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Mozilla adds 'Total Cookie Protection' to its browser

Mozilla adds 'Total Cookie Protection' to its browser
The new function will separate cookies into a "cookie jar" and prevent user tracking
15 Jun 2022
Almost half of Windows 10 users urged to upgrade before Internet Explorer end of life

Almost half of Windows 10 users urged to upgrade before Internet Explorer end of life
Businesses have till 15 June to setup IE Mode in the newer Edge browser to avoid "disruption"
14 Jun 2022
What is the semantic web?

What is the semantic web?
Another idea from the inventor of the web, but what does it mean for the rest of us?
8 Jun 2022
What is a DNS server?

What is a DNS server?
We explain what a DNS server is, how it works and how to avoid DNS hijacking
27 May 2022
What is HTTP error 503 and how do you fix it?

What is HTTP error 503 and how do you fix it?
It may not always be obvious what's behind a 503 error, but there are steps you can take to get back online
27 May 2022
Google adds new security vendor plugins for Chrome, improved Chrome OS policy controls for IT admins

Google adds new security vendor plugins for Chrome, improved Chrome OS policy controls for IT admins
New integrations across various security pillars aim to improve Chrome OS and Chrome browser security for enterprise customers
27 May 2022
DuckDuckGo CEO defends platform after Microsoft online tracker agreement uncovered

DuckDuckGo CEO defends platform after Microsoft online tracker agreement uncovered
Gabriel Weinberg's defence was greeted warmly by the community and said the issue ultimately comes down to the unavoidable way the modern internet is …
26 May 2022
Google Chrome branded the least effective browser for stopping phishing attacks

Google Chrome branded the least effective browser for stopping phishing attacks
The world's most popular browser came dead last when compared against competitors
26 May 2022
What is a PNG file?

What is a PNG file?
We explain what a portable networks graphic is, plus how to edit and convert this type of file
20 May 2022
Microsoft Edge overtakes Safari as the world's second most popular browser

Microsoft Edge overtakes Safari as the world's second most popular browser
Edge use could increase as more and more install Windows 11
4 May 2022
Microsoft's latest VPN-like feature brings added network privacy to Edge users

Microsoft's latest VPN-like feature brings added network privacy to Edge users
The Microsoft Edge Secure Network feature is currently available in preview and offers similar data privacy protections to Apple's Private Relay tool
29 Apr 2022
Google adds "reject all" cookie buttons to appease EU regulators

Google adds "reject all" cookie buttons to appease EU regulators
New banners will be applied to Search and YouTube in France before rolling out across Europe
22 Apr 2022
Google takes on bad extensions with new Chrome badges

Google takes on bad extensions with new Chrome badges
Two new certifications labels aim to take the hassle of evaluating extensions away from users
21 Apr 2022
Jack Dorsey admits regret for helping to centralise the internet

Jack Dorsey admits regret for helping to centralise the internet
The former Twitter CEO took to the platform he founded to express regret at the 'damaging' development of the internet
4 Apr 2022
Microsoft finally makes it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11

Microsoft finally makes it easier to switch default browsers in Windows 11
Simple one-click operation to come via an update after criticism from rivals
30 Mar 2022
Google patches second Chrome browser zero-day of 2022

Google patches second Chrome browser zero-day of 2022
Google acted quickly to secure against the type confusion vulnerability that was under active exploitation
28 Mar 2022
Apple reveals new business features across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Safari

Apple reveals new business features across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Safari
Apple released updated versions for operating systems across its entire ecosystem, including some interesting new additions for businesses and develop…
15 Mar 2022
Microsoft revamps Office website for business and school users

Microsoft revamps Office website for business and school users
Customers will see new personalization and content creation features this week
11 Mar 2022
Google says Chrome is now faster than Safari on Apple Silicon

Google says Chrome is now faster than Safari on Apple Silicon
According to Apple's own benchmarks, Chrome 99 scored the highest out of any browser ever tested
8 Mar 2022
Mozilla patches two Firefox zero-day vulnerabilities 

Mozilla patches two Firefox zero-day vulnerabilities
Memory bugs fixed in Firefox desktop and mobile browsers along with Mozilla's Thunderbird client
8 Mar 2022
All major browsers assemble for the first time to improve web development

All major browsers assemble for the first time to improve web development
Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, and Google are working together to reduce the pain points developers run into when building experiences for multiple browse…
4 Mar 2022
Microsoft Edge poised to overtake Safari as second most popular desktop browser

Microsoft Edge poised to overtake Safari as second most popular desktop browser
According to browser-tracking company GlobalStats, there's just a 0.3% gap between the two
22 Feb 2022