Windows lets you hide specific folders so they don’t appear in File Explorer, providing a simple way to keep files private without additional software. Here’s how it works: To Hide a Folder: 1. Locate the Folder: – Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder you want to hide. 2. Change the Folder Properties: – Right-click the folder and…
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed that Google divest its Chrome browser as part of efforts to break up the company’s alleged illegal monopoly in online search. The Path to DOJ’s Recommendation The DOJ’s recommendation follows a series of legal challenges aimed at curbing Google’s market dominance. For example, back in October 2020, the DOJ filed an antitrust…
With the Bluesky social media platform becoming the most downloaded app on both the US and UK Apple Stores as users switch from X following the US election, we take a closer look at what Bluesky is and what it offers users. What is Bluesky, and Who Owns It? Bluesky is a social media platform that has rapidly gained…
It’s been reported that Google is developing ‘Shielded Email’, a feature that creates temporary email aliases to protect users’ primary addresses from spam and misuse by third-party apps and services. What Is Shielded Email? Shielded Email, the feature reportedly being developed by Google, will allow users to create temporary email aliases to protect their primary email addresses from misuse…
London-based cybersecurity innovator Surf Security has launched a beta version of its pioneering deepfake detection tool, integrated into its Enterprise Zero-Trust Browser®. Deepwater Dubbed the ‘Surf Deepwater’, this tool promises real-time, highly accurate detection of AI-generated deepfakes, potentially revolutionising how organisations can combat this rapidly growing threat. 98 Per Cent Accurate in Under 2 Seconds Deepfakes, created using advanced…
It’s been reported that although Apple will unveil a more conversational Siri with iOS 19 at WWDC 2025, many other planned features, including this upgrade, will actually be delayed until iOS 19.4 launches in spring 2026. Various reports indicate that Apple’s improved “LLM Siri,” designed to rival AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, aims to handle complex requests and…
Cybersecurity company Bitdefender’s Antispam Lab reports that 77 per cent of Black Friday-themed emails in 2024 are scams, up from 70 per cent in 2023. Bitdefender reports that these scams target consumers worldwide, with the US and Europe receiving 38 per cent and 44 per cent of such emails respectively. Two-thirds of these messages originate from the US, with…
Dutch climate technology startup Skytree is providing the technology for the world’s first 100 per cent wind-powered Direct Air Capture (DAC) hub in Texas. Project Concho Using Skytree Technology Dubbed ‘Project Concho’, this ambitious project seeks to redefine carbon removal from the air by using cutting-edge DAC systems with renewable energy on an unprecedented scale. Set in Tom Green…
Losing all your LinkedIn data (profile, connections, posts etc) could be a major blow for many business people, so this video explains how to back everything up. The best part? It’s free!
Sticky Notes in Windows allows you to jot down reminders, ideas, or to-do lists and keep them open on your desktop for quick reference. Here’s how to Use Sticky Notes: Open Sticky Notes: – Press Win + S, type Sticky Notes, and open the app. Create a New Note: – Click the + icon to create a new note….
