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Microsoft has been looking to tempt Chrome users to switch to Edge browser for a long time but now it wants them to consider using the AI-powered Bing search. News 

Microsoft is once again inserting ‘malware-like’ pop-up ads into Chrome for Windows users

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft has once again allegedly injected pop-ups into the Google Chrome browser asking users to switch to Bing. As reported by The Verge, Microsoft first introduced malware-like ads last year, showing the prompt above other ads and pop-ups. These pop-ups advertise the tech company’s Bing search engine and AI-powered chatbot. Following widespread criticism of Bing’s aggressive promotion, Microsoft suspended said ads to address “intentional activity”. However, pop-ups are back again in Windows 10 and 11. Several Windows users have reported a pop-up advertising Bing AI and its search engine appearing…

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Microsoft faced complaints from Edge users who noticed their Chrome data copied without taking their permission. Here's the reason that happened. News 

Microsoft has put an end to Edge browser’s unauthorized copying of Chrome tabs.

Adriana Marais,

Microsoft recently made a big mess when the Edge browser picked up tabs from Chrome without users’ consent. The company blamed the problem on a bug that accidentally copied data from the Chrome browser. But now Microsoft has finally confirmed that the issue has been fixed, which means that the Edge browser will only pick up data from Chrome if you give it permission to do so. It all started when reports claimed Edge was duplicating some users’ Chrome tabs after they upgraded to the latest version of Windows and…

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Microsoft has used a new engine to redesign Edge browser which mirrors the design of Chrome but stealing tabs a whole different matter. News 

People are puzzled as Microsoft incorporates Chrome tabs into Edge browser following a Windows update.

Adriana Marais

Imagine you accidentally open the Edge browser on your computer and find that all your Chrome tabs are displayed there. Yes, that’s exactly what some people have been reporting this week. Microsoft has reportedly taken tabs from Chrome without users’ consent, even though they were using Chrome as their default browser. Edge is Microsoft’s browser that replaced the widely known Internet Explorer. According to new reports, Edge is copying Chrome tabs for some users after they upgrade to the latest version of Windows and open it in Edge. Events like…

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YouTube is used for watching videos but many of you like taking screenshots of the platform which is now going to become easier. News 

Capture Your Fave YouTube Moments Instantly with YouTube’s ‘Save Frame’!

Febin Mathew, ,

YouTube is the most popular platform for watching videos. You can watch it online, with the desktop app or on your mobile device. Let’s say if you want to take a screenshot of any YouTube video, your options are limited, but soon it won’t be because web browsers want to make it easy to take a photo. The platform is testing a feature called recording frame that can be accessed by right-clicking on any video playing on YouTube. An important part of the feature is that users will get an…

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Microsoft Edge is set to transform the browsing landscape with the introduction of video translations. (Pexels) News 

Experience the Future of Browsing with Microsoft Edge’s Video Translation Feature!

Adriana Marais

Microsoft Edge is set to become the preferred browser for those who enjoy watching videos in different languages. The tech giant is working on a video translation feature that will enhance the browsing experience. Despite having a small market share, Microsoft Edge is constantly improving and adding new features. The video translation feature is currently being tested and will initially support four languages, but it will soon be available to all Edge users. The journey from EdgeHTML to Chromium Originally introduced in 2015 with the EdgeHTML rendering engine, Microsoft Edge…

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Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users can soon capture YouTube video frames in original resolution. (AFP) News 

Say Goodbye to Buffering: YouTube Benefit Now Available for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Users!

Adriana Marais, ,

Both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome users will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a new feature that allows them to effortlessly capture frames from YouTube videos. This exciting capability permits users to take screenshots in PNG format at the video’s original resolution, thanks to YouTube’s recent inclusion of the “copy video frame” option. Google has gone a step further by introducing the “save frame” feature, ensuring that users can preserve specific frames from YouTube movies without sacrificing the original quality. These functionalities have also been incorporated into the Microsoft…

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Arc Browser lets users edit the internet, according to the Browser Company. (Arc Browser) News 

Try the Arc Browser to Edit the Internet and Break Away from Google Chrome

Adriana Marais,

In 1990, Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist at CERN, created the World Wide Web, which initially served as the sole method for browsing the limited internet. However, everything changed when the source code became accessible to developers, who used it as a foundation for their own browsers. Since then, web browsers have evolved significantly, offering a wide range of features. While still primarily used for web browsing, they now also enable real-time communication, media recording, and various other functionalities. Over the past few years, web browsers based on Chromium,…

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Know how Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers are dealing with the annoying CAPTCHAs. (Pixabay) News 

Bypassing CAPTCHAs with Creative Solutions: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Adriana Marais,

A new feature from Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge may alleviate the frustration of filling out CAPTCHAs, a common annoyance for internet users over the past two decades. Instead of spending time deciphering distorted letters and numbers or identifying objects in images, this feature aims to reduce the frequency of CAPTCHA prompts when accessing websites. If you share our intense dislike for CAPTCHAs, this development may bring some relief. But before we get to the solution, let’s see what exactly it is and why the entire online population had to…

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Many users reported that these extensions "manipulate their internet experience and redirect them to other websites." (Pixabay) News 

Three million users affected by malware infected by Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge browser extensions: Avast

Adriana Marais, ,

Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome extensions that contained malware were downloaded by around three million people, according to a report from Avast. Avast researchers said they managed to identify around 28 extensions on Chrome and Edge that were infected with malware. In most cases, these add-ons (browser extensions) have been charged for making it easier to download images, videos, or other content from social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, and Vimeo. The malware in the extensions, according to reports, redirected users to advertisements or phishing sites and stole their…

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