Google is working on a new feature, Nearby Share, that is a modern file sharing protocol that is expected to support Chrome OS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. It will utilize Bluetooth for transferring files between devices with ease.
Category: Google Chrome
Google Chrome is getting a new Read Later feature
Google Chrome is getting a new feature that reminds of the Collections feature of Microsoft Edge. Simply called 'Read Later', it allows saving tabs to a special area which can be opened with a new button.
Enable the Download Later Scheduler in Chrome on Android
How to Enable the Download Later Scheduler in Chrome on Android
Chrome on Android will allow scheduling downloads. Google is working on adding a download scheduler feature. Now available in the Canary version of the app, the new option allows to download a file right now, next time you connect to a Wi-Fi network, or postpone the download to a specific date and time.
Chrome 84 released with security fixes
Google has released a new version of the Chrome browser to the stable branch. Chrome 84 is a maintenance release that fixes a number of security vulnerabilities, and also includes a few improvements.
Enable Movable Global Media Controls in Google Chrome
How to Enable Movable Global Media Controls in Google Chrome
A new change has been done to the Global Media Controls in the Canary Channel of Google Chrome. Now you can enable the movable Global Media Controls flyout and place it anywhere on the screen.
Chrome 86 hides HTTPS and WWW in the address bar by default
in Chrome 86, which is now in Canary, Google has updated the address bar. The change made it harder to see www
and https
portions, which are now hidden by default.
Enable Throttle JavaScript Timers in Edge and Chrome to Reduce CPU Load
How to Enable Throttle JavaScript Timers in Edge and Chrome to Reduce CPU Load
Chromium, the open source project that is used in both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, has got a new feature that allows throttling JavaScript timers in the background. This setting, when enabled, significantly reduces CPU load and extends the device's battery life.
Adobe will stop distributing and updating Flash Player after December 31, 2020
Adobe has revealed the end-of-life date for Flash, which is set to December 31, 2020. After that date, Adobe Flash Player will no longer receive security updates, and will become unavailable.
Disable Chrome Backward and Forward Navigation with Touchpad Scroll
How to Disable Backward and Forward Navigation with Touchpad Two Finger Scroll in Google Chrome
Google Chrome on Windows integrates its own touchpad gestures for two finger scrolling. While scrolling up and down a page with two fingers is welcome, it overrides the operating system's touchpad gestures for left/right two finger scrolling. It has assigned these actions to navigating back/forward.
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge will use less RAM on Windows version 2004
Windows 10 version 2004 is available for consumers since last month. This version of Windows comes with a lot of improvements and new features. Besides the visible changes, Microsoft has added a bunch of improvements under the hood of the operating system.