The internet is a tough place to have a conversation. Abuse has driven celebrities and ordinary folks from social media platforms that are ill-equipped to deal with it, and some publishers have switched off comment sections. Get to know more of this article from PCWorld.com
Microsoft Edge is a decent browser and it’s improving all the time thanks to Windows 10 updates. However, it still isn’t worth setting as your default browser. With weak extension support, a lack of power user tools, and no exciting features like you’ll find in other browsers, Edge pales in comparison to Firefox, Chrome, or Opera. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com
When it comes to word processing, Microsoft Word remains the leader, especially in business environments. But it’s not the only game in town. Many Mac owners turn to Apple’s Pages. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com
Sick of manually organizing your messages? Microsoft was on the case, apparently testing its Focused Inbox feature in Windows 10’s Mail app. As of Feb. 22, though, it’s live for both Office 365 subscribers and Outlook.com accounts. Check this article from PCWorld.com
A new file-encrypting ransomware program for macOS is being distributed through BitTorrent websites, and users who fall victim to it won’t be able to recover their files, even if they pay. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
There’s a neat little Chrome extension for Gmail that technology blogger Amit Agarwal recently released called Gmail Sender Icons. It adds a slight visual tweak to Gmail that makes it easier to see which company or website has sent you a message. The extension places a small tile before an email’s subject line with the favicon and name of the originating website. Check out this article from PCWorld.com
Later this year, Chromebook owners with the appropriate hardware may be able to unlock their laptops with their fingerprint. Chrome Story recently spotted a new flag in Chrome OS Canary that discusses “Quick Unlock (Fingerprint).” Check out this article from PCWorld.com