How to Clear Cache on Mac and Free Up Storage
To clear cache on a Mac, remove cached website data from your browser and, when necessary, delete temporary files created by individual apps. You … [Read more…]
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How to permanently disable ‘Efficiency mode’ for Chrome in Task Manager on Windows 11
Is Efficiency mode causing Google Chrome to freeze on your Windows 11 device? Learn how to disable it permanently.
Google Chrome prepares ‘Safety Hub’ feature
Google is introducing a new “Safety Hub” feature in Chrome. The feature, intended to replace the Safety check, is available in the Privacy settings. What is Safety Hub? “Chrome regularly checks to make sure your browser has the safest settings. We’ll let you know if anything needs your review”. chrome://settings/privacy page reads, with the call …
How to disable Chrome’s ‘download tray’ & get ‘Download bar’ at bottom
Google Chrome has introduced a new “download tray” on the toolbar, here is how to disable it and restore the old downloads UI
Chrome 116 to introduce ‘One-time permissions’ for greater control over websites
Google to lauch one time permissions for Chrome on desktop with “Allow this time” option. This will be available for Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.
Chrome Incognito Mode no longer leaks Video Title & Thumbnail on Lock Screen
Google has done it. Chrome incognito mode now hides the media metadata from Windows media controllers. For instance, on Windows 11 lock screen, you’ll now see the message “A site is playing media” instead of an album title and image. Until now, when you play any video in Chrome Incognito Mode, a media notification will …
Chrome now supports Windows 11’s ‘Fluent Scrollbars’, how to enable?
You can now enable Fluent Scrollbars in Google Chrome browser on Windows.
Chrome to get ‘Link Preview’ feature like Safari for iOS
Google Chrome will soon receive the built-in ability to allow users to preview links upon hovering
Chrome Incognito Mode to obscure Media Metadata from Windows, Android
Google to ensure Chrome doesn’t share media Metadata with OS Media Controls on desktop, Chrome OS, IOS, and Android when media is playing in Incognito Mode.
Chrome gets ‘Undo Autofill’ feature to quickly clear Autofill entries
Google is preparing “Undo autofill” option for Chrome browser.
Chrome to automatically revoke Permissions for Unused Websites on desktop
After Google Play Protect on Android, Chrome on desktop with “Safety hub” to remove permissions for unuses sites.
Chrome eliminates ‘Sync requirement’ for Google Drive Suggestions in Omnibox
Google Drive Suggestions in Chrome Omnibox neither require a separate setting nor Chrome sync needs to be enabled