How to use Loom for screen and video recording
Loom is a great tool for recording you and your screen, whether you're working from home, game streaming, or just want to store a video message for posterity.
How to update Google Chrome
Having trouble with Google Chrome? Learn how to update Chrome quickly and easily on your PC, iOS, or Android device, and get back to surfing the internet!
How to disable push notifications in your browser
Don't want notifications while surfing the web? If you're looking to cut back on the ones you get, here's how to disable push notifications in your browser.
Huge Google Chrome update includes improved tab groups and a built-in PDF reader
Addressing user feedback and designed to help users stay more productive, Google Chrome is getting 10% faster, as well as tab groups and tab preview features.
Frustrated Chrome developers say they feel abandoned and stonewalled by Google
Google's Chrome Web Store has evolved rapidly over the last two years to fight spam and frauds. But for developers, the abrupt shift has been frustrating.
Chrome updates will have a ‘dramatic impact’ on MacOS performance
Google plans to roll out "three big improvements" over the next couple of months that will reduce Chrome's impact on battery life and performance for MacOS.
How to mute a tab in your browser
Websites can become distracting if they begin playing unwanted audio. Here’s how to make your web browser experience a bit more peaceful with a few clicks.
How to enable group tabs in Google Chrome
Google released a feature to help you sort your web-based workspace. Here’s how to sort group tabs by color and name to stay organized and find what you need.
Google’s new Chrome add-on lets you create links to specific text on a webpage
Google has released a new barebones extension called Link to Text Fragment that lets you create and share links to a specific piece of text on a web page.
A Windows 10 update brings Microsoft’s excellent new Edge browser to the masses
The new Microsoft Edge browser is replacing legacy Edge and is making its way to more Windows 10 PCs as an automatic install via Windows Update.
Google faces $5 billion lawsuit for allegedly tracking users in incognito mode
A new class-action lawsuit against Google claims the company covertly tracks its users even when they're browsing in the supposedly private incognito mode.
Here’s how Google Chrome is about to get more secure
Google Chrome updates include making it easier to manage cookies, a new tool that tells you if any of your saved passwords have been compromised, and more.
Google Chrome will start blocking most battery-draining ads automatically
Google Chrome will begin to automatically block those annoying, resource-heavy ads that can drain battery life starting at the end of August.
Google Chrome’s new Tab Groups will bring some order to your tab chaos
Google Chrome now lets you group tabs and color-code them so that they're easier to find. The new update also brings new tablet gestures for Chromebooks.
Microsoft’s Edge browser is now more popular than Firefox, gaining on Chrome
Microsoft's new Edge browser is on a roll. According to new data out from the firm NetMarketshare, Microsoft Edge is now the second most popular web browser.
Update Google Chrome to latest version immediately to avoid trio of threats
Google Chrome users need to update their browser to the latest version immediately to help protect themselves from three different zero-day vulnerabilities.
Google tries to scare Edge users away from installing Chrome extensions
Google is warning Edge users not to install extensions from its Chrome Web Store in the name of security to get them to use its Chrome browser instead.
Chrome is ditching third-party cookies because Google wants your data all to itself
What looks like a win for privacy may be just the opposite
Here’s why buying a high-end Chromebook is finally a good investment
A typical Chromebook usually has a fixed life span. That means most devices only get 5 to 6 years of OS updates from the date that your device was first released from a specific Chrome hardware platform. Well, Google is now changing that, which means Chromebooks are now finally a good investment.
Microsoft’s new Edge browser is great, but it’s missing one big feature
From improved performance that is on par with Google Chrome, a fresh new user interface, and many ways to customize your browsing experience, the new Edge is definitely worth switching to. But, there's still one problem. Edge is missing some big features, especially if you hope to use the browser on multiple devices.
Microsoft’s new Edge browser has launched, and it’s finally worth switching to
Almost a year and a half ago, Microsoft shook up the computing world. But, it wasn't with a computer. The company announced it would be releasing a new web browser based on Google's open-source Chromium engine. I've been using that browser in my life for the past year. Here's why I think it's worth switching to.
I finally switched from Chrome to Mozilla Firefox — and you should too
After years of countless updates, Mozilla Firefox has finally caught up to Google Chrome. But that's not the only reason I switched to it. Apart from more efficient performance, it also offers a vastly superior browsing experience, with a range of privacy features and handy built-in utilities.
Frustrated by slow websites? Google Chrome may have a solution
It's no fun waiting for a slow website to load, so Google is planning a badge system that warns users when a page is likely to take a long time to appear. It's hoped the system will also nudge developers into optimizing their websites, making the web a less frustrating place for everyone that uses it.
Managing dozens of tabs on Google Chrome is about to get way easier
Amid the release of Chrome 77, software developer Google announced that its web browser will see new changes, including ways to for users to manage their tabs and customize the appearance of the browser.
Tips and tricks for Chrome on Android or iOS
Chrome is one of the best browsers around, but few people take the time to customize it or unlock its hidden potential. We're here to help with some truly useful Chrome tips and tricks that will help you set up your web browsing the way you want, whether you're using an Android smartphone or an iPhone.
Google Chrome 76 will stop websites from seeing users in Incognito Mode
Google Chrome 76 will implement a fix that will stop websites from detecting visitors who are in Incognito Mode. Google acknowledged that the change will complicate matters for publishers who have metered paywalls on their news websites, but it is more committed to the principles of private browsing.
These 6 popular browser extensions are selling your data
Some popular browser extensions are collecting and selling your data, according to a a new investigation. The extensions in question are Hover Zoom, SpeakIt!, SuperZoom, SaveFrom.net Helper, FairShare Unlock and PanelMeasurement.
Chrome browser to add audio and video controls to address bar
Google's Chrome browser will soon be getting a nifty feature: Media controls which let you interact with currently playing videos in your browser from the address bar. You can preview the feature in the Chrome nightly developer build, Canary version 77, where Google rolls out new experimental features.
Nintendo Switch controllers will soon be compatible with Google Chrome
Nintendo Switch controllers, namely the Joy-Cons and the Pro controller, will soon be supported by Google Chrome, according to a new commit spotted by 9to5Google. The code is likely related to Google's rumored push into gaming with Project Yeti, which includes the Project Stream game streaming service.
Digital Trends Live: Google Chrome exploit, CyberHat, and Panasonic S1 unboxing
On episode 82 of Digital Trends Live, Greg Nibler discussed trending tech topics like a Google Chrome exploit, and Apple taking on AR glasses. We also sat down with Yifat Bar-Eli to talk about CyberHat and how white hat hackers are approaching cyber security.
An experimental feature could help reduce memory usage in Google Chrome
Google Chrome might be one of the most popular web browsers, but it also is known to take up a lot of your computer's processing power. Well, that will soon change. Google is currently working on an experimental feature for Chrome which sets out to reduce its overall memory usage.
New Chrome feature aimed at preventing websites from blocking Incognito Mode
Chrome is finally fixing a loophole that allows websites to detect and block the use of Incognito Mode. The feature stops websites from being able to detect whether or not Google Chrome’s API is disabled, as it normally would be if a user is running Chrome in Incognito Mode.
Google Chrome’s Progressive Web Apps will soon play nicer with Windows 10
The Google Chrome experience is always evolving, and the popular web browser will soon pick up a new feature which lets it run nicer in Windows 10. Google is adding a capability to an upcoming release that will integrate Chrome Progressive Web Apps with notification badges in the system taskbar,
Spice up the look of Google Chrome with one of 14 official new themes
If you're looking for an alternative to the many third-party Google Chrome themes currently available on the web, the Chrome development team has a solution for you. For the first time ever, it published out 14 official themes, with color choices that aim to spice up your browsing experience.
The web has grown up, but browsers haven’t. It’s time for a reboot
The web has changed a lot over the years, and so has the way we use it. The thing that hasn’t changed? The web browser, the tool every one of us depends on. It's well past time for new ideas. I talked to some of the browser futurists making that future a reality.
Google’s new Chrome extension ensures your passwords are always secure
The web can be a dangerous place, and you never can be certain if your important sign-in information is breached. That's why as part of Safer Internet Day efforts, Google launched a new Chrome extension which will make sure your passwords are always protected and secure.
Google Chrome “never-slow mode” could significantly speed up web browsing
Google is working on a "never-slow mode" feature for its popular Chrome web browser. The new mode could possibly be coming in a future release and might cut down on technical elements on some web pages in order to speed up web browsing, according to a report from Chromestory.
Google Chrome will soon save you from misspelled look-alike URLs
Be it phishing, malware, or email scams, the web can be dangerous. Google is out to save you from some of the troubles of the web. It is adding a feature to the popular Chrome web browser which will warn you about misspelled lookalike URLs that intend to imitate real websites,