There was a time when Opera was at the forefront of web browser innovation, and some of the features that it pioneered have become standard in modern web browsers, but these days, there’s little reason to choose it over Chrome or Firefox. If you value your privacy, however, then Opera might be the web browser… Continue reading Opera will soon come with a free and unlimited VPN
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Chome extensions won’t be able to secretly spy on you anymore
There’s not a single web browser out there that comes with all the features you could ever want, which is why extensions are such an awesome thing, but there is a downside to them. Whereas web browsers come from one group of developers that you know you can trust, extensions come from a variety of… Continue reading Chome extensions won’t be able to secretly spy on you anymore
Chrome and Firefox might finally have a serious competitor
Opera used to be one of the most-innovative web browsers on the market, and is responsible for pioneering many of the features that have become standard in today’s browsers, but that time has long since passed. These days, there’s not much of a reason to use anything other than Chrome or Firefox, but the co-founder and… Continue reading Chrome and Firefox might finally have a serious competitor
Microsoft will unveil universal Xbox One apps later this month
One of the biggest selling points of Windows 10 is its apps can work on any device running a version of the operating system, or at least, they will eventually, because Microsoft is taking its sweet time actually implementing that feature fully. We’ve seen universal apps pop up here and there, but there are sill some… Continue reading Microsoft will unveil universal Xbox One apps later this month
Cyanogen is trying to free Android from Google’s restrictions
Customization is one of the biggest selling points of Android, but the operating system isn’t nearly as customizable as it could be, and that’s because Google has put locks on it in order to ensure that it remains in control. However, Cyanogen has promised that it’s going to wrest control of Android away from Google, and one… Continue reading Cyanogen is trying to free Android from Google’s restrictions
Microsoft wants you to know just how secure Windows 10 is
We live in a world where independent and state-backed cyber attacks against corporations are happening on a regular basis, and because of that, digital security is more important now than ever before. In an effort to capitalize on the ever present threat of cyber attacks, Microsoft has launched a new website that explains how Window 10… Continue reading Microsoft wants you to know just how secure Windows 10 is
Why did it take Skype six years to fix one of its biggest problems?
Whether it’s finally launching an instant messaging feature, or replacing Flash with HTML5, companies seem to enjoy taking their sweet time when it comes to adding important features to their products, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. Skype’s case is especially bad, because it’s only just now getting around to… Continue reading Why did it take Skype six years to fix one of its biggest problems?
Mozilla’s former CEO is launching a game-changing new web browser
After a controversy surrounding his past donations caused Brendan Eich to resign from his position as the CEO of Mozilla back in 2014, he decided to launch a new startup that aims to fix what he considers to be one of the biggest problems on the Internet: advertisements. His startup is developing a new web browser called Brave,… Continue reading Mozilla’s former CEO is launching a game-changing new web browser
Windows 10 now powers around 10% of the world’s computers
It’s not all that surprising to see how quickly Windows 10 is taking over the desktop market, but it’s still impressive to hear that the operating system now powers 9.96% of the world’s computers. This is according to a web analytics firm by the name of Net Applications, which claims that Windows 10 is the world’s fourth most-popular… Continue reading Windows 10 now powers around 10% of the world’s computers
The future of software development Is automation
Before the turn of the new millennium, development teams could get away with supporting two platforms: Windows and the web. Today, there are dozens, with more created monthly. As a result, teams struggle to manage vendor, device, and platform fragmentation. To fully realize the potential of virtual reality, the Internet of Things, and other platforms… Continue reading The future of software development Is automation