Having many, many tabs open in the Chrome browser simultaneously is commonplace, but before Google's Tab Groups feature came around, there was never really a way to keep them organized. Later on, the company added Tab Search functionality too which lets you jump directly to any tab by simply typing … [Read more...] about Chrome Tab Scrolling comes closer to release with new navigation buttons
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Hello Darkness! Night Eye App brings full dark mode and more to the web
If you're like me and millions of other users, you're a fan of Dark Mode. Maybe you aren't so much a fan but you spend a lot of time in front of a screen and you're looking for a break from the countless websites that present glaring bright backgrounds and elements. Whatever your reason, bringing … [Read more...] about Hello Darkness! Night Eye App brings full dark mode and more to the web
You can now snooze Google Calendar notifications on Chrome for desktop
Being a top request for the development team, you can now snooze Google Calendar notifications on Chrome for desktop directly from the notification itself! This should help users miss meetings less often due to dismissing the pop-up out of frustration when it overtakes your screen. If you do choose … [Read more...] about You can now snooze Google Calendar notifications on Chrome for desktop
Goodbye Toby: You may soon be able to add full tab groups to your Chrome Reading List for later
I will gush about Google Chrome's Tab Groups feature at every turn if I have the opportunity. I've fallen in love with them and as someone who prefers to turn all of my favorite websites into an icon and use them as separate windows instead of tabs, this came as a surprise to me. Now that I can do … [Read more...] about Goodbye Toby: You may soon be able to add full tab groups to your Chrome Reading List for later
Chrome for desktop is less RAM hungry with latest update thanks to PartitionAlloc
It's no secret that Chrome became the most RAM-hungry browser after it started to pick up steam and increased its user base, but it has come leaps and bounds from what it used to be. That trend continues with its latest update. M89 introduces several improvements to memory management and performance … [Read more...] about Chrome for desktop is less RAM hungry with latest update thanks to PartitionAlloc
Chrome will soon start getting milestone updates a lot faster
For over 10 years now, Chrome has stuck with roughly a 6-week update scheddule. In a world dominated by slow and spaced out updates for software and firmware, this has always been a breath of fresh air. As Google began rolling out bi-weekly security updates in addition to this 6-week cycle, the … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon start getting milestone updates a lot faster
Google says it will not build alternative identifiers once third-party cookies are phased out
The internet as it is today can be identified by its heavy reliance on advertising at its core. Using personally identifiable information, companies can track individuals and serve them ads based on their interests. However, this has led to major privacy issues and now, the era of the third-party … [Read more...] about Google says it will not build alternative identifiers once third-party cookies are phased out
Upcoming Chrome Commander could change the way you interact with the Chrome browser
Over the years, Chrome has become a very helpful browser, but that means it has also become quite a bit more complex. From new features to updates in the underlying way the browser operates, Chrome has become far more capable than it used to be. While that is generally a good thing, it is also a … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome Commander could change the way you interact with the Chrome browser
Chrome for Desktop redesigns user profile switcher, Reading Lists coming to Android
Over the next few weeks, Google is going to be rolling out a revamped profile switcher for Chrome on desktop. Not only will it have a new landing page with updated Googley graphics, but it will also feature a fully customizable setup process which will allow a new user to create a space just for … [Read more...] about Chrome for Desktop redesigns user profile switcher, Reading Lists coming to Android
Your Android tablet’s Chrome browser may soon default to desktop mode automatically
First spotted by XDA Developers, a new entry to the Chromium Gerrit shows that android tablet owners may soon be using the real deal while browsing the web. While not to minimize the mobile Chrome browser experience, anyone you ask will probably tell you without hesitation that loading up web pages … [Read more...] about Your Android tablet’s Chrome browser may soon default to desktop mode automatically
After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
Simplify Gmail v2 is interesting to many users, it would seem. I posted about the service just a few days ago and the interest has been through the roof. That made me feel a tad bit sad, honestly. I've been using Simplify Gmail for quite some time and only mentioned it in passing in an article … [Read more...] about After feedback, Simplify Gmail v2 has a simple pricing structure that looks great
Simplify Gmail v2 is here, it’s beautiful, and you should be using it right now
Does anyone actually like being in their inbox? I know I don't. Email is a necessary evil and something we all deal with because, frankly, we must. Over the years, services and email clients have come and gone that try a different take on email or try to help you sort through the daily chaos that … [Read more...] about Simplify Gmail v2 is here, it’s beautiful, and you should be using it right now
