Malicious scams such as phishing, malware, and ransomware continue to evolve and have become a critical concern to users around the globe. To address this issue, Criminal IP, an OSINT-based search engine, made an exciting announcement introducing the launch of a Chrome extension called Criminal IP AI-based Phishing Link Checker on May 22, 2023. This Criminal […]
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Chrome officially brings customization to the side panel, will show changes in real-time
In a recent announcement on the Keyword blog, Google revealed that its highly customizable Chrome theming system will now be accessible directly from the Side Panel of the browser, and what’s more, it will show you real-time changes as you make them. Gone are the days of selecting a theme or color and then clicking […]
Continue ReadingMemory Saver for Chrome will soon off a “Never deactivate on this site” option
Back in February, Google rolled out Chrome’s Memory and Energy Saver modes for everyone, and it’s designed to help make the browser up to 30% more efficient. It seems that the company is already adding improvements as a few new features have been spotted by our friend Leopeva64 on Twitter. Chrome Canary now features a […]
Continue ReadingChrome 113: WebGPU, better video calls, NTP Journeys and more
ChromeOS 113 is scheduled for release today but while we wait, let’s talk about the Chrome browser for desktop. Rolled out earlier this week, the update to Chrome 113 isn’t overly exciting but there are some key feature updates and additions worth noting. If you haven’t received the update on your Windows, macOS, or Linux […]
Continue ReadingHTTPS on Chrome will sing to a different “Tune”
It’s hard to believe but the “secure” lock icon has been a part of our web browsing experience for nearly three decades. Unfortunately, thirty years wasn’t long enough for the familiar lock icon to clearly convey why exactly it was there. Introduced by Netscape in the mid-nineties, HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure and the […]
Continue ReadingThis helpful change to Chrome on Android is a huge time saver for me
On your phone at this point in 2023, you fully expect the vast majority of the internet to be formatted for the screen in your pocket. It took us some time, but 5-10 years after the first iPhone hit the market, web developers universally realized that websites had to not only look great and fit […]
Continue ReadingChrome makes a big change to the new tab page layout, now testing single-row shortcuts
Chrome is shaking things up again and testing a redesigned layout for the browser’s New Tab Page (thanks Android Police). The familiar two-row layout that greets you upon hitting the plus button to call up a new tab is being swapped out for a single-row instead. This change is currently being tested in Chrome Canary […]
Continue ReadingChrome wants to turn the web app install process into a Google Play Store-style experience
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) aren’t just simple websites. They’re more like web-based applications, offering offline functionality, touch and swipe controls, and more. However, installing a PWA until now has felt more like creating a web shortcut rather than, well, installing something. That’s all about to change though with Chrome’s new PWA install prompt, which will […]
Continue ReadingChrome is updating its security icon with a new design that’s meant to better reflect user control
Google is abandoning its long-held tradition of using a padlock security icon and replacing it with a toggle and slider circle in ChromeOS Canary 114 in LaCrOS, as first noticed by C2 Productions on Twitter. I believe the new “Security Icon” is designed to better reflect a user’s control over their own privacy and data. […]
Continue ReadingChrome’s latest updates optimize browser speed for high-end Android devices
Google just announced an update to Chrome that looks to prioritize speed on higher-end Android devices, rather than app install size. This separate version of the browser will use “compiler flags tuned for speed rather than binary size”. According to Google, Android handsets running this will run the Speedometer 2.1 benchmark up to 30% faster! […]
Continue ReadingBetter browser-based games could be on the way soon thanks to WebGPU
On our most recent episode of the Chrome Cast Podcast, we had a few minutes where we delved into the power of the modern web. With websites like what we see from The Masters, the growing capability of what can be done in a browser continues to be a fascinating development. In that conversation, I […]
Continue Reading[U] Chrome’s three dots “more” menu is set to receive easily identifiable icons for accessibility
Update April 6, 2023 at 2:56 PM EST: The actual commit responsible for the icons is as follows. Thanks, Leopeva64! [CR2023] Add and insert new icons for 3-dot menu. Chromium Gerrit A new set of icons appearing in Chrome’s three dots “more” options overflow menu looks to be on its way in a future update. […]
Continue ReadingExperience distraction-free reading with Chrome’s new Reading Mode, coming soon
While Chrome’s Reading Mode has been available (though busted) in Chrome Canary for over a year, it was only recently fully implemented and announced at the BETT conference – a showcase for educational technology and innovation. Google also demonstrated several new tools for Classroom and Workspace for students and educators, which are all cool in […]
Continue Reading‘Add to Reading List’ option appears in Google Discover via Chrome’s NPT on Android
For years, I’ve been begging for an option to add articles to Chrome’s Reading List or a Google Collection called “Read later” without first having to open each article in the web wrapper, choose to open it in the full browser, and then bookmark it to my reading list. This process is time-consuming as all […]
Continue ReadingSet it and forget it: Chrome for Android is about to make desktop view on mobile a breeze
Mobile browsing has improved a lot in recent years, but there are still times when you need to switch to desktop view to get the most out of a website. That’s where Chrome for Android’s desktop mode toggle comes in. The only problem? It used to be a hassle to use, requiring you to set […]
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