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Thankfully, Google removes the desktop Chrome notification center
Thankfully, Google removes the desktop Chrome notification center
Google has announced today that it is retiring its annoying Chrome notification center from upcoming Chrome versions for Windows, Mac and Linux. ChromeOS users will still have it, but it is much more important for them. 14 Oct 2015
New Chrome update will reduce the incredible amount of RAM the browser uses
New Chrome update will reduce the incredible amount of RAM the browser uses
Fans of Google's Chrome browser know that if they want to have multiple tabs open then you better have 32GB of RAM free since the browser has inexplicably over time become a huge memory hog. 04 Sep 2015
Google Chrome to use less memory and power
Google Chrome to use less memory and power
Following an update, Google's Chrome browser should use less memory and be less of a burden on battery life. 04 Sep 2015 - 4 comments
Chrome now blocking direct access to certain popular torrent sites
Chrome now blocking direct access to certain popular torrent sites
As of this weekend, Google's popular Chrome browser is now blocking a few popular torrent sites if you try to access them directly. 12 Jul 2015 - 24 comments
WWDC: Following in Chrome's footsteps, Safari will now let you know which tabs are playing audio
WWDC: Following in Chrome's footsteps, Safari will now let you know which tabs are playing audio
Apple has announced today that Safari will soon be able to find what tab is playing audio so they can mute it, close it or just get back to it quicker. 09 Jun 2015
Google releases 'Password Alert' browser extension to help protect against phishing
Google releases 'Password Alert' browser extension to help protect against phishing
Google has released 'Password Alert' this week, a browser extension for Chrome that will help protect against phishing attacks that are out to get your Google credentials. 30 Apr 2015
Google will support Chrome for XP until end of the year
Google will support Chrome for XP until end of the year
A year ago, Microsoft stopped support for their decade-old Windows XP operating system, meaning the millions of users still running the OS could be vulnerable to exploits. Google wants to help. 19 Apr 2015 - 2 comments
After Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
After Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Google has announced today that starting with the release of Chrome 42, the browser will no longer support Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. 04 Mar 2015 - 2 comments
October Web browser market share: Firefox continues its fall, IE11 now on top
October Web browser market share: Firefox continues its fall, IE11 now on top
Every month, NetMarketshare releases their Web browser market share data and there is always something interesting to gain from the figures. 01 Nov 2014 - 7 comments
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
New executive move seems to suggest the next step of the ongoing Android and Chrome convergence
Over time there has been a clear convergence of Google's Android and Chrome operating systems and a new executive change seems to suggest that even more is yet to come. 19 Oct 2014
Google unveils Chromebooks for Work subscriptions at just $50 per year
Google unveils Chromebooks for Work subscriptions at just $50 per year
Google has launched a new Chromebooks for Work subscription service for enterprises that want to use the Chrome OS-based Internet-connected notebooks and also receive access to Google’s Chrome OS management features and technical support. 11 Oct 2014
64-bit Chrome browser now available for Windows users, in beta
64-bit Chrome browser now available for Windows users, in beta
Google has made its 64-bit Chrome browser for Windows available via beta channels after first appearing in alpha for Dev/Canary users. 01 Aug 2014
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
Google surpasses Microsoft as top U.S. browser, at least by one metric
According to a new research report from Adobe, Google's Chrome browser has surpassed Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the most popular browser in the nation, at least by one important metric. 06 Jun 2014
'OK Google' voice search command now available for all Chrome users
'OK Google' voice search command now available for all Chrome users
Earlier this year, Google added the hands-free voice search OK Google command to its desktop Chrome browser, but you needed to install a special extension or become an early tester through Google to use it. 23 May 2014 - 1 comment
Mozilla's Firefox hits 5-year lows in browser market share, Chrome gains
Mozilla's Firefox hits 5-year lows in browser market share, Chrome gains
According to the latest Net Applications data, Firefox has hit a 5-year low in browser market share. 04 Mar 2014 - 18 comments
Internet Explorer, Chrome gain market share for January
Internet Explorer, Chrome gain market share for January
According to the most recent NetApplications data, both Internet Explorer and Chrome gained market share for January. 04 Feb 2014 - 3 comments
Convert your Chrome browser into a Spotify alternative with 'Streamus'
Convert your Chrome browser into a Spotify alternative with 'Streamus'
A new Chrome extension, Streamus, will allow you to turn your Chrome browser into a Spotify alternative using YouTube's massive music library. 28 Jan 2014 - 4 comments
Google places restrictions on browser toolbars
Google places restrictions on browser toolbars
Google has taken the excellent step of protecting Chrome users from browser toolbars that can be added (usually unwittingly) when installing extensions or other software. 23 Dec 2013 - 9 comments
Google Chrome now shows what Tab sound is coming from
Google Chrome now shows what Tab sound is coming from
Google has now made it easier to figure out what tab in your browser is responsible for sounds or music coming from your speakers. 13 Nov 2013 - 4 comments
Google Chrome extensions must be hosted in Chrome Store from January
Google Chrome extensions must be hosted in Chrome Store from January
Google has alerted developers that extensions for its Google Chrome web browser must be hosted by the Chrome Web Store from January. 08 Nov 2013 - 2 comments
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