Google Chrome 91 is out, bringing a number of new features to the stable branch of the browser. Perhaps its most notable change is the ability to copy a file and paste it into a web page. Also, it fixes 32 security vulnerabilities.
Category: Google Chrome
Google released a patch to fix Chrome crashes on Windows and Linux
Last week, a weird bug appeared in Chrome for Windows and Linux. According to numerous complaints from frustrated users, the browser suffered from multiple tabs and extensions crashes; it also showed a gray screen instead of settings and extensions pages. During the weekend, users have been trying different things to bring Chrome back to life. Some advised reinstalling the browser, while others told users to wipe the User Data folder.
Chrome will soon be able to automatically change leaked passwords
Google is working on a new feature that will help you keep your passwords strong and secure. Soon, Chrome, the most popular browser in the world, will be able to detect and auto-correct compromised passwords with a single tap.
Google re-adds RSS support to the Chrome browser
Soon Google Chrome will display RSS feeds on websites to make it easier to follow their updates. A new announcement on the official Chromium blog details that it is already available for some Canary users in the US running Chrome on Android.
Google Chrome to receive a tweaked Settings appearance
Once of the least expected changes in Google Chrome is a refined look of the Settings tab. The team the browser was happy with it for years, but this has changed. Currently available in Canary, it introduced Microsoft Edge-like sections.
Google Chrome gets a new Sharing Hub, here is how to enable it
You can enable the new Sharing Hub in Google Chrome. It hosts a number of quick actions, including Cast, Generate QR-code, Copy Link, and Save page.
As modern browsers increase the number of built-in features and capabilities, their UIs become more and more cluttered with different buttons and options. Some companies prefer a radical approach to solve this problem by purging redundant UI elements. For example, in the latest Firefox 89 Beta, Mozilla removed the Page Actions menu from the browser, moving available options to different places in the UI. Interestingly, Google just did the opposite: The company introduced a hub that combines several sharing-related features in a single menu.
Google Chrome receives several improvements to Global Media Controls
At the beginning of the last year, Google rolled out new global media controls (GMC) for its browser, allowing users to manage media playback from a single place. Since then, the company has been actively improving that part of the browser. In addition to the new progress bar for GMC, Google will bring even more enhancements to that feature.
Following Chrome, Edge will default to HTTPS for domains in version 92
Starting in Microsoft Edge 92, the browser will open websites via HTTPS when no protocol specified by the user, i.e. in case when the URL is entered partially. For example, if you type winaero.com into the address bar, it will first load https://winaero.com and not http://winaero.com, as it works in the actual stable Edge version.
How to Enable or Disable Memories in Google Chrome
You can Enable or Disable Memories in Google Chrome, a new feature that extends History in the browser. It is a dedicated page, which, when enabled, can be accessed via the chrome://memories URL and shows your web activity overview.
Chrome 90 is out with AV1 encoder and read-only file paste
Google Chrome 90 is now available for download. This is quite and interesting release of the world's most popular browser, which includes such novelties as an AV1 encoder, the ability to paste read-only files from the clipboard. It also comes with a number of security enhancements, including blocking of the port 554 for HTTP, HTTPS, or FTP servers.
