https://promo2day.org/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:05:14 +0000 MyBB https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=403 Mon, 11 May 2026 05:15:27 -0400 Imr]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=403 Quote:If you told someone twenty-five years ago that, in the near future, people would voluntarily carry devices that share their locations with companies and organizations at all times, they probably wouldn't believe you. And yet, it's just one way smartphones have changed the way we think about personal privacy. Of course, not only do we choose to take our smartphones everywhere, but it's tough to manage modern life without them.

But it's important to note that not all location information is the same: While the default option is often to share your exact coordinates with the app or service that requests it, you often have a second choice that goes a long way to preserving your privacy: "approximate location." When choosing this option, your phone will only share a rough idea of where you happen to be when asked, rather than a pinpoint address. It's perfect for the times when knowing your general location is necessary for an app to function, but not your exact location. If you're looking for a restaurant in your area, you might just want to share the city or zip code you're in, not your home address. If you want to know what the weather will be tomorrow, that doesn't require your precise whereabouts either. There are exceptions, of course, like navigation apps that need to know exactly where you are to track you, or when you want to find the closest convenience store to your current location. But, often, approximate location is the better choice than precise location when sharing this information with apps.

Chrome for Android finally allows you to share your approximate location

That's why I find it so surprising to learn that, until now, Google Chrome for Android has not allowed you to share your approximate location with websites. Unlike Android itself, which has the option, Chrome was all or nothing with your location: If you needed to share that info with a website, you'd better be comfortable sending your current spot.

No longer: Starting this week, you'll see a new pop-up when a website asks you for your location information. Rather than answer a basic all-or-nothing question, the menu will ask whether you'd like to share your precise, exact location, or your approximate, neighborhood location. You can even see the difference from a thumbnail preview of a map: "Precise" will share a pinpoint location, while "Approximate" will share a rough radius. You'll have the usual subsequent options here as well: "Allow while visiting the site," "Allow this time," or "Never allow."



It's not clear whether you'll receive the pop-up for websites you've already granted location access for. But you can manage your location settings at any time to change the options that may already be in effect. To do so, open Chrome, tap the three dots to the right of the address bar, then hit "Settings." Then, under "Advanced," choose Site settings > Location. From here, adjust your location settings.

Interestingly, Google says this functionality is currently in development for desktop. That means, for the time being, you'll still need to make the all-or-nothing decision with sharing your Chrome location on Mac or PC.
Source : https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-chrom...roid-users]]> Quote:If you told someone twenty-five years ago that, in the near future, people would voluntarily carry devices that share their locations with companies and organizations at all times, they probably wouldn't believe you. And yet, it's just one way smartphones have changed the way we think about personal privacy. Of course, not only do we choose to take our smartphones everywhere, but it's tough to manage modern life without them.

But it's important to note that not all location information is the same: While the default option is often to share your exact coordinates with the app or service that requests it, you often have a second choice that goes a long way to preserving your privacy: "approximate location." When choosing this option, your phone will only share a rough idea of where you happen to be when asked, rather than a pinpoint address. It's perfect for the times when knowing your general location is necessary for an app to function, but not your exact location. If you're looking for a restaurant in your area, you might just want to share the city or zip code you're in, not your home address. If you want to know what the weather will be tomorrow, that doesn't require your precise whereabouts either. There are exceptions, of course, like navigation apps that need to know exactly where you are to track you, or when you want to find the closest convenience store to your current location. But, often, approximate location is the better choice than precise location when sharing this information with apps.

Chrome for Android finally allows you to share your approximate location

That's why I find it so surprising to learn that, until now, Google Chrome for Android has not allowed you to share your approximate location with websites. Unlike Android itself, which has the option, Chrome was all or nothing with your location: If you needed to share that info with a website, you'd better be comfortable sending your current spot.

No longer: Starting this week, you'll see a new pop-up when a website asks you for your location information. Rather than answer a basic all-or-nothing question, the menu will ask whether you'd like to share your precise, exact location, or your approximate, neighborhood location. You can even see the difference from a thumbnail preview of a map: "Precise" will share a pinpoint location, while "Approximate" will share a rough radius. You'll have the usual subsequent options here as well: "Allow while visiting the site," "Allow this time," or "Never allow."



It's not clear whether you'll receive the pop-up for websites you've already granted location access for. But you can manage your location settings at any time to change the options that may already be in effect. To do so, open Chrome, tap the three dots to the right of the address bar, then hit "Settings." Then, under "Advanced," choose Site settings > Location. From here, adjust your location settings.

Interestingly, Google says this functionality is currently in development for desktop. That means, for the time being, you'll still need to make the all-or-nothing decision with sharing your Chrome location on Mac or PC.
Source : https://lifehacker.com/tech/google-chrom...roid-users]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=396 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:28:49 -0400 Imr]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=396 Quote:Internet browsers are usually free. But Brave sees a market in selling a de-bloated version of its browser for $60.

The San Francisco company introduced the paid version in a Reddit post last week, saying: “When Brave users told us they'd pay for a minimalist version of our browser, we listened.”

https://x.com/BraveNightly/status/2046637041656779210

The result is Brave Origin, which maintains the privacy and ad-blocking features. But it removes other features that the company uses to support its business, including the VPN, crypto wallet, and Brave Rewards, which offer you tokens in return for viewing ads.

In exchange, the company is charging a one-time fee of $59.99 for the product. “Brave Origin lets you support Brave's development without using revenue-generating features,” it says.



Available on desktop and mobile, Brave Origin is so minimalist that it strips away and affects 12 features. Not surprisingly, some users are complaining about the high price. “I wouldn’t mind paying for Brave Origin, but $60 is a steep price for a Chromium-based browser,” wrote one user.
Source : https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-60-browser-...rnet-users]]> Quote:Internet browsers are usually free. But Brave sees a market in selling a de-bloated version of its browser for $60.

The San Francisco company introduced the paid version in a Reddit post last week, saying: “When Brave users told us they'd pay for a minimalist version of our browser, we listened.”

https://x.com/BraveNightly/status/2046637041656779210

The result is Brave Origin, which maintains the privacy and ad-blocking features. But it removes other features that the company uses to support its business, including the VPN, crypto wallet, and Brave Rewards, which offer you tokens in return for viewing ads.

In exchange, the company is charging a one-time fee of $59.99 for the product. “Brave Origin lets you support Brave's development without using revenue-generating features,” it says.



Available on desktop and mobile, Brave Origin is so minimalist that it strips away and affects 12 features. Not surprisingly, some users are complaining about the high price. “I wouldn’t mind paying for Brave Origin, but $60 is a steep price for a Chromium-based browser,” wrote one user.
Source : https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-60-browser-...rnet-users]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=387 Sat, 02 May 2026 01:51:32 -0400 Imr]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=387 Quote:If you are one of the more than three billion people who use the Google Chrome web browser, then pay attention: make sure your application is updated to version 147.0.7727.137/138 across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms as soon as possible. Google has confirmed a total of 30 new browser security vulnerabilities, including four officially rated as being of critical severity. This is not a drill, don’t wait for the Chrome update to find you, go and find it, install it and activate it. Now.

Critical Google Chrome Security Update Confirmed—Don’t Risk Waiting When You Can Act Now

Although it has only been a week since I last wrote about a Chrome security update, things are a lot more critical this time around. Literally. Whereas the April 22 update concerned a mere three vulnerabilities, two of which climbed to high on the severity scale, the latest security alert concerns a whopping 30 security flaws, the vast majority high-rated, with four reaching critical Common Vulnerability Scoring System severity status.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder...confirmed/]]> Quote:If you are one of the more than three billion people who use the Google Chrome web browser, then pay attention: make sure your application is updated to version 147.0.7727.137/138 across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms as soon as possible. Google has confirmed a total of 30 new browser security vulnerabilities, including four officially rated as being of critical severity. This is not a drill, don’t wait for the Chrome update to find you, go and find it, install it and activate it. Now.

Critical Google Chrome Security Update Confirmed—Don’t Risk Waiting When You Can Act Now

Although it has only been a week since I last wrote about a Chrome security update, things are a lot more critical this time around. Literally. Whereas the April 22 update concerned a mere three vulnerabilities, two of which climbed to high on the severity scale, the latest security alert concerns a whopping 30 security flaws, the vast majority high-rated, with four reaching critical Common Vulnerability Scoring System severity status.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder...confirmed/]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=347 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:45:07 -0400 Imr]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=347 Quote:Apple released iOS 26.4 on March 24, about a week after the tech giant released iOS 26.3.1 (a), the company's first Background Security Improvement update. The most recent update brings a slew of features to your iPhone, including new emoji and video podcasts, plus more than two dozen bug fixes and security patches.

You can download iOS 26.4 now by going to Settings and tapping General. Next, select Software Update, tap Update Now and follow the prompts on your screen.

Here are some of the new features iOS 26.4 brings to your iPhone.


iOS 26.4 is Out! - What's New?





to reading continue...]]> Quote:Apple released iOS 26.4 on March 24, about a week after the tech giant released iOS 26.3.1 (a), the company's first Background Security Improvement update. The most recent update brings a slew of features to your iPhone, including new emoji and video podcasts, plus more than two dozen bug fixes and security patches.

You can download iOS 26.4 now by going to Settings and tapping General. Next, select Software Update, tap Update Now and follow the prompts on your screen.

Here are some of the new features iOS 26.4 brings to your iPhone.


iOS 26.4 is Out! - What's New?





to reading continue...]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=346 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:51:51 -0400 Imr]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=346 ]]> ]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=293 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:30:41 -0400 Igoreha]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=293
Sophia Script is a popular open source script for deep customization of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It allows you to manage privacy, remove pre-installed applications, configure updates, WSL and other system settings using official Windows tools


Microsoft promises to “fix” Windows 11 and revise its strategy for introducing AI features, but these plans have not yet been implemented. As a result, users who are not satisfied with the features and behavior of the OS often have to take matters into their own hands and use third-party tools for customization. Additionally, some Windows settings can be difficult to find—especially when it comes to turning certain features on or off. In such cases, there is a desire to use a single tool that allows you to centrally manage Windows 11 settings.

There are quite a few similar applications, but a tool called Sophia Script for Windows stands out because it offers a huge list of available settings and options for customizing the system. However, it uses only officially documented Windows tools. According to the developer, this allows you to fine-tune the system without the risk of damaging its operation - which is an important advantage. It is known that tampering with the internal workings of Windows 11 can easily get out of control and cause system crashes, so using Sophia Script gives users an additional sense of security.


Warning: Sophia Script is a third-party tool and is not an official Microsoft product. The script changes system parameters, so before use it is recommended to carefully read the available settings and create a system restore point or data backup.

Incorrect configuration or disabling important features can lead to Windows instability, problems with updates or application compatibility. Use the tool only if you understand what parameters are being changed.

It's worth noting that Sophia Script has a slightly higher barrier to entry compared to most GUI Windows tuning tools. This is a script, so users will have to open it in a regular text editor, such as Notepad, and look through dozens of lines of available settings. Although this may sound a little intimidating to newbies, in practice it's quite simple: to enable or disable the desired function, just add or remove the # symbol next to the corresponding line. In addition, each setting is accompanied by comments that explain its purpose and help to understand whether the user needs it.

The available settings cover a wide range of system parameters. These include privacy settings, personalization, uninstalling OneDrive, disabling AI features, context menu changes, managing update policies, WSL settings, uninstalling pre-installed apps, system protection settings, and much more.

https://github.com/farag2/Sophia-Script-for-Windows
https://www.comss.ru/page.php?id=19917]]>
Sophia Script is a popular open source script for deep customization of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It allows you to manage privacy, remove pre-installed applications, configure updates, WSL and other system settings using official Windows tools


Microsoft promises to “fix” Windows 11 and revise its strategy for introducing AI features, but these plans have not yet been implemented. As a result, users who are not satisfied with the features and behavior of the OS often have to take matters into their own hands and use third-party tools for customization. Additionally, some Windows settings can be difficult to find—especially when it comes to turning certain features on or off. In such cases, there is a desire to use a single tool that allows you to centrally manage Windows 11 settings.

There are quite a few similar applications, but a tool called Sophia Script for Windows stands out because it offers a huge list of available settings and options for customizing the system. However, it uses only officially documented Windows tools. According to the developer, this allows you to fine-tune the system without the risk of damaging its operation - which is an important advantage. It is known that tampering with the internal workings of Windows 11 can easily get out of control and cause system crashes, so using Sophia Script gives users an additional sense of security.


Warning: Sophia Script is a third-party tool and is not an official Microsoft product. The script changes system parameters, so before use it is recommended to carefully read the available settings and create a system restore point or data backup.

Incorrect configuration or disabling important features can lead to Windows instability, problems with updates or application compatibility. Use the tool only if you understand what parameters are being changed.

It's worth noting that Sophia Script has a slightly higher barrier to entry compared to most GUI Windows tuning tools. This is a script, so users will have to open it in a regular text editor, such as Notepad, and look through dozens of lines of available settings. Although this may sound a little intimidating to newbies, in practice it's quite simple: to enable or disable the desired function, just add or remove the # symbol next to the corresponding line. In addition, each setting is accompanied by comments that explain its purpose and help to understand whether the user needs it.

The available settings cover a wide range of system parameters. These include privacy settings, personalization, uninstalling OneDrive, disabling AI features, context menu changes, managing update policies, WSL settings, uninstalling pre-installed apps, system protection settings, and much more.

https://github.com/farag2/Sophia-Script-for-Windows
https://www.comss.ru/page.php?id=19917]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=144 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:21:30 -0500 Bjyda]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=144

[][]Norton Power Eraser will be retired on April 30, 2026. After this date, the tool will no longer be supported and will stop working.

For more information about this change, please see the FAQ section below.

Norton Power Eraser was a free malware removal tool designed to address common threats at the time. Its functionality has now been integrated with Norton's security apps, which offer stronger protection, real-time threat detection, and advanced security features.

Why is Norton Power Eraser being discontinued?

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and we strive to provide our customers with the most effective protection. By retiring Norton Power Eraser and integrating its features into our major security applications, we can provide:

Advanced detection of today's threats.
Real-time protection that prevents infections before they happen.
Comprehensive security features in one streamlined solution.

This change guarantees customers the best possible protection.

What will happen to Norton Power Eraser after April 30, 2026

Norton Power Eraser will stop working and will no longer be supported or receive updates.

Is there a replacement for Norton Power Eraser?

Unfortunately, there is no replacement for Norton Power Eraser.

What should I do?

To ensure strong protection against evolving cyber threats, we recommend that you install the latest Norton security app. It provides comprehensive security and advanced threat detection features. For more information, please visit these links:
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...08112600EN
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...8122605356
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...7064155639]]>

[][]Norton Power Eraser will be retired on April 30, 2026. After this date, the tool will no longer be supported and will stop working.

For more information about this change, please see the FAQ section below.

Norton Power Eraser was a free malware removal tool designed to address common threats at the time. Its functionality has now been integrated with Norton's security apps, which offer stronger protection, real-time threat detection, and advanced security features.

Why is Norton Power Eraser being discontinued?

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, and we strive to provide our customers with the most effective protection. By retiring Norton Power Eraser and integrating its features into our major security applications, we can provide:

Advanced detection of today's threats.
Real-time protection that prevents infections before they happen.
Comprehensive security features in one streamlined solution.

This change guarantees customers the best possible protection.

What will happen to Norton Power Eraser after April 30, 2026

Norton Power Eraser will stop working and will no longer be supported or receive updates.

Is there a replacement for Norton Power Eraser?

Unfortunately, there is no replacement for Norton Power Eraser.

What should I do?

To ensure strong protection against evolving cyber threats, we recommend that you install the latest Norton security app. It provides comprehensive security and advanced threat detection features. For more information, please visit these links:
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...08112600EN
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...8122605356
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home...7064155639]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=40 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:01:40 -0500 clyde]]> https://promo2day.org/showthread.php?tid=40