Windows 11 has a built-in packet analyzer called PktMon (Packet Monitor), a command-line tool that captures real network traffic, filters it, and can export it for further analysis. It's far more robust than you'd expect. www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-p...

Brave browser is all about protecting users' privacy. It follows multiple techniques, including advanced ones like fingerprinting blocking, to ensure users' privacy isn't compromised. The browser also blocks trackers by default to protect users' privacy. www.androidpolice.com/braves-cooki...

Microsoft has officially announced that the Windows 11 taskbar is gaining the one feature it should have never lost: the ability to move. www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-f...

A new report dubbed "BrowserGate" warns that Microsoft's LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions and collect device data. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

Google is testing a new feature for Chrome 148 that could speed up day-to-day browsing. Chrome and Chromium-based browsers have had built-in lazy loading support for images and iframes since 2019, but now video and audio elements will lazy load, too. www.pcworld.com/article/3106...

For the first time, Windows use among gamers has fallen below 93% in the Steam Hardware survey while Linux use topped 5%. In March 2026, Windows 10 use fell by close to 15%, but Windows 11 only saw its market share increase by 10.6%. www.pcmag.com/news/windows...

There’s another operating system that runs great on older hardware, is still actively maintained, and can prevent millions of computers from being scrapped before their time. It's called Linux. www.theverge.com/tech/905946/...

Microsoft is trialing a new default behavior for Edge on Windows 11 that will allow the browser to automatically open upon startup. The good news is that you can disable this, but the bad news is it appears to be opt-out rather than opt-in. www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...

NordLayer has launched its own browser, claiming it “fills the gap” left by inadequate consumer browsers and poorly built enterprise ones. The new NordLayer Browser is built primarily for small and medium-sized businesses that use many SaaS products. www.techradar.com/pro/security...

Chromium-based browsers are gearing up to support native lazy loading for video and audio elements. And while it sounds like a technical footnote, it could make browsing much smoother. www.digitaltrends.com/computing/go...

Opera has introduced an MCP Connector for Opera Neon, which allows third-party AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude, n8n, Lovable, and OpenClaw to directly connect to the browser. www.digitaltrends.com/computing/op...

Microsoft released an out-of-band Windows 11 update to fix the March 2026 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

Google on Tuesday released security updates for its Chrome web browser to address 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in the wild. thehackernews.com/2026/04/new-...

Last year, Google added new beta features to Google Drive, designed to detect ransomware and aid file restoration. Today, those same tools are rolling out to everyone, with upgraded AI detection that can recognize 14 times as many infections as before. www.tomsguide.com/computing/ma...

With iOS 26.5 beta 1, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has returned, and is enabled by default. All signs indicate it’s likely to stick around in the shipping version this time around. 9to5mac.com/2026/03/30/i...

All users in the US can now change their Google Account username — the bit before the @ in your Gmail address. Google said in December that it was gradually rolling out this option to all users. www.engadget.com/computing/al...

If your Pixel is draining faster than it can charge, these are the essential tweaks you need to make right now. www.androidpolice.com/google-pixel...

Microsoft has halted the rollout of a Windows update (KB5079391) after some users encountered installation errors. The problem affects Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, and closely follows an out-of-band update to fix problems introduced in the March 2026 update. www.theregister.com/2026/03/30/m...

FaceTime is no longer limited to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple now lets Windows users join FaceTime calls through a web browser, which means you can talk to Apple users without installing any app. www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/...

We're all aware that Chrome goes heavy on ad personalization and tracking. But there are plenty of options on Android that are geared towards solving this particular problem. Here are 3 of them. www.androidpolice.com/android-brow...

5 Gemini sidebar tricks that made Chrome feel like a new browser www.androidauthority.com/gemini-sideb...

The average PC user has probably not updated their BIOS in years, possibly never. The negative effects of an outdated BIOS/UEFI can be felt in multiple ways. Your PC's performance, stability, and security can be compromised if your firmware isn't updated. www.xda-developers.com/symptoms-of-...

Mastodon is making changes in the hopes of making its social networking service more appealing and easier to use, especially for more mainstream users looking for an alternative to Twitter or Threads. techcrunch.com/2026/03/26/m...

While most Chromium-based browsers treat tab management as an afterthought, Vivaldi browser takes a smarter approach. Two-level tab stacks keep everything accessible, letting you switch between related tabs quickly and intuitively. www.digitaltrends.com/phones/vival...

After Microsoft integrated sudo with Windows 11, it has become a favorite way of granting elevated permissions to any application, command, or process. Let’s look at the aspects that make it a powerful tool. www.xda-developers.com/sudo-is-more...

It’s the end of an era: Apple has confirmed that the Mac Pro Cheese Grater is being discontinued. It has been removed from Apple’s website as of Thursday afternoon. 9to5mac.com/2026/03/26/a...

The mortgage-finance giant Fannie Mae will soon accept bitcoin or USDC-backed mortgages for the first time, the latest expansion of cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial transactions. www.wsj.com/real-estate/...

Vivaldi has released version 7.9 of its iOS browser, introducing two-level tab stacks, Safari import tools, and a new Daily Image feature. www.macrumors.com/2026/03/26/v...

Samsung Browser is now officially available on Windows devices after a 6-month test, bringing the previously exclusive mobile browser to desktop for the first time. Samsung’s main selling point is that users can switch seamlessly between mobile & desktop. www.pcmag.com/news/samsung...

Google is dramatically shortening its readiness deadline for the arrival of Q Day, the point at which existing quantum computers can break public-key cryptography algorithms that secure decades’ worth of military, bank, government, and people's secrets. arstechnica.com/security/202...

Google shared today that Android and Chrome have set “new performance records” for mobile web browsing. The company is specifically using the Speedometer and LoadLine benchmarks to make this “fastest mobile platform for web browsing” claim. 9to5google.com/2026/03/25/c...

It sounds like Microsoft is acknowledging the many Windows complaints it has ignored for years. But this isn’t the first time the company has committed to refocusing on what PC users actually want from Windows. www.pcmag.com/opinions/mic...

Firefox is catching up to Edge in features while also making it easy to disable AI with a single switch. Firefox 149 also includes Split View, a free VPN when using public Wi-Fi, and improved PDF performance. www.windowscentral.com/software-app...

If you've been waiting for macOS 26.4 and iOS 26.4 for the improved Siri, you're not getting it — but you should upgrade anyway. Upgrade for the emoji if you must, but certainly upgrade for the various security and performance improvements. appleinsider.com/articles/26/...

The Vivaldi web browser has a killer new UI feature. With Auto Hide UI, you get maximum screen real estate where all web browser elements are hidden, and you can install and use the feature on all desktop OSes. www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...

Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to resolve bugs introduced by a Windows patch just days after promising improved reliability. www.theregister.com/2026/03/23/e...

Firefox is launching a free VPN on March 24 for its browser users, but limitations mean you shouldn't cancel your current VPN. www.zdnet.com/article/fire...

A new infostealer, called “VoidStealer,” is bypassing Chrome’s Application-Bound Encryption (ABE), using a debugger-based technique that researchers say hasn’t been observed in the wild. www.computerworld.com/article/4148...

A new “Ask Gemini” shortcut is being tested in Chrome for iOS, which brings instant access to an AI assistant directly from the browser interface. www.digitaltrends.com/phones/chrom...

Microsoft promises major improvements to Windows 11 performance, reliability, and updates — lower RAM usage, fewer Copilot interactions, and enhanced File Explorer are incoming over the course of this year. www.tomshardware.com/software/win...

OpenAI is building a ChatGPT "superapp" to unite ChatGPT, Codex, and its Atlas browser into one hub. www.xda-developers.com/openai-is-me...

Windows 11's March update has an annoying bug. It breaks some apps which use a Microsoft account login, including OneDrive, Edge and the free version of Teams. A patch is coming soon. www.techradar.com/computing/wi...

Since roughly the turn of the millennium, Google Search has been the bedrock of the web. Now, Google is beginning to replace news headlines in its search results with ones that are AI-generated. www.theverge.com/tech/896490/...

To stop scams and malware, Google is previewing a new safeguard for Android that’ll force users to go through a one-time 24-hour wait before they can sideload apps from unverified developers. www.pcmag.com/news/google-...

Apple has published a new support document that encourages customers to update to the latest iOS versions in order to “protect your iPhone from web attacks.” 9to5mac.com/2026/03/19/a...

Google is testing a more efficient way in Google Maps to share your current location with others (yes, you can share your real-time location in Google Maps). With this change, a new floating action button will reduce a step to share your location. www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-...

With Vivaldi 7.9, Vivaldi has opened up a new front in the browser wars by making itself disappear. It's a simple concept – hit the auto-hide icon and all the browser fluff disappears. Move the mouse pointer to the edges of the window, and it comes back. www.theregister.com/2026/03/19/v...

In an emailed press release, Opera shared that its Linux version of Opera GX is now available for download. It's available for Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, and openSUSE-based distros, and you can grab it as either a DEB or RPM file. www.xda-developers.com/opera-gx-fin...

If all you're using Google Drive for is a dumping ground for digital documents, you’re missing a surprising amount of what Drive can do. Over the years, Google has turned Drive into far more than cloud storage. www.androidpolice.com/google-drive...

Apple has published its first “background security improvement” update to patch a security bug in its Safari web browser on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/a...