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Windows Update Makes it Harder to Switch to Google Chrome

Agnes Adamus, 04 May 2023, 15:19

Quick change to Google Chrome as the default browser has become a thing of the past with the recent Windows 10 and 11 updates.

Chrome Will Get New Browsing History, What Does This Mean?

Arkadiusz Strzala, 04 October 2021, 14:06

Google says it's working on experimental features for the Chrome browser. One of them will group visited pages in history to make content easier to find.

Changes in Chrome May Restrict Ad Blockers

Adrian Werner, 02 October 2021, 21:54

Google has announced a timetable for moving away from the Manifest V2 spec. Its abandonment may cause big problems for ad blocker developers.

Google Chrome 94 Introduces Controversial AFK Detection

Arkadiusz Strzala, 24 September 2021, 14:01

Chrome browser is introducing a feature that many may see as another level of surveillance. The new API that detects user inactivity takes into account much more data.

Google Sued for Incognito Mode Tracking

Bart Swiatek, 15 March 2021, 16:00

An American court will hear the class action lawsuit filed against Google. The plaintiffs accuse the corporation of not being clear enough about the limitations of incognito mode in the Chrome browser and are demanding $5 billion.

Chrome 87 Offers Improved Performance and New Features

Bart Swiatek, 18 November 2020, 21:39

Google has released another version of its browser, numbered 87. The app has noticeably higher performance than its predecessor, better resource management and offers several new options.

Augmented Steam Plugin Offers Enhanced Steam Experience

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 September 2020, 17:12

Steam with advanced filters and information about price changes, player activity, DRM, etc.? No, this is not a new update from Valve, but the Augmented Steam plugin. The expansion for Chrome and Firefox makes browsing Steam's catalogue much easier.

Google May be Accused of Monopolistic Practices - Again

Bart Swiatek, 07 September 2020, 15:10

According to the Reuters news agency - citing several anonymous sources - U.S. Department of Justice investigators may soon be bringing several monopoly charges against Google. The accusations concern mainly two areas - web browser and contracts on the advertising market.

Battle of Web Browsers Across the Last 25 Years

Bart Swiatek, 31 August 2020, 12:52

Pie Chart Pirate channel published a video, showing the evolution of popularity of individual web browsers between 1994-2019.

New Google Chrome Function Will Extend Battery Life by Up to 2 Hours

Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 July 2020, 13:24

Google conducted an experiment which proved that limiting the functioning of JavaScript in browser's tabs can extend laptop's working time by up to 2 hours.

Chrome Will Use Less RAM on Windows 10

Bart Swiatek, 22 June 2020, 12:49

The new version of Chrome browser will use less memory. Google's programmers will use a different way of managing RAM - the so-called SegmentHeap, known from Microsoft Edge.

Chrome Extensions Stole User Data

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 19 June 2020, 13:36

More than 70 different extensions and add-ons have been found spying on and sending sensitive data of Google Chrome users, according to Reuters UK.

Fewer Ads in Chrome and Bookmark Grouping

Arkadiusz Strzala, 15 May 2020, 13:18

Google has revealed plans to introduce to Chrome a limit of resources that can be used by ads on website. This is to reduce battery consumption and transfer.

Someone Just Developed an Autopilot For Chrome's T-Rex Game

Mateusz Popielak, 03 April 2020, 17:14

If you're bored, why don't you create something like an automatically running T-Rex? TikTok user built a simple „autopilot” mechanism for the offline game implemented in Google Chrome.

Netflix Party Enables us to Watch TV Shows With Our Friends Over the Internet

Milosz Szubert, 19 March 2020, 19:48

This is Netflix Party - a special extension for the Google Chrome browser, which enables us to watch movies and shows from the popular VoD website together with others over the web. This is a convenient solution, especially in the face of quarantine.

Google Chrome Tracks Us Even When We Use VPN, TOR or Are Logged Out

Laty, 12 March 2020, 19:07

There has been a change in Google's privacy regulations. Chrome browser monitors user traffic even if the user is not signed in to their account or is using a proxy server.

Chromium-based Browsers Will Start Blocking Ads in Videos

Bart Swiatek, 06 February 2020, 13:33

The Coalition for Better Ads announced in a press release that it has developed a new standard for short video advertising. Chromium-based browsers, starting with Google Chrome in August this year, will implement solutions to force changes on website administrators.

No More Tracking? Google Says it Will Block Cookies in Chrome

Bart Swiatek, 15 January 2020, 12:43

Jason Schuh, director of the engineering team responsible for the Chrome browser, said in a blog note that the said app will prevent companies from tracking web traffic using cookies in the future. The idea would come into effect in two years' time and is currently being consulted with representatives of other companies.

Google Chrome Will Continue to be Supported on Windows 7

Paul Wozniak, 12 January 2020, 19:11

Google has assured that Chrome web browser will continue to receive updates on Windows 7. The company wants to support the application for at least 18 months after Microsoft abandons the system.

Forced Dark Mode, Tab Preview - New Features in Chrome Version 78

Bart Swiatek, 24 October 2019, 14:38

Google has released the new version of the Chrome browser, numbered 78. The list of new features includes a partial preview of open tabs and the integration of Password Safety into the program itself.

Turla Trojan Attacks - Chrome and Firefox Targeted by Russian Hackers

Konrad Serafinski, 08 October 2019, 13:59

Kaspersky experts have found a new threat on the web that can infect Google Chrome and Firefox browsers. Trojan was created by hackers from the Russian group Turla.

Chrome Extensions are a Failure? Very Limited Numbers of Installations

Barth Faryna, 06 August 2019, 12:34

Chrome Browser Extensions are great and useful tools that can be very helpful in many situations. At least that's what sounds like in theory. Practice shows that most of them do not have many applications and almost nobody uses them.

Android Will Enable Us to Choose Search Engine

Konrad Serafinski, 05 August 2019, 14:42

Reuters agency reports that Google will enable the choice of a default search engine on mobile devices running the Android system beginning from 2020. Companies will enter an auction, and those who pay the most will appear in the system.

Chrome 76 Blocks Flash and Prevents Sites From Detecting Incognito

Paul Wozniak, 31 July 2019, 22:06

The latest update to Google Chrome automatically blocks Flash Playback media and does not allow sites to detect when you are in incognito mode.

Privacy: Google Gives an Ultimatum to Devs of Chrome Extensions

Bart Swiatek, 26 July 2019, 12:09

Google has decided to change the policy for Chrome browser extensions. Add-ons will only be able to request user data that is necessary for their operation. The changes will enter into force in October. Extensions that are not adapted to the new requirements will disappear from the Chrome Web Store.

Google Chrome for Android Installed 5 Billion Times

Bart Swiatek, 28 June 2019, 11:14

The Android version of Google Chrome has already been installed more than 5 billion times. The source of the information is the application card in the Google Play store.

Firefox and Chrome Will Block Notification Pop-Ups

Agnes Adamus, 03 April 2019, 23:53

Mozilla and Google will battle unwanted notifications popping up in. Both companies are working on solutions for their browsers, which are to reduce the number of irritating notifications.

Security Gap in Chrome, Google Suggest Immediate Update

Bart Swiatek, 08 March 2019, 23:01

Google programmers have pointed out a new security vulnerability in Chrome. It is recommended to update the browser as soon as possible and restart the app.

Chrome Gains, Firefox Loses Ground

Bart Swiatek, 04 March 2019, 11:46

The most popular Internet browser in February 2019 was Chrome. Google's app has increased its share of the market. The developers of Safari have reasons to be happy, Firefox, however, is losing ground.

Google Won't Block Ad Blockers

Bart Swiatek, 18 February 2019, 14:00

Google decided to withdraw from the planned changes to the Chromium engine, the technology behind the Chrome browser, which were to prevent users from employing ad-blocking browser plugins.

Google Chrome may disable ad-blocks

Agnes Adamus, 24 January 2019, 14:31

Google is getting ready to take on advertising blocking (using AdBlock type plug-ins). The most popular browser will probably see a modification of the employed engine - Chromium.

Microsoft Edge switches engines because Google?

Bart Swiatek, 19 December 2018, 14:33

The recent decision to rebuild Microsoft Edge using Chromium, the technology developed and supported by Google, may have more to do with Google itself.