Edge Is Leaking Your Browsing Data, It's Time to Say Goodbye

April 26, 2023

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When Texas State University researchers ran out of funding for their expedition to uncover artifacts from the wreck of 17th century pirate Captain Henry Morgan’s ship, the necessary funds were supplied by the Captain Morgan rum company.

Happy Wednesday! A data leak in Microsoft Edge is sending all page history to Bing servers, and that might be a good reason to finally try a different browser.

Meanwhile, the Steam Deck competitor from ASUS looks promising, WhatsApp finally lets you use multiple phones on the same account, ChatGPT now has slightly better privacy controls, and Chromebooks now have software kill switches for the microphone and camera.

– Corbin

Microsoft Edge now leaks the address of every web page you visit straight to Microsoft Bing. This appears to be a bug with one of the many extra features Microsoft has been cramming into Edge over the past few years. We’ve had enough. Read More »

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Google Workspace tools such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides are great, and they’ve improved a lot over the past years. Still, it can be occasionally hard to navigate or find the right option. Now, with a search bar, this is finally getting better. Read More »

Power supplies aren’t the most flashy computer component, but they’ve been quietly getting better over the years without users needing to pay much attention. When you next buy a new motherboard, you may have to upgrade your old PSU, so here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

It’s starting to warm up, which means it’s time to think about how you might need to cool down. If you work in a stuffy office or need to spend a lot of time outside, a great portable fan like this one from xasla is a great solution.

This 8-inch fan can is portable, and has a powerful clamp that makes it easy to put anywhere. Add in a battery life that lasts up to 24 hours and is easy to recharge, and you have a handy little fan to help beat the heat.

ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI tools at the moment, but it’s still lacking some fairly basic privacy features — just ask Italy. The service is now rolling out a mode that will keep your conversations relatively private. Read More »

Audacity is probably one of the best free tools for audio editing out there. With its latest version, version 3.3, it’s getting even better with several additions — more importantly, the inclusion of more live, real-time filters. Read More »

So you finally put together the PC of your dreams. It’s all done. You plug it in, hit the Power button and… it doesn’t power on. Your PC didn’t POST. Here’s what to do. Read More »

WhatsApp used to be famously hostile to using multiple devices, as the web version even used to require a permanent connection to your phone to function. That has been slowly changing, though. Now, WhatsApp can finally be used across multiple phones. Read More »

The science-fiction selections on Hulu range from action to drama to comedy, including recent releases and renowned classics. Here are 10 of the best sci-fi movies to stream on Hulu. Read More »

The RTX 4070 is poised to be a promising mid-range graphics card. For $599, you’re getting the performance of an RTX 3080, and it’s probably among the best cards you can get for the price. But if you’re not into self-building, you can now get it in a prebuilt PC from CyberPowerPC. Read More »

Microsoft Edge is absolutely packed with features of questionable utility, which opens the door for more bugs to creep through. A bug in Edge is causing every page you visit to be sent to Microsoft’s Bing service. Read More »

Whether you are getting ready for a vacation or your favorite outdoor activity, a waterproof phone pouch deserves a place in your arsenal. The best waterproof pouches will protect your iPhone or Android phone while still letting you use it. Read More »

There are two kinds of people: people who actively put off updates for as long as possible (even though you shouldn’t), and those who want new features as soon as possible. If you’re in the latter camp, Microsoft is giving you a much-needed option in Windows 11. Read More »

There have been many clones of the Steam Deck, but perhaps none as solid as the ASUS ROG Ally. The device was announced on April Fools’ Day, then ASUS confirmed it was not a joke. We now have a few more details on it, including more of its specs and a full reveal date. Read More »

Sometimes, you just don’t question things because they’ve always been the norm. Take gas cans, for example. Have you ever noticed that they’re always red? Truly, always red. But why? Read More »

Govee has become a go-to source for smart and immersive lighting, and the AI Gaming Sync Box Kit drives home the company’s ambition for the industry. In its current form, the kit may seem limited, but at its root, I think it’s a wonderful proof of concept for the AI-driven future of RGB lighting. Read More »

The Floatride Energy 5 are the latest daily running shoes from Reebok. They try to provide a comfortable uptempo speed as well as add more stability from top to bottom. It’s a fine line to thread, but the shoes mostly deliver on those goals while still remaining a solid value for the cost. Read More »

Even with an ice cream maker, creating homemade ice cream can be a task. From the noise to the sheer amount of space some makers can take up, it’s enough to have you buy your usual pint at the store. But a viral ice cream maker is solving those problems and might even help you make your ice cream recipes a bit healthier. Read More »

Spring is finally here, and depending on where you live, temperatures might start to heat up quickly! You might have already experienced a few warm days this year where you were tempted to turn on your air conditioning. Those days are going to become more frequent as summer approaches. Read More »

Have you been using your laundry detergent pods wrong this whole time? They were designed to make laundry even easier, but so many of us didn’t get the memo on how to use them for maximum impact. Read More »

Having a failsafe like AppleCare+ in case your phone breaks, or disaster strikes, can definitely be helpful. Verizon’s Mobile Protect program is becoming a much better option for that insurance, as long as you’re a Verizon customer. Read More »

If you’ve been on the internet for a while, you’ve no doubt heard the terms “modem” and “router” thrown around, but you might not have taken the time to understand what they are. We’re here to help. Read More »

There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’re doing so in Google Chrome. The browser may lead the pack in terms of market share, but have you considered giving rivals like Firefox, Brave, or Safari a shot? Here’s why you should. Read More »

You want your laptop charged and ready to go, but you also know that charging puts wear and tear on the batteries in laptops, smartphones, and other portable devices. So where does that leave you? How should you leave the laptop on the charger, let it run down, or do something else entirely? Read More »

Wireless speakers are great, but sometimes you want to listen to a true stereo hi-fi setup. The only problem is getting your stereo to work with your wireless network isn’t easy. This is the exact problem the WiiM Pro is designed to solve, adding wireless connectivity to your audio gear. Read More »

It can be hard to come across the right drone, but DJI has some of the finest options in the market. The company has just announced what could very well be one of the best drones out there, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro. Read More »

Nearly every Chromebook has a built-in microphone and camera, and you don’t usually have to worry about malware taking them over, but there still needs to be better controls for them. Google is trying to fix that with a new feature rolling out. Read More »

AMD just released a new range of Ryzen 7000 processors earlier this year with 3D V-Cache, providing even more performance. However, the new CPUs aren’t just faster: they’re also burning up. Read More »

How much energy do your smartphone, laptop, and tablet chargers really use? What about laptop and tool chargers? Should you unplug them when you aren’t using them to save power and money? We measured exactly how much power a variety of common chargers use—and how much keeping them plugged in will cost you each year. Read More »