How to View Adult Only Games on Steam
Valve now allows games with “adult only sexual content” on the Steam store. Steam hides these games by default, and they won’t appear in search. But you can enable these “adult only” games in you...
Chromebooks Are Getting Local File Sharing Support
An upcoming Chrome OS update will add support for SMB shares, meaning Chromebooks will have access to files shared from Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.
Does Publicly Shaming Companies Improve Security?
You might think security teams inside big companies hate it when researchers and the press point out vulnerabilities, but that’s not always the case.
Credit Freezes Will Be Free Soon, Helping You Stop Identity Thieves
Freezing your credit can stop identity thieves from opening an account in your name, but until recently it cost money to do so in some US states. That’s about to change.
App Stores Can’t Protect You From Apps Abusing Your Data
Apps you get from an app store aren’t necessarily trustworthy. A top app in the Mac App Store hoovering up browsing data is just the latest example. Even an app you get from an app store might do bad things with your da...
Firefox Just Dropped Windows XP and Vista Support, and Soon Steam Will Too
Still using Windows XP or Vista? Firefox isn’t providing you with security updates anymore, and soon Steam will stop working altogether.
Apple Removed Sketchy Mac Apps From the App Store, But Only After Researchers Went Public
Popular applications from the Mac App Store were routinely downloading users’ web history, but Apple only took them down when security researchers went public.
How to Play Chrome’s Hidden Dinosaur Game Without Going Offline
Chrome has a hidden endless runner game you can play whenever your computer or phone is offline, but it turns out you can also play it without disconnecting.
Adware Doctor, a Top Seller on the Mac App Store, Was Grabbing Users’ Web History
The Mac App Store is supposed to be a safe way to download software, but a prominent malware scanner sold there until recently was grabbing users’ browsing history.
No, You Can’t Download a 32GB SD Card From Google Play
Someone is claiming to sell a 32GB SD card on Google Play. Seriously.
Why Your Laptop Battery Never Lasts as Long as Advertised
Laptops promise anywhere from 15 to 24 hours of battery life, but you’ll be lucky to get 10 hours. Those estimates aren’t wrong, and there’s no mistake: Manufacturers choose the most unrealistic benchmark wi...
Valve Says It Can’t Remove Those Annoying Steam Age Prompts
You know how Steam constantly asks you to confirm your age, even though did that a few days ago? That’s not stopping any time soon.
Subsrv Is a Fast, Columned Alternative to Reddit’s Homepage
Love Reddit but hate the hompage? Subsrv is a clean alternative you can set up quickly.
How to Set Up and Use the Google Titan Key Bundle
Google recently released a set of two-factor authentication (2FA) security keys called the Titan Security Bundle. This set includes a traditional USB-based Universal Second Factor (U2F) key for use on a computer and a combina...
How to Record Skype Calls
Skype now lets you record calls with no additional software. Microsoft’s new call-recording feature works for both audio and video calls, and even records shared screens in video calls. Skype notifies everyone on the ca...
Here’s What’s New in Google Chrome 69
Chrome 69, which marks the browser’s 10-year anniversary, is a huge release. The slick new theme is the most visible change, but there are more new features. For example, you can now personalize Chrome’s New Tab p...
Make Chrome Look Normal Again With This Hidden Option
Chome 69 has a new, rounded look, but some people prefer the old style. Here’s how to get it back.
Chrome 69 Generates Strong Passwords For New Online Accounts
Chrome now recommends strong passwords when you create an account, meaning you’ve got no excuse for re-using a password ever again.
Chrome 69 No Longer Says Websites Are “Secure” (Even Though They Are)
Google is celebrating Chrome’s ten-year anniversary with a slick new theme, but there’s another big new change. The familiar green lock and “Secure” indicator in the address bar are going away....
Track the Stars From Your Browser With Stellarium Web
Like stargazing? Stellarium, the open source astronomy software used by universities all over the world, now runs in your browser.
How to Set Up Your Google Home to Use Two Languages
If you live in a bilingual household, you likely switch back and forth between both languages all throughout the day. Google Assistant can now seamlessly transition between two languages, offering a more familiar feel in bili...
Google’s “Minis” are the Closest Thing to Memoji We’re Going to Get For Now
Emoji have opened new forms of communication—using little faces makes it easier to express sarcasm, sadness, and nearly any other emotion. Having an emoji that looks like you is even better.
Firefox Plans To Recommend Extensions as You Browse. Is That a Good Idea?
An upcoming Firefox feature will highlight extensions as you browse the web, pointing out tools that might protect your privacy or otherwise enhance the site.
Is Your iPhone 8 Crashing Constantly? You Might Need This Free Repair
Is your iPhone 8 restarting unexpectedly, freezing, or not turning on? You might have a faulty logic board, and if so Apple will replace it for free.
Free Download: 160 Soothing Notification Sounds That Make Your Phone Less Annoying
Notifications are annoying, but your notification sounds don’t have to be. iRingPro is a huge collection of soothing sounds you can download for free right now and use on your phone.
