How-To Geek - 💥🌐 War of the Browsers

Famed biologist Charles Darwin and U.S. President Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day: February 12, 1809.

Happy Tuesday! Mozilla announced two important updates for its Thunderbird email client: the sync feature has been delayed, and a discontinued Mozilla service is coming back for use with Thunderbird. Firefox 116 is also rolling out starting today.

The Browser Wars have been ongoing for nearly 30 years – and they show no signs of slowing down yet! From Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome, join us as we tell the tale of the Browser Wars through icons.

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The second edition of this eBook builds upon the success of the first edition that has helped so many aspiring CISOs, and cybersecurity professionals understand and develop effective data-driven cybersecurity strategies for their organizations. By the end of this book, you will have a better understanding of the threat landscape, and how to measure the effectiveness of your organization's cybersecurity strategy.

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One month after Mozilla released Firefox 115, they’re back with yet another update: Firefox 116! See what’s changing, improving, and specifically what it means for Raspberry Pi users.

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Our homes are becoming more automated year-to-year. We depend on them for security and peace of mind. But too often, those systems stop functioning when they go offline. We make a case for how to improve the modern smart home.

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Trying to conserve energy (and save on utilities)? Then consider the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300. This smart power strip allows you to independently control 6 smart outlets while charging 3 USB-powered devices. It also recognizes voice commands via Alexa and Google Assistant, making turning off and on your plugged-in electronics a breeze. Get yours today for a cool $37 off!

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Apple’s Screen Time takes the guesswork out of how much time you’ve spent on your iOS devices. If you use it, you've probably noticed that it’s down. Here’s what Apple has to say about the ongoing issue and when you can expect a fix.

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Need to download a file from Google Drive, but it’s just not happening? There are different reasons why you can’t download files from Google’s cloud service. Let's go through them one-by-one so you can access your important files once again.

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If Nintendo released a mechanical keyboard for the NES, what would it look like? 8bitdo may have the answer with its first two mechanical keyboards: one inspired by the West’s NES, the other by the Japanese Famicom. Come look inside and see why we’re salivating.

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You don’t want to just feel the screen as you text. You want to feel the curves of the letters as they touch your fingertips. Or the touch of grass when playing Minecraft. Sounds neat - but will it ever happen?

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It feels like Google Bard and ChatGPT have been trying to outdo one another for much of 2023. They're still evolving, sure, but which AI chatbot is the best thus far?

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Mozilla Thunderbird’s upcoming Thunderbird 115 update will make the email client feel fresher than ever. And Mozilla is even dipping into the past to reincorporate a favorite yet long-lost feature. Find out what we’re talking about.

Speaking of Thunderbird's upcoming features, one key feature will be missing once Thunderbird 115 goes live: Thunderbird Sync - the email client's version of Firefox Sync. See what Mozilla had to say on the missing feature, and when you can expect it.

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There are various ways to transfer files from your Android device to your Windows PC, such as via Nearby Share. For an approach that doesn’t use your Wi-Fi’s bandwidth, you’ll need to transfer via File Explore. Here’s how to do that.

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Moving to a new Google account doesn’t mean you have to start anew. You can migrate your current Google account’s data over to the new one! Here’s how to get started.

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Though the Beats Studio Pro headphones’ design doesn’t feel inspired, that doesn’t mean you should sleep on this pair. If you’re looking for new headphones, here’s what you need to know.

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