After 21 years, it’s important to take a closer look at COPPA and decide whether it has proven successful. Unfortunately, the answer is largely a mixed bag — perhaps solely because of one single entity, YouTube. More About COPPA At the time of COPPA’s passage, very few websites had implemented privacy policies. At the same time, many of these same websites were beginning to collect personal information from their visitors....

The dark mode feature is gradually rolling out for the users. So, sit back tight and update your WhatsApp. The social media giant Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been working on this feature for last few years. Last year WhatsApp has also released the Dark Mode Beta version for both the platforms Android and iOS. Now the feature is gradually started rolling out to its 2 billion users globally. The Dark theme for WhatsApp is designed in such a way that if you use your smartphone in low light, then it will not stress your eyes at all....

Often times you may notice that the pictures or videos that you post to your Snapchat story are blurry and as an avid Snapchat user, knowing that your followers aren’t seeing the fine quality of your story because Snapchat has made it blurry can be annoying. Why Do My Snaps Look Blurry When I Post Them The reason your Snapchat stories are blurry and lose quality once you post them is is either the aspect ratio is incorrect so Snapchat will compress your video....

Fortunately it is possible to unhide these rows so that you can view and edit the information contained within them. Our guide below will show you how. How to Show Missing Rows in Excel 2013 The steps below are going to show you how to unhide all of the hidden rows in Excel 2013. Often times rows are hidden for a good reason, and you may find that displaying the hidden rows makes the spreadsheet difficult to read....

US government has cited several security reasons and privacy concerns with the app for the ban. However, the ban isn’t just limited to WeChat app but the potential ban has been announced on all US transactions with its parent firm Tencent Holdings Ltd. It is also worth noting that Tencent Holdings is currently the largest Asian company in terms of Market Cap. Its CEO Ma Huateng, popularly known as Pony Ma also replaced Jack Ma as China’s richest person earlier this year....

This proposed ban is giving the investors a run for their money. They are worried about what will happen if India bans cryptocurrency. The proposed plan has also brought the cryptocurrency rates crashing down with Bitcoin prices down to around Rs 34,000. What to do if India bans cryptocurrency? In case the Centre does ban cryptocurrency, the investors will be left with two choices: People who wish to hold their digital coins despite a ban, can move their crypto assets to self-custody wallets....

Windows 10 Redstone 5 Preview Build 17728 The big news here is the Your Phone app. It was actually unveiled earlier this year at the Build developers conference in May and is now live in today’s Insider build. It’s meant to allow you to mirror content from your phone to a PC. Currently, it works with Android, so those users will be the first to test the new feature. You will be able to drag and drop photos directly from the phone into Office apps and other supported Windows apps....

The Windows Snipping Tool is a quality screenshot utility that takes up little disk space and is easy on system resources. You can launch it by hitting the Windows key + Shift + S keyboard shortcut. It’s not perfect, though; like any built-in Microsoft utility, it has flaws. If you experience an issue with the Windows Snipping Tool not working, here are five fixes you can use to get it working....

What is Windows Virtual Desktop? Windows Virtual Desktop(WVD) is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs on the cloud. Here is what you can do when you run Windows Virtual Desktop on Azure: Set up a multi-session Windows 10 deployment that delivers a full Windows 10 with scalabilityVirtualize Office 365 ProPlus and optimize it to run in multi-user virtual scenariosProvide Windows 7 virtual desktops with free Extended Security UpdatesBring your existing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and Windows Server desktops and apps to any computerVirtualize both desktops and appsManage Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 7 desktops and apps with a unified management experience...

Firstly, the new iOS 9 features could have given us better battery life. While Apple did announce a Low Power mode, but it did not tell us that putting the iPhone with the screen down over a surface will save battery as it will not activate the screen despite a notification. Another cool feature that iOS 9 is set to launch an app ‘called Move to iOS’ that helps smooth migration from Android to Apple OS....

Xiaomi Mi QLED 4K TV Live Stream Details Xiaomi is hosting the Mi QLED 4K TV launch at 12 noon today. The event will be live streamed through the company’s official social media channels, including YouTube. Xiaomi Mi QLED 4K TV Specifications The company has been hush about the specifications of the latest Xiaomi Mi QLED 4K TV. However, Xiaomi has already confirmed that the new model will sport a QLED display....

Higher picture quality (more data usage)Data saverAdvanced option to choose a specific resolution Along with the aforementioned additions, it is also being reported that the YouTube video settings menu under testing will also clearly mention the current resolution of the video on top. Furthermore, “Quality for current video” is noted at the very top, while “Advanced” lets you access the previous menu. It will also present the users with the option to select different default settings for streaming videos using mobile data and Wi-Fi....

The email was first released by Re/code which stated, “To give fans more choice we will be launching a new ads-free version of YouTube, available to fans for a monthly fee. This service will create a new source of revenue over time that supplements your advertising revenue.” The email also stated, “As you heard in our previous emails, we want to ensure that fans who choose to pay for an ads-free experience can watch all the same videos that are available on the ads-supported experience....

US District Court James Donato says that YouTube failed to show that he should throw out the lawsuit filed by a group of ‘ordinary; copyright owners that was led by Maria Schneider, a Grammy-winning composer. YouTube’s parent company Google and its attorneys didn’t respond to a request for comment immediately on Tuesday, i.e., August 2. Not even the attorneys for the plaintiffs respond to a request for comment. History of the case Back in 2020, Schneider sued YouTube on the behalf of the small copyright owners who said that the platform protects the larger copyright owners only....

In an ongoing court fight to identify users’ rights in social media accounts, Twitter Inc. said that tweets should be private and entitled to constitutional privacy protections as they are no longer visible on the social site. The San Francisco-based company called its role as a “voice of liberty around the globe”. The case is related to the Twitter account of activist Malcolm Harris, who was arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge during a 2011 protest....

I have a Roku Premiere + in my home and connected to the TV in my living room, and it gets used every day. I love using it, and it has made the act of eliminating cable and replacing it with online streaming relatively painless. If you are considering purchasing the Roku Premiere + but have some questions about things that might be relevant when you purchase it and set it up in your home, then check our list of 10 frequently asked questions about the Roku Premiere + below....

1. OpenOffice – Must Have Programs for Documents and Spreadsheets http://www.openoffice.org/download/ This is a full-featured office productivity suite that will do almost everything that Microsoft Office does. It is continually updated, has an active community, and features an online wiki if you need help. The unbelievable support from the OpenOffice community is one of the reasons for its’ inclusion on our must have programs list. 2. GIMP – Image Editing http://www....

Why install privacy apps for Android? Privacy apps ensure all credentials and personal data, including messages, call logs, images, and photos are safe and secure even when your mobile is in the wrong hands. Here are the top 5 privacy apps for Android you can choose from. Best privacy apps for Android for Free Bitdefender Mobile Security Bitdefender tops the list of best privacy apps for Android 2021. The app not only provides protection from malicious virus but also offers protection from internet snoops....

Evernote: OK, this one’s not exactly lady-specific, but it’s a real handy little app you ought to have. For all those infinite small little chores you need to do, but keep forgetting, Evernote is just the right little tool where you can jot them down and ensure that you never miss out on completing the tasks. The coolest thing about it – download it onto your PC and sync your to-do lists across multiple devices too!...