News & Reviews:   Security

One-to-one and group chats are secured with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) on WhatsApp. However, the cloud backups of the chats were not until now. It's finally announced that the messaging platform will also offer E2EE on chat backups for users, which means literally no one can access your chats now without the encryption key.

Instagram has been working on a lot of features in the last few months. Recently, the company even discussed its focus in four areas. These include videos and creators, which are both areas that received some related updates yesterday.

When it comes to security, most Apple products rely on Face ID. The technology uses a TrueDepth camera system to create a detailed 3D map of the user's face, which allows it to "remember" the user for activities such as unlocking the phone and making purchases. However, there are some new products including the iPhone SE (2020) and the entry-level iPad are still using Touch ID for such purposes. It's reported that Apple might change that soon by equipping all of its future products with Face ID.

Not too long ago, there was numerous news that LinkedIn got breached and millions of accounts were posted for sale on an online forum by an anonymous user. The company launched an investigation and this is what they have to say about the incident. 

As we mentioned earlier today, users who purchase a new laptop or PC in the future or those who already have a licensed Windows 10 will be able to upgrade to Windows 11. You can check whether your device is eligible or not here, but we also found out that a couple of Microsoft Surface devices won't be upgradeable. 

Windows 11 is certainly the buzz of the day. We have covered some highlighted Windows 11 functions, checking your laptop or PC's eligibility, and Android app requiring an Amazon AppStore account. That being said, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the Wall Street Journal that it's also possible for Apple apps to appear on Windows 11.

Among the many new announcements about Windows 11, one of the highlights was Android apps can be installed. But how does that work? Do you need to synchronize your smartphone to the laptop or PC? Or do you need to just sign in to your Google Play Store account? After a bit of researching, here's what we found out.

By now, you should be aware of the Windows 11 news all over the Internet. Windows 11 will be a free upgrade as announced by Microsoft, but can you download and upgrade it now? Well, yes and no. There are a few steps to do before you can (if you are chosen) so read on below to know what you should do before upgrading. 

Just past midnight, Microsoft finally revealed Windows 11 and there's a lot to talk about. From the user interface to apps, you may have been sleeping through the night but we got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about Windows 11 below!

For many people, keeping one strong password for multiple websites isn't that unusual. But these days, it's actually considered bad practice, one that Google intends to change. To do so, the company wants to enforce 2-step-verification (2SV) for improved security.