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Qwant Becomes the New Standard EU Parliament Backs European Search Engine Over Google

The EU Parliament's service computers will soon have Qwant set as the default search engine instead of Google. The focus is on data protection and European alternatives.

Campaign Runs Through End of August Firefox Offers Unlimited Data VPN for Free

Firefox users can temporarily use the integrated VPN without limits. Additionally, the number of supported countries is increasing.

Directly in the Browser Google Earth Adds Free Flight Simulator

Google Earth introduces an experimental flight simulator. Users can now explore the virtual globe directly in their browser.

End of an Era Popular Ad Blocker Faces End in Chrome

Google removes the final workarounds for UBlock Origin. TECHBOOK examines what's behind the change and what alternatives remain.

Due to Google In Protest: This Search Engine Sees Massive Surge in Users

The internet search engine DuckDuckGo is suddenly gaining popularity. The reason for this is, ironically, Google.

Google Search as We Know It Will Soon Be Gone

Answer Machine Why Google's AI Plans Could Mean the End for Traditional Search

The way internet users search for information is on the brink of a fundamental change. Google demonstrated this at the I/O conference.

Millions Could Be Affected Google Accidentally Releases Code for Dangerous Browser Vulnerability

Google accidentally published exploit code for an open Chromium vulnerability. This affects Chrome, Edge, and other browsers.

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Users Must Act Now! Google Chrome Secretly Downloads File in the Background

Google Chrome Installs Major AI Update in the Background, Occupying 4 GB of Storage: What Users Need to Do Now, According to TECHBOOK

Update Planned Microsoft Edge Gets a Complete Redesign

Edge Gets a New AI-Inspired Design Microsoft is updating the look of its Edge browser to align visually with Copilot and Bing, creating a unified system.

Study Reveals Problem "Reject All" Ineffective? Many Websites Use Cookies Despite Rejection

A study reveals that many websites set cookies even after users reject them. Even major corporations like Google and Microsoft are coming under pressure.

Delete Quickly! 108 Harmful Chrome Extensions Discovered

Security Researchers Discover 108 Chrome Extensions That Can Collect and Misuse Data; Users Should Act Now

Vertical Tabs This New Chrome Feature Brings Order to the Browser

Chrome Introduces Vertical Tabs and Enhanced Reading Mode The new features provide greater organization within the browser.

BSI Sounds the Alarm Google Chrome Is More Vulnerable Than Ever

Attention Chrome users: Critical vulnerabilities found in the browser. The BSI strongly advises installing the latest update.

Free, but With Limitations Mozilla Integrates VPN into Firefox: Enhanced Security Without Extra Software

Mozilla integrates VPN into Firefox, offering more security without an extra app, but with data limits and everyday restrictions.

New Feature WhatsApp Tests Chats Without an Account–Here's How the New Guest Access Works

WhatsApp is developing a new guest chat feature. In the future, users will be able to send and receive messages without having an account.

Millions Affected Google Extension Hijacked by Scammers

A recommended Chrome extension was later manipulated, causing users to unknowingly participate in affiliate fraud.

Surf the Internet safely - that's the promise of the LibreWolf browser

More Privacy When Surfing LibreWolf as a Safer Alternative to Firefox? Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet Browser

LibreWolf protects against tracking and fingerprinting. How secure is the browser really? All details and functions at a glance.

It Doesn't Always Have to Be Chrome How to Find the Right Browser

Many users stick with the pre-installed browser, which isn't always ideal. Switching is usually straightforward and free.

With AI OpenAI Launches Browser Offensive Against Chrome and Others

OpenAI is launching a browser, Atlas, which aims to fundamentally change internet browsing through the integration of ChatGPT.

Actively Exploited Major Security Flaw in Google Chrome: Update Urgently Needed

An urgent Google Chrome update addresses a dangerous security vulnerability that attackers have already exploited.

Manifest V3 Chrome Disables Extensions — What Users Can Do

Chrome users will have to look for alternatives, as older extensions will be deactivated by Manifest V3. TECHBOOK explains what to do.