If you use an Android-powered device and haven’t given it a spring clean in a while then now is a very good time to check your apps. Google has just removed a total of 13 applications from its Play Store after security experts from McAfee discovered they were infected with the nasty Xamalicious bug. Once …
A big change is coming to Fire TV devices with Amazon launching annoying full-screen adverts on its popular platform. Some users have already found their TVs are taken over by these giant commercials which automatically start playing the moment things are switched on. The update, which was first spotted by CordCutterNews, appears to be rolling …
Netflix still rules the living room and for years we’ve got used to sharing our password with family and friends so they can tune in without paying for an account of their own. Despite this, Netflix has still grown into a hugely successful business with ever-growing subscription numbers, but recently the company decided to crackdown …
New research has uncovered some of the most common words, names, numbers, places, and sports teams used in online passwords, prompting calls for people to change passwords if they include easy to guess information. According to data released by mymxdata.com, the most used name in passwords is ‘Michael’, swiftly followed by ‘Daniel’, ‘Ashley’, ‘Jessica’, and …
It’s only been three months since Apple launched iOS 17 to iPhones worldwide, but the company has already released several new security updates since then to keep potential issues at bay. It has now announced iOS 17.1.2 that aims to tackle dreaded zero day threats that put your personal data at risk. iOS 17.1.2 is …
Google’s new rules about Gmail accounts finally come into force this month and it could mean some find their precious files, photos and emails are suddenly deleted. The US technology giant announced earlier this year that it would begin purging accounts if they haven’t been used for a period of time with December 2023 the …
WhatsApp, one of the most popular text chat apps in the world, is adding a new way to help keep your most private chats even more safe from prying eyes. The app introduced Chat Lock back in May, which allows you to filter any number of sensitive chats into a folder at the top of …
The yearly, and hugely prestigious, App Store Awards have just taken place in New York with Apple crowning its iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch and Apple TV winners from thousands of entries. Coveted gongs, chosen by the App Store’s Editorial team, including iPhone App of the Year, iPad App of the Year and Mac App of the …
If you want Sky’s lowest prices you need to act fast. The UK TV provider has now started its Black Friday deal countdown and there are only two days left to bag the ultimate bargain. These are offers not to be missed as they include some of Sky’s lowest prices for telly with things starting …
Just in time for the festive period, some Freeview users are being offered a content-packed upgrade. The boost comes courtesy of The GREAT! Network with this platform launching its very own video-on-demand service called the GREAT! Player. This update will allow users to tune into a swathe of shows and star-studded Hollywood movies whenever they …