Facebook Messenger gets HD photos, shared albums, support for larger files

Facebook Messenger is getting a bunch of new features, Meta announced today. First off, you can now send “HD photos” in Messenger, by simply selecting an image you want to send and then turning on the HD toggle which will now appear, before hitting Send. HD photos have recently appeared in WhatsApp, and it’s great […]

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Hidden option on Samsung phones allows permanent deletion of files in one go

Samsung’s One UI is chock full of features, which is one reason why many enthusiasts love to use Galaxy phones and tablets. In addition to those features, Samsung hides some from its users, and one such feature has been found in the company’s stock My Files app. Permanently delete files in one go using the […]

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Microsoft PowerToys now lets you peek at WebP files, my most-hated type of file

What you need to know Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that enhance the Windows experience. The app just received an update to version 0.80.0, which includes several improvements and fixes. Among the highlights is added support for WebP, WebM, and audio files when using the Peek utility. Microsoft PowerToys is arguably the best […]

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Dropbox’s new beta app brings saved files to the File Explorer and Taskbar on Windows 11 for easy accessibility

What you need to know The Dropbox beta app for Windows is now available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. It ships with a new experience that lets users access their saved files directly from the File Explorer or Taskbar.  It ships with support for x86, x64, and Arm64. Dropbox […]

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Downloaded Files Are Automatically Hidden on macOS

Many macOS users have complained that their computers save downloaded files as hidden files, regardless of the browsers they use. However, it appears that this behavior is more common when using third-party browsers, especially Chrome and Brave. Let’s explore what you can do about this. Make Hidden Files Visible The quickest workaround to make downloaded […]

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Epic files for injunction against 2021 US court ruling on iOS alternative in-app payments

In the latest round of the Apple – Epic Games fiasco, the game studio has filed for a new legal injunction against the 2021 US Northern District of California ruling which awarded Apple victory but forced it to allow alternative in-app payment methods in the US. While Apple won the antitrust lawsuit and was forced […]

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Files se dote enfin de cette fonctionnalité indispensable sur les Pixel, on n’y croyait plus

Dans une récente et discrète mise à jour, Files intègre une fonctionnalité attendue de longue date par les utilisateurs. Désormais, ces derniers peuvent scanner des documents directement depuis l’application, sans devoir passer par un outil tiers. Un gain de temps non négligeable que l’on espérait voir arriver depuis longtemps. Google semble avoir appris l’existence des […]

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iPhone & iPad: Files App is Frozen

If you own an iPhone, you probably use Files App quite frequently, maybe even on a daily basis. It’s a useful app that lets you manage all types of files on your device, upload files to iCloud, and even save files from other cloud storage, such as DropBox, Amazon Drive, Google Drive, and similar. However, […]

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“Whether a company loses a factory in a fire or millions of files in a cybersecurity incident it may be material to investors” A new SEC rule went into effect requiring public companies to report cybersecurity incidents in 4 days

What you need to know Cybersecurity breaches seem to only be more commonplace with the recent high-profile MGM, Ardent Hospital, Xfinity, and Insomniac breaches. Cybercriminals have an incentive to keep attacking these companies, companies need more incentive to improve protection rather than plan for recovery of a breach. New SEC rules went into effect on […]

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Microsoft is about to change how you manage files in Microsoft Teams

What you need to know Microsoft announced several improvements for the OneDrive app for Teams this week. The OneDrive app will replace the Files app in Teams, which unifies the file management experience across Microsoft 365. Accessing third-party services that currently integrate with the Files app in Teams will require Microsoft Teams apps. The OneDrive […]

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Files by Google makes finding files even easier

Last month, Google started rolling out a feature called Smart Search to the Files by Google app for Android. According to the window that introduced people to this feature, Smart Search can “scan your documents and images, making it more efficient to find any file.” While that information gave people a general idea about the […]

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Some Google Drive Users’ Files Have Mysteriously Vanished

Google Drive users have been warned not to disconnect their account within the Google Drive for desktop app, after a spate of reports of files going missing from the cloud service. Alarm bells began ringing last week on Google’s community support site when some users reported files mysteriously disappearing from Google Drive, with some posters […]

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Google Drive for Desktop files mysteriously vanished for some users

If you’re one of the many people who rely on Google Drive for cloud storage, you may want to check and see if any of your uploaded files are missing. Many reports have emerged online about a mysterious issue that’s caused files saved in Google Drive to vanish for some users. Google had initially not […]

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Apple Files Legal Challenge Against EU Law as Sideloading Requirement Looms

Apple today filed a legal challenge against the European Union’s Digital Markets Act ahead of the impending requirement to enable app sideloading on its devices (via Reuters). The Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into effect on November 1, 2022, requires “gatekeeper” companies to open up their services and platforms to other companies and developers. […]

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How to get started with the Files app on Windows 11 to replace File Explorer

On Windows 11, if you’re looking for an alternative to File Explorer, the Files is the app you want to use. Files (or Files App, as listed in the Microsoft Store) is an open-source file manager designed to be more modern and easier to use than the default manager built into the operating system. In […]

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Windows 11 : découvrez Files v3, l’app gratuite qui fait de l’ombre à l’Explorateur de fichiers de Microsoft

Files v3 est une application pour Windows 11 qui se propose de remplacer avantageusement l’Explorateur de fichiers. Une nouvelle version venant tout juste de sortir, c’est l’occasion rêvée de faire un petit tour du propriétaire.  L’Explorateur de fichiers est l’une des fonctionnalités phares de Windows 11, et dans les faits, il est impossible d’utiliser le […]

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A major update just shipped to the Files app, adding a modern touch to the archaic copy-paste progress dialogs in the stock File Explorer on Windows 11

What you need to know The third-party file manager app “Files” just received a significant update, bumping it to version 3. Files v3 brings brand-new icons to the Files app and a redesigned UI. It also modernizes the archaic copy-paste progress dialogs in the stock File Explorer. File Explorer is perhaps the most essential element […]

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Samsung files a complaint against BOE

In late October this year, Samsung filed a complaint against BOE in the United States International Trade Commission, accusing BOE of unfair competition and using stolen intellectual property of Samsung to produce OLED display modules. The two tech giants have a history. A couple of years ago, Samsung Display tried to stop the wholesalers from […]

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Samsung’s not playing anymore, files lawsuit aimed directly at BOE

As the legal dispute between Samsung Display and China’s BOE continues, Samsung has taken the next step. As October was coming to an end, the Korean tech giant filed a complaint against BOE to the United States International Trade Commission (ITC). The complaint filed on October 31 alleges that BOE violated “unfair methods of competition” […]

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How to upload your local music files to Spotify

Spotify has millions of tracks to keep you entertained all day. However, if your favorite musician hasn’t uploaded any songs on Spotify, you won’t be able to find and play them. Luckily, Spotify lets you upload local music files. This way, you can add and listen to your local tracks that haven’t been uploaded to […]

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