Microsoft has quietly shipped a targeted firmware roll‑out for the Surface Pro 10 for Business (non‑5G model) that patches multiple long‑standing reliability and security pain points—most notably a keyboard failure after hibernation, reduced screen flicker, and a fingerprint authentication...
Firefox’s latest stable update, Firefox 143, pushes two headline features into the hands of users: an AI chat provider shortcut that surfaces Microsoft Copilot inside the browser’s AI sidebar, and a Windows-only web‑app (pinned‑site) workflow that lets you add sites to the taskbar and run them...
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Mozilla’s latest stable cycle, Firefox 143.0, arrives as a pragmatic, platform-focused update that finally restores a long-requested desktop convenience—pinning web sites as taskbar apps on Windows—while folding Microsoft Copilot into Firefox’s AI sidebar, expanding fingerprinting protections...
Mozilla’s Firefox 143 landed as a significant, pragmatic update: it finally brings a long‑promised form of desktop web‑app support to Windows, folds Microsoft Copilot into the browser’s AI sidebar, tightens several privacy and accessibility gaps, and introduces a clutch of media and UX...
Firefox’s latest release delivers the kind of practical Windows-focused refinements power users have been asking for — and a high-profile AI tie‑in that will keep privacy wonks and enterprise admins debating for weeks.
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Mozilla’s rapid-release cadence means the browser you...
Mozilla’s latest stable build, Firefox 143, lands as a pragmatic — and at times polarizing — update: it brings a sidebar shortcut to Microsoft Copilot and the wider AI-chat ecosystem while doubling down on user-facing privacy controls, accessibility fixes, and platform-specific media and web-app...
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” arrives as a careful, pragmatic point release that sharpens the desktop experience, brings native fingerprint enrollment to the mainstream Mint workflow, and extends hardware support via Ubuntu’s HWE stack—without forcing users into a disruptive upgrade path.
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Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” lands as a conservative, practical refresh: the same familiar desktop experience with a newer kernel and hardware enablement, a modest Cinnamon update that nudges Wayland forward, and a handful of user-facing polish including native fingerprint setup and improved update...
Brave’s privacy-first stance is the clearest example in the modern browser market of a company that has deliberately reshaped a Chromium base into a purpose-built, privacy-forward product — and in 2025 it remains one of the strongest choices when privacy and defensive defaults are your top...
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Windows Hello is a biometric authentication feature in Windows that allows users to sign in using facial recognition, fingerprints, or a PIN. The availability of Windows Hello can be influenced by various factors, including system settings, hardware compatibility, and organizational policies...
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Linux Mint 22.2 introduces Fingwit, a new application designed to enhance fingerprint authentication across various desktop environments. This development signifies a substantial improvement in Linux's biometric capabilities, offering users a more seamless and secure authentication experience...
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As privacy concerns dominate discussions around mobile browsing, Mozilla’s Firefox for Android is once again sharpening its focus on user protection. The upcoming update to Firefox for Android will introduce a long-awaited feature: the ability to lock private browsing tabs behind a screen lock...
Windows 11 version 24H2, released in October 2024, has encountered a series of compatibility issues that have led Microsoft to implement safeguard holds on certain devices. These measures are intended to prevent users from experiencing significant problems during the update process...
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Windows Hello, Microsoft's biometric authentication system, has recently encountered a significant glitch in Windows 11, leaving users unable to access their devices through facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or PIN entry. This issue has sparked widespread frustration and raised concerns...
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In the futuristic realm of biometric security, Windows Hello stands out as one of Microsoft’s flagship features. With a single glance, you’re not just logging into your computer; you’re stepping into a world where passwords are passé. But what happens when your high-tech facial recognition...
Microsoft has officially lifted two upgrade blocks related to Windows 11 version 24H2, expanding access for numerous PCs eager to embrace the latest features and enhancements of this operating system. If you were among the users anxiously awaiting the upgrade, this could be fantastic news. But...
With the arrival of Windows 11 24H2 on October 1, 2024, one would anticipate a wave of innovation and performance upgrades. However, many users have been met not with efficiency, but with a veritable smorgasbord of bugs and issues. Microsoft’s latest update, which was initially celebrated for...
In the realm of operating system updates, especially one as anticipated as Windows 11's latest 24H2 update, excitement can swiftly morph into regret. Microsoft has rolled out this major update for 2024, and while it comes with promises of improved performance and smoother functionalities, early...
As Windows enthusiasts and users, we often find ourselves on the frontlines of updates, eager to embrace new features and enhancements from Microsoft. However, the latest official release, the Windows 11 2024 (also known as the 24H2 update), is drawing mixed feedback—not all of it favorable. In...
Acer’s most recent lineup of Windows 10 devices includes the first product within the Link Removed platform (focused on the company’s sustainability efforts), the newest member of its Swift line of notebooks, new Predator Triton and Helios Series gaming laptops, refreshed ConceptD models and the...
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