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Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’

Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’

January 20, 2021 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

I’ve been covering Chrome extensions and their many mishaps for quite a while here now. Each time something crazy happens with a developer stealing user data and such, like the 15 cases of this last month, the four last week that Facebook busted, and even the popular tab suspension tool gone rogue, there’s been talk […]

Filed Under: Chrome, Extensions, New & Upcoming Features, News, Updates

Facebook finds four Chrome extensions scraping user data – Sues two developers

Facebook finds four Chrome extensions scraping user data – Sues two developers

January 16, 2021 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Here we go again – Chrome extension developers scraping user data. Maybe we ought to make this a weekly series. We’ve spoken at length about this and I always try to do my best to bring these things to your attention. Over the past month, we’ve had a very popular extension, along with 15 Facebook […]

Filed Under: Extensions, News

My top five favorite privacy extension for Chromebooks in 2021

My top five favorite privacy extension for Chromebooks in 2021

January 12, 2021 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

We’re all aware by now that Chromebooks can’t get viruses, but you still need to protect your data while you browse. There have been a lot of talks lately about how Chrome extensions have been coming up maliciously in the news, but that’s nothing new. Just before Christmas, 15 such extensions were caught stealing user […]

Filed Under: Editorial, Extensions

The Great Pretender – One of Chrome’s most popular extensions may have been compromised

The Great Pretender – One of Chrome’s most popular extensions may have been compromised

January 7, 2021 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Back in the day when Chrome was (more of) a memory hog, Chrome extensions came to the rescue to help make our browsing experience more manageable and pleasant. One such extension that rose to popularity was called The Great Suspender. It still exists today but despite its long and favored history, 2020 was the year […]

Filed Under: Extensions, News

Millions of users have had their data stolen by these 15 Chrome extensions – remove them right now!

Millions of users have had their data stolen by these 15 Chrome extensions – remove them right now!

December 17, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Malicious extensions in the news again? No way! Well, yes, unfortunately, but you’re probably not at all surprised and you’re certainly not at all happy about it. In February, Google removed over 500 malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store which were injection ads into millions of Chrome browsing sessions. Back in June, Awake Security […]

Filed Under: Extensions, News

Chrome continues its war on bad extensions by giving you direct control over what data they can access

Chrome continues its war on bad extensions by giving you direct control over what data they can access

December 9, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

With 4 million Chrome extensions downloaded by users daily, it’s clear that we love expanding the functionality of our browser in new ways. What isn’t so great is when we see in the news that a Chrome extension or two has stolen the data of millions and seemingly gotten away with it. Extensions are a […]

Filed Under: Chrome, Extensions, New & Upcoming Features, News

Google integrates Web Vitals HUD into the Chrome browser

Google integrates Web Vitals HUD into the Chrome browser

December 6, 2020 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

No one likes a web page that loads slowly. Developers and designers exhaust hours doing what they can to make sure their sites load quickly so that the overall user experience is a good one. This, of course, benefits the end-user but there’s much more to it than just a happy viewer. Google is constantly […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chrome, Chrome OS, Extensions, New & Upcoming Features, News

Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues

Chrome creates a ‘seal of approval’ process for extensions to help mitigate privacy issues

November 18, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Chrome extensions are really the only major security concern for the browser’s users and it seems they’ve run amok for far too long now. While Google did implement new policies for extension developers last year with Project Strobe, it didn’t do much to assuage the situation. The Chrome team is looking to take swift action […]

Filed Under: Extensions, New & Upcoming Features, News

Stadia may not have a search bar yet, but you can still get one with this extension

Stadia may not have a search bar yet, but you can still get one with this extension

November 11, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Back before we brought all of the content from Gaming Unboxed over to its new home here on Chrome Unboxed, we discussed an awesome extension called Stadia+, which provided several added benefits to Google’s cloud gaming platform. Lately, many Stadians have been upset by the fact that Google has yet to add a native search […]

Filed Under: Extensions, Gaming, News, Stadia

Play GeForce NOW through the Chrome browser on any operating system with this awesome extension

Play GeForce NOW through the Chrome browser on any operating system with this awesome extension

November 7, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Chromebook gamers know how convenient it is to play GeForce NOW straight through their web browser ever since the company pledged support for Google’s OS a few months ago. Instead of having to download the GeForce NOW application as you do with Windows and Mac, you can just visit a URL and click ‘Play’ on […]

Filed Under: Chrome, Extensions, Gaming, GeForce NOW

Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to

Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to

November 5, 2020 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

There are times when big companies make a big decision that affects a big group of people and it all ends up being a big mistake that needs to be fixed. Perhaps Google’s latest Workspace re-brand and the new icons that came along with it don’t exactly fit into that category, but it is increasingly […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chrome, Extensions, News, Tips & Tricks

How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style

How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style

October 3, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

If you look at Mac or Windows, you’ll notice that they have a white cursor for pointing. Chrome OS is the only operating system that uses a black cursor in an effort to increase its visibility. The high contrast of the black makes it easy to see on most backgrounds, especially as 90% of the […]

Filed Under: Chrome OS, Extensions, How To, New & Upcoming Features, Tips & Tricks

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