browser privacy

Browser notifications are useful when they announce the things you care about — but they become a productivity tax the moment they arrive uninvited, break your flow, and pile up in the corner of your screen. A focused Windows 11 setup starts with controlling what can interrupt you: from...

Mozilla’s experiment with a built‑in, browser‑only VPN marks a notable shift in how mainstream browsers are packaging privacy tools: Firefox VPN is rolling out as an invite‑only, free beta that protects only traffic inside the Firefox browser, promises limited telemetry with account‑linked logs...

Microsoft’s Edge is quietly evolving from a Chromium browser with an AI sidebar into a permissioned, agentic browsing surface—and recent test code and community reporting suggest the company is now experimenting with giving Copilot direct access to a user’s Edge profile so the assistant can act...

Microsoft quietly rolled a small but potentially meaningful convenience into recent Windows 11 Insider builds: a “Perform speed test” entry in the network menu and Wi‑Fi quick settings that launches an internet speed check directly from the taskbar, but crucially it opens Bing’s web‑based speed...

Microsoft’s push to redefine the web browsing experience has entered a new era with the unveiling of Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge—a dramatic step not only for the future of Edge, but for the evolution of web browsers in general. Amid intensifying AI innovation from Silicon Valley giants and...

Microsoft Edge’s unveiling of Copilot Mode signals a clear evolution in the browser landscape, promising a transformative leap for productivity-minded users and organizations alike. While artificial intelligence has already found its place in standalone assistants and embedded productivity...

A new era of web interaction is taking shape as Microsoft Edge introduces its AI Copilot Mode, a move positioned not just as an incremental upgrade but as a fundamental reimagining of how users engage with their browsers. This experimental feature, which Microsoft has begun to roll out to select...

Windows users are no strangers to the longstanding rivalry between Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, a browser battle that shows no sign of waning. Yet, the latest wave of Windows 11 AI upgrades has propelled the debate to new heights, giving users far more pressing reasons to reconsider the...

The announcement that Google Chrome is set to add PlayReady DRM support for Windows 11 marks a significant development in the ongoing battle for supremacy in the high-quality video streaming landscape. For years, Google’s browser has trailed behind Microsoft Edge in supporting hardware-secure...

Navigating the modern digital world often involves a flurry of downloads: software installers, PDFs, images, spreadsheets, and endless files that make up our daily workflow. Yet, for many Windows users, a surprising question persists—where do these downloaded files actually go? Whether switching...

When users make the switch from browsers like Google Chrome or Firefox to Microsoft Edge, one of the key considerations is ensuring their digital life continues seamlessly—history preserved, favorites intact, and passwords ready for autofill. Microsoft has continuously improved Edge’s import...

Microsoft Edge has emerged not only as the default browser for Windows devices but also as a competitive choice for users across platforms, especially as it builds upon the open-source Chromium project. As users consider transitioning from other browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, or even from...

Microsoft Edge, as the preferred browser on Windows devices, has steadily evolved both in terms of user features and its underlying data practices. It now operates not only as a gateway to the web but also as a platform deeply integrated with the larger Microsoft ecosystem. Among the most...

Microsoft Edge has steadily evolved into one of the premier web browsers for Windows users, blending performance, feature depth, and seamless integration with the wider Windows ecosystem. Among its many user interface elements, the Favorites bar—just beneath the address bar—provides quick access...

The collection and use of browsing activity by web browsers has long been a subject of both innovation and controversy. Microsoft Edge, one of the world’s leading browsers, has recently updated and clarified its practices related to collecting and using users’ browsing activity for personalized...

In recent months, a subtle yet significant shift has occurred in the relationship between Google Chrome and users of Windows 10—a shift that underscores the growing intersection of browser software, operating system updates, and personal privacy. Google Chrome, the world’s most widely used web...

Microsoft Edge sits at the center of a heated debate among Windows 11 users — lauded for technical excellence and roundly criticized for its role in shaping, and at times subverting, user choice. The browser epitomizes Microsoft’s willingness to intertwine its ecosystem ever deeper into the...

As the inevitable end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, the software ecosystem around Microsoft’s iconic operating system is undergoing a subtle but significant shift. At the heart of this transition is Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser, now actively checking...

Mozilla has set the internet abuzz with its latest move to integrate privacy-focused features directly into Firefox, aiming to blend user security and commercial opportunity in unprecedented ways. At the heart of this latest experiment is “Firefox IP Protection,” an initiative that not only...

The past week in tech has been crowded with advancements—some long-awaited, others carrying a sense of urgency—and pushes the digital world a little further, for better and worse. From Microsoft Edge’s new direction on mobile to deepening concerns about browser security exploits, these...