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Ghacks is a tech-focused blog that was established in 2005 by Martin Brinkmann. Over the years, it has grown into one of the leading technology websites online, featuring a team of five writers and frequent posts from freelance contributors.

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After Google Search: could Mozilla switch Firefox to AI search?

2 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

Mozilla is in predicament currently. The organization that is behind the Firefox web browser makes most of its revenue from a search deal with Google. The advertising giant pays Mozilla hundreds of million of Dollar each year to stay the default search engine for hundreds of million of Firefox users. This search deal, along with Google's search deal with Apple, is now part of a major legal battle in the United States.
Vivaldi 7.4 gives you full control over browser and specific website shortcuts

2 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

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 bar. Sometimes, you may encounter websites that override some of the browser shortcuts. Sites like Google Docs introduce their own shortcuts and these may sometimes conflict with the browser shortcuts. Most users may not notice the conflict, but for some users, it can be very annoying.
Mozilla Firefox 138.0.4 fixes two critical security issues in the browser (ESR affected as well)

2 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

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:The two security issues have a severity rating of critical. They were successfully exploited during the 2025 Berlin Pwn2Own event. Updates are available for Firefox Stable and Firefox ESR.
YouTube's Peak Points AI feature makes sure that you see ads at the most annoying moments

3 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

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 have probably seen your fair share of obnoxious and annoying ads already. That is not keeping Google, the world's largest advertising company, from testing new ad formats and exploring ways to screw with YouTube users who use content blockers or Firefox.
Steam Data Leak: Valve says nothing to worry about and gives this advice to users

3 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

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 website about the discovered data. Here is what the company revealed:The details:The data consists of old SMS messages used for two-factor authentication. It includes one-time codes and the phone numbers the messages were sent to. Valve says that Steam was not breached.
Android: Factory Reset may render a device useless and request another reset to discourage thieves

3 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

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 is also improving Android's Factory Reset Protection in an upcoming version scheduled for release later this year. Factory Reset Protection has been an integral part of Android for some time. The main idea is to prevent the unauthorized resetting and then selling of Android devices.
Microsoft Windows Security Updates for May 2025 are now available

3 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

Microsoft released security updates and non-security updates for all supported versions of its Windows operating system as well as other company products, including Microsoft Office, today as part of the May 2025 Patch Tuesday. Our detailed overview of the May 2025 security updates for Windows assists home users and system administrators alike.
Microsoft shares official guide on fixing Windows Blue Screen errors

3 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

Fixing Blue Screen errors in Windows can be one of the most frustrating experiences. While it is sometimes easy to determine the root cause of the crash, e.g., installation of a Windows update, new driver, or connection of a new device, it may at other times feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser

4 weeks ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

Google, just like Microsoft, continues its push of AI into its products. Google Chrome, the company's web browser, is getting its fair share of AI features. After announcing that AI would soon be able to take over tasks from Chrome users and that it enabled real-time protection checks for all users, Google now revealed new security protections powered by its Gemini AI that are coming to Chrome and Android. Google announced the new functionality on its The Keyword blog.
"End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years

1 month ago | ghacks.net | Martin Brinkmann

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Upgrades to Windows 11 may be out of the question, due to stricter system requirements. While these can be bypassed, many Windows 10 users may lack the expertise to do so. This leaves Microsoft's recommendation to buy a new Windows 11 PC or subscribe to one year of extended security updates as the only options that Microsoft highlights in its recommendations.