Both Chrome and the Microsoft Edge browsers are set to get a pretty significant performance boost. This improvement stems from a recent contribution to the Chromium Project, where the /prefetch parameter's range has been expanded from 1-8 to 1-16. What does that mean in simpler language? More simply … [Read more...] about Chrome is set to get a nice speed boost on Windows
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Chrome 121 Beta allows users to save frames from YouTube videos directly
It wasn't all that long ago that Google introduced one of my favorite new features for grabbing screenshots from YouTube videos. In early September, the new "Copy video frame" feature arrived and ever since, I've used it countless times to snag a new thumbnail for a post from one of our videos on … [Read more...] about Chrome 121 Beta allows users to save frames from YouTube videos directly
The Side Panel in Chrome 121 is getting a helpful navigation change
The Chrome Side Panel has been with us for a bit, but I've been a bit of a holdout. When it first arrived in 2022, I wasn't completely sure I even liked it as an idea. Fast forward to today, however, and I've found myself enjoying it as a place for my bookmarks, a handy search tool, and even a … [Read more...] about The Side Panel in Chrome 121 is getting a helpful navigation change
Google’s new Lacros Chrome browser for Chromebooks is gone as of ChromeOS 120
Vanished. Poof. Gone. Just like that, the method for testing and trying out the new, split-from-ChromeOS version of Chrome that has been available for users to try on their Chromebooks is simply no more. From what we can tell at this point, the existing methods of enabling the Lacros browser on … [Read more...] about Google’s new Lacros Chrome browser for Chromebooks is gone as of ChromeOS 120
Chrome 120 arrives with Saved Tab Groups, enhanced Safety Check, and more
Chrome 120 for desktop is set to arrive shortly and with it comes a few nice feature upgrades that further enhance the performance and safety of Chrome for users across all desktop platforms. Obviously, other bug fixes and security patches are along for the ride, too, but let's look at a few of the … [Read more...] about Chrome 120 arrives with Saved Tab Groups, enhanced Safety Check, and more
ChromeOS 119 arrives with Chrome’s updated Material You looks
Right on time, ChromeOS 119 is now available and rolling out to most eligible Chromebooks. From what we can tell from cros.tech, there are some 10th-gen Chromeboxes and Chromebases that are still on 118, but most of the current, well-known Chromebooks out there are all getting the update as of this … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 119 arrives with Chrome’s updated Material You looks
Chrome’s upcoming ‘Save video frame as…’ feature for YouTube will be awesome
If you read that headline and thought to yourself - haven't I recently heard about this already? - you are not alone. When I saw the headline from Bleeping Computer (found first by @Leopeva64), I almost scrolled right by it in my Google Discover feed. Out of some strange curiosity, I clicked it … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming ‘Save video frame as…’ feature for YouTube will be awesome
Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
Contents Google Chrome's latest update for iOS introduces a flexible feature that might seem small at first, but is a significant nod to user preference: the option to move the address bar to the top of your iPhone screen. This change acknowledges the diverse ways we interact with our devices and … [Read more...] about iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
How to switch your Chrome browser’s Side Panel to the left and why you may want to
Contents Love it or hate it, Google's Side Panel is chock-full of great content, because, well, it's your content! Your bookmarks, history, Reading list items you've saved for later, Chrome customization, and more all reside in the latest obsession created by the tech giant. At first, it was … [Read more...] about How to switch your Chrome browser’s Side Panel to the left and why you may want to
Give your browser a new coat of paint: How to add and remove themes from Chrome
Personalizing your Chrome browser is a great way to make it feel uniquely yours. Chrome themes add a touch of flair and character to your browsing, and I may be biased, but dark theme is the only theme. Because I'm not in charge of making that a law though, here's everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about Give your browser a new coat of paint: How to add and remove themes from Chrome
Chrome Companion: You may soon be able to pin Journeys, Notes, and more to the toolbar
According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, Chrome may be preparing to let you pin specific Companion features to the toolbar right next to your extensions. At this time (on Canary), the toolbar just says 'Companion', but per a discovered Chromium Gerrit, pinning your Bookmarks star icon, Notes you've … [Read more...] about Chrome Companion: You may soon be able to pin Journeys, Notes, and more to the toolbar
