The Google Chrome browser by default automatically prevents pop-ups from appearing. You may have noticed a small notification in the address bar that says "Pop-up blocked," which is basically Chrome working its magic and preventing a pop-up from opening. However, some popups do manage to get through … [Read more...] about How to block or prevent pop-ups in Chrome
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Chrome’s new password manager UI will have its own page and settings
For the past year, Google has been consistently making improvements to Chrome's password manager, to the point where it's intent to turn it into a full featured password management solution has become very obvious. In one of the most recent Chrome Canary updates, we even saw a flag pop up where … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new password manager UI will have its own page and settings
ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
For a while there, ChromeOS users had no choice but to watch from afar as users of other desktop platforms enjoyed background blur and video effects on Zoom and other video conferencing apps. However, in 2020 - mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing a high demand for using video as a means to … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is getting on-device background blur and other video conference effects
Chrome extension buttons to gain hover cards detailing their permissions
Chrome is preparing to add hover cards to extensions that are pinned to your browser tool bar. These hover cards will let you know what types of permissions this extension requests and which permissions it has been granted for the URL you are currently in. Additionally, there will be a hover button … [Read more...] about Chrome extension buttons to gain hover cards detailing their permissions
Chrome’s upcoming high-efficiency and battery saver mode will have visual indicators
We have been discussing and following the development of a few Chrome and ChromeOS features to improve battery and performance. We have been documenting all that here based on the diligent work that u/Leopeva64-2 on Reddit has done. Just a couple of weeks ago, we reported on the introduction of a … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming high-efficiency and battery saver mode will have visual indicators
Chrome may soon introduce Snooze tabs and Battery saver mode
Last month we began to see some of the work Google is doing to improve battery and performance on Chrome and ChromeOS. This came in the form of an experimental flag, which enables a feature called "Quick intensive throttling after loading." The feature would reportedly activate intensive throttling … [Read more...] about Chrome may soon introduce Snooze tabs and Battery saver mode
Chrome will add optional setting to require biometric authentication to fill in form data
Last month an experimental flag was spotted in the Chromium Gerrit repository, which pointed at biometric authentication coming to desktops. This flag was described as being another option for authenticating when viewing saved passwords, not as a replacement. Currently, you are prompted to … [Read more...] about Chrome will add optional setting to require biometric authentication to fill in form data
Android Chrome’s Reader-esque feature is making its way to ChromeOS
Earlier this year, we reported on a Google Reader-esque feature that Chrome on Android was in the middle of implementing. This feature allowed users to follow sites and view the feed on the New Tab Page in the "Following" section beside "Discover." The sudden appearance of this feature gave many of … [Read more...] about Android Chrome’s Reader-esque feature is making its way to ChromeOS
1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Although Chrome's built-in password manager has come a long way, adding on-device encryption on Android, iOS, and Chrome, plus providing a home screen shortcut on Android devices, the fact remains that some users need a password manager that can store more than just website credentials and credit … [Read more...] about 1Password 8 for Android is out with new look and improvements
Chrome for desktop testing more detailed PWA installs
Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs for short, have come a long way since Google embraced them in 2015 and made them what they are today. Presently, when browsing a website on Chrome desktop and that site has a PWA, you will see a small "install" icon on the right side of the Omnibox, and once you click … [Read more...] about Chrome for desktop testing more detailed PWA installs
Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
It appears that Google is working on bringing biometric authentication to Chrome on Mac and Windows, as indicated by the presence of an experimental flag in the Chromium Gerrit repository. This will give users another option for authenticating when trying to view saved passwords in Chrome. … [Read more...] about Chrome passwords on Mac/Windows laptops can soon be accessed with biometrics
Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
Battery life can make or break a device, no matter how beautiful or trendy. Although battery performance is highly dependent on the hardware and usage of said device, it is no secret that the Chrome browser is a memory hog. However, it looks like Google is readying a change that might help with … [Read more...] about Chrome and ChromeOS 105 feature could make your device’s battery last longer
