An experimental feature could help reduce memory usage in Google Chrome
Google Chrome might be one of the most popular web browsers, but it also is known to take up a lot of your computer's processing power. Well, that will soon change. Google is currently working on an experimental feature for Chrome which sets out to reduce its overall memory usage.
New Chrome feature aimed at preventing websites from blocking Incognito Mode
Chrome is finally fixing a loophole that allows websites to detect and block the use of Incognito Mode. The feature stops websites from being able to detect whether or not Google Chrome’s API is disabled, as it normally would be if a user is running Chrome in Incognito Mode.
Google Chrome’s Progressive Web Apps will soon play nicer with Windows 10
The Google Chrome experience is always evolving, and the popular web browser will soon pick up a new feature which lets it run nicer in Windows 10. Google is adding a capability to an upcoming release that will integrate Chrome Progressive Web Apps with notification badges in the system taskbar,
Spice up the look of Google Chrome with one of 14 official new themes
If you're looking for an alternative to the many third-party Google Chrome themes currently available on the web, the Chrome development team has a solution for you. For the first time ever, it published out 14 official themes, with color choices that aim to spice up your browsing experience.
The web has grown up, but browsers haven’t. It’s time for a reboot
The web has changed a lot over the years, and so has the way we use it. The thing that hasn’t changed? The web browser, the tool every one of us depends on. It's well past time for new ideas. I talked to some of the browser futurists making that future a reality.
Google’s new Chrome extension ensures your passwords are always secure
The web can be a dangerous place, and you never can be certain if your important sign-in information is breached. That's why as part of Safer Internet Day efforts, Google launched a new Chrome extension which will make sure your passwords are always protected and secure.
Google Chrome “never-slow mode” could significantly speed up web browsing
Google is working on a "never-slow mode" feature for its popular Chrome web browser. The new mode could possibly be coming in a future release and might cut down on technical elements on some web pages in order to speed up web browsing, according to a report from Chromestory.
Google Chrome will soon save you from misspelled look-alike URLs
Be it phishing, malware, or email scams, the web can be dangerous. Google is out to save you from some of the troubles of the web. It is adding a feature to the popular Chrome web browser which will warn you about misspelled lookalike URLs that intend to imitate real websites,
Google to turn off the lights with native dark mode in Chrome on Windows 10
Google Chrome has picked up quite a few features over the past few months, but a true dark mode has never been an option for consumers. Though the feature is heading to MacOS Mojave in a future update, Google now confirms it will be adding support for a native dark mode in Chrome on Windows 10 as well.
Beware of malware, adware when downloading Google Chrome through Microsoft Edge
Downloading Google Chrome through Microsoft Edge is apparently dangerous, as a Bing search returned a fake advertisement that leads to suspected malware. The link leads to a legitimate-looking website that could trick unsuspecting users, as pointed out on Twitter by user Gabriel Landau.
Google Chrome 70 is finally getting a picture-in-picture mode
A picture-in-picture mode is finally coming to Google Chrome 70 on Mac, Linux, and Windows by default. The feature no longer requires the use of a flag to get enabled. It also not only applies to YouTube but any other website where developers have chosen to implement it.
Chrome 70 is now available and won’t automatically log you in to the browser
Google has launched Chrome version 70 on Windows, Mac, and Linux. The latest update introduces new Progressive Web App integrations on Windows 10, but also makes it so that you're no longer automatically logged in with your Google account when signing into any of the company's online services or apps.
Can Chrome replace your game console? Google’s Project Stream argues it can
Google's Project Stream wants to bring console gaming directly to your Chrome browser by streaming it over the internet. It's a method that could let you enjoy top-tier games on otherwise incapable hardware, but Project Steam's beta has room for improvement.
Your Google Chrome extensions are about to get a lot safer
Starting Chrome version 70, consumers will be in control of the access extensions have to visited websites, and developers will be subject to more scrutiny when submitting extensions that request sensitive permissions.
Google completely revamps Chrome to celebrate browser’s 10th birthday
Happy birthday, Google Chrome! Google has launched Chrome 69, the newest version of its popular web browser. The new version includes a pretty large visual overhaul, as well as a number of interesting security and productivity updates. The update goes across mobile and desktop, including both Windows and Mac.
Google addresses problem caused by Chrome’s new block of autoplay videos
Your days of being startled by a video that seems to begin playing out of nowhere on your browser are soon coming to an end. Google Chrome has begun to automatically block autoplay videos based on your preferences, cutting down on noise. However, this feature may be working too well on games, and has been rolled back.
How to send webpages from Google Chrome to your Android phone
It used to be that you'd have to re-search for anything every time you wanted to look at it on a new device. Thankfully, that's no longer the case. There's a bunch of ways you can quickly and easily send pages from one Google Chrome device to another, whether through Google's sync, or by Pushbullet.
Hate those pop-ups and video ads? Chrome update is set to banish them
Google Chrome update targets annoying ads - including those from Google, Magic Leap CEO says holographic streaming is on the AR/VR horizon, Tim Cook wants you to get off Apple Park's lawn, pronto.
How to use Chrome’s Reading List on iOS and Android
You want to read an interesting article, but you just don't have time. Here's how to save those pages to a reading list in Chrome.
Here’s how to clear your browsing history — no questions asked
Here's how to clear browsing history in every one of the most popular web browsers, no matter the OS you're running.
Heat up the oven! Here’s how to enable cookies in your favorite web browser
Want to know how to enable cookies in your favorite web browser? The process is easy, but we provide steps and diagrams fresh from the oven.
Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions
In this guide, we'll teach you how to uninstall Chrome extensions so that your web browsing experience is just how you want it.
Microsoft defends Edge's poor selection of extensions
A year after extensions were brought to Microsoft's Edge browser, consumer choice is woefully lacking. Here's Microsoft's explanation
Cassini probe has fiery goodbye after more than a decade of exploring Saturn
The Cassini space probe has a spectacular end at Saturn, Google targets autoplay videos, and those times movies got the future just right.
Google Chrome 59 for Android will load your web pages 10-20 percent faster
Google has updated Chrome for Android to version 59, bringing with it a number of great features -- such as faster web page loading.
Google Chrome for Android gets better at saving offline content for later viewing
Google has updated Chrome for Android with new features for saving and reading content offline.
Google Assistant now available on PCs via AutoVoice Chrome extension
The Google Chrome extension AutoVoice has been updated, and can now allow users to utilize Google Assistant via their PC.
New Chrome for Android update cuts down on those pesky page jumps
Page jumps are one of the most infuriating things about mobile browsing, and Google's newest Chrome update is trying to end them for good.
Chrome 57 restricts CPU usage of background tabs to one percent
The new version of Google Chrome limits the CPU usage of background tabs, making the browser more responsive as a result.
Chrome on iOS will soon receive Safari-like Reading List feature
Chrome for iOS is taking a page from Safari by introducing Reading List, a feature familiar to users of the iOS stock browser.
Google makes Chrome for iOS open source
Google has opened the development floodgates for Chrome on mobile. It has made the mobile browser completely open source.
Facebook is helping Chrome and Firefox to speed up the web
Facebook's work with browser vendors Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox on web reload times has resulted in dramatic improvements.
Google researcher finds major security flaw in Cisco's WebEx Chrome extension
A potentially dangerous exploit affecting Cisco's WebEx extension for Google Chrome has been found and contained.
Google Keep for Chrome adds doodle functionality
A new update for the Chrome app version of Google Keep adds drawing and sketching functionality.