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Chrome promoted a malicious extension for a year after Edge banned it
Software Google promoted a Chrome extension that secretly ran malware for a year, even after Microsoft Edge banned it, exposing millions of users.
Microsoft Edge is gutting features, but there's a silver lining
Browsing Microsoft Edge 146 begins the retirement of Collections and custom primary passwords, but it also makes a change that stops passwords from being deleted when clearing history.
Mozilla keeps the light on for Firefox users who won't leave Windows 7
Software Firefox just extended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 by six months, giving systems that refuse to die more time to get updates.
Microsoft's 'local' Office flaws — Why you're still at risk
Apps Microsoft confirms two Critical Office flaws (CVE-2026-26110 and -26113) that trigger via the Preview Pane. Here’s why "local" doesn't mean you're safe from remote threats.
Outlook for Windows is becoming more reliable around spotty Wi-Fi
Apps Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.
Do you know who's listening to your Teams calls?
Apps Malicious bots can sit in on company calls to obtain sensitive data. A new Microsoft Teams feature keeps them locked out.
Helium could be the perfect antidote to Microsoft Edge
Apps If you're tired of your web browser shoving AI and endless features in your face, then Helium might be just what you've been looking for.
Microsoft Copilot just became its own mini-browser
AI Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows.
