Dolby is now introducing free plug-ins for creating games with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in Unreal Engine. With the integrated plug-ins, developers can enhance the quality of their games with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with just a few simple clicks. The plug-ins are available through the Unreal Engine Marketplace. Dolby Vision is a […]
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DuckDuckGo releases its browser for Windows
The privacy-focused search engine company DuckDuckGo released its browser today, which they have been developing over the past year, in a beta version for Windows. DuckDuckGo’s browser naturally uses the company’s own search engine as the default, which hopefully reduces the risk of users being tracked through their searches. Furthermore, they have integrated their own […]
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Spotify’s Desktop Interface Receives an Exciting Makeover with Revamped ‘Your Library’ and ‘Now Playing’ Views
Before the mobile version of Spotify gained popularity, fans enjoyed streaming their favorite songs on the Desktop version. Now, this experience is undergoing one of its most significant overhauls yet, featuring revamped ‘Your Library’ and ‘Now Playing’ views. This update aims to provide users with the best possible Spotify experience on their computers or web […]
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Teams integration in Windows 11 to be removed
Microsoft will be removing its built-in Microsoft Teams app, known as Chat, from Windows 11 almost two years after the integration was first introduced. Chat will be replaced with the regular free version of Microsoft Teams, which is also available as an app for Windows 10. theverge.com
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Microsoft Edge gets a new design
Microsoft announces that its web browser Edge is receiving a new modular design to make it easier to distinguish between internet content and Edge-generated content. The new design also includes a new button for profiles at the top left corner and a softer aesthetic with rounded corners designed to “complement your operating system, whether it’s […]
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Easily share files between Windows and Android
Microsoft is now rolling out a file transfer tool that works with Windows 11. An update to Windows Subsystem for Android is now available for all Windows Insiders to test and includes file transfer, drag-and-drop support, camera improvements, and a bunch of regular bug fixes. Users can share Windows user folders like Documents and Pictures […]
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Download a modern version of Microsoft’s Bliss
Bliss, the background image for Windows XP, is sometimes referred to as the “most viewed image in the world.” However, the image is not quite high-resolution enough for many of today’s screens. Perhaps that’s why Microsoft has released a new version to maintain the image’s title as the most viewed picture. The website where the […]
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Guy explains Photoshop’s cool new AI features
Adobe recently launched generative AI in beta form for Photoshop. This feature gives users the ability to expand images beyond what actually exists in the original. If you’ve been on social media in the past week, it has been virtually impossible to miss at least one example of this being used. Nonetheless, it’s pretty cool. […]
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MS Paint gets a dark mode in Windows 11
We’ve all been eagerly anticipating it, and soon we’ll finally have it – a dark mode for Paint in Windows 11. Microsoft has hinted that this mode has been in the works for several years now, but it appears that the mode is being tested by Windows Insiders. Just like other programs in Windows 11 […]
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Microsoft bids farewell to Cortana
Microsoft stated in a support document that it will be discontinuing support for Cortana in Windows, the smart assistant that has been used for various tasks within Microsoft’s operating system. Microsoft introduced Cortana for the now-defunct Windows Phone in 2014, initially positioning it as a competitor to Apple’s Siri assistant. Later, the voice-activated assistant also […]
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Windows 11 gets cloud backup
Microsoft has developed a new backup app for Windows 11 that allows you to store a backup of your Windows installation in the cloud, making it convenient when you want to restore your computer or transfer settings, apps, and other data to a new computer. Microsoft writes about the new feature in Windows 11: Building […]
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Now you can customize the appearance of Chrome more easily
The latest version of Google’s web browser, Chrome, is equipped with a feature that allows users to make changes to Chrome’s appearance, including different colors and themes. The new feature is accessed at the bottom right corner when opening a new tab in Chrome. This opens a sidebar where you can choose new colors and […]
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The Arc browser allows you to customize websites
The Arc Browser is a brand-new web browser that is now being updated with a fun feature called Boosts, which allows users to customize the appearance of websites they visit with different themes. Boosts essentially has two functions. You can use it to change the colors and fonts on a page, or you can hide […]
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Windows 11 gets a new feature for forcibly closing programs
During Microsoft’s developer conference, Build, the company revealed that Windows 11 will soon receive a new feature for forcibly closing programs that have become unresponsive. The new feature will be accessible from the Windows 11 taskbar, eliminating the need for users to navigate to the Windows Task Manager to end programs that are not responding […]
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Microsoft Build in five minutes
Two days ago, Microsoft held its annual developer conference, Build, where they showcased many new features that unsurprisingly leverage AI to make users’ lives better. In the video below, The Verge has condensed everything into five minutes, highlighting the most important news regarding Windows, Edge, and Microsoft 365.
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Windows adds support for RAR files
Yesterday, Microsoft’s developer conference, Build, kicked off and they revealed, among other things, that Windows 11 will receive support for opening more file formats used for file compression. In a blog post, Windows Product Chief Panos Panay writes: We have added native support for additional archive formats, including tar, 7-zip, rar, gz and many others […]
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Top 25 Free Google Chrome Extensions You Can Use Right Now
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world, and for good reason. It’s fast, reliable, and easy to use. But did you know that there are thousands of free extensions available that can make your browsing experience even better? These extensions can do everything from blocking ads and tracking cookies […]
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Best Alternatives to iOS and Android
In the past decade, iOS and Android have ruled the smartphone market, leaving little space for other operating systems. However, consumers now increasingly demand alternatives for various reasons. Some reasons for this trend include wanting more choices, customization, and privacy. For example, iOS and Android data collection practices may raise privacy concerns for some users. […]
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Ads in Gmail seem to become more annoying
There’s a reason why most Google products are completely free to use – and that reason is ads. One of the services funded by ads is the email service Gmail, where users have now noticed that the ads have gone a bit too far. Google has started inserting ads in different places in the inbox, […]
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Teams to get animated backgrounds
Microsoft Teams will be getting animated backgrounds, which means you can be a bit flashy in your virtual meetings. It remains to be seen what they will look like, but if you interpret the images of the backgrounds that Microsoft has released, it looks like they will be quite artistic and something that belongs in […]
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Google is going to replace the padlock icon in Chrome
Most people are familiar with the padlock icon at the top of the browser, but the question is how many actually know what it means. According to Google, not enough, which has led to the decision to remove the icon from Chrome and replace it with a “settings” icon (as seen in the image below). […]
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Verified senders in Gmail get a blue checkmark
Twitter recently lost its “real” blue checkmarks, but there’s no need to be sad because now Gmail has similar verification icons that actually mean something. The new blue checkmarks will help you determine if a sender is genuine or if they might be a fraudster. Therefore, you now see a blue checkmark next to the […]
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The second generation Nest Hub receives Fuchsia
Google has started rolling out a Fuchsia-based update to the second generation Nest Hub, which was released in 2021. The operating system, which is not based on Linux but is fully developed by Google, has previously been rolled out to the first Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. Despite the change in operating system, as […]
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Google Photos gets better search functionality
Google Photos appears to be getting a more powerful search function that will allow users to search for objects and places with queries like “colorful sunset” or “Charlie at the Golden Gate Bridge.” Previously, the photo service was not able to handle these types of queries, but it seems that the service will become even […]
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The sync feature in Authenticator will get end-to-end encryption
Google has heard users’ concerns about the lack of end-to-end encryption and now confirms that they will add end-to-end encryption for synchronization with a Google account in a future version of Google Authenticator. Here’s what Christiaan Brand from Google told BleepingComputer: The security and safety of our users is paramount to everything we do at […]
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Microsoft’s Phone Link gets support for iOS
Microsoft has now started rolling out an update to its Phone Link app that enables iPhone users to connect their device to Windows 11 computers. Previously, it has been possible to connect Android phones to Windows 11 via Phone Link, and now that support is coming to iPhones running iOS 14 or higher. When connecting […]
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Google Meet gets support for 1080p
Now you can choose to have your Google Meet meetings in 1080p. The new higher resolution is available on the web when using a computer with a 1080p camera and has sufficient processing power in meetings with two participants. The resolution is turned off by default, but can be turned on or off via the […]
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Spotify continues to grow
In its latest quarterly report, Spotify reports an unexpectedly large growth in the number of users during the first quarter of 2023. The number of active users per month increased by 22 percent to 515 million, and the number of those who pay for a subscription increased by 15 percent to 210 million. Revenue is […]
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Safari vs Chrome 2023 Comparison: Which is better for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android?
As we enter 2023, the debate between Chrome and Safari continues to rage on. With each browser boasting its own unique set of features and benefits, it can be difficult to determine which one is truly the best. Safari is Apple’s browser, which comes pre-installed on every Mac and iOS device, while Chrome is Google’s […]
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Ikea’s products can now be viewed in 3D on Google
Ikea has been offering the Place app for a number of years now, where you can look at furniture in 3D on iOS. Now it will be even easier to look at different products in 3D on Android, as it is now possible to view many Ikea products directly in Google’s search results. On Android, […]