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Why even Chrome devotees should give the Arc web browser a shot

Arc and Google Chrome are two excellent web browsers, but which one is best? We’ve compared them on design, features, performance, and security to find out.

How to block a website

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How to allow pop-ups on a Mac

Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

5 web browsers you should use instead of Google Chrome or Edge

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How to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows

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How to change your default browser in Windows 11

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How to save a webpage as a PDF on desktop and mobile

Chrome OS

How to change your language in Google Chrome on desktop

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The 23 best Google Chrome themes in 2024

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Google brings AI to every text field on the internet

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Google just settled a $5B privacy suit involving Chrome browser

Google Drive in Chrome on a MacBook.

Google has a great idea to fix your tab chaos in Chrome

A person using a laptop on a desk with a web browser showing the HubSpot marketplace on their screen.

I write about tech for a living — these are the browser extensions I install on every PC

Browser extensions can enrich the web and solve pesky problems we all find on the internet. Here are my top recommendations for a better browsing experience.
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I found a Chrome extension that makes web browsing bearable again

Cookie consent pop-ups are designed to be manipulative and confusing, but you can beat them and protect your privacy with this clever browser extension.
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Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing

Google will soon start moving all Chrome users over to its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, which is designed to quickly root out dangerous phishing websites.
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Google Chrome is getting a complete overhaul for its birthday

A new update for Google Chrome will be rolling out in the coming weeks, and it will include a design overhaul based on Material You.
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This Google Chrome feature may save you from malware

A new Google Chrome feature will alert you when installed extensions are removed from its store, saving you from infected extensions and virus headaches.
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Chrome has a security problem — here’s how Google is fixing it

Google is changing from a bi-weekly to a weekly schedule for its security updates to get ahead of n-day exploits effecting its Chrome browser.
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This update could extend the life of your Chromebook by years

By separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS, your Chromebook could live on far past its normal lifespan.
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I tried the trendy new Arc browser — and this one feature blew my mind

A brand-new browser just dropped that does things totally differently from what you’re used to. One feature in particular is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
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The best ChatGPT Chrome extensions to bring AI to your browser

You can make ChatGPT even more impressive by using some Chrome extensions. Here are the best ChatGPT Chrome extensions you can use today.
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Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem

Google's latest Chrome 110 stable release brings new background memory management, as well as energy-saving modes to improve your overall browsing experience.
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Google may have just fixed Chrome’s most annoying problem

Google Chrome might be one of the best web browsers, but it’s a terrible resource hog. However, a couple of new features could have fixed that for good.
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How to pin a tab in Google Chrome

Bookmarks are great for saving your favorite sites. But for faster access to the websites you visit the most, here’s how to pin a tab in Google Chrome.
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Google Chrome is getting the Android tablet update you’ve been waiting for

In preparation for the Pixel Tablet launching next year, Google is launching a huge, big-screen update for Chrome on Android.
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Malwarebytes resolves error that was blocking Google this morning

Are you having problems with using Google services and websites? It's not just you. Many Malwarebytes users are currently experiencing serious problems.
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Chrome extensions with 1.4M users may have stolen your data

Researchers from McAfee have discovered five Google Chrome extensions that steal browsing activity, with the add-ons racking up more than a million downloads.
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Chrome just added a great new way to protect your passwords

Chrome will soon let you use biometric data to fill out forms and view passwords online.
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How to avoid third-party cookies in every browser

Third-party cookies can track your web activity in general and collect data on you. Here's how to disable and avoid third-party cookies in every browser.
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Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad? A few new features are coming soon to make the browser even better.
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Google says Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs

Google has shared that Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs, just a month after scoring high on Apple's Speedometer testing.
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6 Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts in Windows you need to try

If you want to stay productive in Google Chrome and save some time, this list of the best Chrome keyboard shortcuts can make all the difference.
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Cursive note-taking app now on all compatible Chromebooks

ChromeOS version 102 is now rolling out, and it brings three new features.
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Google just made it easier to change your breached passwords

Google Assistant's new password update has streamlined the process of replacing breached passwords, making web security feel safer and easier than ever.