How to disable Cortana
If you don't care for Cortana and prefer more data privacy, we'll show you exactly what to do. Here's how to disable Cortana for good or temporarily......»»
WordPress To Automatically Disable Google FLoC On Websites
AmiMoJo writes: WordPress announced over the weekend that they plan on treating Google's new FLoC tracking technology as a security concern and hence block it by default on WordPress sites. For some time, browsers have begun to increasingly block thi.....»»
Why is AI mostly presented as female in pop culture and demos?
With the proliferation of female robots such as Sophia and the popularity of female virtual assistants such as Siri (Apple), Alexa (Amazon), and Cortana (Microsoft), artificial intelligence seems to have a gender issue......»»
AMD Zen 3 CPUs Vulnerable To Spectre-like Attacks via PSF Feature
US chipmaker AMD advised customers last week to disable a new performance feature if they plan to use CPUs for sensitive operations, as this feature is vulnerable to Spectre-like side-channel attacks. From a report: Called Predictive Store Forwarding.....»»
Microsoft’s Cortana meets an untimely end on iOS and Android
This is only the latest development in a series of cuts for Cortana. Cortana on an iPhone. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft's Cortana app for iOS and Android will soon shut down, the company has announced on a support page. This effectively puts.....»»
Microsoft Shuts Down Cortana on iOS and Android
Microsoft has shut down its Cortana app for iOS and Android. From a report: It's the latest in a series of moves to end support for Cortana across multiple devices, including Microsoft's own Surface Headphones. The Cortana app for iOS and Android is.....»»
Microsoft"s Cortana silenced as Siri gets new voice
Microsoft retires its voice assistant from mobile while Apple aims to make Siri more inclusive......»»
How to deactivate your Instagram account
If you're growing tired of photos and videos on Instagram, you can deactivate your account. Here's how to temporarily disable or permanently delete it......»»
How to disable 3D and Haptic Touch in iOS
3D Touch and Haptic Touch allow you to control your iPhone using longer and firmer taps. Regardless of which feature you have, here's how to deactivate them......»»
Get back to basics: How to disable the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro
If the Touch Bar is annoying you, we'll show you how to lock the Touch Bar and, if you really need to, how to disable it altogether for your peace of mind......»»
How to enable and disable notifications in the Chrome browser
Notifications can be handy, but they can also be annoying at times. Here's how to manage notifications in Chrome with less stress, or get rid of them entirely......»»
Verizon"s new CBRS 4G is twice as fast as its DSS 5G network
As it turns out, Verizon's advice to disable 5G was more warranted than anyone would have imagined. This week PCMag conducted some tests comparing Verizon's 4G and 5G networks and found its 4G to be faster—a lot faster......»»
Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Assistant vs. Alexa
Voice assistants Cortana, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are improving all the time and are more powerful today than ever before. But which is superior?.....»»
Verizon tells users to disable 5G to preserve battery, then deletes tweet
Verizon's now-deleted tweet said using 4G only will conserve battery life. Enlarge / A Verizon booth at Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles in September 2018. (credit: Verizon) Verizon has spent years hyping 5G despite it bringing ju.....»»
How to use Cortana
Here's how to set up the helpful digital voice assistant from Windows and customize it exactly to your liking......»»
Google Threatens To Remove Search in Australia as Spat Escalates
Google has threatened to disable its search engine in Australia if it's forced to pay local publishers for news, a dramatic escalation of a months-long standoff with the government. From a report: The proposed law, intended to compensate publishers f.....»»
Facebook and Instagram disable features in Europe
The company says some of its messaging features may need to be adapted to comply with EU rules......»»