The new Microsoft Store that debuted with Windows 11 has a new look and support for more apps – Microsoft now lets developers submit Win32 apps as well as Universal Windows Platform apps and Progressive Web apps. Microsoft has also eased up on some restrictions. Developers can now submit third-party app stores like the Epic […]
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Firefox for Android and iOS gets a new home page while Firefox 94 for desktops picks up performance, behavior tweaks
2 Comments on Firefox for Android and iOS gets a new home page while Firefox 94 for desktops picks up performance, behavior tweaksMozilla is brining a new home page experience to the mobile version of its Firefox web browser. Now when you launch the browser or view a new tab you’ll be greeted by more personalized info. At the top of the screen you’ll find the usual list of “top sites” pinned to the top of the […]
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You’ll be able to open multiple Chrome browser windows in Android 12
Google’s Chrome browser for Android makes it easy to open multiple web pages at once thanks to support for tabs. But the company has an annoying habit of changing the way tabs are arranged. And if you want to view multiple pages at the same time, you’re out of luck, since you can’t currently run […]
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Lilbits: Pixel 5a, Kindle vulnerability patched, and Super Duper Secure Mode for Microsoft Edge
3 Comments on Lilbits: Pixel 5a, Kindle vulnerability patched, and Super Duper Secure Mode for Microsoft EdgeGoogle has already confirmed that it will launch Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones this fall, and they’ll be the company’s first phones to feature a new Google Tensor system-on-a-chip rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. But they’ll also be expensive phones designed to compete with other flagships. The company isn’t giving up on the […]
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Lilbits: Lenovo P12 Pro, the end of Sprint’s 4G network, and an Android browser where tab groups are optional, not mandatory
No Comments on Lilbits: Lenovo P12 Pro, the end of Sprint’s 4G network, and an Android browser where tab groups are optional, not mandatoryThe Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is an 11.5 inch Android tablet with the specs of a mid-range smartphone including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, 128GB of storage, and at least 4GB of RAM. With a $340 starting price, it’s a good middle-ground between a cheap tablet like an Amazon Fire device and a premium model […]
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Vivaldi web browser adds more power user features (Accordion Tabs and Command Chains)
Most modern web browsers are designed with an emphasis on simplicity, since the browser itself usually takes a back seat to the sites you’re visiting. But Vivaldi is a web browser designed for folks who want to customize their browsing experience and/or get more done. And the developers keep adding more features aimed at power […]
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Lilbits: Windows Terminal, Chrome, Firefox, Signal on Linux phones, Netflix will be the Netflix for games after all
No Comments on Lilbits: Windows Terminal, Chrome, Firefox, Signal on Linux phones, Netflix will be the Netflix for games after allMicrosoft has released a new preview version of the Windows Terminal app that builds on the “quake mode” feature introduced earlier this year, allowing you to open a terminal from any screen using a hotkey. Now when you dismiss that window, it minimizes to the system tray by default. Other changes include an updated Settings […]
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Opera wants you to install its web browser on Chromebooks
The Opera web browser is available for a range of operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. Now the makers of the browser want you to install it on Chromebooks as well. Technically that’s something you’ve been able to do for a while by enabling support for Android or Linux apps on a […]
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Vivaldi web browser gains translation, mail, calendar, and feed reader functions in version 4.0
No Comments on Vivaldi web browser gains translation, mail, calendar, and feed reader functions in version 4.0Since it first launched in 2015, the Vivaldi web browser has been designed for power users thanks to an emphasis on features like keyboard shortcuts, a highly customizable user interface, and a steady flow of new features that have rolled out over the years. Now Vivaldi 4.0 is here, and it includes a whole bunch […]
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Firefox 89 brings a new interface to Mozilla’s web browser
Firefox is getting a makeover starting with version 89 of the web browser, which rolls out today. The new user interface, previously known by its code-name “Proton,” brings new icons, a redesigned Settings menu, an updated design for browser tabs, and more. Mozilla says the new design gives Firefox an easier to use, cleaner interface […]
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Lilbits: Samsung’s next tablets leaked, Qualcomm’s next chip too
Samsung launched two new Android tablets this week, but one is a budget model with entry-level specs, while the other is a cheaper alternative to last year’s Galaxy Tab S7. Wondering what to expect from the company’s next high-end tablet? Details point to a trio of models including an 11 inch version with a 120 […]
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Google is bringing an experimental RSS “follow” feature to Chrome for Android (8 years after killing Google Reader)
1 Comment on Google is bringing an experimental RSS “follow” feature to Chrome for Android (8 years after killing Google Reader)It’s been eight years since Google annoyed a vast portion of the internet by killing off Google Reader, it’s web-based RSS reader. Now the company is embracing RSS again… kind of. Google has announced a new feature that will begin rolling out to some users of its Chrome Canary app for Android soon. When you […]