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Google Chrome gets a new look: Here are new features
13Apr By adminNo Comments
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Google Chrome gets a new look: Here are new features

[ad_1] Google is shaking up the way users interact with their Bookmarks, Reading List, and History columns on its Chrome browser with a sleek redesign. The familiar side panel button that once resided in the top-right corner, granting quick access to these features, has vanished from desktop Chrome.In its place, Chrome users will now navigate through a revamped interface. Instead of relying on the side panel button, which resembles a square-ish icon, users will access most features through the Chrome menu, 9to5Google reported.  Also read: Google One VPN to be discontinued, here's the reason Enhanced AccessibilityPreviously, the side panel button predominantly led to the Bookmarks section, with a dropdown menu offering access to other pages. However, with this update, the side panels the...
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Update Google Chrome browser on your computer right now- Govt issues high-risk alert
4Apr By adminNo Comments
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Update Google Chrome browser on your computer right now- Govt issues high-risk alert

[ad_1] The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a high-security risk warning due to several vulnerabilities reported in Google Chrome for desktop versions such as Windows, Mac, and Linux. This is yet another case reported in 10 days which led Google to release an urgent update. Now, again a similar issue has come forward which requires quick solutions. Know what the warning says and advise the user to take appropriate action during this crucial time. Google Chrome at high riskAccording to the CERT-in warning, Google Chrome for the desktop version prior to 123.0.6312.105/.106/.107 for Windows and Mac and Google Chrome versions prior to 123.0.6312.105 for Linux have been affected. These vulnerabilities pose a risk of Denial of Service (DoS) conditions, data leaks, and...
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Google to finally delete data of users who used Chrome browser in ‘Incognito Mode’- Details
3Apr By adminNo Comments
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Google to finally delete data of users who used Chrome browser in ‘Incognito Mode’- Details

[ad_1] The class-action lawsuit on Google revealed that Incognito mode was not as private as we thought. In January, it was highlighted that Google had been secretly collecting our Incognito browsing data. However, in good news, Google has agreed to delete all of the collected data as part of the lawsuit settlement. It will not only delete billions of user data but Google will also lay some corrective measures on the usage of the Incognito mode. Therefore, users may get more transparency over what data will be tracked. Know more about the Google settlement. Google will be deleting Incognito mode dataAccording to a Wall Street Journal (via Toms Guide), the class-action lawsuit over Google's privacy disclosure for their Incognito browsing mode has finally come to an agreement. The case w...
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Chrome makes it easier to switch to a password manager on Android that is not Google’s own
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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Chrome makes it easier to switch to a password manager on Android that is not Google’s own

[ad_1] Google Password Manager has been around for a long time and it has been very helpful. It autofills the passwords in browsers when we try to log in to our accounts and saves us time and adds an extra layer of security as it supplies strong passwords. However, if you wanted a password manager other than Google's, the process was a huge problem. But now, it is going to change as Google will be allowing the easy adoption of third-party password managers. A third-party password manager will provide greater flexibility to users over their choice of password storage and security.Google Chrome access to third-party password managerAccording to a tipster @Leopeva64 post on X, the option for a third-party password manager was seen in the Stable version of Chrome for Android. The post said,...
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Alert! Download Google Chrome update now – govt sends high severity warning
9Feb By adminNo Comments
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Alert! Download Google Chrome update now – govt sends high severity warning

[ad_1] The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has raised a high-severity warning regarding vulnerabilities present in Google Chrome OS, urging users to update their browsers immediately. Released on February 8, 2024, under the designation CIVN-2024-0031, the security note highlights significant risks associated with Google Chrome OS versions preceding 114.0.5735.350 (Platform Version: 15437.90.0) on the LTS channel. Govt wants you to download the latest Google Chrome update as that will remove all current vulnerabilities that are there.Nature of the ThreatsCERT-In identifies these vulnerabilities as exploitable by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, bypass security restrictions, or cause denial of service conditions on affected systems. T...
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Massive Google Chrome AI update brings 3 big benefits – Help Me Write, Tab Organizer, more
24Jan By adminNo Comments
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Massive Google Chrome AI update brings 3 big benefits – Help Me Write, Tab Organizer, more

[ad_1] Google Chrome is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade that will bring new experimental features to your browser aimed at making all work-life tasks easier. Google has been experimenting with AI technology in recent years, with the most impact being seen on its Pixel smartphones. It also recently introduced Gemini, a family of Large Language Models (LLMs) to compete with OpenAI's GPT. The California-based tech giant has also been hard at work incorporating AI technology into Google Chrome, its popular browser. Now, the AI push is gaining traction as the company has pushed out a massive Google Chrome AI update which brings experimental AI features. Know all about this latest Google Chrome update. Google Chrome AI updateIn a blog post, Google announced that Chrome is getting t...
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Google blocking data tracking of some 30 mn Chrome users; why it is killing off cookies
5Jan By adminNo Comments
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Google blocking data tracking of some 30 mn Chrome users; why it is killing off cookies

[ad_1] Even as Google is waging its biggest to maintain its number one position in the web browsing market, it has been revealed that the company has introduced a new feature that will be very beneficial for its users - Google is blocking data tracking. According to reports, Google has blocked third-party cookies for various Chrome users which is used to monitor their online browsing behaviour. The number of users with blocked cookies is small and only includes only 1 percent of total Google Chrome browser users. However, this is nothing new as other browsers, including Apple and Mozilla already provide this cookie-killer feature to its users.Why Google is blocking data tracking of usersThis is the first step to improving privacy. Tracking of users through cookies was used by websites t...
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Google Chrome password Safety Check tool will now run automatically in the background
23Dec By adminNo Comments
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Google Chrome password Safety Check tool will now run automatically in the background

[ad_1]  Google has been trying its best to up its security game. Speaking of the latest development, the company's Safety Check feature for Chrome, which, among other things, checks the internet to see if any of your saved passwords have been compromised, will now "run automatically in the background" on desktop.As per The Verge, the constant checks could mean that users are alerted about a password that they should change sooner than they would have before. Safety Check also watches for bad extensions or site permissions users need to look at, and they can act on Safety Check alerts from Chrome's three-dot menu. In addition, Google in a blog post said that Safety Check can revoke a site's permissions if users haven't visited it in a while. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.Google a...
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Google Chrome for Android tests carousel for New Tab Page, dynamic colors in Material You design
19Dec By adminNo Comments
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Google Chrome for Android tests carousel for New Tab Page, dynamic colors in Material You design

[ad_1] Google is expanding its Material You design to its Google Chrome for Android browser. Material You design was first introduced with Android 13, and this year at Google I/O, the company announced that the new thematic elements will be added to more applications to bring them up to the Android 14 design standards. Now, Google has begun testing two specific design-led features for Chrome for Android — a new carousel for New Tab Page and dynamic color tweaks to the overall browser. The dynamic color tweaks are in line with Android's new design language. According to a report by 9to5Google, the New Tab Page is getting an important design change. The carousel placed underneath the Google Search bar on the page will be improved to fit with the Material You design. Earlier, opening a new...
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Tired of accepting cookies? Good news! Google Chrome is killing them off for 30 mn users
15Dec By adminNo Comments
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Tired of accepting cookies? Good news! Google Chrome is killing them off for 30 mn users

[ad_1] If you are like us, you probably hate it when you visit a website for the first time, and even before you have managed to read a word on the page, an annoying pop-up shows up asking you to accept or reject third-party cookies before continuing. There is good news for you if you do feel the same. Google also shares your sentiments and is planning to block them entirely from Google Chrome. But the reason is bigger than sheer annoyance. Google thinks it is not good enough for your privacy and wants to replace it with something better.According to a report by Gizmodo, Google Chrome will block third-party cookies for 1 percent of its users starting on January 4. This is roughly about 30 million Google Chrome users. Google will do this through its Tracking Protection feature. The plan ...
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