Google Chrome incorporates a built-in ad-blocker. It is able to detect links disguised as play buttons and site controls, along with other sites which do not follow the Better Ads Standards. Such sites abuse the user experience by tricking the user into opening popups. Here is how to configure the ad blocker.
Category: Google Chrome
How To Change User Agent in Google Chrome
The user agent of a web browser is a string value which identifies that browser and provides certain system details to servers hosting the websites you visit. Changing the user agent string can be useful in certain scenarios when some web site's functionality is locked down to the specific platform and you need to bypass the restriction. It's not required to mention that changing the user agent can be useful for web developers. Let's see how it can be done in the popular web browser Google Chrome.
Chrome will support notifications in Windows 10 Action Center
Google is working on adding support for native Windows notifications in the Chrome browser. This will allow the browser to show native notification toasts, which will appear in the Action Center.
Chrome 65 released, here’s everything about it
A new version of the most popular web browser, Google Chrome is out. Version 65 has reached the stable branch and is now available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Android. Sporting a minimalist design, Chrome features a very powerful fast web rendering engine "Blink" to make your browsing experience faster, safer, and easier.
Get 8 Thumbnails on New Tab Page in Google Chrome
In the recent version of Google Chrome, the new tab page was redesigned. The number of thumbnail previews was significantly reduced from 8 to 4 boxes. If you are not happy with this change, here is a simple trick you can use to increase the number of thumbnails.
Chrome 64 is out, here are the changes
A new version of the most popular web browser, Google Chrome is out. Version 64 has reached the stable branch and is now available for Windows, Linux and Mac. Here are the key changes.
Google Chrome to support HDR videos on Windows 10
Google today announced that the Chrome browser will support HDR video on Windows 10. It will be a positive change for all Google Chrome users.
Secure Opera Browser Against Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
As you may already know, all Intel CPUs released during the past decade, ARM64 CPUs and certain AMD CPUs are affected by a serious issue. A specially malformed code can be used to steal the private data of any other process, including sensitive data like passwords, security keys and so on. Even a browser with JavaScript enabled can be used as an attack vector. If you are an Opera user, you can do the following.
Secure Google Chrome Against Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
As you may already know, all Intel CPUs released during the past decade are affected by a serious issue. A specially malformed code can be used to steal the private data of any other process, including sensitive data like passwords, security keys and so on. Even a browser with JavaScript enabled can be used as an attack vector. If you are a Google Chrome/Chromium user, you can do the following.
Chrome will block ‘intrusive’ ads starting February 15 2018
As you may already know, Google is going to include a built-in ad-blocker feature in their popular web browser software, Google Chrome. This is an unprecedented step because Google's revenue depends on advertising however they realize that too many intrusive ads ruin the web user experience so much that people start blocking all ads which is even worse for ad revenue companies. Unlike popular ad-blocking solutions such as uBlock and AdBlock which block all ads, the upcoming functionality in Chrome won't eliminate all the ads. It is intended to change the ad industry to make ads inconspicuous and less intrusive. This can make ads useful without being annoying and users may not block them. The company will take the first steps on February 15, 2018.
