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.
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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.
Google Chrome Will Be Soon Installed in Program Files
Google is working to update the Chrome browser to be installed in the Program Files folder on 64-bit Windows. Currently, the browser installer places both 32-bit and 64-bit app versions under the C:\Program Files (x86) folder.
Enable Live Captions for Video and Audio in Google Chrome
How to Enable Live Captions for Video and Audio in Google Chrome
Google Chrome has received the ability to dynamically form captions for media playing. Earlier, this feature was exclusively available on Google's very own Pixel phones.
Google Enables Highlight for Snippet Text On Target Web Page
Google makes finding the required information on a target web page much easier. The company rolls out a change that highlights featured snippets in the its search results. Once you open the target page, the featured text will appear in yellow.
