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Google Chrome 114 Arrives With New Reading Mode

It has been four weeks since the release of Chrome 113, which means it’s time for yet another update. Google is now rolling out Chrome 114, with a new take on Reader Mode and some under-the-hood improvements….

Corbin Davenport 8h ago

Google Chrome’s Reader Mode Has Been Quietly Removed

Google Chrome has offered a hidden Reader Mode for years, providing a simplified view of any web page you visit. Google announced a similar Reading Mode back in March, and ahead of that feature’s rollout next week, the origin…

Corbin Davenport 4d ago

You Can Now Change Google Chrome’s Look With One Click

Google Chrome has supported themes for years, allowing you to pick a new design from the Chrome Web Store. There’s now a simpler way to give Chrome a new look, but it does have one annoying catch.

Corbin Davenport 5d ago

Microsoft Edge’s Sidebar Will Soon Have More Web Apps

The sidebar in Microsoft Edge mostly serves as a portal for other Microsoft services, like Bing Chat and Microsoft 365, but it can also load services like Spotify and Instagram. Soon, more web apps will be available in the si…

Corbin Davenport May 24th

Microsoft Edge’s New Look Fits in With Windows 11

The “new Edge” integrating AI features has been rolling out to users for some time, but while the AI sidebar is there, the redesign that was promised with it was nowhere to be seen. Now, Microsoft is going into more detail ab…

Arol Wright May 23rd

How to Track Price Drops Using Google Chrome

One of the best things about online shopping is the ability to track prices over time. There are a bunch of tools to help you do this, but you may already have one—Google Chrome. We’ll show you how it works….

Joe Fedewa May 20th

Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Tracking Cookies in 2024

Google has been working on a replacement for tracking browser cookies, collectively called the Privacy Sandbox, for a few years now. It’s almost ready for a wide rollout.

Corbin Davenport May 18th

10 Firefox Features You Should Be Using

Firefox has been around for nearly 20 years, and with new features arriving on a regular basis, it can be hard to keep track of everything Firefox can do. Here are ten features in Firefox you should use that you might not kno…

Corbin Davenport May 14th

Google Chrome Has a Hidden Dial-Up Emulation Mode

Curious about what it would feel like to browse the modern web through a dial-up modem? A hidden option in Google Chrome will let you easily emulate the experience.

Jason Fitzpatrick May 12th

5 Ways Arc Transforms the Web Browser Experience

Arc is a new browser that does things a little differently compared with browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Deep down it’s a Chromium-based web browser, but the way you interact with the browser makes for a unique experi…

Tim Brookes May 10th

Firefox 113 Is Faster and Has a New Picture-in-Picture Mode

Mozilla Firefox receives frequent updates, but most of them are fairly minor, especially compared to the (sometimes unhelpful) changes going into Chrome and Edge each month. Firefox 113 is rolling out starting today, with mor…

Corbin Davenport May 9th

You Can Add a Color Picker to Your Browser

There are countless ways to pick a color from an image, from full image editors to Microsoft PowerToys. There’s now an easier method that works in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other web browsers.

Corbin Davenport May 3rd

Video Calls Just Got Better in Google Chrome

Google has been pushing AV1 as the new video codec for streaming video, but it’s still not supported in hardware by most computers, leading to more CPU and battery usage. The latest Chrome update is trying to fix that….

Corbin Davenport May 3rd

Google Chrome Is Ditching the Lock Icon for Websites

The lock icon in the address bar has led to plenty of confusion in modern web browsers, as it can give the impression that a site is safe even when it isn’t. Google has a plan to fix that problem: get rid of the icon entirely…

Corbin Davenport May 2nd

Mozilla Firefox Will Help You Detect Fake Product Reviews

Fakespot has been a popular service for years, allowing you to check (roughly) how many reviews for a given product online are legitimate. Mozilla has now acquired Fakespot, and will integrate its technology into Firefox….

Corbin Davenport May 2nd

Google Chrome 113 Is Now Available to Download

It seems like just yesterday that Chrome 112 arrived, thanks to the browser’s speedy four-week release cycle. Google’s release of Chrome 113 starts today, with a few impressive changes under the hood.

Corbin Davenport May 2nd

It’s Time to Stop Using Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge now leaks the address of every web page you visit straight to Microsoft Bing. This appears to be a bug with one of the many extra features Microsoft has been cramming into Edge over the past few years. We’ve ha…

Chris Hoffman Apr 26th

Microsoft Edge Has a Data Leak From a Broken Bing Feature

Microsoft Edge is absolutely packed with features of questionable utility, which opens the door for more bugs to creep through. A bug in Edge is causing every page you visit to be sent to Microsoft’s Bing service….

Corbin Davenport Apr 26th

Why You Should Stop Using Google Chrome Today

There’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’re doing so in Google Chrome. The browser may lead the pack in terms of market share, but have you considered giving rivals like Firefox, Brave, or Safari a shot? Here’s …

Tim Brookes Apr 26th

Google Chrome’s Memory Saver Is Getting More Options

Google added a Memory Saver feature to the Chrome browser back in February, which hibernates background tabs after a certain amount of time. Chrome might soon give you more control over how the feature works….

Corbin Davenport Apr 25th

You Should Try Chrome’s Hidden “Quick Commands”

Google is constantly testing out new features and improvements for Chrome. One feature called Quick Commands has been in the works for a while, and it might be one of Chrome’s most useful hidden features….

Corbin Davenport Apr 24th

This Keyboard Shortcut Quickly Clears Your Browser History

Want to clear your browser history quickly? There’s a keyboard shortcut for that. It works in any browser, including Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox—on both Windows PCs and Macs….

Chris Hoffman Apr 21st

Another Zero-Day Vulnerability Is Plaguing Chrome

Google Chrome has been having a rough week. Google just released a patch for the second zero-day exploit in the last week. This one is apparently being actively exploited online, so you should update Chrome immediately to pr…

Arol Wright Apr 20th

Vivaldi 6.0 Introduces Tab “Workspaces” and Custom Icons

Vivaldi is already packed to the brim with productivity features, but the development team isn’t done yet. Vivaldi 6.0 is rolling out on desktop platforms with new customization and tab management functionality….

Corbin Davenport Apr 18th

Why You Should Use Bionic Reading in Chrome (or Any Browser)

We’re all constantly absorbing information online. Bionic reading is an approach to reading that can help you read faster, retain more information, and boost your productivity in your favorite web browsers—like Chrome….

Reyadh Rahaman Apr 15th

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