Reports that Google Chrome may download a multi-gigabyte AI model onto some desktop computers without many users realising it have sparked debate about transparency, storage use, privacy, and how AI features are increasingly being embedded into everyday software. How The Controversy Started The issue emerged after privacy researcher Alexander Hanff […]
Posted in News Also tagged AI, AI Model, Chrome, GoogleGoogle Chrome’s built-in Reading Mode can turn busy web pages into a clean, distraction-free reading view, making it easier to focus on important information without adverts, pop-ups, videos, or visual clutter getting in the way. On desktop, Reading Mode opens in a side panel that can be widened for a […]
Posted in News Also tagged Chrome, GoogleA “BrowserGate” report claims LinkedIn scans users’ browsers for thousands of extensions and collects device data without clear disclosure. Researchers say LinkedIn runs a hidden script that checks for over 6,000 extensions and gathers around 48 device attributes, creating a fingerprint linked to user activity. The scanning behaviour itself has […]
Posted in News Also tagged LinkedIn, Privacy, SecurityMany email and cloud platforms allow you to preview files in your browser, so opening unknown documents this way first is a simple way to reduce the risk of running harmful content on your device. Why This Matters Unexpected attachments are one of the most common ways malware and phishing […]
Posted in News Also tagged Downloads, Microsoft, SecurityBrowser extensions can read and change the content of websites you visit, so regularly reviewing and removing unused extensions in Chrome or Microsoft Edge is a quick way to reduce the risk of unnecessary access to email, documents and other business information viewed in your browser. Why This Matters Browser […]
Posted in News Also tagged Business, Data, Extensions
__________