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For the past several years, online privacy has been a prominent theme. Google, in particular, dominates almost all aspects of the Internet, which considering its business model, isn’t compatible with user privacy. As such, many are looking for Google alternatives, especially when it comes to search engines. In this post, we look at some of the best search engines that focus on privacy first and foremost. Before this, we also discuss why you’d want to choose a more private search engine in the first place. Why You Should Choose a More Private Search Engine When it comes to search engine usage, Google dominates. In fact, it’s not just in search, but for browser usage, cloud-based desktop publishing, and much more. However, Google’s business model doesn’t put your privacy or data first. Google thrives on monetizing the data of its users to turn a profit. As the saying goes, “Free often doesn’t mean free.” In other words, you are the product. This has bled into more mainstream user’s thoug...

  It has been years since Microsoft brought its own notification channel on Windows 10 with new APIs and Action Center, but it has been a disappointing experience so far. Especially while using Chrome, notifications are delayed, and the Action Center does not show the action buttons which is really unhelpful. So if you were happy with Chrome’s native notification on Windows 10 then here is how you can enable it. You just need to disable a Chrome flag and that’s about it. 1. Open  chrome://flags  and search for “native notifications”. Now, click on the drop-down menu and  disable it . 2. Next, click on the “ Relaunch ” button at the bottom-right corner to apply the changes. 3. Now, if you get a notification on Chrome, it  will not use Windows 10’s notification API , instead will prompt you through its own channel which is much faster and has quick action buttons too. 4. What’s more, on Chrome’s native notification, you also get a  quick option to block or al...

If you have been using an Android smartphone for a while, you might be well aware of rooting. Android rooting is a method of getting root access. After having the root access, you can install custom ROMs, access thousands of root apps, etc. A rooted Android device does have few drawbacks, like if anything went wrong while rooting, you could end up bricking your device. Rooted smartphones also invite lots of security threats. Still, the positive points of rooted Android overshadow the negative ones. To root Android smartphones, one needs to use Android root tools. In this article, we will share some of the best and reliable apps to root Android devices. So, let’s check out some of the best Android root tools to get root access. 1. KingoRoot When it comes to rooting Android devices, KingoRoot seems to be the best option available right now. Compared to all other Android rooting apps, KingoRoot is more advanced. However, you still need to have a computer to root your Android device via Ki...

Social media has been rewarding influencers in one way or another for some time. Twitter is considering expanding on that idea. The social network may start paying users for viral tweets. But how popular does your tweet have to be for it to be considered viral enough to get paid for it? Jack Dorsey’s Comments Twitter is considering this business model for 2022. The plan really hasn’t been acted on yet and is mostly at the discussion stage. While attending a virtual Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, it was reported that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said the social network may start paying account holders who post viral tweets. Before you start spending that cash, know that it doesn’t sound like every viral tweet would be paid. “I think the first thing we want to focus on is that economic incentive to people who are contributing to Twitter,”  said Dorsey . Certainly, it would be a way to inspire people to post more. And Twitter isn’t alone. TikTok and Instagram are also co...

PC gamers know that the greatest gaming joys are found on our rigs. The complaint that it’s awkward to set up gamepads with a PC is a myth, made all the more mythical by Steam’s recent integration of PS4 controller support into its platform, where it seamlessly lets your DualShock 4 work with any game that supports a gamepad. There are a number of ways to connect your PS4 controller to your PC, and we have them all covered here. Connect PS4 Controller via Bluetooth Click the Start menu, type  bluetooth , then select “Bluetooth settings.” In the new window, make sure Bluetooth is set to “On.” With your controller off, hold the “Share” and “PS” buttons on the DualShock 4 until the light bar starts flashing. Your controller should appear in the “Manage Bluetooth devices” window on your PC as “Wireless Controller.” Click “Pair,” then enter a passcode of your choice and click Next. Your controller is now connected, and you can play any game that has support for the PS4 control...

Google Assistant is one of the most widely used voice assistants in the world. Although it supports a wide range of products including smartphones, smart displays, smart speakers, and other smart home devices, support for desktop PCs has always been a hassle. Google has not shown interest in bringing Assistant to desktops and laptops, with the exception of Chromebooks. If you’re someone who’s looking for a way to use Google Assistant on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine, there’s good news. A Chennai-based developer Melvin. L. Abraham has built an   unofficial cross-platform Google Assistant desktop client   based on Google Assistant SDK. Today, we’ll be showing the steps involved to set it up and use Google Assistant on your PC. Use Google Assistant on Windows, macOS, and Linux The process to enable Google Assistant can seem a bit complicated at first glance. However, if you spare a few minutes to follow the steps, you can easily set it up and start using Google Assistant ...