Your personal data is for sale on the dark web. Here’s how much it costs
A recently published report from cybersecurity resource VPNOverview shows how much it costs to purchase various types of personal information on the dark web. And the results are actually kind of disappointing. Your personal information may not be sold at as high a price as you’d expect.
Apple might be sending your browsing data to China’s Tencent by default
Apple’s Safari browser sends user browsing data to Tencent, a Chinese internet conglomerate, via a feature within the web browsing app. The feature was meant to help provide secure browsing, but has instead raised privacy concerns, since Tencent is allowed to log IP addresses via this feature.
Does Equifax owe you money? Here’s how you can find out
Equifax has agreed to pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. This settlement includes restitution payments and other benefits for consumers affected by this data breach. Here is what we know so far: Including the details on these payments and benefits and how to claim them.
The mounting evidence that the Pixelbook 2 will launch at Google’s Oct. 15 event
The Pixelbook 2 may be unveiled during Google’s October 15 event. New evidence uncovered by 9to5Google indicates that a new device may soon be revealed and that it’s most likely a Pixelbook 2 or at least a Made by Google Chromebook. Either way it looks like there’s a new Google laptop coming soon.
Wi-Fi 6 has finally launched. Here’s what that means for you
Wi-Fi 6 is expected to provide faster speeds, longer range, lower battery consumption, and increased security. And it finally launched this week. Here’s what you need to know about Wi-Fi 6’s launch, the new Wi-Fi 6 Certified certification, and what it means for Wi-Fi enabled devices.
MacOS Catalina to launch in October despite absence at Apple keynote
Apple has officially announced that the stable version of its latest flagship operating system for Mac will be released in October 2019. MacOS Catalina (and its public beta version) were unveiled in June 2019. Here’s what we know so far about MacOS Catalina and its upcoming release.
Slack’s desktop app finally has dark mode. Here’s how to enable it
Feel free to use dark mode on the Slack desktop app now. Slack announced the desktop availability of the new feature on Thursday, September 12. Dark mode has been released for all desktop versions of the Slack app: Mac, Windows, and Linux. Here’s how to enable dark mode on the Slack desktop app.
Lenovo announces a pair of gorgeous monitors with innovative stands at IFA 2019
Lenovo has unveiled three cool, new monitors at IFA 2019. The first two, known as Q24i and Q27q, are built for gaming and entertainment. And the third one, called the ThinkVision S28u, appears to be designed for businesses. Here’s everything you need to know about Lenovo’s newest monitors.
Your favorite calendar apps can also get spam. Here’s how to block or report it
Have you ever seen odd-looking calendar events pop up on Google Calendar or your iCloud calendar? It might be calendar spam. These events can be annoying but there are ways to protect yourself from them. Here’s how to block or report calendar spam, whether you use Google Calendar or iCloud.
Microsoft Edge can now read webpages to you with more natural-sounding voices
If you use screen readers to access content online, Microsoft Edge’s latest feature may be worth trying. Edge can now read webpages to you by using more natural sounding voices. You can test out the new voice options by downloading either the Dev or Canary build versions of Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana commands
Microsoft’s contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana voice commands. According to a recent report published by Motherboard, some Skype calls made via Skype’s Translator feature are being recorded and sent to contractors to be reviewed as part of Skype’s translation service.
Grab a new OLED Dell XPS 15 laptop for over $400 off with this limited offer
Dell is selling a new Dell XPS 15 with over $400 in discounts. Act fast and you can save $408.95 on a new XPS 15 laptop with help from an instant discount and an additional, limited time-only 15% off coupon code. This XPS 15 has 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and an Intel Core i7 processor.
Photos of Samsung’s upcoming Windows laptop have leaked online
Samsung might be working on a new Galaxy Book laptop and it might not look much like its predecessor, the Galaxy Book 2, at least according to a few recently leaked photos. It’s called the Galaxy Book S, and it features a clamshell design and a display with thin bezels on its sides.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro will finally get the feature we’ve all been wanting
A report published by Digitimes this week says that Apple may release a new MacBook Pro that features a 16-inch display and thinner bezels. This new MacBook Pro is also expected to be released this September. In addition, it’s also rumored that the new MacBook Pro will have a new keyboard design.
Apple rolls out a silent Mac update that removes Zoom’s local web server
While Zoom planned to fix a security flaw within the Mac version of its video calling app with its own patch, Apple has already rolled out a new silent Mac update to fix the issue. Apple’s update will remove the problematic local server that allows websites turn on Mac webcams without permission.
Turns out the Windows 1.0 teaser tweet was all about Stranger Things after all
On Monday July 1, Microsoft’s latest social media campaign launched with 80s-style music, a throwback to past versions of Windows OS, and an odd Windows 1.0 announcement. The cryptic posts have been finally revealed to be announcements for Microsoft’s collaboration with Netflix’s Stranger Things.
The GTX 1060 is still the most popular graphics card among Steam gamers
A recent survey conducted by gaming platform Steam reported that the most popular graphics card among its users is still Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060. And Nvidia’s other cards nabbed every single spot in the survey’s list of the top 10 graphics cards. The survey also said that Windows is the top OS for gamers.
Microsoft opts to save Cortana by freeing it from Windows
Microsoft has recently released Cortana as a standalone app in the Microsoft Store, and by doing so it seems like the technology company is trying to save its flagship voice assistant by setting it free from Windows. Cortana needs to be more competitive and a separate app might do the trick.
Chrome OS 74 combines Google Assistant with device and web searching
Google latest Chrome OS build has combined three different kinds of search into one search utility. Google Assistant, device, and web searching were all brought together in Chrome OS 74, which was released this week. Google’s newest Chrome OS build also sports a few other features as well.
Microsoft wants to put an ad for Office right on your keyboard
Screenshots of a dedicated Office key concept have surfaced and have us wondering why Microsoft won’t leave well enough alone when it comes to Windows keyboards? The Office key concept was spotted via a survey Microsoft sent out asking some users for feedback regarding their use of the key.