Software and Services

Google’s troubled Privacy Sandbox is jumping from desktop to Android

Formerly limited to the desktop version of Chrome, the new and unpopular alternative to cookie-based tracking is going mobile.

Windows 11’s update schedule blurs as Microsoft vows ‘continuous innovation’

Microsoft is now promising to deliver Windows 11 features and "experiences" year-round, and not just the spring and fall.

Chrome OS Flex turns an old PC into a Chromebook for free

Google has launched Chrome OS Flex, a new way of turning your older PC into a Chromebook running Chrome OS. It's a free way of recycling an old PC, though it comes with a number of caveats.

Optus adds MasterClass to SubHub and offers 3 months free

Optus has added MasterClass to its SubHub subscription management platform.

4 reasons why I switched from Google to Bing

If you're still using Google as your search engine, you may not know that Microsoft Bing is a great search engine, too. Here's why to switch from Google to Bing in search.

Android 13 can boot Windows 11, developer shows

An Android developer testing the developer preview of Android 13 shows off how it can boot Windows 11 in a virtual machine, closing the circle as Android apps prepare to launch on Windows 11.

OVPN review: An excellent VPN with a focus on privacy

Sweden-based OVPN is an excellent choice for speed and privacy. Read our review for more details.

Microsoft’s new Defender Preview is a safety blanket for Windows and Android

Microsoft Defender Preview is now live for both Windows PCs and Android phones, offering a clean, organised way to protect your devices against malware and phishing attempts.

Bing launches Autos Marketplace to help you find a car

Demand for new and used cars is crazy right now, and Microsoft's Bing has launched Autos Marketplace to help you buy a new car online and sell your old car, too.

Microsoft clamps down an Office power feature abused by malware

Microsoft said Monday that it will block users from downloading untrusted Office macros authored in Visual Basic (VBA) that can be used as a way to inject malware into your computer.