Tired of ads in Windows 11? This free, straightforward third-party app might be just what you need to cut down the number of ads on your PC

Tired of ads in Windows 11? This free, straightforward third-party app might be just what you need to cut down the number of ads on your PC

If you’re a Windows 11 user who isn’t quite ready to leave the operating system behind but would like a break from seeing ads all over the place, I have some news that might make you feel better. There’s a free app that cuts out ads to make your Windows 11 experience a little less … Read more

Malicious Google Ads found promoting a fake IP scanner that just wants to steal your data

Malicious Google Ads found promoting a fake IP scanner that just wants to steal your data

Security researchers have spotted another malicious advertising campaign in Google Ads that sees hackers impersonating multiple legitimate software companies.  While definitely not the first of its kind, this campaign was said to be unique for distributing a sophisticated Windows backdoor. The campaign was first spotted by cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler Threat labs, who noted between … Read more

Cupertino fires back after Microsoft’s ‘Apple tax’ ads

Cupertino fires back after Microsoft’s ‘Apple tax’ ads

April 16, 2009: Apple hits back at Microsoft following an advertisement that criticizes Cupertino for failing to sell decent laptops for less than $1,000. “A PC is no bargain when it doesn’t do what you want,” Mac PR director Bill Evans tells Bloomberg. “The one thing that both Apple and Microsoft can agree on is … Read more

Microsoft’s Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu

Microsoft’s Windows 11 beta testers may start seeing ads in the Start menu

Microsoft is exploring the idea of putting ads in your Windows 11 Start menu. To be specific, it’s looking to place advertisements for apps you can find in the Microsoft Store in the menu’s recommended section. I could hear you sighing in defeat if you’ve used Windows 10 extensively before — the older OS serves … Read more

Cheaper Apple TV+ With Ads Plan a Possibility, Recent Job Hires Suggest

Cheaper Apple TV+ With Ads Plan a Possibility, Recent Job Hires Suggest

Apple could be accelerating plans to introduce an ad-supported Apple TV+ tier, based on a number of recent hires by the company. Business Insider reports that Apple recently recruited Joseph Cady, who worked as an ad executive for NBCUniversal for over 14 years. Cady’s focus was on data-driven and targeted advertising, including responsibility for the … Read more