Rappler's latest stories on Google Chrome
Google Chrome to block insecure downloads starting April
Google is working to ensure 'secure (HTTPS) pages only download secure files' through a gradual upgrading process on the Chrome browser
New Google Chrome extension lets users filter out toxic comments
Tune users can lower the number of toxic comments seen on some 'popular platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and Disqus'
Google clarifies Chrome auto sign-in feature as security experts raise fear
Security experts are concerned that people are now forced to share search data by being automatically signed onto Chrome when they sign onto a separate Google service
Microsoft launches Chrome extension warning users of shady websites
The Chrome extension tells you if you're about to enter a malicious site, based off a constantly updated list of potentially harmful websites
Google bans cryptomining extensions on Chrome browser
'Approximately 90% of all extensions with mining scripts that developers have attempted to upload to Chrome Web Store have failed to comply with these policies, and have been either rejected or removed from the store,' says Google
Microsoft rep installs Chrome after Edge kept crashing during pitch
When Microsoft's Edge browser crashes, apparently it's Google Chrome to the rescue!
Fake Adblock software slips into Chrome Web Store
Adblock has some advice on how to determine if your Adblock Plus is fake
Extension Google Chrome Block280 sembunyikan twit di atas 140 karakter
‘Extension’ bernama ‘Block280’ dapat menyembunyikan cuitan di atas 140 karakter di linimasa Twitter pengguna
Google Chrome extension Block280 hides tweets over 140 characters
The Block280 extension collapses and hides tweets over 140 characters in your Twitter timeline
Google testing browser option to mute auto-playing videos
Tired of sudden blasts of audio coming from a random browser tab? An upcoming feature for Google Chrome may fix just that
PH media groups release Facebook fake news blocker
Now available at the Chrome Web Store Fakeblok is the result of a collaboration between the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines and the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 21, 2017
Hello Here s a roundup of news you need to know this Friday
Google working on ad-blocking feature in Chrome browser – report
The ad blocking feature would filter online ads providing a bad experience for browser users
Google Chrome cuts background activity for longer battery life
The latest update for the Google Chrome browser reduces background tab activity by 25
Gmail to end support for Chrome version 53 and below
Google will discontinue support for Gmail on Chrome versions 53 and below The notice is especially meant for holdouts on Windows XP or Vista as they will be left behind on Chrome version 49 and be more susceptible to risk
Google Chrome to block Flash in September
While Flash played a pivotal role in the adoption of video gaming and animation on the Web HTML5 is the new standard providing better security reduced power drain and faster page loading capabilities
Chrome crowned top Internet browser by market tracker
NetMarketShare says Google Chrome has 41 7 of desktop browser share compared with 41 4 for Microsoft Internet Explorer
Google Safe Browsing heads to Chrome for Android
Android users with Chrome version 46 and above should have Safe Browsing enabled by default
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Dropbox Chrome extension connects files to Gmail
Dropbox s browser extension lets you send emails with links to Dropbox files from your account
WhatsApp adds messaging from Web
Whatsapp s new web client acts as an extension of your phone s conversations allowing you to chat using your Whatsapp account on a Chrome browser
Google introduces Inbox for smarter emailing
Inbox works with your existing Gmail accounts to help organize information in your email accounts
OKCupid asks Firefox users to switch browsers due to CEO
OKCupid calls on its users to ditch Firefox following its current CEO s donation in support of an anti gay marriage law in 2008
Spot the noisy browser tab
A recent update to the Chrome browser gives you an indicator so you can spot the rogue tab playing music in the background
Google Chrome 32 rolls out, new features introduced
Google s Chrome browser gets new features on its various platforms
TechRap: Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Lumia 1020
It’s time for another smartphone camera shoot it’s Galaxy S4 Zoom vs the Nokia Lumia 1020
Tech groups pitch in for Haiyan support
Tiny changes to code or big announcements online can help in bringing the need for Philippine aid after Haiyan to a wider audience
Google Chrome tests Windows 8 Chrome OS features
Google Chrome on Windows 8 may get Chrome OS features if a developer version works out
Google+ gets photo editing via SnapSeed
Google gains the ability to edit photos on the Chrome browser
Google launches Voice Search in Filipino
Google s come out with Filipino voice search function for Android 2 0 and up
Facebook hoaxes: Some advice for 2013
Avoid Facebook hoaxes for a great 2013 with our handy guide
Hackers using Chrome, Facebook, Tumblr to get private data
A new scam on Facebook is trying to get people to do the work to have their data on Google Chrome compromised
Twitter launches photo filters, editing for Android, iOS apps
Twitter has come out with additional functionality for their iOS and Android apps
Chrome extension brings Instagram back to Twitter
A Google Chrome extension gets around the Instagram s disabling of Twitter Cards support
Chrome users get better Flash protection through sandboxing
Sandboxing brings better safeguards for Flash on Chrome browser
