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Tor Browser 14.5 Can Help You Fix Blocked Relay Connections
Summary Tor Browser 14.5 includes updates to the Connection Assist feature, and brings the feature to Android for the first time. The update also adds support for more languages and fixes bugs. Tor Browser is designed to bypass internet censorship on the network or internet service provider (ISP) level, but some of its workarounds can be complicated. The Connection Assist…
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Microsoft says Edge browser is now 9% faster after optimizations
Microsoft claims its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge has seen up to 9% performance improvements following the release of version 134. In a blog post, Microsoft noted that it truly cares about delivering better performance with Edge and recently made several changes to the underlying engine in the browser. Thanks to these changes, Edge 134 is now up to 9% faster compared…
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What Is Chromium, and Can You Use It as Your Browser?
Ever wonder what makes your web browser tick? If you peel back the layers, you’ll find something interesting at the core. Google Chrome is based on something called “Chromium,” and you may be surprised by how many other browsers have that in common. Chrome’s Open-Source Core Simply put, “Chromium” is the name of the open-source project that provides the vast…
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UK Watchdog Slams Apple & Google for Stifling Mobile Browser Innovation
Image: borodai/Envato Elements The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has found that Apple is restricting competition in the country by limiting the use of rival browsers on its iOS devices and effectively requiring developers to use its WebKit browser engine. This, and a number of other concerns, is “holding back innovation and could be limiting growth in the UK.” Apple…
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Opera adds ‘Browser Operator,’ an AI agent, to its browser – Computerworld
Opera has announced that its browser is now equipped with Browser Operator, a built-in AI agent that can help users with a variety of tasks. For example, if an Opera user wants help buying a large pack of socks in a certain color or booking a flight, the user can ask Browser Operator can do it. The video below shows…
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Macs under threat from new info-stealing malware spread through fake browser updates — how to stay safe
When it comes to staying safe online, one thing I always recommend is to keep your computer updated along with the software you use everyday. The problem now though, is that hackers are capitalizing on this advice and as you might have guessed, are using it to spread dangerous info-stealing malware targeting Macs, PCs and even Android phones. As reported…
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New FrigidStealer infostealer infects Macs via fake browser updates
The FakeUpdate malware campaigns are increasingly becoming muddled, with two additional cybercrime groups tracked as TA2726 and TA2727, running campaigns that push a new macOS infostealer malware called FrigidStealer. The new malware is delivered to Mac users, but the same campaign also uses Windows and Android payloads to cover a broad range of targets. The new campaign was discovered by researchers…
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With ‘Air,’ Opera launches a browser to reduce stress – Computerworld
If you get stressed out when surfing the web, Norwegian browser company Opera has something for you: a new browser for Windows and Mac designed to help you relax. Opera Air offers a minimalist design and scheduled breaks for breathing exercises, neck training and meditation, among other things. The new browser can also play a combination of soothing sounds and…
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This Free Browser Extension Lets You Bookmark Bluesky Posts
Bluesky has steadily been replacing X (formerly Twitter) for me, but I’ve really missed the ability to bookmark posts for future reference. While X still has Twitter’s old bookmarks feature, the only way to save a Bluesky post is to like it, since you can access a list of your liked posts on your profile page. That’s not always convenient—what…
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Google to kill Chrome Sync on older Chrome browser versions
Google announced that the Chrome Sync feature will be discontinued in early 2025 for Chrome versions older than four years. When enabled, Chrome Sync keeps users’ bookmarks, passwords, history, open tabs, settings, preferences, and, sometimes, Google Pay payment information. It also automatically signs users into Gmail, YouTube, Search, and other Google services. The move was announced on the company’s community…
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