Google Messages is getting several additional protections against spam and sensitive content like nudity. The update focused on safety features is now rolling out to Android users, although some of these protections are still being tested. First off, Google is now bringing new protections against scam texts that can lead to fraud, despite seeming harmless […]
Managing WhatsApp contacts has proved to be a frustrating friction point for many users, and Meta has just announced that it is taking steps to simplify things. As well as making it possible to add contacts via the web interface and Windows app, soon it will be possible to use linked devices — not just […]
This month’s Patch Tuesday update is causing problems. Here’s what to do if you’re affected. Last week, Microsoft released the KB5043076 update for Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of every month). This update is a mandatory security update that’s being delivered to all users. Overall, it’s a beneficial update for many users, one that […]
In June, Apple announced new software features for some of its most popular devices, including the iPhone and Apple Watch. Today, everyone with supported devices will receive the iOS 18 and watchOS 11 updates. Apple has not officially announced the exact timing for today’s new software updates, but they typically follow a consistent process for each update. It looks […]
It’s that time of the month. Microsoft has recently launched the KB5043080 update, or the Patch Tuesday for September 2024, for Windows 11 users in the 24H2 version. A lot of fixes are documented, including the Task Manager bug that messes up with the chart’s color in dark mode. If you had your Windows 11 system […]
Chrome 126 security updates released this week resolve high-severity vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. Google on Tuesday announced security updates for Chrome 126 that address ten vulnerabilities, including eight high-severity bugs reported by external researchers. Despite Google’s efforts to eliminate memory safety bugs in Chrome, most of the externally reported security defects are memory issues […]
This month’s update for Windows 11 is pretty impressive. There are the typical bug fixes that you would expect, but there are also lots of additions and improvements to the operating system. Like Windows 10, Windows 11 Copilot now offers a more app-like experience, and there is the very welcome return of the Show Desktop button […]
Four months ago, it was reported that Microsoft was testing adding long overdue features like spell checking and autocorrect to its Notepad app. You may have been wondering when, or indeed if, this functionality was ever going to come non-Insiders, but the updated Notepad is now quietly rolling out to all users and you likely already […]
The latest Windows 11 update fixes a bug that could prevent your PC from connecting to a VPN. What you need to know Windows updates normally improve the performance of your PC, but occasionally they come with bugs that make parts of your PC worse. That was the case with the April 2024 update for […]
Microsoft releases routine updates for Windows every month, and while the intent is to fix issues and occasionally add new features, the latest one is doing more harm than good. Some Windows 11 users have taken to social media to report that the latest KB5035853 update could be crashing their PCs, with the feared Blue Screen of […]
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