So you purchased ebooks from Amazon Kindle and now you want to read it on your personal computer or some other device that doesn't have Amazon Kindle app? You are in a difficult situation. When you purchase a book from Amazon Kindle, it is DRM-protected. Which means you cannot use it outside the Amazon ecosystem. It can only be read using Amazon Kindle app or Kindle Cloud … [Read more...] about Use Calibre to Remove DRM from Kindle Books and Convert to PDF
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Change Default Web Browser in Ubuntu [Beginner’s Tip]
So you found yourself a perfect browser that you always wanted and now, you want to make it your default browser? But the question is: how do you change your default web browser on Ubuntu? Let us find out how to do that! Changing the default web browser on Ubuntu and other Linux Here, I will be sharing two ways to change your default browser to make it more … [Read more...] about Change Default Web Browser in Ubuntu [Beginner’s Tip]
The latest Windows 11 Security Update fails to install for some users
Microsoft has just confirmed a Windows Update issue that affects the company's Windows 11 operating system. Some users may experience issues installing the most recent security update for the operating system. Microsoft released the security update on February 13, 2024 as part of its February 2024 Patch Day. The update, which has the ID KB5034765, is the most recent … [Read more...] about The latest Windows 11 Security Update fails to install for some users
Apple releases iOS 17.4 to add support for third-party app stores in the EU
Apple has released iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. The latest update adds support for third-party app marketplaces in order to comply with the European Union's Digital Market Act, which comes into effect today. iOS 17.4 adds support for third-party app marketplaces The biggest change in iOS 17.4 is that it finally allows alternative app marketplaces, aka sideloading, so iPhone and … [Read more...] about Apple releases iOS 17.4 to add support for third-party app stores in the EU
How to restore the Photos Legacy app on Windows
Microsoft launched a new Photos application for Windows some time ago. It replaced the previous version of the Photos app, which Microsoft now calls Photos Legacy. Some features of the legacy app were dropped in the new Photos app. These include video editing features, slideshow maker, and the album feature. The new Windows Photos app does not support these features. Video … [Read more...] about How to restore the Photos Legacy app on Windows
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 update with over 50 security fixes
Apple has released the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. The software update includes a couple of new features, and over 50 fixes for security vulnerabilities. What's new in the macOS Sonoma 14.4 update Apple Podcasts now supports Episode text, aka transcript. These are automatically generated. Click on an episode and scroll down to the transcript section, and you will be able to … [Read more...] about Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.4 update with over 50 security fixes
Windows 11 gets March 2024 drivers from Intel, AMD and Nvidia
March 2024 driver updates are now available for Windows 11 or 10 from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. These updates are designed to fix bugs and help some games run better on your devices. Important driver updates will be offered via Windows Update, so you don’t need to rush for drivers when you don’t need these fixes. Let’s first take a closer look at Intel’s updated GPU drivers. … [Read more...] about Windows 11 gets March 2024 drivers from Intel, AMD and Nvidia
Review: Two Weeks With the M3 MacBook Air
The latest 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models have been available for two weeks now, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the 15-inch version since it launched. Over on our YouTube channel, Dan shared a review now that he's been able to spend some quality time with the machine. The M3 MacBook Air is a perfect all-around laptop, and the Air models … [Read more...] about Review: Two Weeks With the M3 MacBook Air
How to Install Thunderbird as DEB (Not Snap) in Ubuntu 24.04
For Thunderbird users who don’t like Snap package, here’s step by step guide shows how to replace the pre-installed snap version of the mail client with classic Deb package in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Like Firefox, the Thunderbird Email Client in Ubuntu 24.04 has been replaced as Snap package that runs in sandbox! If you don’t like the change, then here are 2 other choices: … [Read more...] about How to Install Thunderbird as DEB (Not Snap) in Ubuntu 24.04
Microsoft is integrating Copilot into Windows 11 File Explorer context menu
After adding Copilot to Notepad and AI features to apps like Paint and Photos, Microsoft is now bringing it to File Explorer. In Windows 11 Build 26080 or newer, a new entry in the context menu lets you send the selected file to the Copilot panel. Then, you can ask the AI questions about the uploaded document. Microsoft has been working on integrating Copilot into Windows … [Read more...] about Microsoft is integrating Copilot into Windows 11 File Explorer context menu