Category archives for: Linux/Unix

Google Chrome Will Soon Block Mixed Content And HTTP Downlaods

The new Chrome update block all downloads from insecure sites AKA HTTP. That won’t stop someone from uploading viral materials to an HTTPS sit, but it will stop man in the middle attacks which intercept an unencrypted connection (AKA Mixed Content) and replace an a safe file with a infested one. What is Mixed Content […]

Google Chrome Adds “Send to Your Devices” Feature

The Google Chrome web browser now lets you send the web page you’re on at the moment to another one of your devices, so you can finish on your phone an article you started reading at your desk, for example, or vice-versa. The feature debuted in version 77, which just became available for all platforms. […]

Linux 5.3 Will Fix Crackling Audio Ryzen PCs

Good news Linux and AMD Fans, Phoronix has reported that Linux 5.3 will finally address issues with audio input on systems with AMD processors. the fix coming in Linux 5.3 is also marked for back-porting to existing kernel stable series is a fix to address distorted and crackling analog audio input that has affected AMD […]

Mozilla’s Firefox Keeps The Fox During Rebranding

Firefox has been doing some rebranding, and the new logo above  represents the parent brand of Firefox, everything. The Firefox Team did receive a lot of backfire from the community during this 18 month rebrand process when it leaked the team wanted to kill off the fox. . In the end, the browser still sports […]

For You Feature Comes To The iOS Version Of Goggle Maps

Google today extended the availability of its For You feature in Google Maps to iOS devices. The feature was first rolled out to Android phones earlier this year. Now iOS users will be able to follow their favorite places, such as coffee shops or record stores. News from the followed place will then appear under the […]

NordVPN Is Testing The Adoption Of The WireGuard Protocol

NordVPN is now testing another advanced cybersecurity solution. The firm now testing with select clients the adoption of WireGuard – the protocol that appears to be the next big thing in online security.. “WireGuard is a relatively simple yet extremely fast and modern open-source protocol that utilizes state-of-the-art cryptography,” says Laura Tyrell, Press Officer at […]

Linux Creator Linus Torvalds Is Temporarily Stepping Away To Work On His “Unprofessional” Behavior

Linus Torvalds, the creator and principal developer of the Linux kernel, is taking a break from overseeing its development to work on correcting his “unprofessional” behavior towards others. Torvalds made the announcement in an open letter to the Linux community shared through the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML). In it, he acknowledged that he is “not an […]

KaiOS Gains $22 Million Investment From Google

KaiOS says Google has agreed to invest $22 million in its light-weight mobile operating system. The investment from Google follows commitments made earlier this year by Google, Facebook, and Twitter to support the platform. “This funding will help us fast-track development and global deployment of KaiOS-enabled smart feature phones, allowing us to connect the vast population […]

Google Ships App Maker To Education And Small Business Customers

Google today moved its App Maker tool out of beta and made the simple coding service available to educational institutions and small businesses. The idea, says Google, is to help schools and SMBs to create custom apps that work more directly for them. Beyond building the apps, schools and businesses that put App Maker to use will be […]

Linux Support Coming To Chrome OS – Pixelbook Will Have It First

Pixelbook owners will soon be able to use Linux on their ChromeOS device. Google announced that Chromebooks will be able to run Linux apps, which will let developers open a window and use their favorite Linux-based tools without leaving ChromeOS. Linux will run in a virtual machine environment made just for Chromebooks. It launches instantly and integrates […]

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