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Leak shows upcoming Gemini integration in Chrome works much simpler than Copilot in Edge
Google Chrome's upcoming feature will make chat with Gemini super simple.
A few months ago, Google made a lot of changes to its AI strategy, including introducing a new mobile app, renaming Bard to Gemini, a new subscription tier, and more. It also has many exciting announcements regarding Gemini planned for the future. One of the noteworthy features Google is currently working on is Gemini integration for Google Chrome desktop.
Web browsers have a reputation as RAM hogs, but why?
Modern browsers are content powerhouses. But should you be worried about high RAM utilization?
Web browsers have long had a reputation for being excessive RAM hogs. Any quick search will dig up hundreds of memes and forum posts about high RAM utilization in browsers even while displaying static websites.
How to clear cache on Google Chrome
Here's how you can free up the space occupied by Google Chrome's cache files.
The Google Chrome web browser has come a long way since its debut in 2008. Thanks to a constant stream of updates focused around improving its responsiveness and refining the UI, Chrome has become one of the most popular web browsers today.
Opera GX gets a “Panic Button” for hiding inappropriate content on the web
Opera GX will help prevent you from getting caught while looking at things you shouldn't on the web.
Opera GX is one of the best browsers, especially if you're a gamer. But the company's focus is beyond gaming, which now appears more evident, with Opera GX getting a new "Panic Button" to prevent users from getting caught while watching erotic material on the web.
Microsoft Edge video translation will help users explore content across languages
Microsoft Edge's upcoming feature attempts to break language barriers by offering users subtitles for videos that include a foreign language.
What features you like in a browser depends a lot on your preferences and use cases. And if exploring video content in different languages is one of them, you will soon have more reasons to love the Microsoft Edge web browser, as the software giant is working on video translation capability.
Brave browser installs a VPN service on Windows without users' consent
Brave browser automatically installs its VPN service without you knowing about it. Luckily, there are some temporary fixes.
Brave is one of the best web browsers for Windows PCs because of the combination of performance, privacy, and features that keep drawing people to use it. However, one of the company's practices is now raising some eyebrows, as the browser happens to install its own VPN service on Windows PCs without users' consent.
How to clear cookies on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers
If you wanted to know how to clear cookies to prevent tracking while browsing, here's how to do it on your computer and smartphone.
The primary function of cookies is to make sure your browsing experience isn’t reset every time you open a website. For example, if you added something to your cart on Amazon and closed the browser, the item will still remain in your cart the next time you open it. Cookies are also responsible for keeping you signed in on all the websites you visit. But cookies can also threaten your privacy since they track your usage continuously. So, it's always good to know how to clear cookies from your web browser from time to time. It can even speed up your browsing experience, eliminate bugs, or free up space on your computer. We’re going to tell you how you can clear cookies from your PCs, laptops, or even your smartphones to ensure a safe and snappy web browsing experience.
DuckDuckGo browser comes to Windows with a ton of privacy and security features
The DuckDuckGo browser on Mac released last year, while the Android and iOS versions have been around for years
DuckDuckGo has finally launched the first public beta of its web browser on Windows. The launch comes around three and a half months after the company released the closed beta for Windows users, and almost a year after the beta version launched on Mac. As you'd expect from DuckDuckGo, the browser comes with a ton of privacy and security-related features, including a built-in password manager and an ad blocker. The new browser also comes with a native video player (Duck Player) that can block tracking cookies and personalized ads on YouTube.
Vivaldi co-founder: Advertisers 'stole the internet from us'
Vivaldi's co-founder doesn't think that the Android Privacy Sandbox changes anything, either.
Smartphones are everywhere, and they give us so much access. We can find information instantly, purchase products online for arrival mere hours later, and communicate over countless messaging services. It's a double-edged sword, though, and being able to do all of that online means that advertisers can learn your habits and track you.
Here's how you can install Microsoft Edge on Chrome OS, even though it is not supported
Microsoft's Edge browser is officially unsupported on Chrome OS, but you can still install the Linux version from the Beta channel. Read on!
If you're using a ChromeOS machine, that doesn't mean you have to stick to Google Chrome all the time. If you're a newcomer to the operating system and recently purchased a great Chromebook after using Windows you can actually run Microsoft Edge and even Mozilla Firefox, too.
Best web browsers for Android
Looking for a good web browser for Android? We have selected the best web browsers for Android that you can download right now.
Dozens of web browsers are available on Android, but not all of them are great. Given you'll spend a lot of time on a web browser, it’s a good idea to pick the best one that suits your needs. So we have selected the best web browsers for Android you can download right now.
Internet Explorer is dead - A look back at Microsoft's browser history
Today is the end of the line that Microsoft has detailed for its Internet Explorer browser, so we're taking a look back at its history.
After nearly 27 years, Microsoft is killing off Internet Explorer, its in-house web browser that's now the subject of memes and parody Twitter accounts about how slow it is. Indeed, it's been a long and bumpy road for the legacy browser, and it's a symbol of the company that Microsoft used to be.
Browservio is a speedy WebView-based browser with a built-in ad blocker
Browservio is a WebView-powered open-source browser for Android that packs an interesting feature list. Read on to know more!
One of the great things about Android is the ability to choose a different default browser. You have the most popular option in Google Chrome, along with other Chromium-derived ones like Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi, Brave, and more. However, if you have a cheaper (or older) device, you may find the top picks unsatisfactory and memory-hogging.
It's time for Apple to bring back Safari for Windows
Apple ended development of Safari for Windows in 2010, but it might be time for the browser to make a comeback.
The web has changed drastically over the past decade: web apps have become more common, algorithms now dictate how most people receive content, and billions more people are now connected globally. Google has also become more dominant in that time, and has occasionally used its position in the web ecosystem and browser market in harmful ways. There have been many ideas for how to keep Google's power in check, but here's mine: Apple should make its Safari web browser cross-platform again.
Mozilla Firefox will finally add support for AV1 hardware acceleration
Firefox will soon be adding support for the hardware-accelerated AV1 decoder. The feature will arrive as part of Firefox version 100.
Mozilla says it's finally ready to add support for the AV1 codec in the Firefox browser. While competitors like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have long supported hardware-accelerated AV1 video codec, Firefox missed out on this feature. But at long last, the browser is finally catching up.
Latest Samsung Internet beta brings new privacy features, HTTPS by default, and more
Samsung Internet 17.0 beta adds new privacy enhancements to Smart Anti Tracking, HTTPS by default, privacy board, and more.
It's been a while since the Samsung Internet browser received a significant update. In November, the app added a Safari-style bottom address bar, tab groups, HTTP upgrades for webpages, and more. Now Samsung has released a new beta update (v17.0) that adds a couple of new features and improvements such as new privacy enhancements to Smart Anti Tracking, HTTPS by default, privacy board, and more.
Google Chrome's "Lite mode" will be killed next month
Lite mode will be removed with the upcoming milestone Chrome 100 release on the stable channel. Read on. to know more.
"Lite mode," one of the oldest features of Chrome, will soon be killed. Originally known as "Data Saver," the feature has been part of Chrome for Android since 2014. But as mobile data has become cheaper and more easily accessible around the world, and together with Google's AMP initiative, Lite mode is no longer as useful as it used to be. And Google thinks it's safe to bid adieu to the feature without negatively impacting the browsing experience for mobile users.
Otter Browser aims to bring Chromium to decades-old OS/2 operating system
Otter Browser, a Chromium-based web browser for the 20 year-old OS/2 operating system, is nearing release after years of development.
Every computer needs a capable web browser, but that's easier said than done on computers running something besides Windows, macOS, or Linux. There are still a few people using the OS/2 operating system, which was created by Microsoft and IBM and ended mainstream development in 2001, and is in desperate need of a functional web browser. With any luck, the decades-old operating system could have the same web engine as modern smartphones.
Chrome 99 beta tests a new shortcut for downloads, adds handwriting API, and more
Chrome 99 beta adds a new download workflow, handwriting recognition API, changes to how ad blockers work, and more.
Google has just released Chrome 99 on the beta channel, which brings several new improvements and enhancements, including new download workflow, handwriting recognition API, changes to how ad blockers work, and more.
Firefox 96 improves noise cancellation on calls, bookmarks on Android, and more
Mozilla is now rolling out Firefox 96 on desktop platforms and Android, with the usual mix of new features and security improvements.
Firefox is one of the few web browsers left with a non-Chromium rendering engine engine, giving Mozilla the ability to try out new web features and low-level performance changes in a way that most other browsers can’t (without essentially becoming a fork, anyway). Firefox 95 rolled out last month with new security features and some macOS enhancements, and now Firefox 96 is officially available.