The opt-in Advanced Data Protection feature, announced by Apple this week, will offer watertight protection of iCloud data, which only users can decrypt using their trusted devices. It means, in theory, not even Apple can access the data once it has been encrypted. That makes it almost impossible for Apple to comply with requests from law enforcement agencies for access to suspects’ messages, photos and more. Apple complies with these requests on a case-by-case basis at the request of the agencies and the company says there are “thousands” each year, but users with Advanced Data Protection enabled will be far less susceptible....

The Code Behind Electron Apps Electron apps are coded in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Though not the most current languages for development, they are easy to learn and will likely be around for years to come. Although, when coding Electron apps, stuff like packaging, installation, and managing updates is already handled, so you can focus on the code of the app itself. Windows, macOS, and the varying forms of Linux have not been known to play all that well with each other....

Install and Use Maxthon’s Cloud Browser Maxthon Cloud Browser is available for Windows, Android, Mac, iOS, Windows Phone, and Linux for free. To download Maxthon’s Cloud Browser, you just have to visit its website and click the download link. Depending on your OS, it will either redirect you to the Mac App store or to download the .exe file (for Windows) or .deb/.rpm file (for Linux). The download for Mobile OSes can be found at the App Store, Google Play Store, and Windows Phone Store....

Here’s what you can find in the new Firefox beta for Android. Sync Firefox users who have been using the Firefox Sync feature to synchronize your bookmarks, settings and profile across multiple computers, you can now sync it to your Android phone too. Simply go to the Preferences, fill in your sync credential and tap on the Connect button. Add-ons Just like what makes the desktop browser great, the mobile version also comes with addons....

Features Recover Deleted Data: Power Data Recovery tool is built from the ground up to efficiently recover deleted data from a wide range of devices like the regular hard drives, thumb drives, memory cards, etc. Along with the regular data, Power Data Recovery has a special module which can help you recover media files like images, music and video. Recover Deleted Partitions: Since Power Data Recovery has built-in support for Windows partitions, you can quickly recover any deleted or damaged partitions in Windows with just a few clicks....

How to Remove Cookies Per Tab in Chrome Before you install Tab Cookies from the Chrome Web Store, make sure you’ve saved any work in your browser. By default, once installed, Tab Cookies will automatically clear the cookies in your open tabs. If you’re logged into an account or working on something on the Web, you’ll have to log back in. There’s no fancy installation process here. When finished, you’ll be able to use Tab Cookies right away....

Add-on Manager The default add-on manager for Chrome lists all the installed add-ons in the system and lets you install extensions manually. However, if you want more from the manager, you can try SimpleExtManager. The extension gives you quick access to enable/disable and uninstall add-ons via pop-ups. Furthermore, you can also disable the apps you don’t wish to see in Chrome. Firefox users can also try Cleanest Addon Manager. New Tab Page If you don’t like the default New Tab Page Chrome comes with, there are quite a handful of amazing alternatives that you can look into....

What is RetroPie/RecalBox? RetroPie and RecalBox are full blown operating systems for the Raspberry Pi that revolve around retro video game emulation. Both RetroPie and RecalBox have a graphical user interface based on Emulation Station. They are both capable of emulating a wide selection of video game consoles, as well as arcade systems and PCs. Furthermore, both projects are free and open source. At first glance, Recalbox and RetroPie look and behave very similarly....

I’m still surprised myself that I chose to not stick with the Apple branding. However, when I compared the two choices, it seemed like I wouldn’t be getting everything I wanted from the Apple TV. To get what I wanted, I had to go with the Roku. Now having used the Roku, I haven’t regretted that decision once. When you’re used to cable boxes and DVDs, the Roku seems very small....

1. Search This simple tool allows you to search Google’s image database safely and easily as thumbnails or full size images, with download ready links so you don’t have to open the source site to retrieve it. Just right click on the image for easy storing and saving. The simple and clear layout of the images displayed, enables you to pick the perfect image for your needs. 2. Settings For those of us that guard our eyes and the eyes of the young ones around us, the tool bar allows you to browse images in “Safe Mode” to avoid any inappropriate pictures from being displayed....

Are you looking for an affordable Bluetooth speaker that delivers superb sound, can last all day and night, and is waterproof? If so, Sensport’s Rave Model 1 Bluetooth speaker might be just what you’re looking for. Built for the outdoors, it’s extremely durable and able to handle water with ease, making it perfect for use in the shower, at the beach, a pool party, and any other outdoor activity....

That is where PB For Desktop comes in. This tool is a cross-platform implementation of PushBullet’s excellent service. It allows users to access all of the powerful PushBullet features (file transfer, chatting with friends, sending links, etc.) without needing a cumbersome web browser to function. Note: this tutorial focuses on the Ubuntu (and Android for the mobile portion); however, PB For Desktop is also available for Windows and macOS....

In this article we will be looking at Smart Folders: how they work and some cool uses for them. What Do You Call Smart? What you get with Smart Folders is not an actual folder, it’s more like a saved search. It looks like a folder full of files but is in fact links to searched files. When you come back to the folder each time, you get an updated list of links to files which fit the search criteria....

Save and upload the file back to the server. Now in your Post/Page edit section, you will find a Set thumbnail option in the rightmost column (just below the Categories section). Click on it. The image uploader window will appear. You can either new image (or select from Gallery) the picture to be used as the thumbnail. Once you have uploaded, click on the use as thumbnail option. Save the post....

But some people don’t need a subwoofer that big to fit into their home, and are in the mix for something smaller and not quite as powerful. Step forward the Sub Mini. Smaller and less expensive, the Sub Mini is suited for those who need a more compact sub to fit into their home. If you are an existing Sonos owner looking to add more bass to your set-up, which one out of the Sonos Sub vs Sub Mini should you choose?...

Much of the Switch’s lifecycle has been plagued by rumours the company will soon launch a more powerful option capable of managing more demanding gaming experiences and perhaps even 4K. Obviously it didn’t materialise and we did get a Switch OLED with a larger higher quality display and a longer battery life, but no advancements in processing or memory. It was far from a Switch Pro. Grab a Switch OLED with Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit for free, then add The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for just £20....

To use most Continuity features like AirDrop and Handoff, the devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network with Bluetooth enabled. The maximum range of service depends on the quality of the Bluetooth connection. Closer is generally better. All features (except AirDrop) also require both devices to be logged into the same Apple ID. You’ll also need a relatively recent Mac: check if your device is compatible with Continuity. Note that different features have different minimum requirements, both in software and hardware....

While this is a great Black Friday offer, there are still more for you to browse on our liveblog. There, we’ve put together a seriously impressive list of the best Black Friday deals, and it’s being constantly updated. This particular deal is a good choice because it nets you a top-tier wearable, with unparalleled software excellence, for the lowest price for which we’ve yet seen it available. We were highly impressed by the Apple Watch Series 7 when we put it through our rigourous reviews process....

The Snipping Tool Status: Development Halted The Snipping tool was Windows’ built-in means for taking and cropping screenshots without the need to download additional software or use an image manipulation program. It was a handy way for people to get quick and easy screenshots straight from the Windows 10 package. The Snipping Tool will still be around in the next update, but it won’t be receiving any more love. Instead, Microsoft will be looking into merging its functionality into a new app called “Snip & Sketch,” which they hope will supersede the Snipping tool....

As part of its Black Friday sale, John Lewis has slashed a tasty £20 off the new Apple Watch 8, bringing it down from £419 to £399. Considering this watch was only released alongside the iPhone 14, we’re surprised to see any discount for Apple’s latest wearable, and while this isn’t a massive saving, it still makes the device a little more affordable. If this deal hasn’t won you over, then we recommend checking out our best Black Friday Deals page instead....