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Google Chrome now 23% faster after JavaScript engine improvements
2021-05-27 19:14

Google says the latest Google Chrome release comes with a significant performance boost due to newly added improvements to the open-source V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. Google Chrome 91, which started rolling out earlier this week, is executing JavaScript code 23% faster with the inclusion of a new JavaScript compiler and the use of a new way to optimize the code's location in memory.

Google Chrome now lets you run more commands via the address bar
2021-05-26 17:35

Google has added a new batch of Chrome Actions for early testing in the latest Google Chrome web browser releases before the feature's worldwide rollout later this year. Chrome Actions is a recently introduced experimental Chrome feature that allows you to type in a command, causing an action to be displayed inline in the browser's address bar search results.

Google Patches 32 Vulnerabilities With Release of Chrome 91
2021-05-26 11:24

Google on Tuesday announced the release of Chrome 91 to the stable channel. The latest update patches a total of 32 vulnerabilities.

Google Chrome 91 released with new features, security improvements
2021-05-25 22:32

Google has released Chrome 91 today, May 25th, 2021, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes security improvements, the ability to copy and paste files into web pages, and new developer features. Chrome 91 fixes 32 security vulnerabilities, with eight being marked as 'High' severity.

Google Chrome fix released for worldwide crashes on Windows 10, Linux
2021-05-23 20:44

Google has released a minor Google Chrome update that fixes the worldwide browser crashes occurring since Thursday on Windows 10 and Linux. On Thursday, many Windows 10 users suddenly found that Google Chrome extensions and tabs were crashing, as shown in the image below.

Google Chrome is crashing worldwide on Windows 10 PCs, how to fix
2021-05-21 14:16

Google Chrome has suddenly started crashing yesterday for many Windows users worldwide making the browser unusable. As first reported by Windows Latest, starting yesterday morning, users began reporting that Google Chrome extensions and tabs suddenly began crashing while using the browser.

The Microsoft Authenticator extension in the Chrome store wasn't actually made by Microsoft. Oops, Google
2021-05-19 07:02

USENIX, the not-for-profit advanced computing association, has decided to put an end to its beloved LISA sysadmin conferences, at least as a standalone event. In an online announcement, the LISA steering committee said that after 35 years of producing the "Best systems engineering content" the event "Will no longer be scheduled as a standalone conference."

The Microsoft Authenticatior extension in the Chrome store wasn't actually made by Microsoft. Oops, Google
2021-05-19 07:02

USENIX, the not-for-profit advanced computing association, has decided to put an end to its beloved LISA sysadmin conferences, at least as a standalone event. In an online announcement, the LISA steering committee said that after 35 years of producing the "Best systems engineering content" the event "Will no longer be scheduled as a standalone conference."

A Simple 1-Click Compromised Password Reset Feature Coming to Chrome Browser
2021-05-19 03:24

Google on Tuesday announced a new feature to its password manager that could be used to change a stolen password automatically with a single tap. Automated password changes build on the tool's ability to check the safety of saved passwords.

Chrome now automatically fixes breached passwords on Android
2021-05-18 20:22

Google is rolling out a new Chrome on Android feature to help users change passwords compromised in data breaches with a single tap. Chrome already helped you check if your credentials were compromised and, with the rollout of the new automated password change feature, it will also allow you to change them automatically.