Neowin: Tails OS 4.15 released with updated Tor Browser. “Tails OS 4.15 has been released today bringing with it updates for the Tor Browser, the Linux kernel and fixes for several issues including USB tethering not working with devices running iOS 14 or later. Luckily, there are no new issues introduced with this version of […]
BetaNews: Firefox 85 blocks so-called ‘supercookies’ as Microsoft Edge 88 boosts performance and security. “It’s been a busy few days for web browsers. Last week, Microsoft Edge 88.0 rolled out several major new features, including a new sleeping tabs feature, while today sees the launch of Firefox 85.0. Firefox 85 arrives with three new noteworthy […]
Ars Technica: Chrome and Edge want to help with that password problem of yours. “If you’re like a lot of people, someone has probably nagged you to use a password manager and you still haven’t heeded the advice. Now, Chrome and Edge are coming to the rescue with beefed-up password management built directly into the […]
Neowin: Google Chrome adds experimental share button in Custom Tabs. “In 2015, Google introduced Custom Tabs to Chrome on Android to provide a smooth transition from app to web content without resorting to a WebView. Compared to WebViews, the feature loads faster and allows apps to customize their web experience. However, Custom Tabs do not […]
VentureBeat: Opera acquires YoYo Games for $10 million and launches Opera Gaming division. “Web browser maker Opera has acquired YoYo Games, maker of the GameMaker Studio 2 game engine, for $10 million, and it has also launched its Opera Gaming division. The deal underscores Opera‘s efforts to differentiate its web browser, Opera GX, through a […]
Tom’s Guide: Google Chrome is about to fix its biggest flaw — what you need to know. “On its Chromium site, Google detailed how it has been using a function called TerminateProcess to make exiting processes in the Chrome browser a lot ‘cleaner.’ That basically translates to a smoother experience and a browser that’s less […]
Ghacks: Google tests Chrome Labs feature in Chrome to promote experimental browser features. “Google is running an experiment currently in the company’s Chrome web browser to promote certain experimental features to users of the browser. Experienced users know that they may activate experiments on the chrome://flags page; problem is, there are a lot of them […]
ZDNet: Microsoft exposes Adrozek, malware that hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. “Named Adrozek, the malware has been active since at least May 2020 and reached its absolute peak in August this year when it controlled more than 30,000 browsers each day. But in a report today, the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team believes the number […]
PCMag Australia: Google Tests ‘Tab Search’ Feature for Chrome. “According to Bleeping Computer, Google is currently testing a new ‘Tab Search’ feature across Chrome Canary builds. When enabled, it would allow users to type in search terms to track down a particular tab.”
ZDNet: Linux Mint introduces its own take on the Chromium web browser. “Linux Mint is a very popular Linux desktop distribution. I use the latest version, Mint 20, on my production desktops. That’s partly because, while it’s based on Debian Linux and Ubuntu, it takes its own path. The best example of that is Mint’s […]
XDA Developers: Here are the shortcuts you can type into Google Chrome’s address bar. “When Google introduced Chrome 87, one of the exciting new features was called Chrome Actions. The feature makes it super easy to perform certain actions right from the browser’s address bar, rather than forcing users to clumsily dig through the browser’s […]
Make Tech Easier: Best Chrome Themes to Beautify Your Browser. “Google Chrome remains the world’s most popular browser and for good reason. From its speed to its cross-platform availability, Chrome remains the reigning browser champion. However, its minimalistic design isn’t for everyone. For years, Chrome has allowed users to beautify the browser with hundreds, if […]
PCMag: Google Extends Support for Chrome on Windows 7 Until 2022. “Though Google previously announced in January 2020 that it would effectively be yanking the security blanket from the arms of Windows 7 users browsing with Chrome on July 15, 2021, things have changed a bit. But this isn’t an altruistic move to coddle users […]
Gizmodo: Chrome’s Latest Update Makes it Heaps Faster, According to Google. “If it took you several seconds to load this article in Google Chrome, rest easy knowing there’s some very good news about the web browser’s latest update. After releasing a few big updates to the browser this year, Google’s Chrome director Matt Waddell announced […]
BetaNews: Firefox 83 unveils improved page loading and responsiveness, HTTPS-only mode. “Mozilla has released Firefox 83.0, the latest version of its open-source, cross-platform web browser. A mere 28 days after the last major release, and version 83 makes its bow. Despite the short time between releases, version 83 manages to pack in more performance improvements, […]