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Internet — Browsers — December 16th, 2024

Here's What Could Happen If Google Is Forced To Sell Chrome
Chrome is one of those browsers that is synonymous with the Google brand identity, which means you see its footprint everywhere across the company's products. If history has taught us anything, it's that such close association on a Big Tech platform only means bad news for the competition, and the average user, by that extension.
December 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — December 13th, 2024

Firefox's Do Not Track feature is going away because websites ignore it
Too many websites ignored Firefox's DNT feature, which could actually lead to privacy concerns.
December 13th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — December 10th, 2024

Firefox 133.0.3 is out with fixes for missing scrollbars, incorrect window positioning, more
Mozilla has a minor update for Firefox 133.0, which was released by the end of last month with Bounce Tracking Protection and other changes. Version 133.0.3 is now available for everyone to download, but do not go in there looking for new features.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Copilot Vision AI Agent : The Future of Internet Browsing
Microsoft has unveiled "Copilot Vision," an innovative AI-powered feature integrated into its Edge browser. Currently available in limited preview for Copilot Pro subscribers in the U.S., this tool is designed to redefine how you interact with the web. By offering contextual assistance, visual analysis, and personalized recommendations, Copilot Vision simplifies a wide range of tasks, from gaming to travel planning.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi's sync outage stretches into a fifth day
User traffic has swamped Vivaldi's available hardware resources.
December 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — December 6th, 2024

Microsoft Edge Dev 133 is out with fixes for crashes when opening PDF links and more
Microsoft Edge 133 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. The latest feature update arrived from the Canary Channel with a few minor improvements and fixes for various crashes, such as opening PDF links in InPrivate mode, bugs with the recently introduced Game Assist mode, and more.
December 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 30th, 2024

The best web browsers to try on iPhone
The best web browser for iPhone depends heavily on what you need. Apple's own Safari comes with a lot out of the box and offers integration with other Apple devices in your life. The top competitors — Chrome, Edge and Firefox — are good choices if you need to sync with a Windows PC.
November 30th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 27th, 2024

Breaking down the DOJ's plan to end Google's search monopoly
Selling Chrome might not be the most painful part of the DOJ's antitrust demands for Google.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Is DOJ Fighting Yesterday's Battle Against Google Chrome?
The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed that Google sell off its Chrome browser to make the complaints of Google being a monopoly disappear.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla Firefox celebrates 20 years with red panda awareness campaign
Firefox, the web browser that once disrupted Microsoft's dominance, has turned 20. Officially launched on November 9, 2004, Mozilla's browser quickly gained attention for introducing features like tabbed browsing and extensions, offering a fresh alternative in an era dominated by Internet Explorer. Over the years, Firefox has remained a go-to choice for users prioritizing privacy and open web standards.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

My 5 favorite web browsers - and what each is ideal for
If you're looking to finally migrate from Chrome (which you should), these are my top recommendations and when to use them.
November 27th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 25th, 2024

Microsoft Edge's Game Assist wants to reinvent the Steam in-game browser
A game-aware feature to cheat and speedrun with ease?
November 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft launches Edge Game Assist browser within Game Bar
Microsoft is bringing Edge to your gaming sessions with the new Game Assist feature, now available in beta for Windows 11. This handy in-game browser overlay, accessible through the Microsoft Game Bar, provides quick access to walkthroughs, tips, and other helpful information without alt-tabbing out of your game.
November 25th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Internet — Browsers — November 24th, 2024

How to Leave Chrome Before the Feds Force Google to Sell It
You may find it's rather easy to escape the Chrome lifestyle, and all you have to do is use the new browser's built-in import tool.
November 24th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 23rd, 2024

Google Chrome: The History & Evolution Of The World's Most Used Web Browser
Ah, the humble internet browser. So crucial to our experience of the internet, yet so easy to take for granted. Let's be real, how many of us really think about our choice of web browser these days? If you don't settle for the default browser provided by your operating system, then the first thing you likely do when setting up a new device is to download Google Chrome. It's fast, it's free, and it's convenient — what's not to like?
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 132 is out in Beta Channel with improved price tracking and more
Microsoft has released Edge 132 for Insiders in the Beta Channel. The latest update contains all the fixes from the Dev Channel over the last three weeks, plus several new features, like the just-announced Microsoft Edge Game Assist for PC gamers (oddly, it is not mentioned in the release notes).
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is testing a new in-game browser
Edge Game Assist, a new Microsoft Game Bar browser overlay for finding info about games without leaving your session, is available to beta testers now.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant.
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Why Google's Chrome monopoly won't crack anytime soon
Haven't we heard this story before?
November 23rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 21st, 2024

Brave Search adds AI chat for follow-up questions after your initial query
Brave announced on Thursday that it's introducing an AI chat mode for follow-up questions based on initial queries on Brave Search. Earlier this year, the company launched "Answer with AI" summaries that appear above search results after you submit a query to give you an easy-to-read answer in response to a question. Now the Answer with AI summaries will include a chat bar that lets you ask follow-up questions regarding your initial query.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Department of Justice confirms that it wants Google to sell off Chrome
Google said the 'staggering' proposal would harm consumers and America's tech leadership.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Feds Say Google Must Sell Chrome Browser to End Its Search Monopoly
The proposed judgment comes after a federal judge found that Google had built its monopoly by ensuring that its search engine was the default on Chrome and Android devices.
November 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 18th, 2024

Fake Bitwarden ads on Facebook push info-stealing Chrome extension
Fake Bitwarden password manager advertisements on Facebook are pushing a malicious Google Chrome extension that collects and steals sensitive user data from the browser.
November 18th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 17th, 2024

Microsoft Autofill Chrome Extension will be retired next month
Microsoft Autofill allows users to automatically fill in passwords, addresses, and payment information on sites they visit. Microsoft Autofill is built into the Microsoft Edge browser, allowing users to easily fill in commonly repeated items on websites.
November 17th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 15th, 2024

Microsoft releases Edge 131 with Sidebar improvements and more
Microsoft has released a major update for its browser in the Stable Channel. Version 131 is now available to all users, offering many small improvements, some feature updates, policy changes, security fixes, and more.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

The best secure browsers for privacy: Expert tested
The best security-focused browsers offer privacy features, ad blockers, private searches, and pledge never to sell your data. Here are the best options in 2024.
November 15th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 12th, 2024

6 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions To Block Websites
We've all been there — you're making an important presentation for your big client due tomorrow when all of a sudden, you find yourself scrolling through music videos on YouTube or reading a bunch of articles on the moon landing conspiracy. Yes, the internet is quite undeniably a distracting place. Sometimes you'll open a single Chrome tab, and then you'll have 30 by the end of the day, 26 of which aren't connected to what you're working on.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

How to find your saved passwords in Chrome
If you're looking for your saved passwords, here's where to locate them and their related settings.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge is trying to forcefully get your Chrome tabs again
Microsoft has a history of tricks to get you to use Edge, and the latest one targets Chrome users once again.
November 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 10th, 2024

Google Launches AI Security for Over 3 Billion Chrome Users
Google has updated Chrome's Safe Browsing feature, indicating that AI-powered protection will soon be part of its Enhanced Protection mode.
November 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 9th, 2024

As Firefox turns 20, Mozilla ponders how to restore it to its former glory
Exactly 20 years ago, Mozilla started shipping version 1.0 of its Firefox browser. At the time, you could download it or buy a CD-ROM with a guidebook from Mozilla (or maybe get it on one of those free CDs that would come with many magazines at the time).
November 9th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 8th, 2024

Microsoft Edge 132 Dev gets improvemens for profiles and Workspaces
Microsoft Edge 132.0.2931.1 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. This week's feature update is traditionally packed with fixed and minor improvements, plus additional enhancements for profiles (there is now a new avatar entry in the overflow menu in Edge on iOS), Workspaces improvements, and more.
November 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — November 1st, 2024

Try the world's best browser while you can - because Arc's creator has other plans
The Browser Company wants to create a simpler, AI-infused browser with more mass appeal. But the last thing we need is another Chrome clone.
November 1st, 2024 — Source

What the heck is a gaming browser, and do you need one?
Can a browser like Opera GX actually help you game better?
November 1st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 30th, 2024

Chrome's new features will get memory-hogging tabs under control
Performance Detection and an enhanced Memory Saver will help improve Chrome's performance.
October 30th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability Reported by Apple
Google has patched CVE-2024-10487, a critical Chrome vulnerability, and Mozilla has patched high-severity flaws in Firefox.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Safari URL Drag and Drop Broken in Sequoia? Here's the Fix
On macOS, text drag-and-drop is a convenient feature that saves some time. It allows you to move your hands less from keyboard to mouse and vice versa, contributing to hours of productivity. However, some users have noticed that the URL drag and drop from Safari's address bar recently stopped working.
October 30th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 28th, 2024

Is Firefox Password Manager Secure?

Like other password managers, there are risks and drawbacks to consider before trusting Firefox Password Manager with your credentials.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

Opera will 'independently' continue supporting uBlock Origin by modifying Chromium's codebase — instead of forcing over 30 million users to switch to "the more bare-bones version" like Google Chrome

Opera could dent Google Chrome's massive user base with its extended support of uBlock Origin.
October 28th, 2024 — Source

The startup behind Arc is building yet another web browser

The Browser Company is working on its sophomore act
October 28th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Internet — Browsers — October 25th, 2024

Apple is Adding Spatial Photo and Video Support to Safari
Safari is becoming more spatial on Vision Pro. Starting later this year, web developers will be able to easily add spatial photos and videos to their websites.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

It may be a running joke that Microsoft Edge is only used to download Google Chrome, but the real pro move is far better than that
The browser wars always generate a lot of banter, but any time I see someone talk about using Edge to download Chrome, I want to shout that there's a far simpler way.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 131 Beta is out with instant updates and more
Microsoft Edge 131 is now available in the Beta Channel, the last testing ring before the update heads to all users in the Stable Channel. Version 131.0.2903.9 packs multiple bug fixes, small improvements, and other changes, such as instant update support, which applies available updates automatically when you step away from your computer (this feature is opt-in).
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes some broken extensions in the latest Edge update
Microsoft Edge 130, the latest Stable release publicly available, has received a small update to version 130.0.2849.56. The release packs two important changes: fixes for some non-working browser extensions and security fixes. Therefore, if some of your extensions are not working properly, download the latest Edge update.
October 25th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 18th, 2024

Microsoft Edge 131 Dev gets improved password flyout and Profile Preference page
In addition to releasing Edge 130 for the general public in the Stable Channel, Microsoft shipped a new weekly feature update for Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. Version 131.0.2889.0 does not contain anything groundbreaking, with changes mostly focusing on bug fixes and small improvements.
October 18th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 16th, 2024

Crucial Google Chrome update closes 17 security flaws
Make sure you update Chrome ASAP.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome Browser 130.0.6723.70
Connect to the world on the browser built by Google.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome disables popular ad blocker
The ad-blocker crackdown begins.
October 16th, 2024 — Source or Source

How to stop Chrome from asking for a PIN when autocompleting passwords
Chrome recently started making you enter a PIN every time you need it to remember your password.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Opera delivers a browser so dynamic it'll make your friends on Chrome jealous
So far, 'dynamic themes' are available only in Opera Developer, but you can elevate your browser UI today. Here's how.
October 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 11th, 2024

Microsoft Edge 131 Dev gets fixes for crashes when playing media and other improvements
Microsoft has a new update for Edge Insiders testing the browser in the Dev Channel. Version 131.0.2875 is now available for download, and it fixes quite a lot of bugs, including crashes when playing media and closing windows. There are also improvements for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Turbocharge Your Browser with Claude Vision AI
The Claude 3 family of models comes with new vision capabilities that allow Claude to understand and analyze images, opening up exciting possibilities for multimodal interaction. Mark Roberts has created an interesting project where he has integrated Claude Vision into a browser. Providing a demonstration of how you can seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into your daily web interactions, transforming the way you engage with online content.
October 11th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 10th, 2024

A Vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
A vulnerability has been discovered in Mozilla Firefox which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Mozilla Firefox is a web browser used to access the Internet. Successful exploitation could allow for arbitrary code execution. Depending on the privileges associated with the user an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Custom Domains for HTTP/2 on Heroku
Learn how to set up a custom domain with HTTPS on Heroku in just a few minutes and take advantage of HTTP/2 support for better site performance.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Is Opera's new AI-powered tab management feature really necessary or just more AI fluff?
Opera’s latest addition, Tab Commands, promises to revolutionize tab management using its AI assistant, Aria. With commands like “group work tabs” or “close social media tabs,” users can interact with their browser in a way that’s meant to simplify multitasking. But is this new feature really essential, or is it just another example of adding AI for the sake of it?
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla Firefox 131.0.3
Improve your browsing experience with Mozilla's open-source and highly acclaimed Firefox.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla fixes critical Firefox vulnerability exploited in the wild
If you use Firefox, you better update it to the latest version as soon as possible. Mozilla has released a small update under version 131.0.2, but it is an important one as it fixes a critical security vulnerability that allows malicious code execution on unpatched systems. The worst part is that the vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla patches critical Firefox vuln that attackers are already exploiting
Firefixed: It's maintenance time for low-complexity, high-impact security flaw
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Opera Now Lets You Talk to AI to Manage Your Browser Tabs
Opera now lets you have a conversation with its Aria AI to manage your browser tabs.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Opera’s new feature lets you group, pin, and close tabs through natural language commands
Opera’s browser has a new AI-powered feature that lets you take action on tabs through natural language queries. Things you can do include grouping, pinning, bookmarking, and closing tabs with these commands.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Update Firefox 131 now to patch a critical zero-day security flaw
Mozilla released an emergency update, fixing a vulnerability that's actively being exploited in the wild.
October 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 8th, 2024

Microsoft Edge begins testing Copilot Vision
Microsoft Edge Canary has been updated with an interesting feature called Copilot Vision, but it's still in testing.
October 8th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

The life-changing magic of organizing your browsing life - with Arc profiles
Too many tabs? Too many accounts? Your browser getting too crowded and complicated? Arc's profile feature offers an elegant solution to chronic disorganization.
October 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — October 7th, 2024

Browser makers ask EU to subject Edge to DMA regulations
At the beginning of this year, the European Commission decided to exempt Microsoft Edge from DMA rules by not flagging it as "a core platform service." That upset third-party browser makers and advocacy groups, and they, in addition to Opera's earlier request, are now asking the EU to reconsider.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Does Chromecast Have A Browser? What You Need To Know
Back in 2013, Google released the Chromecast, a portable accessory for your TV that allows you to wirelessly stream content from your phone, tablet, or computer directly to your living room screen. Today, over a decade later, the device has substantially evolved to offer a whole range of Chromecast features that go far beyond basic casting. For one, you can now watch content straight from the TV — no need to pick up your phone to cast the media first.
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Firefox, Chromium, Redis updates for SUSE
SUSE Linux has received security updates for Firefox, Chromium, and Redis:
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Firefox, WEBrick, CUPS updates for Ubuntu
Ubuntu Linux has received security updates, including updated packages for Firefox, WEBrick, CUPS, and cups-filters vulnerabilities:
October 7th, 2024 — Source

Rival browsers cry foul after Microsoft Edge slips through EU gatekeeper cracksVivaldi and others line up behind Opera to request a rethink

October 7th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 28th, 2024

Arc Browser had a 'serious' security vulnerability, here's how they're addressing it
Back in late August, The Browser Company -- the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct interaction.
September 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 25th, 2024

Arc browser creator believes it's time to move on from Chrome - and I agree
In a move that shouldn't surprise anyone who uses Arc browser, the man behind the software says the web browser and the web need to be reinvented.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Campaigners claim 'Privacy Preserving Attribution' in Firefox does the opposite
Tracking alternative is less invasive than other methods, but is opt out by default
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Complaint filed against Mozilla Firefox for PPA 'default-tracking' as most users are 'dumb'
NOYB, short for None Of Your Business, has filed a complaint against Mozilla over a new Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA) feature that was recently released by the company. For those who may not be familiar with it, NOYB is based in Austria and has in the past filed complaints against the likes of Microsoft and X, among others.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Alleging Firefox Tracks It Users
A nonprofit digital privacy group called NOYB, short for None Of Your Business, has formally issued a complaint against Mozilla with the Austrian data protection authority (DSB), urging it to investigate the browser maker's "Privacy Preserving Attribution" (PPA) feature in Firefox. According to NOYB, this feature is at odds with its reassuring name by tracking Firefox users without their consent.
September 25th, 2024 — Source or Source

New threats to Chrome's security: Infostealer malware breaches defenses
Google Chrome, known for its robust security features, is now facing new threats from Infostealer malware developers. These malicious actors claim to have found ways to bypass Chrome’s latest security feature, App-Bound Encryption, which was introduced in Chrome version 127.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

The 5 Best VPN Extensions for Chrome in 2024
Looking for the best Chrome VPN extensions to enhance your online security and privacy? Dive into our list of top-rated VPNs and find your best fit.
September 25th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 23rd, 2024

Arc creator Josh Miller on why you need a better browser than Chrome
The Browser Company cofounder thinks it's time to modernize the browser and reinvent the web.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Chrome's latest update includes a Google Calendar overview on the new tab page
Next to Chrome improvements, Workspace users get the latest productivity capabilities.
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge will show you which extensions are slowing you down, impacting performance
The experiment should start rolling out to Edge Canary soon
September 23rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 22nd, 2024

Microsoft Edge popup highlights performance-leeching extensions — UI allows for easy toggling of offending tools
New feature reveals the surprising impact some extensions can have.
September 22nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 21st, 2024

The Arc browser that lets you customize websites had a serious vulnerability
It would've allowed bad actors to easily compromise their target's computer.
September 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 19th, 2024

Google Chrome just made it even easier to use passkeys across all your devices
The tech giant is slowly making strides towards a passwordless future. Here's why that's a very good thing.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Switching from Chrome? How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate
Get more out of your browser with Arc.
September 19th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 16th, 2024

Microsoft plans to simplify the convoluted Settings page in Edge
The new browser Settings page will begin rolling out next month.
September 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 14th, 2024

15+ Best Browser Games in 2024: Download-Free Fun
Ultra casual gaming doesn't require a low-end gaming PC or affordable consoles. Browser-based games can provide fun and engaging experiences for free, and the range of games available to users is impressive.
September 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 13th, 2024

Google Chrome gets upgraded Safety Check and one-time site permissions
Google has announced that it's rolling out three new features for Chrome to help you stay safe against online threats and give you more control over your data. The three new features include an upgraded Safety Check, the ability to opt out of unwanted website notifications more easily, and the option to grant site permissions for one time only.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome's latest update aims to make organizing tabs easier
Chrome is getting a new proactive tabs feature, plus tab group syncing, and the iOS version catches up to Android.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Google Has Your Back With New Chrome Security Features To Thwart Threats
Google is adding new safety features to make the browsing more secure for Chrome users with the latest update. The company will be bring various improvements to Safety Check and provide the ability for users to have more granular control over permissions granted to websites.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes Edge crashes and taskbar shortcut duplication
Microsoft has released a small update for the Edge browser to address several security issues, fix crashes when launching custom protocols, and a couple of bugs, one of which caused duplication of pinned to the taskbar shortcuts. Here is the official changelog for version 128.0.2739.79:
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi in a Mercedes-Benz – Best in class browser meets Lead In Car Software
Discover how Vivaldi’s innovative browser technology seamlessly integrates with Mercedes-Benz vehicles, enhancing the in-car browsing experience with cutting-edge features.
September 13th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 10th, 2024

Chrome is making it easier to keep track of browser tabs
ab groups are coming to Chrome for iOS, and the browser will soon sync saved tabs across desktop and mobile devices.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Chrome makes it easier to organize your tabs across devices
Google has just announced some changes to Chrome that make it easier to organize your tabs across devices. This applies to smartphones, tablets, and computer, regardless what device you're using.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Google announces 3 new Chrome tab features
Reorganizing tabs has been made even easier.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Google rolls out Tab Groups to Chrome for iPhone and iPad
Chrome Tab Groups can already be saved across signed-in desktops, but Google will soon sync them with your mobile devices. Meanwhile, Tabs Groups are now available on iOS.
September 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 9th, 2024

Mozilla extends Firefox support on unsupported Windows versions to March 2025
During a recent AMA session on Reddit, Mozilla engineers revealed that the company plans to extend Firefox support on old, now-unsupported operating systems, such as Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and macOS 10.12-10.14. Mozilla did not reveal any specific timeframes, but now, it appears we have more information on that.
September 9th, 2024 — Source or Source

Internet — Browsers — September 6th, 2024

Stealth mode browser helps spot sneaky phishing attempts
A new zero-trust stealth mode browser is being launched by SlashNext, designed to see through obfuscation techniques commonly used by threat actors, and deliver enhanced protection against phishing and malware.
September 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 3rd, 2024

Chrome 128 Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google has released two Chrome 128 updates to address six high-severity vulnerabilities reported by external researchers.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Firefox 130 is out with improved translation, new 'Firefox Labs' settings section and more
Today, Mozilla released Firefox 130 for all users in the Release channel. This is a relatively minor update with a few additions, such as the ability to translate portions of text on a page, a new settings section where you can check out experimental features, a bunch of new localization, a fix for copy-paste issues in context menus, and more.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Opera's Android browser gets smarter with AI image analysis
Opera has extended its AI capabilities to its Android browser, allowing users to gain context and information about images directly from their photos or by taking a picture within the browser.
September 3rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — September 2nd, 2024

A Chrome zero-day was being exploited by North Korean hackers
Google Chrome recently received a patch for a vulnerability targeting cryptocurrency platforms. The security hole was classified as zero-day, meaning it existed for a while without the company's knowledge. Now, it is known that North Korean hackers took advantage of Chrome's zero-day to inject malware and a rootkit.
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Zen Browser is a no-Google zone that offers tiling nirvana
A Firefox fork aimed at power surfers
September 2nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 27th, 2024

Google Warns of Exploited Chrome Vulnerability
Google flags another high-severity vulnerability patched with the latest Chrome 128 release as exploited in the wild.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Google Sounds Alarm Over Actively-Exploited 0-Day Chrome Security Flaw, Patch ASAP
Chrome is by far the most dominant browser on the market with regards to market share, so when there's an alarming security that's being actively exploited in the wild, it's a bit of a big deal. To that end, Google has issued an urgent update to Chrome that addresses that very thing. It also contains a host of other security flaws, several of which are 'High' level threats.
August 27th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 22nd, 2024

Google Patches Sixth Exploited Chrome Zero-Day of 2024
Chrome 128 was released in the stable channel with patches for 38 vulnerabilities, including a V8 JavaScript engine flaw exploited in the wild.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google.
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
August 22nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 21st, 2024

ABOUT:BLANK: What It Means (And Can It Be Fixed?)
Everyone has been there: You type in a web address, click enter, wait for the website to load, and you're met with a blank page. You look to confirm the address you input and all the address bar says is "about:blank."
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Privacy lawsuit over Chrome 'Sync' feature gets new life
A federal appeals court on Tuesday breathed new life into a lawsuit by Chrome users who say Google gathered data even though they did not "Sync" to their accounts.
August 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 16th, 2024

Google might be cutting support for 'the world's most popular ad-blocker,' but this Windows Registry trick will help Chrome and Edge users keep intrusive ads at bay for a year longer
Using the Windows Registry, you can extend uBlock Origin's support in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge for one year.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

MajorGeeks yToggle 1.0
MajorGeeks yToggle enables you to alternate between Ads-Free and Normal modes on YouTube with a single click. This ability means you can enjoy uninterrupted viewing by switching off ads whenever you like with little fuss.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features
Microsoft is improving Copilot integration in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This will allow the AI to generate important keywords from the PDF and then help you analyze each topic.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes Edge crashes when uploading documents
Microsoft has issued a small update for its browser in the Stable Channel. Microsoft Edge 127 has been updated to version 127.0.2651.105 with two important changes. One is to fix browser crashes when uploading documents on certain websites (the browser would crash with the error code STATUS_BREAKPOINT), and another is to patch a Microsoft Edge-specific vulnerability under CVE-2024-43472.
August 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 14th, 2024

Apple-flavored Opera One brings its browser AI show to iOS
iPhone version of mobile browser sees surge of interest in wake of EU competition rules
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft pushing, pushing, pushing Edge in Defender slammed as a 'dark pattern'
Is it an ad? Or serious infosec advice?
August 14th, 2024 — Source

New Microsoft Edge feature uses GenAI to scan PDF documents
Now you can better understand what that legal document is all about
August 14th, 2024 — Source

The best VPN extensions for Chrome: Expert tested
We tested the best VPNs that offer Chrome extensions to protect your online activities without intruding on your browser sessions.
August 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 8th, 2024

Chrome finally addresses decades old security loophole
Google Chrome has finally addressed a long-standing security vulnerability in the browser for nearly two decades. The loophole, tied to how Chrome and other systems interpret the IP address 0.0.0.0, has been a significant security concern for years. Hackers have exploited this gap to bypass Chrome's Private Network Access (PNA) protections.
August 8th, 2024 — Source

How to Turn On Google Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing Feature
I suppose the first question here is, "What is Google Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, and why should you turn it on?"
August 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 6th, 2024

5 Arc Browser Features That Might Make You Switch

August 6th, 2024 — Source

Firefox 129 is out with big updates for Reader View, tab previews, and more
Firefox users can download a big new update for their browser. Version 129 is now fully released, and it brings big improvements for Reader View, tab previews on hover, HTTPS by default in the address bar, security fixes, and more.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome is finally transitioning to Manifest V3, introducing new rules for ad blockers
Critics say the new platform is focused on benefitting advertisers
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome starts warning about older ad blockers, urging users to switch
Google has started warning Chrome users about using ad blockers. The popular web browser isn't threatening users to switch off or uninstall these extensions. However, a major change would make these ad blockers obsolete anyway.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Why Arc is my browser of choice for using AI tools
Between the built-in Arc Max features and a handy extension, Arc browser is an AI powerhouse.
August 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 3rd, 2024

uBlock Origin developer recommends switching to uBlock Lite as Chrome flags the extension
Google recently released Chrome 127 in the Stable Channel, and the update caused some commotion among certain customers. Those using the uBlock Origin extension, one of the most popular and well-received ad blockers, noticed that the browser now flags the extension with the following message:
August 3rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — August 2nd, 2024

Chrome browser is getting AI features to let you compare data between tabs
Other AI features include one that digs into your browsing history
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Google Adds Lens, Other AI Tools to Chrome on Desktop
Google Lens helps identify objects. Plus, Tab compare automatically creates comparison charts, and AI scans your history.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome Gets New AI Features/span>
Google Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, has taken a significant leap forward with its latest update, introducing three groundbreaking AI features that are set to transform the way users browse the internet. These innovative features, powered by innovative Google AI and Gemini models, aim to enhance user experience by making browsing faster, safer, and more efficient.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome Gets Smarter With Nifty AI Features To Enhance Browsing
Google Chrome is about to get a boost to its AI smarts thanks to new features that utilize the newest Google AI and Gemini models. Google says that several tasks users often conduct while using Chrome are about to get easier, including searching with Google Lens, comparing items across multiple tabs, and accessing the browser history.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Google Lens is coming to your Chrome desktop browser
Love a visual search? This one's for you.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 128 is now available in Beta Channel with SSE3 requirement and more
Microsoft Edge 128 is now available in the Beta Channel. It is the final testing ground before public releases, so those who want to try the latest features without the risk of encountering bugs can enroll in the Edge Insider program in the Beta Channel.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's mobile game store misses its July release time frame but "testing has begun"
In May, Microsoft Xbox President Sarah Bond announced during an interview at the Bloomberg Technology Summit that the company would launch its long-awaited mobile game store sometime in July.
August 2nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 31st, 2024

Chrome 127 Improves Cookie Protection on Windows
Google has improved the security of cookies in Chrome on Windows and rolled out a Chrome 127 update to address critical- and high-severity vulnerabilities.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome on Windows will get a new layer of protection for cookies and passwords
Infostealers, a type of malware, are one of the most popular tools used by cybercriminals to steal data from users. These are often distributed through cracked or pirated software, and the stolen data is typically sold on underground forums and markets. This stolen information can be used for extortion or to facilitate further intrusions into systems.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Google issues apology for Chrome flaw that broke its password manager
Google has apologized for a Chrome problem that resulted in millions of users being unable to use the browser's password manger.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Google updates Search to remove explicit deepfake results
In the era of AI, it has been easier for bad actors to circulate deepfakes online. The worst part is that these non-consensual deepfakes even rank higher and are visible to the masses via Google Search.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Google's 'Circle to Search' arrived to Chrome... kind of
The Circle to Search is an impressive feature that allows you to easily search for information based on any visual content. Initially, the feature made it to the Google Pixel 8 series and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, the feature is gradually rolling out to select Samsung smartphones as well as the Pixel Tablet.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

How to build AI Chrome extension in just 5 minutes
Ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly create useful browser extensions while the rest of us struggle with the basics? What if I told you that you could build your own AI-powered Chrome extension in just 5 minutes, even with minimal technical skills?
July 31st, 2024 — Source

It's Time To Ditch Chrome And Start Using Vivaldi: Here's Why
Massively nerdy confession incoming: I love browsers. It's not exactly something I'd admit on a first date, but neither is it an exaggeration. My launchpad has a whole folder dedicated to them, from the big fish like Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Firefox, down to the lesser-known options like Opera, Brave, Arc, Waterfox, and Orion.
July 31st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 29th, 2024

Google apologizes after 15 million Chrome users lost access to their passwords
Google Password Manager was borked for almost 18 hours
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Google apologizes for breaking password manager for millions of Windows users with iffy Chrome update
Happy Sysadmin Day
July 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 27th, 2024

How to find the reading mode built into your browser
Read long articles on your laptop or phone without pop-ups, ads, and other distractions.
July 27th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 26th, 2024

12 Of The Best Chrome Extensions To Boost Your Productivity
Google Chrome needs no introduction. It's effectively the world's de facto browser, so good that most people go out of their way to download it rather than sticking with the default Microsoft Edge or Safari. According to Statista, Chrome commanded a 63.6% share of internet users across the world between July and August 2023.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Firefox 128.0.3 fixes the problem with websites not loading, on-screen keyboard, and more
On July 23, Mozilla released a small bug-fixing update for Firefox 128, which is currently the latest Firefox version in the Release channel. Now, just a few days later, developers shipped another release. Version 128.0.3 brings three bug fixes to resolve problems with websites not loading when connecting via HTTP/2, collapsed table rows, and the on-screen keyboard on Windows.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft releases Edge 127 with Password Monitor improvements and more
Microsoft has released Edge 127 to the general public on the Stable Channel. The latest update fixes bugs, improves reliability, and adds some small features.
July 26th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 24th, 2024

Chrome 127 Patches 24 Vulnerabilities
Chrome 127 was promoted to the stable channel with patches for 24 vulnerabilities, including 16 reported externally.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Chrome adds new warnings and cloud scanning for suspicious downloads
Chrome will offer more detailed explanations for why a particular download might be suspicious and ask to scan password-protected archives for malware.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Firefox and Meta develop a mechanism that promises to keep the user's data private in an unyielding ad world
Firefox might have found the perfect balance between aggressive advertising and maintaining the user's privacy.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome now asks for passwords to scan protected archives
Google Chrome now warns when downloading risky password-protected files and provides improved alerts with more information about potentially malicious downloaded files.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

The 7 Most Popular Google Chrome Alternatives For macOS
Since its debut in 2008, the developers of the browser have worked tirelessly to keep the browser up-to-date and user-friendly. The browser is equipped with incredible features including password auto-fill and profile syncing, which are some of the many reasons people stick with Chrome to this day. If you frequently use Google services like Drive and Gmail for work, education, or personal use, it makes sense to use Google Chrome as your default browser, too.
July 24th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 20th, 2024

12 Of The Highest-Rated Google Chrome Extensions For Gamers You'll Want To Try For Yourself
Google Chrome supports thousands of great and helpful extensions, all built to make your online life a little easier. Gamers may find these ones tempting.
July 20th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 19th, 2024

Chrome will start showing full-page warnings for "risky" downloads soon
Chrome wants to know why you want to download a potentially risky file
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 126.0.2592.113 is out with fixes for STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION error
Microsoft Edge has received a small update in the Stable Channel. Version 126.0.2592.113 is now available for download with a bunch of important fixes.
July 19th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 18th, 2024

10 Google Chrome Flags to Improve Your Browsing Experience in 2022
Google Chrome has a feature known as Flags that gives you access to experimental features that may or may not appear in future builds. Here are ten flags to help improve your browsing experience in Windows, Linux, macOS, ChromeOS, and Android.
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Apple's latest ad claims Safari is the best browser for privacy
Safari has strong privacy protections, but is it really the best?
July 18th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Thunderbird is go: 128 now out with revamped 'Nebula' UI
Give it a try, if only in case you lose your webmail account
July 18th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 9th, 2024

I got sick of Chrome's BS and switched to Vivaldi. Here's what happened
After more than a decade I've broken my Google browser habit, on Windows and mobile.
July 9th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 6th, 2024

Can Google Chrome Read To You? How To Use Text-To-Speech In The Browser
Using online apps that offer text-to-speech features comes with significant upside — when used in travel, they may be able to facilitate better understanding between two people who speak different languages, and when used for work, they can improve your ability to focus and even make multitasking a more achievable feat.
July 6th, 2024 — Source

These 5 Chrome Extensions Were Designed To Make Your Life Online Easier
If you can pinpoint a similarity many people on the planet share, it's that we're perpetually online. You always have Google Chrome open, whether it's for work, school, or just personal entertainment. Maybe you're browsing the latest articles on the James Webb Space Telescope, learning about basic yoga poses, or doom-scrolling through all your social media news feeds again.
July 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 4th, 2024

Vivaldi 6.8 for iOS is out with tab improved ad blocker and new personalization
Vivaldi has announced a big update for its browser on iOS. Version 6.8 has landed with a bunch of useful improvements, such as new customization options, better ad-blocking capabilities, tab management improvements, and more.
July 4th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — July 2nd, 2024

Opera's gaming-oriented browser updated with even more AI features
Opera GX is a browser launched back in 2019, which aims to be the browser of choice for millions of gamers who are looking for a more custom internet experience.
July 2nd, 2024 — Source or Source

Internet — Browsers — June 29th, 2024

Google's Chrome On ARM To Witness Accelerated Video Encoding Through Update
Google has released a native version of Chrome for "ARM64" devices, optimizing the latest "AI PC" solutions such as Snapdragon X.
June 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 28th, 2024

Google cuts ties with Entrust in Chrome over trust issues
Move comes weeks after Mozilla blasted certificate authority for failings
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes Edge crashes and printing issues in the latest update
There is an important new update for Microsoft Edge in the Stable Channel. Version 126.0.2592.81 has arrived with fixes for browser crashes when using long drop-down lists, printing issues, and security vulnerabilities.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

What To Do If You Get The Google Chrome Is Capturing Your Screen Alert
If you use Google Chrome on your Mac computer, you may have received a notification saying, "Google Chrome is Capturing Your Screen." This alert happens randomly and without the user activating screen recording on their browser. To say this can be disconcerting would be a bit of an understatement.
June 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 26th, 2024

6 Chrome Extensions Every Student Should Have
Like many students, you're probably on Google Chrome for many hours a day doing anything from research for a term paper to watching a YouTube tutorial on derivatives, or writing a lengthy essay about the Industrial Revolution in America. Schoolwork is no walk in the park, and while it's true that nobody said it would be easy, it also doesn't have to be as hard, especially with various tech innovations hitting the scene.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

A user showed the speed of Gemini running natively on Chrome
Gemini exists in several forms on different types of devices. It's Google's AI brainchild, and it wants to spread it to the world. Well, the company had a little help. A user got Gemini to run natively on Chromes, and he showcased just how lightning-fast it is.
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Google festoons Chrome Enterprise browser with more controls
Because if there's one thing it really needed more of...
June 26th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft releases Edge 128 for testing in the Dev ChannelMicrosoft Edge 128 has arrived in the Dev Channel for testing and weekly feature updates. Version 128.0.2661.0 is now available for insiders with a new Copilot button in the built-in screenshot tool and a bunch of various fixes across the browser.

June 26th, 2024 — Source

Opera launches Opera One R2 with Split Screen, AI themes, and more
Opera is testing a new feature update for its flagship browser, Opera One. R2 is now available in the developer channel, allowing users to try media control improvements, the new Split Screen feature, upgrades for the built-in AI, and other changes.
June 26th, 2024 — Source or Source

Internet — Browsers — June 23rd, 2024

Are Google Chrome Extensions Safe? What You Need To Know Before Installing
From changing Chrome's theme to checking your grammar, Chrome extensions wear many hats. They're so useful that many would consider them among the tips, tricks, and shortcuts every Chrome user should know about. You can use these small software programs to customize your browsing experience and improve its functionality.
June 23rd, 2024 — Source

Risk of installing dodgy extensions from Chrome store way worse than Google's letting on, study suggests
All depends on how you count it -- Chocolate Factory claims 1% fail rate
June 23rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 22nd, 2024

6 Of The Best Google Chrome Extensions For Note-Taking
Before the internet became the massive and powerful resource it is today, most people went to the library to get the information they needed. It was a pretty labor-intensive task, though, as you'd have to sort through dozens of books before you could get enough data. When the web came to be, many were thrilled at how effortless it was to retrieve information.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Edge 127.0.2651.8 is out in the Dev Channel with various improvements
Microsoft has released the latest feature update for its browser in its Insider program. Version 127.0.2651.8 is now available for testing on Windows, while Mac users received 128.0.2650.0. The release does not contain anything groundbreaking besides traditional bug fixes, minor changes, and reliability improvements.
June 22nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 21st, 2024

Microsoft fixes six security vulnerabilities in the latest Edge update
Microsoft Edge has received an important update in the Stable Channel. It does not contain any new features or visible improvements, but it fixes six security vulnerabilities to make your browsing experience safer. Version 126.0.2592.68 is now available for download with two Edge-specific patches and four Chromium-related fixes for high-severity vulnerabilities.
June 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 20th, 2024

Got a new Copilot+ PC? Don't rush to install Chrome
You'll want the best browser for Copilot+ PCs, and right now Chrome isn't your best choice.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

How To View Your Saved Passwords In Google Chrome
Google Chrome has some handy features to make browsing easier, with one such example the Google Password Manager. This in-built password manager allows you to store and manage passwords you enter on various accounts on the internet. This means that you don't have to worry about remembering or writing down many passwords manually.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Improved browser features for desktop and Vivaldi Mail 2.0 amped up with new functionalities
In the new Vivaldi 6.8 on desktop, the built-in mail client sees a big update with prefetching for optimized search and mail preview. You also get a faster way to respond to emails. This update further includes real-time updates about tab memory usage, improvements to the address field, and more.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi 6.8 is out with Mail 2.0, real-time memory usage, and other improvements
Vivaldi, a feature-packed Chromium browser for desktop and mobile platforms, received a big new update today. Version 6.8 is now available for download with a revamped mail client, real-time memory usage tracking, and other improvements.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi 6.8.3381.46
A browser that is fast, but also that is rich in functionality, highly flexible and puts the user first.
June 20th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 17th, 2024

How To Remove the Bing Discover Button on Microsoft Edge for Windows, Mac and Linux
With the release of Edge Version 111.xxx Microsoft has added a new "Discover" Button, the gateway button, to Microsoft's version of ChatGPT. Clicking the button allows you to type a question and get an annotated answer or even write a few short paragraphs for an email or projects. There is more than just a button, though - there's an entire bar taking up a significant amount of screen estate on the right-hand side of your browser with tools like coupons, calculators, and another search icon... If you find this annoying and have no use for these tools, there is a way to remove it - But it takes a few steps.
June 17th, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

How to Stop Microsoft Edge Sharing Visited Sites with Bing
Microsoft Edge web browser users have recently identified a worrying privacy issue where the browser automatically sends almost every visited webpage to Bing. This was brought to light by a Reddit user; since then, many users have been trying to understand the reason behind this occurrence.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Manifest v3 update: Vivaldi is future-proofed with its built-in functionality
Google is forcing an update from manifest v2 to v3. With the most important functionality built into Vivaldi, it will have a limited impact. Those running extensions not supporting v3 will be affected. Vivaldi's goal to make bad ads sad continues, regardless.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

This script lets you debloat Microsoft Edge and turn off unnecessary features
There is no denying that Microsoft Edge is a great modern browser, but its rich feature set may feel a bit overwhelming, even for experienced customers. Although you can customize Edge in its settings, many parts of the browser are only configurable via policies, which is not something many users are even aware of.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

This third-party script will let you use Microsoft Edge as intended — Bloat-free, but there's no way to revert the changes for now
MSEdge Tweaker will help you debloat Microsoft Edge by disabling some features.
June 17th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 16th, 2024

Level up your productivity with this Chrome extension that enables always-ready AI
It has been about 18 months now since OpenAI's ChatGPT took the world by storm and since then we"ve had many more chatbots come onto the market including Google Gemini and Inflection"s Pi. On Android, you can just hold the home button and have Gemini pop up and you"ll be able to do something similar in iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence. On the desktop, though, things aren"t as intuitive, but this guide will show you how they can be.
June 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 15th, 2024

Microsoft updates Edge Dev with new icons and fixes
After releasing Edge 126 in the Stable Channel and taking a brief break in shipping weekly Dev updates, Microsoft is back with a new release for those testing the browser in the Dev Channel. Version 127.0.2638.2 is now available for download with a new icon for shared links, reliability improvements, fixes for crashes, bug fixes, and more.
June 15th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 14th, 2024

Brave integrates its own search results with its Leo AI assistant
People can use this integration to fetch information like the latest scores, pull more context related to the topic while reading an article and search recent and relevant topics to create social media posts.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

How to use Microsoft Edge's integrated AI image generator
You can describe an image you want created, edit it, save it, and share it, all without leaving the current page in Edge.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 126 launches in the Stable channel with AI theme generator and more
Microsoft is rolling out Edge 126 in the Stable Channel. The latest official version of Microsoft's web browser adds the previously announced feature which lets users make their custom browser themes with the assistance of AI.
June 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 12th, 2024

Chrome 126, Firefox 127 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google and Mozilla have released patches for 21 and 15 vulnerabilities in Chrome and Firefox, respectively.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Privacy-enhancing browser extensions fail to meet user needs, new study finds
Popular web browser extensions designed to protect user privacy and block online ads are falling short, according to NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers, who are proposing new measurement methodologies to better uncover and quantify these shortcomings.
June 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 8th, 2024

Socially connected older adults hit harder by pandemic than isolated peers
Socially connected older people had a sharper drop in their quality of life and life satisfaction and a greater increase in loneliness during the pandemic than their more isolated counterparts, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.
June 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 7th, 2024

Leaders and Innovators in EUC -- Island on Enterprise Browsers
The enterprise browser is among the hottest new categories emerging in the EUC space. These are NOT rehashed consumer browsers such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox; they are browsers with enterprise features designed to meet businesses' needs. They focus on security, manageability, and integration with enterprise tools and workflows.
June 7th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — June 6th, 2024

Digital Footprints: How to Clear Your Browser History (and Why You Should)
In this article, we will show you how to clear your browser history in all of the major web browsers that are available. Our online activities leave behind a trail of data, commonly referred to as a digital footprint. This footprint includes everything from the websites we visit to the purchases we make and the social media posts we share.
June 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 31st, 2024

Google to push ahead with Chrome's ad-blocker extension overhaul in earnest
Starting Monday, users will gradually be warned the end is near
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 127 arrives in the Dev Channel with Settings improvements and more
Microsoft Edge 127 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel, where the browser receives weekly feature updates with detailed changelogs. This week's release, version 127.0.2610.3, brings Settings improvements and various bug fixes across the browser. Namely, Edge now has an icon and tooltip for a better understanding of why some features or settings are not available for the user.
May 31st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 30th, 2024

Arc Search revolutionizes web browsing, Apple might borrow the idea
Arc Search is one of the most innovative apps on the market right now. It's a new browser app aiming to revolutionize how we search the web by utilizing AI.
May 30th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 29th, 2024

Edge 126.0.2592.11 released to Dev Channel with new OTP feature
Microsoft has released Edge 126.0.2592.11 to the Dev Channel for Insiders who like to test bleeding edge software and give feedback to Microsoft. It includes a new one-time password (OTP) toggle in Android, fixes to make the browser more reliable, and accessibility improvements.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome becomes a 'picture-in-picture' app
As competition in the browser market heats up, thanks to innovations from startups like Arc and others, Google is preparing to make a notable change to how its Chrome browser operates.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

I tested Opera's new Gemini-powered AI capabilities and came away impressed
My favorite browser is beefing up its AI feature with the help of Google's Gemini AI models. Here's why you should give it a try.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft aims to make Edge faster with the WebUI 2.0 project
Faster, better, but with a five-percent marketshare, does it matter?
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft snuck out this Edge update that sped up your browser, and I bet you didn't even notice
Microsoft Edge's user interface is at least 42% faster following a recent update.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Opera Aria Browser AI Partners with Google for free image generation
This week Opera has announce the integration of Google Gemini AI large language models into its Aria browser AI, ushering in a new era of intelligent Opera browsing. This collaboration has been created to deliver a more dynamic and responsive user experience says the press release, as the Aria browser AI leverages the power of multiple large language models (LLMs) to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
May 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 28th, 2024

Opera is adding Google's Gemini AI to its browser
The company is testing image generation and text-to-audio features enabled by Google's technologies.
May 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 25th, 2024

How to use Google Chrome on Steam Deck
You can easily search the web via Google Chrome on your gaming handheld.
May 25th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 24th, 2024

A Vulnerability in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
A vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome that could allow for arbitrary code execution. Google Chrome is a web browser used to access the internet. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the logged on user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have less rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Google fixes eighth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year
Google has released a new emergency security update to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability in Chrome browser confirmed to be actively exploited in the wild.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Google fixes yet another Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-5274)
For the eighth time this year, Google has released an emergency update for its Chrome browser that fixes a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-5274) with an in-the-wild exploit.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Google Workspace brings voice typing to Edge and Safari
Announcing new features for Workspace users, Google said it's bringing voice typing and captions support to more browsers, such as Edge and Safari, in addition to Google Chrome. The features are rolling out to all Google Workspace users over the coming weeks, including those with personal Google accounts.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 126 is now available in Beta Channel with AI theme generator and more
Edge 126 is now available in the Beta Channel of the Edge Insider program where users can try out the latest features and changes ahead of public release. Version 126 delivers several changes and new features, such as an AI theme generator that allows for generating images for browser themes.
May 24th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 21st, 2024

Brave Browser May Soon Drop Separate Ad Blocking List for iOS
Popular browser Brave may be exploring a new way to block ads and trackers, particularly on iPhone. Right now, Brave uses two separate lists to block unwanted content, the Slim List and the Filter List. The Slim List is specific to the Brave for iOS, while the Filter List is used by both the desktop and mobile versions of the browser.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Google rolls out Chrome fix for empty pages when switching tabs
Google is rolling out a server-side fix for a known issue affecting the Chrome browser that causes webpage content to temporarily disappear when users change between open tabs.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge will dub streamed video with AI-translated audio
Microsoft Edge dubbing recorded and streamed video, rather than just showing captions, takes AI translation up a notch.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge will start blocking screenshots on the job
Soon, you won't be able to take a screenshot using Microsoft Edge for Business for your company says no.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge will translate and dub YouTube videos as you're watching them
It will also support AI dubbing and subtitles on LinkedIn, Coursera, Bloomberg, and more.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Slew of Google Chrome security holes leaves billions of users impacted
Three zero-day vulnerabilities in less than a week? Update your Chrome browser now.
May 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 17th, 2024

Firefox 126 is here: More security, less tracking, and faster Facebook
Firefox version 126.0 focuses on the elimination of a number of security vulnerabilities.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge gets fixes for five more security vulnerabilities
This month is full of Microsoft Edge security updates. Version 124 is now receiving its fourth patch aimed at resolving security vulnerabilities. You can now download version 124.0.2478.109, which contains fixes for five different vulnerabilities, some of which are exploited in the wild. Besides Chromium security patches, the update fixes one Microsoft Edge-specific vulnerability.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

This Chrome extension can block AI Overviews
Well, Google has released probably one of its most controversial products to date. This is the new AI Overviews feature that the company announced during Google I/O. Well, if you want to disable AI Overviews, there"s a handy Chrome extension you can use.
May 17th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 14th, 2024

Apple fixes Safari WebKit zero-day flaw exploited at Pwn2Own
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Safari web browser exploited during this year's Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking competition.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Go update Chrome right now — for the second time in a week
For the sixth time in 2024, Chrome has a critical zero-day security flaw that needs to be patched immediately.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2024
Google has released emergency security updates for the Chrome browser to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability tagged as exploited in attacks.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Google is building Gemini Nano AI right into Chrome
The lightweight AI assistant will let you generate social media posts, product reviews, and more directly within Chrome.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Google issues urgent Chrome update to patch zero-day vulnerability
Google has released an emergency security update for the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is urging all users of the browser to install it immediately.
May 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 13th, 2024

Chrome devs working on a fix for accidental password removal
It seems that a toggle in the Chrome app settings can remove or delete your saved passwords from all devices synced to your account. Members of the dev team confirmed that they will take action in this regard.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is taking away this Edge feature you never should have used if you care about privacy
Privacy concerns seem to have driven Microsoft to remove the option to follow creators through Edge.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi brings multiple windows support to iPad, improves dark mode
Vivaldi made it to iOS back in September and had its first major update three months later. However, the browser still lacks some important features compared with the Android version.
May 13th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 12th, 2024

How to take screenshots on Google Chrome on Windows 10 and 11
Yes, you can screen capture on Chrome, but you will have to use external tools. Here's how.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft plans to add an AI theme generator for the Edge web browser in June
While Microsoft's Edge browser has added support for using Copilot in the sidebar for some time, the browser itself will soon get an AI-based feature. The Microsoft 365 Roadmap site added a new listing this week that shows Edge will get an AI-based theme generator in the near future.
May 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 10th, 2024

Google fixes Chrome zero-day with in-the-wild exploit (CVE-2024-4671)
Google has fixed a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-4671), an exploit for which exists in the wild.
May 8th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source

How To Delete Cookies In The Opera GX Browser
Opera GX may not be quite as popular as massive names like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, but it has gained a lot of traction in recent years and stands as one of the more well-received major web browsers out there.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

This awesome browser extension will give you the Microsoft Copilot sidebar inside Google Chrome
If you want Copilot in the sidebar, but you'd rather not use Microsoft Edge, there's a way to get what you desire.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 8th, 2024

Edge 126 Dev gets new features for Sidebar and a few fixes
Another week, another feature update for Microsoft Edge in the Dev Channel. Version 126.0.2566.1 is now available for download, and it brings new features for the Sidebar and general improvements across the browser.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

I made Microsoft Edge my default browser because of these three killer features
Edge might be based on the same open-source Chromium engine as Google's Chrome, but it's no mere clone. These three features are great for making the web less annoying.
May 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 7th, 2024

Best VPN for Chrome 2024
These VPNs work well with Google Chrome, letting you unblock geographical restrictions and add a layer of privacy to your browser.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Lightweight Dillo browser springs back to life, still doesn't care about JavaScript
First new version in almost a decade now boasts TLS
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 125 Beta gets improved copy-paste controls
Microsoft has released a new feature update for Edge 125 in the Beta Channel. Unlike the update released on April 29, today's release only adds one notable change. It focuses on improving the user experience for customers whose devices use Microsoft Purview copy-paste controls for Microsoft Edge. In addition, version 125.02535.29 fixes unnamed bugs and performance issues.
May 7th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — May 3rd, 2024

Google rolls back reCaptcha update to fix Firefox issues
Google has rolled back a recent release of its reCaptcha captcha script after a bug caused the service to no longer work on Firefox for Windows.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Google rolls out ChromeOS 124 with a bunch of exciting features
Yesterday, Google rolled out ChromeOS 124 for Chromebooks in the Stable Channel. The company has been constantly improving ChromeOS for a few years now. Earlier with ChromeOS 123, Google brought in some new features including mouse shortcuts and custom keyboards.
May 3rd, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge gets a built-in internet speed test tool, here's how to use it
The speed test feature was deprecated from Edge last year
May 3rd, 2024 — Sourceor Source

Internet — Browsers — May 1st, 2024

Arc browser is now available for Windows and it's so much better than Chrome
One of the more unique and enjoyable web browsers on the market is rolling out for the Windows operating system.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Calendly revamps its browser extension as it seeks to do more than schedule meetings
Appointment scheduling service Calendly has redesigned its browser extension in a bid to improve its schedule management features and make scheduling faster.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Statcounter: Microsoft Edge market share is getting close to 13%
Statcounter published its latest data gathered in April 2024. According to the report, Microsoft Edge is slowly gaining more users, but its market share is still light years behind Google Chrome, which also increased its market share last month.
May 1st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 30th, 2024

Arc Browser 1.21.0
Arc is a web browser that acts as an operating system for the web and tries to integrate web browsing with built-in applications and features.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Arc for Windows is a beautiful and unique web browser, on the inside and out, and it's available for download now
First popularized on the Mac, The Browser Company is bringing its unique Arc web browser to Windows 11 today.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Chrome address bar is becoming smarter with machine learning
Google wants to make using its Chrome browser as easy as possible. With this in mind, the company is implementing machine learning to make the Chrome address bar, also known as the omnibox, smarter.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Edge 125 arrives in Beta with sleeping tab improvements and other changes
Microsoft Edge 125 is now on its final testing leg before public release in the Stable Channel. Edge Insiders in the Beta Channel can now download version 125 with several new features, such as sleeping tabs and workspace improvements.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Enterprise browser maker Island says it's now worth $3B
Big rise in valuation... for browser that won't let you Control-V any data copied inside it
April 30th, 2024 — Source

How to reset Microsoft Edge's browser settings
Sometimes problems occur with the Edge browser, such as annoying cookie settings or blocked downloads. We'll show you how to solve these quickly.
April 30th, 2024 — Source

New AI Features Reportedly Coming to Safari in iOS 18
Safari will apparently receive a range of visual tweaks alongside several new tools to improve the browsing experience, including:
April 30th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 29th, 2024

PSA: How to disable 'Rewrite with Copilot' popup in Microsoft Edge
One of the recent Microsoft Edge updates introduced new Copilot popups that appear on the screen when you select text. That popup is part of the latest text editing tools Microsoft introduced for its browser several days ago.
April 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 28th, 2024

Google Chrome's new post-quantum cryptography may break TLS connections
Some Google Chrome users report having issues connecting to websites, servers, and firewalls after Chrome 124 was released last week with the new quantum-resistant X25519Kyber768 encapsulation mechanism enabled by default.
April 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 26th, 2024

Vivaldi 6.7 debuts Memory Saver performance booster, expands Feed Reader capabilities
Vivaldi Technologies has released the latest version of its free, highly customizable browser with the launch of Vivaldi 6.7 for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.
April 26th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 24th, 2024

Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability
Google patches CVE-2024-4058, a critical Chrome vulnerability for which researchers earned a $16,000 reward.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Google yet again delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome. Here's what you need to know
Google now hopes to start phasing out third-party cookies in early 2025, instead of late 2024 as previously planned.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

My 5 must-have Firefox extensions and what I use them for
Firefox tends to be one of the more 'bare bones' web browsers but extensions enable you to add plenty of helpful features. Here are my five favorites.
April 24th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 22nd, 2024

Google Chrome users could soon digitally sign PDFs without leaving browser
Google Chrome's latest beta version includes the ability to digitally sign PDF files. This feature could soon make its way to the stable version of the web browser. It would allow users to insert their digital signature into a PDF document.
April 22th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Mozilla turns off its latest security improvement due to download issues in Firefox 125
Mozilla Foundation recently released Firefox version 125, which went off to a somewhat rough start. Shortly after the initial release, Mozilla pulled version 125.0 due to a "high-severity quality issue," which forced the company to release a bug-fixing update under version 125.0.1. Now, Mozilla pushed another small update to combat another problem. This time, it reverts a security improvement implemented in version 125.0.1.
April 22th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 19th, 2024

Microsoft launches Edge 2024 dashboard with top developer needs
The Microsoft Edge development team introduced the Edge 2024 web platform dashboard with the most requested web developer needs to track the improvements across different browsers that close interoperability gaps. It will also serve as another platform for web developers to raise their voices about specific "pain points."
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today
Vivaldi and its focus on privacy will soon be optimized for Windows 11 on Arm.
April 19th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 17th, 2024

7 features that make Brave such a good browser
Chrome is not the only game in town. If you're looking for a better experience, consider Brave.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Chrome 124, Firefox 125 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Chrome and Firefox security updates resolve over 35 vulnerabilities, including a dozen high-severity bugs.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft tries to calm fears after Edge update also appeared to install Copilot in Windows Server
Microsoft caused concern when it released an update to its Edge browser. Despite having decided not to add its AI-powered assistant Copilot to Windows Server 2025 because of complaints from admins, users were upset to find that Copilot suddenly appeared in the list of installed apps for Windows Server 2022.
April 17th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 15th, 2024

I hope Microsoft Edge copies this new Google Chrome feature immediately
Chrome now supports previewing a webcam and microphone before granting permission for a website to access them.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Security vulnerability in browser interface allows computer access via graphics card
Modern websites place ever greater demands on the computing power of computers. For this reason, web browsers have also had access to the computing capacities of the graphics card (Graphics Processing Unit or GPU) in addition to the CPU of a computer for a number of years.
April 15th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 12th, 2024

Chrome versus Edge: Which Chromium Browser Is Best In 2024?
Most people who use the internet are familiar with Chromium — at least in passing. The Chromium project is one of the most impactful code bases in computer history, as it became the platform for Google's Chrome browser. But as Chrome skyrocketed in popularity, other browsers followed suit, adopting Chromium as well. Today, browsers from Arc to Vivaldi are based on Chromium, making it the closest thing to a universal standard for web browsers.
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome removes side panel button in favor of pinning
Google is going ahead with a redesign that changes how you access the Bookmarks, Reading List, and History columns that appear to the right of your browser. The side panel button is now gone from desktop Chrome.
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Opera on iOS Sets an Example of How Much Has DMA Affected the Competition, Reports 63% Growth
Opera, the Norwegian browser developer, announced an increase in new users for its Opera for iOS product across Europe. This growth came after the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union earlier this year.
April 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 11th, 2024

Arc browser launches Live Folders to auto-update tabs for you
Fresh off the heels of raising $50 million at a $550 million valuation in March, The Browser Company continues to bring in more features to its Arc browser, set up to provide a genuine alternative to Chrome and other dominant players in the internet browser market. Today it is introducing a new feature called Live Folders, which will automatically create and update tabs in a folder based on events like someone adding a file to a shared folder.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

DuckDuckGo launches $9.99 per month privacy bundle with VPN
Privacy Pro includes a VPN, personal information removal, and identity theft restoration.
April 11th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source

Google launches Chrome Enterprise Premium, a paid-for browser with advanced security features
Google thinks enterprise browsers are the future of workplace security and productivity
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Safari Is Now 60% Faster Than Before, and Apple Wants To Improve It Even More
Safari is the default browser on all Apple devices. It was first introduced in 2003, and since then it has become an essential app on our devices. Apple engineers work every day to make it better. In fact, today they have confirmed that in the last six months they have made it 60% faster.
April 11th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 10th, 2024

AI To Revolutionize iOS 18: Safari Will Implement a New Intelligent Browsing Assistant
Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, and something massive about it just leaked. It looks like artificial intelligence will be one of the main topics at the event. Furthermore, Apple could discuss how to implement AI to enhance its software. Safari could be one of the first apps to benefit from it.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Chrome Enterprise gets Premium security but you have to pay for it
Google has announced a new version of its browser for organizations, Chrome Enterprise Premium, which comes with extended security controls for a monthly fee per user.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Opera GX 108.0.5067.43
Opera GX 2024 is a special version of the Opera browser built for gamers. GX includes unique features to get the most out of both gaming and browsing.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

People are bailing on Safari after DMA makes changing defaults easier
Indie browsers report significant spikes in users in the past month.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Smaller indie web browsers eat into Safari's EU share after DMA takes effect
Smaller web browsers are gaining some traction in the European Union after the Digital Markets Act (DMA) started requiring designated gatekeepers like Apple and Google to make it easier to switch from default web browsers like Safari and Chrome, respectively.
April 10th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 6th, 2024

5 ways to improve your Chrome browser's security (and why you should)
If Chrome is your default browser, take these extra steps to secure and protect your data and activities before it's too late.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

How To Block Someone On Facebook And Messenger
Culling your friends list is one of the things you need to regularly do on Facebook, if only to ensure that you only interact with people who matter to you and not be inundated by irrelevant life updates. Of course, after years of being one of the most popular social media platforms to date, if you've been on Facebook for quite a while, it's highly possible that you've accumulated a number of people in your network that you no longer want to be there.
April 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 5th, 2024

How to take screenshots of complete web pages
To capture the content of an entire web page, you can either take several screenshots and combine them later -- or you can use a special screenshot add-on such as Fireshot.
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Opera starts offering local access to LLMs and AI chatbots
The first web browser to provide a local, privacy-enhanced AI experience?
April 5th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 4th, 2024

Microsoft is testing user-controlled RAM limits for Microsoft Edge browser
RAM controls seem intended mostly for PC gamers who want to free up memory.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft's playdate in Google's Privacy Sandbox gets messy
Targeted ads in Edge may be blocked before they even arrive
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Opera starts offering unique, experimental AI-related feature
Opera has been making a lot of investments in the AI department. Today, the company revealed yet another AI-related feature that no other browser provides at the moment, the ability to access local AI models.
April 4th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — April 2nd, 2024

Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think
Although a private browsing mode known as "Incognito" in Google's widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way it works has cast new attention on this commonly available setting.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Chrome to Fight Cookie Theft With Device Bound Session Credentials
Google is bringing to Chrome new features to bind browser sessions to the device and protect users against cookie theft.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Despite Microsoft's push, Windows 11 and Edge see decreases in user share
According to Statcounter and the Steam survey
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Google agrees to delete Chrome browsing data of 136 million users
Google has agreed to delete billions of data records collected from 136 million Chrome users in the United States, as part of a lawsuit settlement regarding alleged undisclosed browser data collection while in Incognito mode.
April 2nd, 2024 — Source or Source

Google to delete billions of Incognito mode browsing records as part of lawsuit settlement
Incognito mode gets a reality check in multi-billion dollar privacy cleanup
April 2nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 29th, 2024

Edge 124 is now available in Beta with built-in speed test, improved settings, and more
Microsoft Edge 124 has arrived in the Beta Channel for the final testing before its stable release. Version 124 is a big release with quite a lot of changes, such as a reworked privacy section, updated profile management controls, enterprise changes, and more.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

In-app browsers can be trouble. Here's why and how to avoid them
In-app browsers are ubiquitous and carry their fair share of risks. Here's what you need to know about them.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge gets fixes for zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild
Microsoft recently re-released Edge 123 in the Stable Channel. The company pulled the update earlier to resolve compatibility issues with certain enterprise configurations. Now, the update is back with the necessary fix and four zero-day vulnerability fixes that, according to Microsoft, are exploited in the wild.
March 29th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 28th, 2024

I don't own a single PC game, but I'm thrilled for this Microsoft Edge gaming feature
You'll soon be able to cap how much RAM Microsoft Edge uses at any moment.
March 28th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source

Internet — Browsers — March 27th, 2024

Google fixes Chrome zero-days exploited at Pwn2Own 2024
Google fixed seven security vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser on Tuesday, including two zero-days exploited during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024 hacking competition.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Google says 97 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited in 2023
Most of the zero-day vulnerabilities found last year were in phones, operating systems, and web browsers.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

In-app browsers are still a privacy, security, and choice problem
Regulators reminded that longstanding concerns haven't been addressed
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge 124.0.2478.6 is out in the Dev Channel with various improvements
Microsoft Edge Insiders have a new feature update to test in the Dev Channel. Version 124.0.2478.6 is now available for download with fixes for crashes, bugs, and other instabilities. Sadly, there are no new features in today's release.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft paused the latest update of Edge, but it's not because of Copilot
We now know why Microsoft paused the latest update for its Edge browser.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Qualcomm And Google Partner To Accelerate Chrome For Windows On Snapdragon
Qualcomm and Google are giving people another reason to start embracing ARM-compatible PCs with an optimized Chrome browser. The new Chrome browser is just one aspect of Qualcomm's initiative to make upcoming Snapdragon X Elite powered PCs more desirable to consumers.
March 27th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 20th, 2024

Firefox 124 is here! These are the new features
Firefox 124 is now available for download. The new browser version brings some improvements and closes security vulnerabilities.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Google eliminates 12 security vulnerabilities in Chrome
Google's developers have closed several security vulnerabilities in the new Chrome version 123.
March 20th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 18th, 2024

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's stance for decades was that community creation and sharing of communal code (later to be known as free and open source software) represented a direct attack on their business. Their battle with Linux stretches back many years. Back in 2001, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer famously tarnished Linux "a cancer that attaches itself in an intellectual property sense to everything it touches".
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Endangered Firefox?
As Mozilla struggles amid leadership and market challenges, some industry watchers fear its Firefox browser will fall victim to the Chrome juggernaut.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Firefox 124 Now Available With Screen Wake Lock API
The Firefox 124.0 release binaries are now available ahead of the official release announcement tomorrow.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft will remove the old PDF viewer from Edge in early 2025
In February 2023, Microsoft and Adobe announced a joint effort to improve the PDF viewing experience in Edge by integrating the Adobe Acrobat PDF engine into the browser. That allowed Microsoft to provide its customers with better document rendering, snappier performance, and improved security and accessibility.
March 18th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 15th, 2024

Chrome's Safe Browsing protections just got a lot stronger
Even with Standard Safe Browsing's upgrade, Enhanced Safe Browsing will still offer tougher screening.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Edge Dev gets a Bing search box for error pages
Microsoft Edge 124.0.2450.2 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. This week's feature update delivers a Bing search box on error pages, so you can quickly search for possible troubleshooting methods when dealing with various browser hiccups. As usual, the latest release also adds multiple fixes and improvements.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is stuffing pop-up ads into Google Chrome on Windows again
These malware-like pop-ups are gross.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Windows Hello can protect your Chrome passwords. Here's how
Setting up this feature typically takes just a few minutes.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 14th, 2024

Google Chrome gets real-time phishing protection later this month
Google will roll out a Safe Browsing update later this month that will provide real-time malware and phishing protection to all Chrome users, without compromising their browsing privacy.
March 14th, 2024 — Source or Source

Google is changing how Chrome detects and warns you about unsafe sites
Google announced a major change to its Safe Browsing feature in Chrome today that will make the service work in real time by checking against a server-side list — all without sharing your browsing habits with Google.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Safe Browsing on Google Chrome adds real-time protection against malicious sites
The browser will check URLs in real-time without disclosing which sites you visit to Google's servers.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

The best VPN for Chrome
Make Google Chrome even more secure.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

The Tor Browser is now more censorship-resilient with WebTunnel support
The Tor Project has recently updated the Tor Browser with WebTunnel bridge support to make it more censorship resistant. WebTunnel is similar to the obfs4 option that users can pick but instead of just trying to be distinct and unrecognizable like obfs4, WebTunnel actually tries to mimic known and typical web traffic.
March 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 8th, 2024

Google Chrome Will Soon Let You Install Any Website as a Desktop App
Google Chrome will soon let you install any webpage as a desktop app on your Mac, just like Apple's Safari browser does in macOS Sonoma (via Android Police).
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft updates Edge Dev with new actions in Adobe Viewer and multiple fixes
Microsoft Edge 124.0.2438.2 is this week's feature update for Edge Insiders in the Dev Channel. If you help Microsoft preview its browser's updates, check out the latest release with new actions for Adobe Viewer (that thing that lets you open PDF files in Microsoft Edge) and multiple fixes with reliability improvements across the browser.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Password-cracking botnet has taken over WordPress sites to attack using the visitor's browser
Researcher Denis Sinegubko concludes that 41,800 passwords are being attempted per-site.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Why you can't move bookmarks from one browser to another on iOS/Android
You should be able to easily move your data to different services and apps. Find out how Vivaldi browser makes this possible on desktop with data portability, despite challenges on mobile.
March 8th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 6th, 2024

Supermium drags Google Chrome back in time to Windows XP, Vista, and 7
If you really need obsolete OSes, here's a modern(ish) browser
March 6th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — March 1st, 2024

Google announces new Chrome features that trigger your FOMO
Get a better idea of what others are searching for.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Google Boosts Chrome's Web Search Suggestions on Mobile and Desktop
Google has announced a trio of new Chrome browser features for desktop and mobile that aim to provide more helpful suggestions when searching the web, even over poor data connections.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Microsoft pulls Edge update causing 'Out of Memory' crashes
Microsoft has pulled the Microsoft Edge 122.0.2365.63 update after users reported receiving "Out of memory" errors when browsing the web or accessing the browser settings.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Safari's Hidden Picture-in-Picture Mode Is a Mac Game-Changer
This hidden MacOS feature lets you watch videos in a floating window while you browse the web.
March 1st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 28th, 2024

5 Microsoft Edge settings to change for more secure browsing than Chrome offers
Microsoft's browser is fast, and it packs more features and options than Chrome. Here's how to tweak a few default settings that will make Edge even more secure.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft is looking to change how you can manage tabs within Edge
An updated tab actions menu is in testing within Microsoft Edge.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft updates Edge Dev 123 with multiple fixes and improvements
Microsoft Edge 123.0.2420.6 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. The update does not contain major new features, but it is packed with multiple fixes, improvements, and other enhancements to make your browsing experience better. Here is what is new.
February 28th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 26th, 2024

Edge 122 adds the option to turn off the new Sidebar button and fixes text contrast
Recent Microsoft Edge updates introduced a new Sidebar button in the upper-right corner of the screen. It appears when you toggle off the Copilot button, and it shifts the menu button to the left. Not everyone liked that change, and users quickly began complaining and asking how to remove the new button from Microsoft Edge.
February 26th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 23rd, 2024

Arc browser's new AI-powered 'pinch-to-summarize' feature is clever, but often misses the mark
The Browser company's Arc, a browser focused on a less cluttered web experience, launched a new feature in its mobile app Arc Search that uses AI to summarize web pages. The feature involves a clever "pinching" gesture that shows a neatly formatted summary with main points.
February 23rd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 21st, 2024

Chrome 122, Firefox 123 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google and Mozilla resolve high-severity memory safety vulnerabilities with the latest Chrome and Firefox updates.
February 21st, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 19th, 2024

A future Google Chrome update will safeguard your private network devices
Google is working on a Chrome browser security measure designed to protect devices connected to your home or private network. As mentioned in a Chrome Platform Status page, the underdevelopment feature will monitor website requests to access network devices and make sure they are from secure sources.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Chrome Is Getting A New Weapon In Escalating The War With Hackers
Though you may think your home network is secure, attackers may be able to sneak in through your web browser and leverage vulnerabilities to pivot to internal devices. This is especially true for Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, which is notoriously insecure, requiring regular patches or even warnings from the federal government.
February 19th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 16th, 2024

Microsoft Edge stops 'stealing' Chrome tabs from some users
Reports of Edge launching with Chrome's last-open tabs after a Windows update are popping up across the web.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data
The latest stable version of Microsoft Edge has an important fix if you've been experiencing automatic data imports.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

What's Do Not Track, and how do you enable it on your Windows 11 web browser?
You can make your browser more private with a one-single option.
February 16th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 14th, 2024

DuckDuckGo's privacy browser adds built-in password syncing
DuckDuckGo's built-in password manager can now synchronize your logins, bookmarks, and favorites across multiple devices.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

DuckDuckGo: Sync passwords and bookmarks across devices; no account needed
The ability to sync passwords and bookmarks between devices is a core feature of most browsers, but not something DuckDuckGo supported until today.
February 14th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 12th, 2024

5 reasons why I use Firefox when I need the most secure web browser
Thinking of making the switch to Firefox? Here are five big security reasons why you should.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

How to Get Dark Mode Back in Google Chrome and Improve it
Maybe this has happened to you, but my Google update glitched this morning. I signed into my PC and loaded Chrome to start my day, only to find that you have been updated with the new version 121.0.6167.140 of Chrome, and all your colors, extensions, and shortcuts are gone. Your layout has been changed, and you were logged out of all your accounts. Probably a profile issue due to the fact I have multiple logins -- stay tuned.
February 12th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 9th, 2024

Move over Chrome and Edge, Windows 11 has a new ARM browser
Brave now has a native ARM version of its browser on Windows.
February 9th, 2024 — Source

Mozilla CEO quits, pushes pivot to data privacy champion... but what about Firefox?
Could it have more to do with browser's ever-increasing irrelevance?
February 9th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi browser will now power the new 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV
The new 2025 Lincoln Aviator SUV comes with the powerful Vivaldi browser seamlessly integrated into the all-new Lincoln Digital Experience with Google built-in.
February 9th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 7th, 2024

5 reasons why Opera is my favorite browser (and you should check it out too)
If you're looking for reasons to jump ship from your current browser, I have five good ones right here.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Edge 123 is now available in the Dev Channel with extension support on Android and more
Microsoft Edge 123 is now available for testing in the Dev Channel. Microsoft has released version 123.0.2380.1 for public testing, giving Edge Insiders multiple fixes and under-the-hood changes to try. In addition, Edge Dev 123 for Android brings the recently spotted extension support (via Deskmodder). You can enable it on the edge://flags page and try some popular extensions to enhance your browsing experience.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Hi Microsoft, please stop using 'harmful designs' and deceptive tactics to give Edge the competitive advantage over other browsers on Windows, says Mozilla
Mozilla claims that Microsoft doesn't give Windows users the freedom of choice when selecting the default browser on Windows.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

New service from Mozilla wants to protect you from data brokers
The Firefox creator provides both a free and paid version of its new service.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

What a future without browser cookies looks like
As Google and others plan to eliminate third-party search and website trackers, other ways of identifying users and discovering their habits will replace them.
February 7th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 5th, 2024

1Password was down for about an hour, preventing some users from logging in
1Password rolled out a fix for the issue within an hour of confirming it around 11:30AM ET.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

How To Check If You Are In Google Chrome'S Cookie Phaseout Test
Google Chrome is testing a third-person cookie phaseout, adopting something many other browsers have offered for some time. Google is implementing it in a different way, which they believe will provide better security. Google is trying to to keep the personalization that cookies bring to the advertisements served to you while at the same time providing privacy and preventing third parties from tracking you.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Meta cuts off third-party access to Facebook Groups, leaving developers and customers in disarray
The recent surprise announcement that Meta will soon be shutting down its Facebook Groups API is throwing some businesses and social media marketers into disarray.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi won't allow a machine to lie to you
The world of web browsers have not been spared by the trend of integrating LLM functionality. But there are fundamental issues with it and Vivaldi addresses them.
February 5th, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — February 2nd, 2024

Wasm-based CheerpJ runs Java in web browsers
WebAssembly JVM promises to run 'very large' unmodified Java applications in modern browsers without plugins or a Java installation.
February 2nd, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 31st, 2024

Arc Search browser app uses AI to create custom responses to search questions
Arc Search is coming for Google.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Built-in Translate and more Themes now available in Vivaldi Social's latest update
Break language barriers and personalize the interface on Vivaldi Social, our instance of Mastodon on the federated social network.
January 31, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 29th, 2024

3 Google Chrome settings you must change on Windows 11
If you use Chrome, you should consider changing these settings to make your browser experience better.
January 29, 2024 — Source

How a browser startup is taking on Google search
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.
January 29, 2024 — Source

How to enable mouse gestures in Opera (and why you should)
Looking for a faster, more efficient way to navigate with Opera? Try mouse and rocker gestures -- and you'll wonder how you ever managed without them.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Microsoft stole my Chrome tabs, and it wants yours, too
Microsoft Edge has a data import feature that's misbehaving.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Native Chrome arrives fashionably late to the Windows on ARM party
If a new browser arrives on an OS nobody cares about, did it arrive at all?
January 29, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi Feed Reader: Break free from the algorithm
Vivaldi's Feeds breaks free from Big Tech's mould, showcasing the untapped potential of how you can absorb content efficiently based on your preferences. Let's discover its benefits.
January 29, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 26th, 2024

A closer look at Apple's browser-related changes to iOS in EU
The raft of iOS changes Apple dropped in the European Union yesterday, as it prepares for enforcement of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA) to kick in March 7, include some big developments around browsers that look set to shake up a pretty stale market.
January 26, 2024 — Source

As NSA buys up Americans' browser records, Uncle Sam is asked to simply knock it off
If you could just not harvest our info unlawfully and without a warrant, that would be great
January 26, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome for Windows is finally getting native Arm support
An Arm64 build is now in beta on Chrome Canary.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Google tests Chrome for Windows on Arm, prepping for a big 2024
Windows on Arm will need the world's biggest browser if it hopes to succeed.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Mozilla is 'Extremely Disappointed' With Implementation of Apple's EU Browser Engine Change
In iOS 17.4, Apple is making a number of changes to iOS to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. One of these updates will see Apple allowing alternate browser engines, with WebKit no longer required for third-party browsers like Firefox and Chrome.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Mozilla says Apple's new browser rules are 'as painful as possible' for Firefox
Apple's new rules in the EU are supposed to open up iOS to alternative browsers, but Mozilla says they put an unnecessary burden on developers.
January 26, 2024 — Source

The year of Windows on Arm? Google launches official Chrome builds.
Chrome for Windows-on-Arm should hit stable in time for Qualcomm's big launch.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Vivaldi steers in-car browsing: Now available in the all-new Ford and Lincoln infotainment system
Ford and Lincoln's new infotainment brings the Vivaldi browser, to be downloaded in the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus SUV.
January 26, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 24th, 2024

Chrome browser receives three new generative AI features
Google has announced the release of three new generative AI features in Chrome (M121) aimed at enhancing user experience through machine learning and AI technologies. These features, which are experimental and available initially in the U.S. for Mac and Windows PC users, include tools for organizing tabs, creating custom browser themes, and assisting with writing on the web.
January 24, 2024 — Source

How to switch from Edge to the Chrome or Firefox browser
Microsoft is pushing Edge as the default browser. However, many users prefer to use other browsing software. Switching browsers is easy and can be done in a few simple steps.
January 24, 2024 — Source

Microsoft Bing, Edge may be exempted from EU's Digital Market Act: Report
The search engine and the web browser, just like Apple's iMessage service, could be exempted as they are not dominant enough in their segments.
January 24, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 22nd, 2024

Brave browser is abandoning its Strict fingerprinting protection mode
Stronger security measures aren't always the right answer to the public web's problems
January 22, 2024 — Source

How to reopen closed tabs
This is a quick guide on how to retrieve tabs you accidentally closed.
January 22, 2024 — Source

What Google Chrome's incognito mode really does (and doesn't do) for you
Don't be fooled. You're not actually incognito when using incognito mode.
January 22, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 19th, 2024

Google Chrome's Incognito Browsing Mode Finally Admits It Can Still Track You
It might not be nice, but it might just be fair to call anyone who uses Google Chrome's Incognito Mode and then expects real privacy a "rube," given that Google is a company that makes an incredible amount of money on selling other people's information.
January 19, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 17th, 2024

Chrome Patches First Zero-Day of 2024 Exploited in the Wild
Google Fixes Out-of-Bounds Memory Access Flaw; Microsoft Edge Browser Also Affected
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Internet — Browsers — January 16th, 2024

Chrome updates Incognito warning to admit Google tracks users in "private" mode
Warning added to Chrome Canary as Google settles Incognito class-action suit.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2024
Google has released security updates to fix the first Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild since the start of the year.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Google quietly updates Chrome's incognito warning in wake of tracking lawsuit
'Others who use this device won't see your activity, so you can browse more privately. This won't change how data is collected by websites you visit and the services they use, including Google.'
January 16, 2024 — Source

Google Starts Letting Chrome Users Know Incognito Mode Isn't As Private As You Thought
In 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google for tracking user activity, despite telling them that their browsing session was private while using the Incognito mode in Chrome browser. Late in 2023, Google agreed to settle the case worth $5 billion after failing to convince a U.S. District court that the lawsuit should be dismissed
January 16, 2024 — Source

Google updates Chrome Incognito Mode disclaimer in wake of $5 billion data collection lawsuit
Updated terms are now live in the Canary build of the browser.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Google versus Bing? Why not both? Here's how to use two search engines simultaneously on Microsoft Edge.
Edge's Sidebar is the key to using two search engines at once.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Remember when enterprise administration was more than just a browser dashboard?
Playing Colossal Cave Adventure on an ICL 2966 and coding on the last Elliott 803
January 16, 2024 — Source

Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Found in Opera File Sharing Feature
A vulnerability in Opera browser's file sharing feature My Flow could be exploited for remote code execution.
January 16, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 15th, 2024

Microsoft's Edge web browser can now directly share URLs to WhatsApp, X, and more
Sharing pages and articles from your desktop Edge browser has never been easier.
January 15, 2024 — Source

YouTube's ad blocker problems are just an Adblock Plus bug
Latest consensus is that YouTube performance issues seem to be Adblock Plus' fault.
January 15, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 13th, 2024

Death by a thousand cuts: How to prepare for the demise of third-party cookies
This year marks a pivotal moment in digital marketing. With Google Chrome recently initiating the phase-out of third-party cookies, impacting 1 percent of its users to start, a major shift is underway.
January 13, 2024 — Source

Has Google crippled YouTube on Microsoft Edge? Users certainly think so, but there might be a fix
Microsoft Edge users are reporting issues with lag and hardware resource spikes on YouTube
January 13, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 10th, 2024

Brave Search can now deliver results for programming queries
Brave announced today that it's adding its newly built CodeLLM to its search engine to deliver results for programming queries. The new AI-powered CodeLLM provides code snippets with step-by-step explanations and citations. CodeLLM is free and now integrated into Brave Search so users don't have to switch apps to access it.
January 10, 2024 — Source

MSI & Opera GX Partner Up on Special GX MSI Edition Browser
The world's leading PC gaming hardware brand, MSI, has partnered with Opera GX, the browser for gamers to create a unique browser and interactive content experience for fans of MSI's and Opera GX's products and services.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Privacy Badger Puts You in Control of Widgets
The latest version of Privacy Badger 1 replaces embedded tweets with click-to-activate placeholders. This is part of Privacy Badger's widget replacement feature, where certain potentially useful widgets are blocked and then replaced with placeholders. This protects privacy by default while letting you restore the original widget whenever you want it or need it for the page to function.
January 10, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 9th, 2024

Firefox 121.0.1
On January 9, 2024, the Mozilla developers released the Firefox update Firefox 121.0.1. It is a maintenance update that fixes some bugs.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Google Chrome is coming to your car
Google is adding the Chrome browser to cars with native Android apps, starting with Volvo and Polestar. Also, EV owners are getting new ways to share battery info with Android Auto.
January 9, 2024 — Source

Google is Adding a Bunch of Cool Features to Android for Cars
As a part of several Google announcements this week out of CES 2024, we're learning about the future of Android in cars and it is looking lovely. Both cars with Google built-in and Android Auto are seeing new features, but the folks with Android as the major operating system in their cars are getting the majority of it.
January 9, 2024 — Source

How to Run Google Chrome Without Extensions
Google Chrome extensions can be useful but also use a lot of resources. You can create a shortcut to start Google Chrome without extension, which is handy when working, disabling a buggy extension, or whenever you need Chrome to run better.
January 9, 2024 — Source or Watch Video

Internet — Browsers — January 7th, 2024

How To Change Browser Tabs With A Simple Keyboard Shortcut
They're not for everyone, but for most of us, once you get used to using keyboard shortcuts on your computer, it's hard to imagine ever not having used them. Copying, cutting, and pasting have become so inextricably linked to their keyboard shortcuts that the meaning of, for example, "control + C" is treated as common knowledge among computer users that can be easily integrated into memes.
January 7, 2024 — Source

Internet — Browsers — January 6th, 2024

And So It Begins, Google Starts Phasing Out Cookies In Chrome
For millions of Chrome browser users, third-party tracking cookies are no longer part of the deal while surfing the internet. That's because Google has finally begun implementing its plan to phase out third-party cookies, albeit initially for a small fraction of Chrome users—just 1%.
January 6, 2024 — Source

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Portable Google Chrome — Chromium 0.2.151.0
This is the portable version of Google Chrome, called Chromium. all you have to do is unpack and run and all program settings are saved in "Chrome" folder while user settings go in "Profile" folder.
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Use bookmark keywords in Firefox to reduce key presses
Like most people, I'm a big fan of anything that will save time. I find that there are many shortcuts to assist us in the way we interact with our computers that will help us work more efficiently.
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Web M Project
The WebM project is dedicated to developing a high-quality, open video format for the web that is freely available to everyone.
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