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In a blog post, the code repository says YouTube-dl has now been restored to the platform. GitHub says the initial removal was in compliance with the law following a DMCA takedown of the tool. According to the company, new information shows the popular tool does not circumvent copyright laws. “Our actions were driven by processes required to comply with laws like the DMCA that put platforms like GitHub and developers in a difficult spot....

Google is accused of using manipulative tactics to follow users’ locations when they are online. As is usual with Mountain View, the company is keeping tabs on users for targeting them with ads. Several consumer organizations say Google has violated GDPR rules, which means the European Commission could fine the company for 4% of its earnings. Watchdogs say Google has no grounds to track users through Location History and Web & App Activity....

An advisor to Europe’s top court said the company can limit the “right to be forgotten” for internet searches conducted in Europe. The advice comes as part of Google’s appeal against a fine handed out by French authorities. Google was fined by French regulators in 2016 for not delisting sensitive information and limiting the right to be forgotten. Maciej Szpunar is the advocate general and advises the European Court of Justice....

Before we jump into it, though, it’s worth reflecting on the history of dual sim in Pixel devices. With the Pixel line, Google launched the eSIM Project Fi, which gives users data on three mobile networks and switches between them intelligently. The service has proven hugely popular in the US, but the phones don’t support a technology called Dual Sim Single Standby (DSSS). This means Pixel users can’t use one sim for data and another inactive sim for texts and calls....

A report in the Project Zero directory has denoted the security flaw as “high” in terms of severity. The vulnerability has been tested on Windows 10 version 1709 and has passed Google’s 90-day deadline: Google Project Zero was created to find zero-day flaws in Google software and services from other companies. It has been running since 2015, and Google says it is supposed to push companies into responsibility over security....

Javier Soltero, a former head of strategy for Microsoft Office, is now overseeing Google’s G Suite division. Soltero was released by Microsoft a year ago as the company underwent a reorganization of its executive branch. His departure from Microsoft was something of a surprise. In May 2018, Soltero moved to head up Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant. By November of the same year he had left the company entirely. He will now compete directly with a product he knows well in Microsoft Office....

Plaintiffs claims Google has violated Illinois state law and was actively gathering and storing biometric data from user photos. The suit stated the company was using Google Photos facial recognition software to collect the data. U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang threw out the case, saying the suit “lacked subject matter jurisdiction because plaintiffs have not suffered concrete injuries.” Plaintiffs wanted over $5 million in collective compensation that would be spread across hundreds of thousands of citizens who claimed their rights were violated....

Essentially, the Moving Platform tackles an issue HoloLens has had for some time… how can the headset work in a moving environment without the sensors becoming confused. Microsoft and VW say they have overcome this issue. By the way, it is easy to instantly assume wearing a headset when driving is not a great idea. However, it is worth remembering the HoloLens 2 is an augmented reality device. That means it shows the wearer the real world around them and places virtual elements in or on to the environment....

1 Fluent Design2 Building Unity What’s interesting about Microsoft’s misses in mobile is the company has had some good ideas. Redmond also had huge ambition. Certainly, when Windows Phone arrived a decade ago, the company promised it would transform mobile. This was the platform, Microsoft said, that would be the design backbone for the industry. The eye-catching Metro tile-based user interface looked good and was functional. Delving deeper into the experience, Microsoft wanted apps to integrate with each other to allow content to be one across a device....

1 How To Display Wireless Networks marked Allowed and Blocked2 How to Add or Remove a Wireless Network in the Allowed Filter List3 How to Add or Remove a Wireless Network in the Blocked Filter List4 How to Block all not Allowed Wireless Networks via “denyall”5 How to Revert the “Denyall”-filter to unblock all Wireless Networks6 How To Hide or Show Blocked Wireless Networks in the Available Networks List7 How to See Stored WiFi Passwords and Turn Your PC into a WiFi Hotspot...

FTP stands for file transfer protocol, a useful feature to transfer files between the client machine and the FTP Server. It’s like you share some File folders on the configured FTP server on a port number, And a user can read and write files through the FTP protocol from anywhere. And most browsers support FTP protocol so we can access the FTP servers through the browser. For example, ftp : // YOURHOSTNAME or IP address....

1 How to Delete Downloads on Windows 11 or Windows 10 via File Explorer 2 How to Delete Downloads from Firefox3 How to Delete Downloads on Chrome4 How to Delete Downloads from Microsoft Edge5 Extra: How to Clear Browser History on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Opera6 Extra: How to Delete Your YouTube Watch and Search History How to delete downloads completely You’re probably already familiar with the Downloads folder. It’s where all your manually downloaded files go by default....

How to Open OST in Outlook 2016? You can’t directly open an OST file in Outlook 2016. You can only access the OST in the particular Outlook application, in which it is originally created. However, if the OST is damaged or causing errors, then you can recreate the OST on your system. Recreate OST in Outlook 2016 To recreate OST in Outlook 2016, delete or rename the old OST from your system and reopen Outlook....

1 How to Open the Windows 11 Touch Keyboard2 How to Change Touchscreen Keyboard Size and Theme3 How to Change the Virtual Keyboard Layout in Windows 114 How to Create Custom Touch Keyboard Themes?5 How to Lock or Unlock Your Keyboard6 How to Remap Keys on Windows 11 Strangely, though, Microsoft doesn’t make it very easy to open the keyboard on your screen in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Though it does pop up automatically if you’re using a touch device, it doesn’t always appear in every situation you’d like....

1 How to Strikethrough in Word with Font Formatting2 How to Put a Line Through Text in Word Using the Font Dialog Box3 How to Add Strikethrough in Word to the Quick Access Toolbar4 How to Create a Word Strikethrough Shortcut5 How to Put a Line Through Any Text Using Unicode6 How to Clear Formatting in Word or Turn Text Upside Down What is strikethrough? Strikethrough text, also known as crossed-out text, lets you put a line through words....

1 How to Stop Automatic Updates via the Microsoft Store2 How to Turn Off Automatic Microsoft Store Updates via Group Policy3 4 How to Stop Automatic Store Updates on Windows 10 Home with Regedit Today we’re going to show you how to turn off automatic updates for the Microsoft Store, but it’s worth noting that this won’t prevent it from installing unwanted apps. We’re also not going to cover fixing the Store if it isn’t working or how to uninstall it entirely....

1 How to Turn on or off or Airplane mode via Action Center2 How to turn Windows 10 Airplane Mode on or off via the Network Flyout3 How to Turn Airplane Mode On or Off via Settings4 How to Enable or Disable Airplane Mode from the Lock screen5 How to Enable or Disable Airplane Mode via Command Prompt6 Extra: How to Enable or Disable a WiFi Adapter on Windows7 Extra: How to Block a WiFi Network in Windows 10...

Uninstall windows 11 2022 update So if you experience certain problems with the new windows 11 version 22H2 or won’t like the operating system, looking for a way back to older Windows 11 or Windows 10 then you can uninstall the windows 11 2022 update following the steps below. 1 Uninstall windows 11 2022 update1.1 Using the Go Back option under recovery1.2 Uninstall Windows 11 And Roll Back To Windows 10 After 10 Days2 Quick Guide: Uninstall Windows 113 Uninstall Windows 11 by reinstalling...

One of the most effective ways to grow your business is by selling more services or products. Consequently, making more sales helps enhance your revenue and profits. Hence, your company will gain more growth. You can implement various ways to promote sales. One of them is utilizing modern technologies. This involves using software and automated tools to connect with customers and optimize sales processes. You can browse helpful resources online to read now to boost your sales performance immediately....

It is worth noting, IBM also says it has no plans to slow development and is still targeting a 4,000 qubit quantum computer by 2025. “The new 433 qubit ‘Osprey’ processor brings us a step closer to the point where quantum computers will be used to tackle previously unsolvable problems,” says Darío Gil, Senior Vice President, IBM and Director of Research. “We are continuously scaling up and advancing our quantum technology across hardware, software and classical integration to meet the biggest challenges of our time, in conjunction with our partners and clients worldwide....