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Google claims that uBlock Origin is no longer available for Chrome: but that is not true

by Martin Brinkmann on Nov 28, 2024 in Google Chrome, - 44

When you visit the uBlock Origin page on the Chrome Web Store in Google Chrome, you see a notification near the top that states that the extension is no longer available. Google […]

Google Chrome will display performance issue alerts when a tab is using a lot of resources

by Ashwin on Oct 30, 2024 in Google Chrome, - 19

Google has introduced some new features to help improve the browsing experience in Chrome. A web page on Google's support portal says that Chrome's performance settings are located under the following section: […]

Google Chrome: how to disable toast popups in the browser

by Martin Brinkmann on Oct 22, 2024 in Google Chrome, - 3

If you have upgraded Google Chrome to the latest version already, you may have noticed a new type of popup that the browser uses. This toast popup appears centered at the top […]

Google Chrome: removal of uBlock Origin and other unsupported extensions has started

by Martin Brinkmann on Oct 16, 2024 in Google Chrome, - 40

More and more Google Chrome users are receiving popup notifications that inform them that one or multiple extensions have been turned off because they are unsupported. The popup is shown directly on […]

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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 […]

Your passwords are on the scope of malicious Chrome extensions

by Emre Çitak on Sep 4, 2023 in Google Chrome extensions, - Last Update: Sep 4, 2023 - 0

Chrome extensions are a powerful way to add new features and functionality to your browser. However, it's important to be aware that not all extensions are created equal. Some extensions can be […]

Google Chrome will now warn you about harmful extensions

by Emre Çitak on Aug 22, 2023 in Google Chrome extensions, - 0

Google Chrome's upcoming feature marks a significant advancement in online security, as it aims to alert users about potentially harmful extensions within the Chrome Web Store. This move is in response to […]