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Chrome 135 is out with security updates and new features

by Martin Brinkmann on Apr 2, 2025 in Google Chrome, - 6

Google Chrome 135 Stable is now available for all supported platforms. The new version of Google's browser is a security and feature update. Users on unmanaged devices should receive the update automatically. […]

Google Chrome installer issue prevents installation on Intel and AMD PCs

by Agencies Ghacks on Mar 26, 2025 in Google, Google Chrome, - 0

Users attempting to install Google Chrome on Windows PCs equipped with Intel or AMD processors have encountered issues where the installer fails to run, displaying an error message stating, "This app can’t […]

New Polymorphic Chrome extensions fake others to steal your data

by Martin Brinkmann on Mar 10, 2025 in Google Chrome, - 7

We have seen our fair share of malicious Chrome extensions in the past 17 or so years since Google released the initial version of its browser. From fake VPN extensions and outright […]

Google in Talks with Trump’s DOJ to Avoid Breakup of Search Monopoly

by Agencies Ghacks on Mar 6, 2025 in Google, Google Chrome, - 7

Google is engaged in high-stakes discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prevent potential antitrust actions that could force a historic breakup of the tech giant. The meetings come after […]

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Google Chrome: legit EditThisCookie extension removed instead of malicious copycat

by Martin Brinkmann on Dec 31, 2024 in Google Chrome, Google Chrome extensions, - 15

EditThisCookie is a specialized extension for Google Chrome that you may use to edit cookie data stored by the browser. I mentioned it back in 2015 here on Ghacks. The extension, with […]

Chrome has a massive copycat extensions problem

by Martin Brinkmann on Oct 11, 2017 in Google Chrome, Google Chrome extensions, - Last Update: Dec 31, 2024 - 17

You have probably read about the fake Adblock Plus extension that 37000 Chrome users installed before it was removed by Google after it was reported to the company. The verification system of […]

Chrome extensions may slow down browsing significantly

by Martin Brinkmann on May 20, 2024 in Google Chrome, Google Chrome extensions, - Last Update: May 20, 2024 - 21

Extensions are one of the greatest strengths of web browsers. They allow users to extend functionality, but this comes at a cost. A test of the 5000 most popular Chrome extensions showed […]

Ad Accelerator mutes and speeds up YouTube ads

by Martin Brinkmann on Nov 19, 2023 in Google Chrome extensions, - Last Update: Nov 19, 2023 - 4

Ad Accelerator is a new browser extension for Chromium-based web browsers such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. It's only purpose is to make ads on YouTube easier to bear. The extension […]