Topic: browser settings

  • Europe's Cookie Consent Chaos is Ending

    Europe's Cookie Consent Chaos is Ending

    The European Commission has proposed allowing users to centrally set cookie preferences in their web browsers, which websites must legally recognize to reduce repetitive pop-ups. As an interim measure, cookie prompts will be simplified to a single-click format and must remember user consent for a...

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  • Start the New Year Fresh: Clear Your Cache

    Start the New Year Fresh: Clear Your Cache

    Clearing your iPhone's browser cache is a simple digital refresh that can free up storage, resolve loading issues, and improve overall browser performance, though it will log you out of most websites. The cache consists of temporary files that help websites load faster but can become outdated, an...

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  • Firefox adds Perplexity AI as new search option

    Firefox adds Perplexity AI as new search option

    Mozilla is globally integrating Perplexity AI into Firefox as a new search option, allowing desktop users to access conversational answers with citations directly from the address bar. The decision for a worldwide rollout followed positive feedback from a pilot program in select countries, and us...

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  • Microsoft Secures IE Mode After Hackers Exploit Legacy Backdoor

    Microsoft Secures IE Mode After Hackers Exploit Legacy Backdoor

    Microsoft has strengthened Internet Explorer mode security in Edge after attackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in August 2025, using social engineering to compromise systems. Attackers tricked users into reloading pages in IE mode, leveraging Chakra engine exploits for remote code executio...

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