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Google Chrome Is Rolling Out New Privacy Features

The Google Chrome web browser is constantly evolving, with major updates rolling out faster than ever and minor features showing up outside the standard release cycle. A few new privacy and security features have now arrived,…

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

How to Switch Tabs With a Keyboard Shortcut in Any Web Browser

Switching between open tabs in your Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge web browsers is as easy as pressing a keyboard shortcut. You can go to the next tab, previous tab, or a specific tab using a shortcut on your Windows, Linu…

Mahesh Makvana Jan 21st

What’s New in Chrome 109, Available Now

Google is kicking off the new year with a fresh version of the Chrome browser. Chrome 109—released on January 10, 2023—includes a new Secure Payment Confirmation for Android, Material You support on the desktop, and video…

Joe Fedewa Jan 10th

Google Chrome Updates Are Speeding Up

Google Chrome was one of the first web browsers to ship new releases on a fixed schedule, which is part of the reason the version number is now in the triple digits. Google is now preparing to speed up Chrome’s update schedul…

Corbin Davenport Dec 21st, 2022

Google Delays a Controversial Change to Chrome Extensions

Google officially introduced a new standard for Chrome extensions at the end of 2020, known as Manifest V3, which isn’t popular with everyone. Now the company is delaying plans to block extensions that haven’t been updated ye…

Corbin Davenport Dec 12th, 2022

Google Is Finally Making Chrome Use Less RAM

Google Chrome uses sandboxing to improve security, which has the unfortunate side effect of requiring more RAM for each tab. There’s a new feature rolling out that (partially) addresses the problem.

Corbin Davenport Dec 8th, 2022

Google Chrome Will Upgrade Page Links for Better Security

Web browsers have been pushing to replace insecure HTTP sites with HTTPS for years, but there are still plenty of insecure pages and links. Chrome is now starting to experiment with modifying page links to improve security….

Corbin Davenport Dec 7th, 2022

Google Chrome Has New Search Bar Filters

Chrome’s address bar is already feature-packed, with the ability to search for pages, history items, bookmarks, data from extensions, and much more. Google is now making it easier to filter results with special shortcuts….

Corbin Davenport Dec 6th, 2022

Google Chrome Has a New Search Sidebar: Here’s How to Use It

Google has been testing a new sidebar in Chrome that makes web searching easier, and it’s starting to roll out more widely with the release of Chrome 108. Here’s how it works, and how to use it.

Corbin Davenport Dec 1st, 2022

Chrome on iPhone and iPad Has a New Incognito Mode Feature

Your Chrome browser’s Incognito mode is about to get more powerful. The browser now gives you the option to open external links from other apps in incognito mode by default.

Arol Wright Nov 30th, 2022

How to Enable Battery-Saving Mode in Google Chrome

Chrome is notorious for using a lot of resources and taking a chunk out of your device’s battery life. Google Chrome 108 added an “Energy Saver” mode for Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. We’ll show you how it w…

Joe Fedewa Nov 29th, 2022

What’s New in Chrome 108, Available Now

The end of another month means it’s time for a new Chrome release. Google Chrome 108 was released on November 29, 2022. This version includes an Energy Saver mode, better support for high-res emoji, and adjustments to how web…

Joe Fedewa Nov 29th, 2022

How to Allow Pop-Ups on iPhone

Are pop-up windows not working on your iPhone? No worries—there’s an easy fix. Keep reading to learn how to allow websites to launch pop-up windows in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Mahesh Makvana Nov 21st, 2022

Web Apps in Chrome Won’t Blind You in Dark Mode Anymore

The Chrome web browser allows you to “install” some web apps to your computer, so they can live alongside your usual apps and games. Soon, they’ll work even better in dark mode.

Corbin Davenport Nov 7th, 2022

How to Remove Bing as Your Browser’s Default Search Engine

Prefer another search engine over Bing? If so, it’s quick and easy to remove Bing and set another search engine as your default. We’ll show you how to make this change in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge on…

Mahesh Makvana Oct 31st, 2022

What’s New in Chrome 107, Available Now

As October winds down, it’s time for another Chrome release. Version 107 of Google’s popular browser arrived on October 25, 2022, and it includes further work on some under-the-hood features to make your web browsing safer….

Joe Fedewa Oct 25th, 2022

Google Chrome Is About to Get Better On Your Android Tablet

Google is attempting to improve the Android experience on tablets right now, ahead of the company’s Pixel Tablet expected next year. The Chrome browser isn’t much different on Android tablets compared to the phone version, bu…

Arol Wright Oct 18th, 2022

How to Set Your Homepage in Google Chrome

By setting up a homepage in Google Chrome, you make accessing your favorite site as easy as clicking the Home button. Plus, you can set a homepage on desktop and mobile. We’ll show you how.

Mahesh Makvana Oct 7th, 2022

Chrome Will Force Changes to Extensions Starting January 2023

Google Chrome 88 introduced the Manifest V3 API for extensions, which not only significantly changes how some extensions work, but also will be mandatory soon. Google has now shared an updated timeline for the switch….

Corbin Davenport Sep 29th, 2022

How to Turn Off Dark Mode in Google Chrome

Think Google Chrome looks better in its original light mode? If so, it’s easy to turn off dark mode in Chrome on both desktop and mobile. Keep reading to learn how!

Mahesh Makvana Sep 27th, 2022

What’s New in Chrome 106, Available Now

Like grains of sand through the hourglass, so are the releases of Chrome. Google Chrome version 106 arrived on September 27, 2022 with a work-in-progress RSS reader, translation for highlighted text, and several other upcomin…

Joe Fedewa Sep 27th, 2022

Why Is Google’s Chrome Web Browser Called Chrome?

When it comes to browser names, sometimes a browser gets a straightforward name that implies exactly what it does—like Internet Explorer. But Chrome? Why name a browser after shiny metal?

Jason Fitzpatrick Sep 12th, 2022

How to Translate a Web Page in Chrome

If you’ve landed on a web page that isn’t in a language you prefer, use Google Chrome’s built-in translation tool to translate web pages. We’ll show you how to use this little useful feature in Chrome’s desktop and mobile app…

Mahesh Makvana Sep 5th, 2022

These 5 Popular Chrome Extensions Are Malware: Delete Them Now

Google Chrome extensions can super-charge your browsing experience with more features, but there have been many malicious extensions over the years. Five more bad extensions have been discovered, thanks to a recent security r…

Corbin Davenport Aug 30th, 2022

What’s New in Chrome 105, Available Now

Google Chrome version 105 arrived on August 30, 2022. This latest release gains better picture-in-picture support for Android, more tools for web apps to feel native, and some under-the-hood goodies.

Joe Fedewa Aug 30th, 2022

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