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8 great productivity tips for Chrome
Save time and get more done with these handy tricks for the Google Chrome browser.
Apple previews Safari 15 on Big Sur, no macOS beta necessary
Mac users who want to check out the next version of Safari, which has undergone an extensive UI overhaul, can do so without having to wait for macOS Monterey preview to arrive.
The best progressive web apps for productivity
With Chrome OS, Windows, Mac, or even mobile, these standout PWAs will help you get more done without any of the usual baggage.
Back to the '90s: Boutique browser Vivaldi now offers its own internet suite
Vivaldi 4.0, which includes an email client, calendar, and RSS reader, reflects a strategy reminiscent of Netscape Navigator.
Google abandons URL shortening in Chrome
The move, which was unveiled last August, 'didn't move relevant security metrics,' according to a Google staff software engineer on the Chrome team.
What's in the latest Chrome update? A JavaScript jolt from the new Sparkplug compiler
Google says that Chrome 91 is up to 23% faster than earlier versions of the popular browser, and other browsers that rely on its underpinnings should see speed-ups as well.
6 noteworthy new Chrome OS features to keep an eye on
Attention, Chromebook owners: Some useful new stuff is on the way — and some of it's even available this minute, if you know how to find it.
Microsoft sets IE's date with death — kind of
The company plans to retire Internet Explorer 11 next year, putting it on the path to a long, slow lingering death as the company fully embraces Microsoft Edge.
Firefox previews site-isolation tech in move to catch up to Chrome
'Project Fission' is part of a long-term effort by Mozilla to harden Firefox's defenses by isolating malicious sites and components.
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Browser updates are back for the May's Patch Tuesday
With 55 updates, three publicly reported vulnerabilities and reports of public exploits for Adobe Reader, this month's update will require some time and testing before deployment.
9 Chrome extensions that supercharge Google Drive
Add these extensions for Chrome to work faster and smarter with Google Drive and Google’s productivity apps, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
Microsoft, Mozilla plan new upgrade tactics for Edge, Firefox
Edge users in IT-managed environments will continue to get all updates via established IT-directed channels. Meanwhile, Mozilla is rolling out a new background update process for its browser.
4 new hidden Chrome features you should really be using
Google's Chrome browser has some incredibly handy new options on both Android and the desktop, but it's up to you to find 'em.
A smart new screenshot sharing system for Chrome
This Google-inspired tool will let you capture, share, and even collaborate on screenshots without ever leaving your browser.
The Brave browser basics: what it does, how it differs from rivals
The web browser from Brave Software relies on an unusual business model: it strips out ads from websites, replaces them with its own ads, then allows users to send money to sites they like.
2 colossal Chrome OS changes to keep an eye on
Google's quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the nature of Chromebooks — for the better.
How to add powerful voice commands into Chrome on your computer
Ready to control Chrome with your voice? Here's how a couple quick clicks can bring Android-like powers into your desktop browsing environment.
How to replace Edge as the default browser in Windows 10 — and why you shouldn’t
Here’s how to make Chrome, Firefox, or another browser the primary one in Windows 10. (But are you sure you want to?)
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