ChromeOS is splitting the browser from the OS, getting more Linux-y
There's nothing official yet, but it might launch sometime this month. (credit: Valentina Palladino) It looks like Google's long-running project to split up ChromeOS and its Chrome browser will be shipping out to the ma.....»»
Apple tweaking how default browsers are selected in EU
Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it's adding more options over user control of other default apps.As well as updating default browser choices, EU users will have more cont.....»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
Google can’t defend shady Chrome data hoarding as “browser agnostic,” court says
Court reverses Google win in case from Chrome users who chose not to sync data. Enlarge (credit: Thomas Trutschel / Contributor | Photothek) Chrome users who declined to sync their Google accounts with their browsing dat.....»»
What is Microsoft Edge and how to use it
Wondering if you should use Microsoft Edge on your computer? We’ll explain the web browser and its history along with how to use it and make it your own......»»
PostgreSQL databases under attack
Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access.....»»
“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update
Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users—many running packages released as early as this year—started reporting the.....»»
Apple Podcasts launches web app, listen to your Up Next queue and library in a browser
Apple Podcasts is expanding to the web, starting today. You can access the new web app version at podcasts.apple.com, in desktop web browsers including Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox. For the first time, Apple Podcasts users can access their Up.....»»
Week in review: MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes, malicious Chrome, Edge browser extensions
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Unpatched MS Office flaw may leak NTLM hashes to attackers (CVE-2024-38200) A new MS Office zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-38200) can be exploited.....»»
Banshee Stealer malware haunts browser extensions on macOS
Security researchers have discovered a new malware for macOS, which can be used to attack over 100 browser extensions that may be installed on the target Mac.Web browser extensions are the target of Banshee Stealer on macOSApple tries hard to make ma.....»»
Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance
AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows......»»
Behold, Diablo is fully playable in your browser
It controls and looks great, though the game was outshined by its sequels. Enlarge / Diablo running in Firefox on macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) You can now play the original Diablo (and its expansion, Hellfire) in virtual.....»»
Proton VPN browser extension is now free for all
You can now use the Proton VPN extension with all Chrome and Firefox browsers – even if you're not a paid subscriber......»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»
Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
Chrome, Edge users beset by malicious extensions that can’t be easily removed
A widespread campaign featuring a malicious installer that saddles users with difficult-to-remove malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions has been spotted by researchers. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from sim.....»»
You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop
A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core. Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. (credit: System76) System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environ.....»»
An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is finally being fixed by Apple
There’s a pesky loophole lurking in every major browser, including Apple’s Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, that hackers have been exploiting for the past … The post An 18-year-old Safari loophole exploited by hackers is.....»»
tvOS 18 will soon let Apple TV users open web links on iPhone
Despite all the Apple TV’s capabilities, the tvOS operating system still lacks Safari or any other web browser. Naturally, this also means that users can’t easily share content right from the . However, this will soon change with tvOS 18. mor.....»»
Chrome’s Manifest V3, and its changes for ad blocking, are coming real soon
Chrome is warning users that their extension makers need to update soon. Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) Google Chrome's long, long project to implement a new browser extension platform is seemingly going to happen, for rea.....»»
Google adds Chrome AI features that can search your browsing history
Google is rolling out a trio of new features for the Chrome browser in macOS, aiming to improve your web-surfing experience using AI.Google Chrome iconGoogle has already demonstrated its AI in a variety of areas, with Gemini being its big effort to t.....»»