New feature in Meta’s popular instant-messaging app eliminates need for any third-party scanning tools WhatsApp, Meta’s widely-used instant-messaging platform, is introducing a new feature that will allow users to directly scan documents using their smartphone camera from within the app. The functionality is currently in its testing phase and isContinue Reading
After four decades, the infamous error message is getting a reboot — literally — in the next Windows update coming later this summer For millions of Windows users, the so-called Blue Screen of Death has been less of a bug and more of a feature: a panic-inducing rite of passage,Continue Reading
Google Chrome is by far the most popular browser on Android, supporting devices of all sizes and form factors. Given Android’s fragmentation, Google ensures that newer Chrome releases remain compatible with older versions of the OS, only phasing out support when necessary. The browser last ended compatibility with Android 7.0 Nougat inContinue Reading
Support for all sorts of devices has always been a strong feature of the Windows operating system. Driver support is baked into the operating system and most devices will work out of the box after installation. Yes, it does make sense to install some drivers manually, as you may beContinue Reading
We can safely assume that AI-driven tactics will shape fraud in 2025 Stepping into a new year does not necessarily mean we will enter a new era of safer cyberspace. More often, it usually means the opposite, with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance reporting that in 2024, scammers stole over $1.03 trillion, aContinue Reading
Another suggestion this week that the decision to keep Windows 10 may soon be impossible, with all owners of eligible PCs forced to upgrade. That would put a deadline on the free upgrade offer before it’s taken out of your hands. As I’ve warned before, Microsoft’s small print on recentContinue Reading
Meta is testing the feature in Hong Kong, Argentina and Thailand to start. Nearly two years after launching Threads, Meta is finally giving in to users on one of the most requested features for the service: direct messaging. The company is beginning to test a dedicated inbox for Threads, beginningContinue Reading
Two new views in the ‘All’ section will make it easier to browse installed apps. Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824) to the Dev Channel. This update focuses on making the Start menu the main feature. The redesigned Start menu now places pinned apps at theContinue Reading
Quick Machine Recovery and PC migration features now in testing Windows 11 has a new preview release which packs some important features including a new method of recovering a PC that’s failing to boot up at all. This is preview build 26200.5622 in the Dev channel, and it brings in an ability called Quick MachineContinue Reading
Since the end of 2022, tech companies, and even non-tech companies, have been clamoring to pile AI into their services. Despite what many people say about not liking AI, plenty of people are still using it every day, making it a key offering. Not only that, but for public companiesContinue Reading