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Telegram now lets you sign-up with anonymous phone numbers

Telegram is adding a new privacy layer, letting you sign-up without your real phone number and use instead anonymous numbers from the Fragment blockchain platform. Also new, set a global auto-delete timer to remove messages in all new chats without leaving a trace.

By Ivan Franco , December 8, 2022, 9:58 AM

Software Download of the Week

Chrome now lets you search browsing history and open tabs right from the address bar

Starting with version 108.0.5359.95, Google Chrome now allows you to find bookmarks, tabs, and your browsing history from the address bar. Just type "@bookmarks" or "@tabs" or "@history" in the address bar and start looking for open tabs and websites you've visited before.

By Ivan Franco , December 7, 2022, 10:38 AM

The Web Google

Infinite scrolling comes to Google Search

It's the end of web search as we know it

By Alfonso Maruccia , December 7, 2022, 9:18 AM

Gaming Software

PlayStation 4 emulator can now run dozens of games

A PS4 emulator boots its first 3D game

By Daniel Sims , December 6, 2022, 4:21 PM

Security Software

Open-source antivirus ClamAV finally goes 1.0, some 20 years after launch

The antivirus for Linux-based operating systems keeps improving

By Alfonso Maruccia , December 2, 2022, 1:26 PM 9 comments

Software

VLC media player adds support for new formats, improves streaming support, and more

Why it matters: VLC is universally regarded as one of the best (if not the best) media players available today. A new version released a couple of days ago brings further improvements for the program's compatibility, stability, security and format support.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia , December 1, 2022, 1:48 PM

Tech Deals Software

Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license

Over 90% off the regular price for Office, available for Windows and Mac

By TechSpot Deals , December 1, 2022, 12:38 PM

Download of the Week Software

Keep tabs on your storage with TreeSize

TreeSize brings visual, Explorer-like reporting for your storage drives and its usage, so you can better manage your disk space. It also offers file search for old files, growth tracking, and more.

By Erik Orejuela , December 1, 2022, 11:53 AM

Download of the Week Software

F.lux adjusts your screen temperature to reduce eye strain

F.lux adjusts lighting and screen temperature to better suit your room and time of day. This allows for less strain to your eyes specially during the night and early morning by reducing blue light.

By Erik Orejuela , November 30, 2022, 1:24 PM

Mastering Multiple Monitors in Windows

FEATURE By Nick Evanson, November 30, 2022, 6:08 AM TechSpot Electronics

Using additional monitors is a great way to help improve your productivity when using your computer. Here's our simple guide to setting up multi-monitor displays in Windows.

Software The Web

Firefox avoids the cloud for its privacy-friendly translation service

Firefox Translations is a promising alternative to Google Translate

By Alfonso Maruccia , November 29, 2022, 2:03 PM 9 comments

Software Mobile

Apple App Store Awards honor standout apps and games of 2022

What just happened? Apple has announced the winners of its annual App Store Awards, highlighting more than a dozen apps and games that it says inspired users to expand their imaginations and engage with friends, family and loved ones more deeply this year.

Full story By Shawn Knight , November 29, 2022, 11:18 AM

Software Science

OpenAI successfully trained a Minecraft bot using 70,000 hours of gameplay videos

The results are helping researchers understand the value of online videos as an AI training resource

By Jimmy Pezzone , November 27, 2022, 9:42 AM 9 comments

Software Google

Security experts urge Chrome users to patch new zero-day exploit immediately

The finding marks the popular browser's 8th zero-day exploit of 2022

By Jimmy Pezzone , November 25, 2022, 11:25 AM

Microsoft Software

Windows Subsystem for Linux comes to the Microsoft Store for everyone

Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and faster this way.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia , November 23, 2022, 3:03 PM 7 comments

Gaming Software

Ubisoft is returning to Steam, starting with Assassin's Creed Valhalla on December 6

"Where did that bring you? Back to me."

By Daniel Sims , November 21, 2022, 8:06 PM 15 comments

Microsoft Software

Windows 8.1 extended support is ending soon

Tick tick tick...

By Shawn Knight , November 21, 2022, 2:14 PM 27 comments

The Web Software

Manifest v3 extensions are now accepted on the Firefox add-on store

A hot potato: Mozilla has started accepting Manifest V3 add-ons for the code-signing process of the AMO store. From June 2023, Chrome will only accept MV3 extensions and crippled ad-blocking tools. Mozilla will continue to support full-featured (MV2) ad-blockers like uBlock Origin anyway.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia , November 21, 2022, 1:39 PM 15 comments

Software Download of the Week

GPU-Z can monitor if the 16-pin power connector on your RTX 4080/4090 is working properly

A new GPU-Z update adds support for Nvidia's latest RTX 4080 and 4090 graphics cards. Among the new features, you can monitor if your 16-pin power connector is working properly and prevent the infamous meltdown.

By Ivan Franco , November 21, 2022, 12:11 PM

Car Tech

Tesla's third recall of the month affects an additional 320,000 vehicles

The recalls are addressable using over-the-air updates

By Jimmy Pezzone , November 20, 2022, 10:18 AM 32 comments

Software Download of the Week

Calibre is an e-book manager for organizing your virtual library

In addition to organizing, Calibre lets you edit, modify and create e-book from scratch. It syncs your library with almost every e-reader, phone or tablet, as well as any Windows, Mac and Linux device.

By Ivan Franco , November 19, 2022, 9:19 AM

Security Software

Meta fires employees for taking bribes to hijack accounts and helping others recover accounts

A hot potato: Meta employees and contractors have had access to an internal system for recovering user accounts for a while now. The deployment of this tool grew dramatically over the last few years, giving even more users permissions. Now, the company appears to be cracking down on access. One reason may be misuse within Facebook's own customer service.

Full story By Daniel Sims , November 17, 2022, 5:01 PM

5 Adobe PDF Reader Alternatives That Do More for Free

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, November 17, 2022, 9:55 AM TechSpot Software

There are several free PDF editors that include functionality that Adobe's Reader doesn't, such as merging two PDFs, rotating a page, and many others. This guide will help you choose the best tool for you.

Gaming Software

Epic says over half of all announced console games use Unreal Engine

Plus Unreal Engine 5.1 adds a ton of features and quality-of-life improvements

By Cal Jeffrey , November 16, 2022, 3:03 PM 12 comments

Download of the Week Software

Use Canva for easy content creation, even on desktop

Canva is a well known tool for creators on social media, but it also offers desktop apps for Windows and macOS. This video and photo editing tool has numerous templates, access to stock images and team collaboration features.

By Erik Orejuela , November 16, 2022, 10:39 AM