Restore Privacy collects alternatives to Google products: "It's been fun Google, but it's time to say goodbye." And it's not just Firefox, DuckDuckGo and Tutanota; privacy-oriented options include NextCloud for storage, Matomo for web anaytics, Etar for calendars, and HookTube for relaying YouTube videos.
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Google's AI-generated Super Bowl ad is no gouda, and gets a secret re-edit
BBC reports that Google had to scramble to fix its big Super Bowl advertising campaign for the company's Gemini AI tool. To show off the capabilities of the tool, Google… READ THE REST
reCAPTCHA: 819 million hours of wasted human time and billions of dollars in Google profits
When you log into your bank's website, you might be presented with an image showing distorted numbers and letters and asked to enter them into a field to prove you're… READ THE REST
Father of 2 young boys loses $5 million after falling for terrifying new Google scam
A single "yes" click on a Google prompt cost two cryptocurrency investors millions after falling victim to sophisticated phone scammers impersonating Google support, reports Brian Krebs on KrebsOnSecurity. Adam Griffin,… READ THE REST
Here's how to stretch your paycheck further while grocery-shopping—by joining Costco
TL;DR: Join Costco as a Gold Star member for 1 year with this $65 offer—you'll even get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* to use on a future shopping trip. If your wallet… READ THE REST
Adobe Acrobat doesn't want you to find out about this subscription-free alternative
TL;DR: Ditch Adobe Acrobat for SwifDoo PDF Pro, a lifetime PDF management tool available for only $34.99 (reg. $129) while supplies last. Subscriptions are, well, unavoidable these days. Almost. If you're tired… READ THE REST
Here's how to impress your picky manager—with Microsoft Visio's diagramming tools
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 for just $19.97 (reg. $249) through February 23 and start making your presentations more interesting. Imagine being able to turn your complex ideas into clear, visual stories… READ THE REST