Mac users will feel a little more at home using Chrome thanks to an upcoming addition to version 59 of the browser. Mac OS has its own notification system and I won't lie, it's quite attractive. It almost has a Chrome-esque feel to it already. Chrome's native notifications are clean and simple but … [Read more...] about Chrome 59 Brings Native Notifications For Mac Users
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Google Chrome Takes The Next Step In Connection Security
The Chrome browser has almost become synonymous with security. Google is now increasing measures to keep users informed of unsafe browsing. The next phase of "Not secure" notifications will soon make their way to Chrome in an update expected to roll out in October. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome Takes The Next Step In Connection Security
Google’s Bid To Get All Media In Chrome To Be Chromecast Enabled
Chromecast support is becoming near-universal across the streaming media landscape. If you've been looking for it, the Chromecast button in most video players is present from NBC to CBS, ESPN to MLB.TV. Even in smaller, embedded video players on random websites, you may find that cast button … [Read more...] about Google’s Bid To Get All Media In Chrome To Be Chromecast Enabled
Chrome For Android Testing “Copy-less” Pasting
The latest Canary build of Chrome for Android has added a new, experimental flag that will allow users to paste without copying. Copyless Paste can be found in the newest version of Chrome Canary 60 and will provide text suggestions based on content viewed in the browser. … [Read more...] about Chrome For Android Testing “Copy-less” Pasting
Chromebooks Find New Benchmark To Replace Octane
After Octane, the JavaScript benchmark suite widely used to test Chromebook performance, was retired, we were left scratching our heads a bit trying to figure out what would be next. With Google really touting real-world benchmarking over synthetic, we thought we'd have to come up with some sort of … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Find New Benchmark To Replace Octane
Chromebooks Get The Full Google Earth Experience
Google Earth isn't a new thing from Google. As a matter of fact, it has been around in some form or fashion since 2001. It has evolved and become more and more useful in the 16 years it has been around, and the latest update will only make it more widely-used. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get The Full Google Earth Experience
YouTube Dark Mode For Chrome: How To Enable This Hidden Feature
If you happen to be a fan of "dark mode" or "night mode" for reading or viewing on your computer, YouTube has hidden a nifty little feature that will allow you to do just that for their website. I have tested this and it is super simple. Not only will it work for Chrome users on version 57+, I have … [Read more...] about YouTube Dark Mode For Chrome: How To Enable This Hidden Feature
Chrome Targets Annoying Page Jumps With Scroll Anchoring
We've all done it. You open up an article on your phone and just when you're getting into the content you're magically transported to half way across the page only to find yourself mildly annoyed. … [Read more...] about Chrome Targets Annoying Page Jumps With Scroll Anchoring
SoundCloud For iOS Now Works With Chromecast
In a long over due move, SoundCloud has announced that iOS users are now able to steam their full library via Chromecast and Cast-enabled devices. Integration with Android/Chromecast devices has been a thing for a while now. … [Read more...] about SoundCloud For iOS Now Works With Chromecast
Chromebook Classroom: Have Some Fun With Your Students This April Fool’s Day
April 1st is right around the corner and one thing is inevitable. Pranks will happen. Some light-hearted fun around the office can be a good thing when done in good taste and frankly, sometimes it's just good to have a laugh. If you're an educator, what better time to have a little fun with your … [Read more...] about Chromebook Classroom: Have Some Fun With Your Students This April Fool’s Day
Chrome Proves Unhackable: Edge, Safari And Firefox, Not-So-Much
Google's Chrome Browser continues to flex its muscles as the most popular way to surf the web. This week Chrome is showing of superiority in the areas of application security. … [Read more...] about Chrome Proves Unhackable: Edge, Safari And Firefox, Not-So-Much
Chrome 57 To Enable Background Tab Throttling, Save Battery & Boost Performance
Chrome has always, to an extent, throttled tab performance when said tab is in the background. This activity has been more aggressive on mobile devices, but with Chrome 57, the desktop will see more proactive throttling. … [Read more...] about Chrome 57 To Enable Background Tab Throttling, Save Battery & Boost Performance
