With the update to the newest Firefox 146 version, you can enjoy a number of new features and improvements. A new backup feature saves important data even without synchronization, and using the…
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Chrome 143 fixes 13 security flaws, plus new Read Aloud and AI features
Google has fixed 13 vulnerabilities in Chrome versions 143.0.7499.40/41 for Windows and macOS and 143.0.7499.40 for Linux. According to Google, none of these vulnerabilities have been exploited for attacks in the wild….
Don’t feed AI your info! 5 tips to lock down your privacy
AI tools can be of great help, but they can also pose unique privacy risks, such as the potential for data misuse. Being informed about these risks can help you make better…
Chrome will finally make secure URLs the default—in a year
Much of the web has switched to secure links—that is, when you type in a site like pcworld.com, it serves its pages over an https (“hypertext transfer protocol secure”) connection rather than…
This popular ‘privacy browser’ is actually tracking users and stealing data
With privacy all but nonexistent now thanks to web advertising and monetized tracking, there’s a definite niche for browsers and other tools that specialize in keeping you safe and anonymous online. Brave,…
Google’s AI discovers yet another Chrome JavaScript vulnerability
Google has fixed a vulnerability in Chrome versions 141.0.7390.122/123 for Windows and macOS and 141.0.7390.122 for Linux. According to Google, the vulnerability is not yet being exploited in the wild. In the…
Make Chrome safer against scam sites by flipping on this AI feature
Google’s Chrome browser has a feature called Enhanced Safe Browsing that uses real-time AI-powered techniques to protect users against online threats. Unlike the more basic Safe Browsing feature, which compares visited addresses…
Final Chrome 140 update fixes more security vulnerabilities
Google has released one final update for Chrome 140 before it gets replaced by Chrome 141. Google plans to release Chrome 141 at the beginning of October. The developers have fixed several…
Unlock this AI feature in Firefox and never fall for a scam link again
Starting with version 138 (released back in April), Firefox has had a new-yet-still-deactivated option that uses “artificial intelligence” to display a mini preview of the destination page for a link. The feature…
Firefox 143 gets Microsoft Copilot AI and Google Lens support
The latest update to Firefox brings the browser up to version 143 with various new features and improvements, including some that other browsers already offer. However, some of these features—like Google Lens—are…