You’ll all be aware of the “HTTP” and “HTTPS” prefixes for URLs. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) was the standard for many years, but these days HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the new standard. As the name suggests, HTTPS adds a layer of security via […]
A few months ago, I wrote an article specifically for users who want to transition from Windows to Linux but are being stumped by must-have Windows-only software: What’s Stopping You Transitioning To Linux? In response to that article, which involved installing Windows & Linux on
As you’d most likely be aware, users have complained bitterly about Microsoft’s insistence on permeating every nook and cranny in Windows 11 with Copilot (AI), and the backlash caused Microsoft to announce it would be pulling back on its Copilot (AI) integration. Both my colleague
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Security Company Malwarebytes has recently identified a fake Windows Update site that closely mimics an official Microsoft site to trick users into downloading a malicious update. According to Malwarebytes, the phishing site convincingly mimics official Microsoft support pages, and the attack targets Windows users by
ASCI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) has completed a study to ascertain which PC brands rate best for customer satisfaction. ASCI incorporated a variety of factors to come up with an overall customer satisfaction rating, including: Availability of software/apps Design (size, visual appeal) Graphics and audio
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Governments around the world have either transitioned from Windows to Linux or are planning to do so. Countries That Have Already Transitioned The German State of Schleswig-Holstein: announced in April 2024 Denmark: completed a full transition to Linux and LibreOffice in late 2025 France: France’s
This question – when will we see a Windows 12 – was raised recently by a regular DCT commenter, and it’s a darn good question. While there is no official word regarding the next Windows iteration, with a combination of historical data and logic, we
In a previous article, I explained how to pin shortcuts to websites on the Taskbar. Now I’m going to show you how you can pin shortcuts to files/folders on the Taskbar. There is no option in Windows 11 for pinning frequently accessed files and/or folders
For years, malware purveyors and antivirus developers have played a game of whack-a-mole, and now it seems that antivirus software has well and truly come out on top. I remember years ago when malware infections were so prevalent that there were specialist sites set up
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I was once a dedicated Firefox user, but for some time now, I have moved on to Brave as my default browser. However, I wrote an article recently about Perplexity search in Firefox, and while revisiting Firefox, I discovered that the search bar was not
This applies to all mainstream browsers. I don’t have too many websites that I visit on a regular basis, but it’s handy to have one-click shortcuts to those that I do visit regularly pinned to the Taskbar. Both Edge and Chrome include a simple native
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The recent trend of major companies pushing AI down users’ throats has seen many users develop an intense dislike for anything AI. It’s a shame because AI can be helpful in many situations, but in my opinion, these companies only have themselves to blame. Firefox
As I’ve gotten older, my memory has deteriorated exponentially. Actually, I have a theory about that; I reckon the brain is like a hard drive. As a hard drive gets older, it fills with more and more data until it’s so full that accessing specific
Previously only supporting Android mobile devices, the Samsung Browser is now available for Windows PCs. Samsung Browser Privacy Samsung is yet another browser claiming to put “privacy first”, and its privacy settings do appear to back up the claim: As you can see from the
