Verizon's latest Samsung Galaxy S7 update adds even more bloatware
…DT Ignite can be used to install applications after product activation, a factory reset, or a system update, so in theory it's a way for carriers to manage device experience even…
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'Google Play Protect' Android Security Suite Is Now Rolling Out
Google made a big deal of the new Google Play Protect system at this year's Google I/O event, citing it as a strengthening of Android security. After a few months…
Samsung's Tizen OS may be overrun with security flaws
…This flaw is part of the Tizen Store, which allows a hacker to push malicious system updates. The update system operates with the highest system privileges, but update packages are supposed to…
Windows 10 Will Make Flash Removal Mandatory This Summer
…That's when we can expect to see KB4577586 arrive on Windows 10 systems. This "Update for the removal of Adobe Flash Player" will do what it says on the tin. If…
Chrome Beats Edge in New Battery Life Tests
…The site tested the systems before and after the Creators Update, and took pains to attempt to duplicate Microsoft's own test environment. Image and data by Linus Tech Tips The results…
Printer Pratfalls, Privacy Predicament, Performance Problems Plague Windows Update
Microsoft's latest Windows update automatically installs Edge on your system. Turns out, that's causing some problems. The fact that it imports user data from Chrome and Firefox isn't great…
Report: Microsoft Delays Windows 10 Spring Creators Update
…The release was expected yesterday, but there are no reports of the update appearing on systems, and Microsoft hasn't said a word. According to some unverified but totally believable online chatter…
Nintendo Switch Update Finally Adds Bluetooth Audio
…a second Bluetooth radio. (Opens in a new window) With the latest update, you can just head into the system settings and there will be a new menu for Bluetooth audio. Just…
Cortana can't be disabled in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
…Alternatively, you can download a copy of the original Windows 10 build and then turn off Windows Update as soon as you install the operating system. The problem with going that route…
Windows 10 Drops to One Annual Feature Update Moving Forward
…Before you get too up in arms, this is the same schedule as Windows 11. Early in the Windows 10 era, Microsoft began rolling out semiannual feature updates, previously called Creators Updates…