. This week, Magic Leap announced its device is gaining an Enterprise Suite that will make it more appealing to businesses. The suite will also make the device more of a competitor with HoloLens 2. Essentially, the Enterprise Suite is a re-tooled version of the Magic Leap One Creator Edition. It bundles in several enterprise services, including:...

Many of those companies make some very bold promises about what they offer too. It’s not rare to see VPNs promising “complete anonymity”, “no logs”, and various other statements that can be enticing to those looking to conceal their tracks. But how secure is a VPN exactly, and should you trust these companies with your data? Let’s have a look at the current situation and some viable alternatives. How a VPN Works A VPN is basically a virtual “tunnel” for your internet connection....

1 How To Add and Change Signatures in Outlook2 Extra: How to Make Your Own Business Cards in Word3 Extra: How to Enable Microsoft Office Dark Mode for Outlook Though simply writing your name does the job, an email signature adds a degree of professionalism to your email while promoting your social media and other platforms. Today we’re going to be showing you how to add a signature in Outlook to achieve this, as well as how to change your signature in Outlook to a more professional one....

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1 How to Sort Columns Alphabetically in Excel2 How to Alphabetize a Column in Excel3 How to Alphabetize in Excel Using Shortcuts4 Extra: How to Color Alternating Rows in Excel Alphabetize in Excel / Sort alphabetically in Excel While there are several ways to alphabetize in Excel, the most consistent is the sorting feature in the Data section of your ribbon. We’ll be showing this feature, as well as the A to Z filter shortcut....

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1 How to Turn on Microsoft Office Dark Mode via Microsoft Word Themes2 How to Personalize Your Microsoft Office Background3 How to Enable Microsoft Office Dark Mode in Office Online Activating the dark theme for Microsoft Office Thankfully, it’s not particularly difficult to enable dark Office. All you need is A Microsoft 365 subscription. Even better, you can enable Outlook dark mode, Word dark mode, and Excel dark mode by changing your theme in just one of the apps....

1 How to Check Windows 10 Reserved Storage Size via Settings2 How to Check Reserved Storage Size in Windows 10 via Command Prompt3 How to Check and Enable / Disable Windows 10 Reserved Storage via CMD4 How to Check Windows 10 Reserved Storage State via PowerShell5 Enable or Disable Windows 10 Reserved Storage via Registry Hack What is reserved storage and how does it work? Windows 10 needs some space to be able to function correctly....

After you’ve researched any risks, you can follow our guide below to learn how to open a port in Windows and how to close a port to maintain security. How to Open or Block a Port or Port Range in Windows 10 Firewall With that, your VPN, SSH, or other software should work correctly. If you are setting up a VPN and still struggling, our dedicated guide may be of some use....

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1 How to Stop Spotify from Automatically Opening via its App2 How to Make Spotify Not Start on Startup via Task Manager3 Extra: How to Start Spotify with a Keyboard Shortcut Instead4 Extra: How to Disable Startup Delay for Startup Programs Why does Spotify open when I turn on my computer? When you install Spotify, it automatically adds itself to the startup list on your computer. The reason is likely twofold: to make it more convenient for regular users, and to encourage non-regular users to use the app more....