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iPhone and iPad users can set Google Translate as the...

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2025/05/20

The Google Translate app for iOS and iPadOS has been updated with an important feature. Users can now set it to be the default translation app on iPhone and iPad. Prior to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post iPhone and iPad users can set Google Translate as the default translation app appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft open-sources the Windows Subsystem for Linux

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2025/05/20

Microsoft has announced that it has open sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux. WSL, as it's commonly called, allows users to run Linux apps directly on Windows. All you need to do […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft open-sources the Windows Subsystem for Linux appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft releases Edit: an open source command-line...

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2025/05/20

Microsoft has announced a new text editor for Windows, called Edit. But it's not like Notepad, Edit is a command-line text editor. The app was unveiled at the Microsoft Build conference, and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft releases Edit: an open source command-line text editor for Windows appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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GOG now lets you protect your account with 2FA apps,...

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2025/05/19

GOG has introduced a security feature to protect user accounts from being hacked. You can now set up two-factor authentication via any app on Android or iOS. SMS-based 2FA is considered highly […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post GOG now lets you protect your account with 2FA apps, here's how to set it up appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Android 16 could introduce standby mode similar to iOS

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2025/05/19

According to a report, some hidden code within the Android 16 beta suggests that Google may introduce a feature reminiscent of Apple's StandBy Mode. This option would allow devices in standby to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Android 16 could introduce standby mode similar to iOS appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Xbox is testing new home screen customizations

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2025/05/19

Microsoft has announced some new customization options that are coming to its Xbox consoles. These improvements are designed to personalize the user experience, and remove unwanted content from the home screen. Users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Xbox is testing new home screen customizations appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Vivaldi 7.4 gives you full control over browser and...

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2025/05/19

All desktop browsers support a wide range of keyboard shortcuts to make life easier. From Ctrl-T to open a new tab to Ctrl-5 to jump to the fifth tab on the tab […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Vivaldi 7.4 gives you full control over browser and specific website shortcuts appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Mozilla Firefox 138.0.4 fixes two critical security...

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2025/05/18

Mozilla released a critical security update for its open source Firefox web browser that addresses two security issues used during the Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 security event to exploit the browser. The details: […]Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Mozilla Firefox 138.0.4 fixes two critical security issues in the browser (ESR affected as well) appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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YouTube's Peak Points AI feature makes sure that you...

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2025/05/16

Unless you are a YouTube Premium or YouTube Premium Lite subscriber, or know how to block or circumvent ads when you play videos on the world's largest video streaming website YouTube, you […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post YouTube's Peak Points AI feature makes sure that you see ads at the most annoying moments appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft may avoid EU antitrust fine after...

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2025/05/16

In 2020, Microsoft came under investigation from authorities in the European Union regarding its bundling of Teams with Office 365. Teams' rival Slack had complained that Microsoft had an unfair advantage because […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft may avoid EU antitrust fine after unbundling Teams from Office appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google Chrome will not launch with admin rights...

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2025/05/16

Google is making an important change to Chrome on Windows. The browser will no longer run with administrator privileges by default. This change is designed with the intent to protect users from […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google Chrome will not launch with admin rights anymore, to reduce security risks appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Epic Games says Apple has blocked its Fortnite...

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2025/05/16

A week ago, Epic Games was celebrating its impending return to iOS. But now, it has announced that its Fortnite submission to the App Store has been rejected by Apple. A U.S. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Epic Games says Apple has blocked its Fortnite submission in the U.S. and EU App Stores appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Nintendo Switch 2 tech specs officially revealed

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2025/05/15

Nintendo has officially announced the technical specifications of the Switch 2. The handheld gaming console uses a custom SoC powered by Nvidia's Ampere architecture. The Switch 2 features a GPU that has […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Nintendo Switch 2 tech specs officially revealed appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft introduces "Hey, Copilot" wake word for...

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2025/05/15

Microsoft has announced yet another new feature for its Copilot app for Windows. You can invoke it with your voice simply by saying the phrase, “Hey, Copilot!”. This may remind users of […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft introduces "Hey, Copilot" wake word for activating the AI on Windows 11 appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models...

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2025/05/15

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT users can now access GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models. The good news is that GPT-4.1 mini is available for free users. Techcrunch reports that the new […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models for ChatGPT appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Steam Data Leak: Valve says nothing to worry about...

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2025/05/15

Yesterday, news broke about an alleged compromise of Steam, the major PC gaming platform. The data leak supposedly included information about 89 million Steam users. Valve published a statement on the official […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Steam Data Leak: Valve says nothing to worry about and gives this advice to users appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Android: Factory Reset may render a device useless...

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2025/05/14

Google is working on a number of new features designed to improve the protection of Android devices against theft. Besides Theft Protection, which auto-locks the device if sudden movement is noticed, Google […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Android: Factory Reset may render a device useless and request another reset to discourage thieves appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft extends security updates for Microsoft 365...

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2025/05/14

Microsoft is set to shelve Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, when it reaches its end of its support date. The company had announced in January that it would discontinue Microsoft 365 […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft extends security updates for Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Security experts have discovered new Intel Spectre...

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2025/05/14

Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered a new class of vulnerabilities linked to Intel processors. They were able to bypass Intel's defenses against Spectre. Spectre is a class of vulnerabilities that was […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Security experts have discovered new Intel Spectre vulnerabilities appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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iPhone users in Europe can now use PayPal's...

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2025/05/14

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) continues to open up new avenues in Apple's ecosystem. Now, thanks to the DMA, users in Europe can finally use PayPal's tap-to-pay contactless payment method. iOS users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post iPhone users in Europe can now use PayPal's tap-to-pay feature appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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