The Edge is also imposed on users, who can not change their browser, but the truth is that even if they wanted to change to Chrome, they probably would not get it, because of the tech giant Microsoft. Using Windows 10 S will force many users to adapt to the rules that Microsoft will enforce in the name of security and performance. In addition to installing apps from the Windows store, there is also an obligation to use Edge and Bing....

It would be expected that this integration would ensure that these are kept permanently and without limits. But the tech giant Google does not seem to think so and erases copies of devices that are not in use. The tech giant Google was expected to handle backups of Android devices in an exemplary way and would guarantee them unlimited storage for a long time. It’s an Android service with the tech giant Google’s features that the company urges to use....

It’s the first major expansion of Google Fiber since halting the network’s rollout in nine cities in October 2016. The expansion to the five new cities over the next few years is pending city approvals. “These states will be the main focus for our growth for the next several years, along with continued expansion in our current metro areas,” said Dinni Jain, CEO of Google Fiber, in a blogpost. Google Fiber recently announced plans to expand its gigabit fiber service to Mesa, Arizona and Colorado Springs, Colorado....

Now Google has improved the way it displays quoted search results in snippets by basing them on where a quoted word or phrase occurs in a page. Google made the changes based on feedback from Search users who do quoted searches such as “Google search” to find a page with that exact phrase. “We’ve heard feedback that people doing quoted searches value seeing where the quoted material occurs on a page, rather than an overall description of the page....

Google has started rolling out an update for the Google Keyboard that brings with it two new Material Design inspired themes. The themes are similar to the ones found on the preview images of Lollipop for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7. The new themes — Material Dark and Material Light — are keeping in line with the Material Design guidelines from Google and have a flat and sleek look....

In this hack’s humble opinion – yes, though there are a few caveats that stop the Nexus 6 being quite what the future ordered. At least, not yet. The form factor, dramatically larger than even Samsung’s unashamedly ‘stylus-based, two handed phablet’ Galaxy Notes, is the thing to focus on here. Which is odd, considering that the specifications should be the star of the show. Even more so than with the Nexus 5, Google has commissioned a device with cutting edge internals....

It was a few hours ago that the tech giant Google made available the latest version of Android O. The Developer Preview 4 has been known and is ready for all final tests, towards the final version. This version, which is still of tests, is considered to be the final one, after which it will be used for the manufacturers to install in their devices. Still, without an official name, Android O will be so close to being ready for release....

Google is aware of the slow internet speed issue that many users are facing with the recently launched Nest Wifi Pro. In a statement to The Verge, Google Nest Wifi’s product lead, Sanjay Noronha, says a small number of users are currently experiencing slow internet speeds on Nest Wifi Pro routers, and an update to fix this issue will roll out by early next week. The company launched the Nest Wifi Pro with Wifi 6E, built upon 802....

Gravity Gestures is a free 2MB utility (yes, just TWO MB) on the play store that makes use of the accelerometer and gyroscope (your phone MUST have both of those sensors) for interpreting four basic gestures like shake or chop and based on that, you can assign different tasks to them. The main focus here remains on the simplicity it brings to the table, the material themed interface has been kept minimal and the app doesn’t complicate the setup process, unlike other similar titles....

You can check my previous articles for more CTF challenges. We have also provided a downloadable URL for this CTF here. You can download the machine and run it on VirtualBox. The torrent downloadable URL is also available for this VM and has been added in the reference section of this article. For those who are not aware of the site, VulnHub is a well-known website for security researchers. It aims to provide users with a way to learn and practice their hacking skills through a series of challenges in a safe and legal environment....

While finding out what your third cousin’s top five all-time TV shows are or seeing your grade school BFF’s senior portrait can be comforting, it can also be dangerous. Tap or click here to find out why sharing your school photos is a bad idea. It’s no secret that Facebook has a long history of putting its users’ privacy at risk. And now as more people are relying on the service, your personal information could be at risk once again after more than 260 million user profiles are listed for sale on the dark web....

In fact, Google took the unprecedented steps of offering its paid G-Suite services like Google Meet for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tap or click here to see what Google did to help at-home workers over the past few months. With so many people relying on Google’s productivity software, hackers are seeing the perfect opportunity to wreak havoc and steal data. And now, security researchers have found a previously undiscovered bug in Google Drive that could allow hackers to swap out legitimate files with malicious ones....

That’s because Microsoft commissioned five potential new looks. Instead of leaving the decision-making to corporate, the company’s asking users like you to share their thoughts on social media. Give feedback and comment on social media, and your favorite fonts could be the future face of Microsoft Office. Although Office Suite is the golden standard for digital office software, it’s got a huge price tag. Tap or click to find out how you can use Microsoft Office for free....

Not to worry anymore! Just a few days after announcing Free Windows 7 RTM for all TechNet beta testers, another good news flowing in the form of ability to upgrade (or rather MIGRATE) from Windows XP to Windows 7. Migrate XP to Windows 7 with Easy Transfer Over the Network Below are some resources which give a step-by-step guide on using Microsoft’s Windows Easy Transfer program to help you transfer your files and settings from Windows XP to Windows 7....

But you don’t have to open each app to manage them. Whether you want to add, remove, or tweak one of your accounts. Android has built a way to do it right inside the Settings app. Let us show you how to do it. The Accounts tab in Settings holds the keys to all online accounts on your phone. Under the Personal tab in Settings, you’ll find an option for Accounts....

What about adding a little menu bar in the Chrome browser? You can add a menu bar near your bookmarks and address bar in the Chrome browser. For that, you need to install an extension known as ‘Proper Menubar’ Proper Menubar is a browser extension that adds a menu bar to your Chrome browser. The menu bar lets you quickly access useful browser options like History, Bookmarks, File, etc. The chrome extension is extremely lightweight and won’t raise your RAM or CPU usage....

It’s only been two days since a report surfaced that suggested Samsung planned on spurring the Galaxy S7 lineup with a brand new color option. That report suggested Samsung had its eyes set on a “Jet Black” Galaxy S7, which would compete directly with the same color option launched by Apple with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus earlier this year. With the Galaxy Note 7 not available for Samsung, offering a new color option for its aging flagship from earlier this year was just one more option to consider....

We have heard numerous times on previous occasions that Huawei is working with Google on a Nexus handset due to be unveiled later this year. Today, a new report from The Information has revealed more details about this unlikely partnership between a Chinese company and a U.S. giant. The report claims that this partnership will benefit both Google and Huawei. While launching a Nexus handset will definitely help Huawei in making a splash in the US market, it will also help Google as it is taking Huawei’s help in bringing an app store to China....

After years of working together on various smartphones and tablets, Google and HTC today announced that they have entered into a “definitive agreement” which will see certain HTC employees join Google. The agreement also provides Google with non-exclusive access to HTC’s Intellectual Property (IP). Google will be paying HTC $1.1 billion in return for this agreement. The HTC employees who will now work under Google were already previously working closely with Google on Pixel smartphones....

Google Maps is not just about getting directions from one spot to the other. Google has been working to improve the platform so people can find new places, too. And now, following announcements at Google I/O, the company has just unveiled a variety of new features for the service that make finding new spots even easier, and sharing those sites with your friends for good measure. That includes a new Explore tab that is designed to show you events, activities, and dining hotspots around you....