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Google is testing a new feature called "Digital Credential API" for Chrome on Android that allows websites to securely request identity information without requiring you to upload documents manually. https://tchlp.com/Y0WDi1

2024-06-24 08:06:59

Apple Intelligence isn’t the only new security and privacy feature coming to the iPhone this fall. Here are four other things your iPhone will now be able to do. https://tchlp.com/NgLqTv

2024-06-22 20:25:25

Privacy features lose their way in latest Firefox update https://tchlp.com/uXXIX2

2024-06-20 19:33:54

Cyberattacks spread via email are still rising, and with generative artificial intelligence, they have gotten even more dangerous https://tchlp.com/PSRmic

2024-06-17 21:44:17

Google Chrome's upcoming search feature will use AI to dig deeper into your browsing history https://tchlp.com/J3YNNh

2024-06-15 22:32:08

Older iPhones might well be able to cope with Apple’s AI, so why won’t your $900 year-old iPhone 15 run it? https://tchlp.com/GuBTcT

2024-06-12 20:42:33

Unbeknownst to most people, Windows already includes a feature called activity tracking. Here's how to disable it. https://tchlp.com/WetWjH

2024-06-11 16:22:01

The new Safari is speedy. On macOS, it’s “the world’s fastest browser.” Privacy features keep getting improved. The new Highlights feature uses machine learning to identify important info on the page you’re visiting. https://tchlp.com/DBqid2

2024-06-10 21:01:06

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My favorite thing about Nostr today is this awesome Nostr follow list recovery tool (which worked perfectly...many, many thanks). https://hist.nostr.land/
Every other day, I love Nostr because of the thoughtful consideration of ideas that provoke new insights.

2024-06-09 21:15:38

DuckDuckGo says it will not use information users input for training LLMs or in any other way reveal who queried the chatbot. https://tchlp.com/UbPeA2

2024-06-05 01:22:00

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Double Nickels on the Dime 🪙

2024-05-27 08:54:39

Windows is still the best operating system if you're buying a laptop. Here are 5 reasons why. https://tchlp.com/iTzDlQ

2024-05-24 16:26:06

Open-source projects are a game changer for many small businesses, but as with any other software–they can be exploited. Here are 4 ways to make open-source software more secure. https://tchlp.com/Z5SdC2

2024-05-23 19:02:59

Firefox, the "last independent browser," is getting vertical tabs, profile management, and local AI https://tchlp.com/BvO4Uv

2024-05-23 01:39:50

There is no direct way to turn off AI Overviews in Google search results, but you can use these workarounds to get rid of them. https://tchlp.com/SSd7Bf

2024-05-18 17:47:29

Seven different Windows privilege escalation vulnerabilities have not yet been addressed by Microsoft, two months after they were revealed at Pwn2Own 2024 in Vancouver. https://tchlp.com/S6XaXr

2024-05-16 20:29:45

Europe is becoming a hotbed of budding browsers. By building niches and harnessing emerging tech, they’re developing alternatives to Chrome and Apple’s Safari. https://tchlp.com/crpExS

2024-05-10 20:45:41

OpenAI plans to announce its artificial intelligence-powered search product on Monday, raising the stakes in its competition with search king Google. https://tchlp.com/3QA8EWb

2024-05-06 16:36:49

There are a few super helpful Microsoft Edge features that have been flying under the radar. Let’s take a closer look. https://tchlp.com/3Wuik8d

2024-05-06 00:55:20

Immediately after installing Windows 11, there are various settings that you should adjust to operate the operating system more securely and effectively. https://tchlp.com/3QyuIAi

2024-05-04 02:10:04

Despite how full of genuinely brilliant features macOS is, there are still a handful of things I just wish it did better. Here are the key areas Apple needs to fix in macOS 15. https://tchlp.com/3UyHGzw

2024-05-03 18:51:01

Besides a few programs that every PC must have, the rest are simply the ones that promise the world but deliver nothing but trouble. Stay away from these 5 programs, or delete them immediately. https://tchlp.com/3WkJjDn

2024-05-01 23:16:26

A new malware named 'Cuttlefish' has been spotted infecting enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to monitor data that passes through them and steal authentication information. https://tchlp.com/3woKabl

2024-05-01 17:55:38

Popular alternative web browser Arc that first debuted on Mac is now available on Windows 11. It's the first app ever to be brought to Windows using Apple's Swift development language. https://tchlp.com/4aYJ8C1

2024-04-29 22:07:41

Here's why Microsoft keeps pressuring users to stop using local accounts. https://tchlp.com/3QhQDeT

2024-04-27 02:49:44

Be careful where you upload files: Cybersecurity researchers highlight a new ransomware threat to browsers https://tchlp.com/4dqWybM

2024-04-26 23:01:58

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about antivirus software. Let’s bust 7 of them. https://tchlp.com/3xMX3wg

2024-04-23 20:50:11

There are several useful time-saving tricks hidden in your Mac's operating system that you may not be aware of. Here are eight quick tips that could be key to turbo-charging your productivity. https://tchlp.com/3xP56sw

2024-04-22 23:44:04

If you have a laptop that's sitting in a drawer somewhere that seems destined for the recycling center, take a look at these four simple and creative ways to revitalize it for many years to come. https://tchlp.com/3W6QE9h

2024-04-19 22:10:54

How to block the new ads Microsoft added to Windows 11 https://tchlp.com/49HX7ec

2024-04-18 20:38:06

MacBooks don’t arrive perfect out of the box. Here are the first six things to do with your new MacBook before putting it to work. https://tchlp.com/4d0OspQ

2024-04-16 17:59:07

Windows 11 could be getting a new device management feature that will seem familiar to anyone who has ever used macOS Sonoma. https://tchlp.com/3xAuqlY

2024-04-16 02:06:36

Windows includes built-in ransomware protection. Here’s how to turn it on. https://tchlp.com/4cZmNpc

2024-04-15 09:03:36

Change these macOS settings for a better experience. These five easy tweaks to default Mac system preferences will speed up your workflow and save you time. https://tchlp.com/43YHuxw

2024-04-10 20:23:05

Free Google Photos users are getting its enhanced editing features without paying a minimum of $20 annually. This means all users will get Google's AI-powered tools, such as Photo UnBlur, Magic Eraser and Magic Editor. https://tchlp.com/3UcrrJg

2024-04-05 21:41:59

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2024-04-05 19:29:33

Brave has launched its AI assistant, Leo, on iPhone and iPad. Starting today, iOS and iPadOS users can use it. https://tchlp.com/3QcZXB5

2024-04-04 01:51:34

Generative AI is coming to your web browser whether you want it or not. https://tchlp.com/3U49Bbw

2024-03-23 17:52:07

Apple has officially released iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone users. The update comes just two weeks after Apple released iOS 17.4. https://tchlp.com/3Ts0JL3

2024-03-22 00:41:57

Proton is out with support for passkeys today with its free, universal, open-source, end-to-end encrypted password manager, Proton Pass https://tchlp.com/3x3yKd7

2024-03-21 21:13:33

A newly discovered vulnerability baked into Apple's M-series of chips allows attackers to extract secret keys from Macs when they perform widely used cryptographic operations https://tchlp.com/3vcuFD3

2024-03-18 22:26:55

There's no word on what's new in iOS 17.4.1, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. https://tchlp.com/43lj014

2024-03-14 06:27:30

Microsoft is finally creating a single version of Microsoft Teams that will allow you to switch between personal and work accounts easily. https://tchlp.com/3Tz0m2u

2024-03-12 03:13:53

The files stored on iCloud and on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac are already pretty well secured. But if you want the best protection against hackers, snoops, and spooks, turn on Advanced Data Protection. https://tchlp.com/49NonZk

2024-03-05 00:52:52

Over the past few years, free and open source software has lost its way, leaving developers (and businesses) just one option: permissive, Apache-style licensing. https://tchlp.com/3P64hl1

2024-03-04 18:39:50

Intel released new drivers to fix a nasty Windows 11 BSOD issue for those with an Intel Wi-Fi adapter https://tchlp.com/3T41IRC

2024-03-01 06:00:16

Brave has announced the release of Leo—Brave’s privacy-preserving AI assistant built right into the browser—on all Android devices. https://tchlp.com/3wAyZfy

2024-02-28 18:24:46

If you’re looking to improve your data protection, make these five Windows 11 settings changes. https://tchlp.com/3wwaoZf

2024-02-23 05:43:47

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2024-02-14 06:57:01

Mozilla announced a reorganization that will result in layoffs, fewer products, and a new focus on trustworthy AI in its Firefox web browser. https://tchlp.com/49kAAEY

2024-02-05 08:40:32

As a distro hopper who loves experimenting with Linux, here are five distributions that deserve more love https://tchlp.com/3HNwxEK

2024-02-01 17:21:41

Unprivileged attackers can get root access on multiple major Linux distributions in default configurations by exploiting a newly disclosed local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc). https://tchlp.com/3HI4O8q

2024-01-30 02:38:55

Arc Search, from the developer of Arc Browser, has added a bunch of interesting features that could see it supplant your current favorite browser on your iPhone. https://tchlp.com/42jd5cz

2024-01-21 23:07:48

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@npub12vk…pugg needs that feature

2024-01-20 19:49:21

Here's everything you need to know to get started using Image Creator from Microsoft Designer, Microsoft's AI art generator. https://tchlp.com/3vLeqN5

2024-01-18 07:17:57

Has your Google Search experience changed for the worse? You may not be alone. A new study by German researchers found that Google Search is plagued with SEO spam. https://tchlp.com/3Sm1E09

2024-01-09 03:00:54

macOS is one of the easier operating systems to use, but there's a lot of advanced tools available through the Terminal. These six essential commands will help you get started. https://tchlp.com/41XbWHp

2024-01-06 08:04:38

Being fully anonymous is next to impossible—but you can significantly limit what the internet knows about you by sticking to a few basic rules. https://tchlp.com/3vwj6pM

2024-01-05 18:34:00

Meta is touting its new Link History feature as a way to help users remember lost links—but some people have qualms about the level of data collection. https://tchlp.com/3H9EVOw

2023-12-31 19:40:52

Mozilla and the open-source community have quietly been building up a great suite of privacy-focused tools and extensions to help protect your privacy online. https://tchlp.com/41Gz392

2023-12-28 20:39:28

Boost your privacy by opting out of Google Ad Topics. Here's how. https://tchlp.com/3TNaKnM

2023-12-27 16:41:04

Microsoft has quietly launched a dedicated Copilot app for Android. The new app is available in the Google Play Store, offering access to Microsoft’s AI-powered Copilot without the need for the Bing mobile app. https://tchlp.com/3tpJqBA

2023-12-03 20:11:57

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2023-11-26 19:31:27

The iOS 17.2 update is coming next month and it’s bringing some welcome changes to the iPhone. Here are 5 of its biggest new features.
https://tchlp.com/47zi8Y7

2023-11-24 18:39:53

Swiss-based privacy startup Proton announced the availability of its end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for Mac users with the launch of its macOS app.
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/23/proton-drive-cloud-storage-app-mac/

2023-10-16 22:08:26

How much easier & faster could you do your daily tasks if you could speak rather than type? Windows 11 offers a practical key combination for this purpose.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2107167/this-clever-windows-keyboard-shortcut-saves-you-a-ton-of-keystrokes.html

2023-10-06 19:50:53

Apple has added a little something in Safari that removes tracking parameters from URLs to prevent tracking and fingerprinting.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-remove-tracking-info-from-links-in-macos-safari-and-reclaim-your-privacy/

2023-10-02 22:16:10

Although not everyone knows it, ChromeOS is effectively a Linux distribution. ChromeOS is Linux with Google’s desktop environment.
https://www.aboutchromebooks.com/news/now-more-than-ever-chromeos-is-linux-with-googles-desktop-environment/

2023-09-23 00:30:31

NameDrop, a new iOS 17 feature that lets you AirDrop contact information with other iPhones, is ON by default. If you don’t like the idea of accidentally triggering NameDrop with strangers: Settings > General > AirDrop > Toggle off Bringing Devices Together
https://www.theverge.com/23884415/ios-17-namedrop-how-to-iphone-apple

2023-09-16 18:42:17

Here's a sneak peek at some security and privacy features coming to iPhone with iOS 17
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/14/ios-17-security-features/

2023-09-12 22:45:10

Adobe has released security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability in both Acrobat and Reader
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-warns-of-critical-acrobat-and-reader-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks/

2023-09-06 19:39:21

10 years too late, but whatever...
Apple may offer laptops that are Chromebook-cheap and more pared down than its existing MacBook Air line
https://gizmodo.com/apple-mac-may-be-making-chromebook-laptops-cheap-1850804555

2023-08-30 00:53:34

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I remember the 100th like it was yesterday. 🥤
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/2bd36741f692d5d01b00cd781be8c0f819f9d3efd7e497cf389772374bd7e655.jpg

2023-08-29 01:05:00

Skype?...
Be careful what messages you read in Skype—at least when you’re on your smartphone. A flaw in the mobile app can reveal your IP address to another person unbeknownst to you.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2044341/reading-a-skype-message-could-reveal-your-location-to-hackers.html

2023-08-26 07:31:17

XLoader malware has targeted macOS since 2015, but it was recently updated. It now pretends to be an Office application, so it can infect users’ machines and steal information from their clipboards and browsers.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/xloader-malware-variant-targets-macos-disguised-as-officenote-app/

2023-08-24 02:41:27

Researchers have discovered a new variant of the XLoader malware that is better at dodging Apple’s security measures as it tries to steal sensitive information from macOS devices.
https://therecord.media/apple-macos-malware-xloader-infostealer

2023-08-23 21:52:47

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This is great. I will us @npub12vk…pugg 's upcoming complete spam filtering controls to reduce the sodium.

2023-08-05 02:16:52

Happy 10th Birthday, Let's Encrypt! In 2013, the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG) was founded, which would soon become the home of Let's Encrypt, a certificate authority founded to help encrypt the Web.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/08/celebrating-ten-years-encrypting-web-lets-encrypt

2023-08-04 17:43:43

One of @npub1wnw…95l8 best features is its ability to configure which type of content you want to see in your feed (and I hope @npub12vk…pugg adopts this feature too). To see or not to see...that is the question. 👀👨‍🦯
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/81677ac3c3098c52ce9687a61671ea318e196d57696aa21ef4fecc8fb0fdb328.jpg

2023-08-02 17:52:08

A cool new feature coming in Firefox 117 is the built-in (and automatic) translation of web content.
https://9to5linux.com/mozilla-firefox-117-will-introduce-a-built-in-automatic-translation-feature-for-sites

2023-07-22 20:39:38

The new Linux Mint 21.2 is a long-term-support (LTS) version of Linux Mint. Use it confidently until 2027.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-mint-21-2-your-new-and-improved-linux-desktop-for-the-next-three-years/

2023-07-20 23:32:56

Apple didn’t tell Google about a zero-day exploit they found in Chrome. Assholes. 🖕
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/20/apple-google-chrome-exploit/

2023-07-15 21:01:29

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frightful

2023-07-06 20:25:58

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I also see "You need to declare at least one relay to perform this action" when trying to post a note. I do not see any way to add or manage relays in the Primal desktop UI. @npub12vk…pugg

2023-07-01 22:41:14

How would you like to give your Android phone twice the speed? Try adjusting the animation speed. 🚤 Here's how:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/change-this-android-setting-to-instantly-give-your-phone-twice-the-speed/

2023-07-01 22:32:21

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Yes, the @npub1wnw…95l8 web interface went wonky too

2023-06-30 19:00:05

The world's "public square"... 🤣
If you want to browse tweets, user profiles, and comment threads on the web, then you currently need to be signed in to a Twitter account.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779764/twitter-blocks-unregistered-users-account-tweets

2023-06-29 21:59:10

Say hello to the 50 Chief Lightning Officers dedicated to Bitcoin Lightning adoption through education at the local level
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/this-group-of-bitcoiners-is-spreading-adoption-on-the-ground

2023-06-29 20:22:51

Fidelity joins BlackRock, Invesco, WisdomTree, Valkyrie, and others with a fresh Bitcoin ETF SEC filing
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-29/fidelity-jumps-into-spot-bitcoin-etf-race-with-fresh-sec-filing

2023-06-27 21:17:33

A new and strange macOS malware called JokerSpy has been identified, with its first known backdoor creation hitting a crypto exchange.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/06/27/new-mysterious-macos-malware-infiltrates-crypto-exchange

2023-06-26 23:44:47

According to data from The Block, the Lightning Network has breached a record-high capacity of 5,630 BTC worth approximately $172 million for the first time since April.
https://u.today/lightning-network-hits-ath-in-usd-transactions

2023-06-08 16:45:33

GM 🌻 It is a beautiful Friday Eve in which all may revel.

2023-05-26 18:14:39

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The International Society of Salt & Vinegar Chips declared salt and vinegar chips the best flavored chips every year for last 800 years.

2023-05-23 18:28:07

GM ☕ Only 2 shopping days left until Friday Eve 🍷🍺🍹

2023-05-17 16:16:45

GM ☕Happy Hump Day! I am ready to worship the god of Hump. 🐪

2023-05-12 16:47:55

GM ☕ Viernes. Vendredi. Sexta-feira. יוֹם שִׁישִׁי. Dé hAoine. петак. 星期五. Thứ sáu. วันศุกร์. Vrijdag. Ahhhhh, welcome to Friday.

2023-05-01 17:18:09

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Yeah, I pretty much abandoned Fold when they instituted the 1.5% fee for instant debit card transfers.

2023-03-28 02:16:44

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Bon Appétit

2023-03-24 02:04:24

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In the event a recipe calls specifically for canola oil, we always replace it with can-roll-one, Earl

2023-03-20 15:38:13

GM 🌞 Happy Monday. You owe, you owe, it's off to 💵⛏️ you go.