The best ad blockers in 2022 By John Corpuz published 11 May 22 The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.
Microsoft Edge is getting a free VPN — but there’s a catch By Alan Martin published 1 May 22 Microsoft Edge will soon give users a free VPN service, but data caps and the need to log in may put off prospective users.
Google Chrome gets a big upgrade for controlling your privacy — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 6 April 22 Google Chrome's about to make it even easier to understand all those privacy and security settings.
Chrome and Edge under hacker attack — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil published 28 March 22 Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Brave have all released fixes to patch one very serious zero-day flaw that's actively being exploited by hackers. Here's how to update your browsers.
Best Android browsers in 2022 By Sean Riley, Paul Wagenseil published 10 March 22 Customizing Android to your preferences includes web browsing. Here are some of the best Android browsers and how their features compare.
Don't let your web browser save your passwords — here's what to do instead By Paul Wagenseil published 1 March 22 Most web browsers offer to remember your passwords, but don't let them. Here's why browsers aren't safe enough, and what you should use instead.
Google Chrome is killing this feature soon — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 24 February 22 Chrome for Android apparently doesn't need the data-saving Lite Mode anymore, here's why.
Finally Google Search gets a true dark mode — here's how to activate it By Richard Priday published 23 February 22 Searching for things via the Google Search home page can now be done in true black thanks to a new update that's going live on various devices and browsers.
VPN uses: 20 ways to get the most out of your VPN By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 February 22 VPN From staying safe while torrenting to saving money online, there are tons of VPN uses. Here, we run down our top 20.
Update Chrome now to fix this urgent zero-day flaw By Paul Wagenseil published 15 February 22 Google has patched Chrome to fix a zero-day flaw that may already be being exploited in the wild, along with 10 other vulnerabilities.
This free extension fixes the worst thing about Chrome — and I tried it By Tom Pritchard published 4 February 22 Auto Tab Discard is a free extension to solve Google Chrome's biggest problem.
Google Chrome for Android could stop you accidentally killing tabs By Tom Pritchard published 31 January 22 The latest Chrome Canary build has a feature that will stop you closing all your tabs by mistake.
How to hack the Chrome dinosaur game By Robert Irvine published 26 January 22 Chrome's secret dinosaur game is fun but frustrating to play. Here's how to hack the game to make the T-Rex invincible.
Google Chrome is here to aid your Christmas shopping By Alan Martin published 17 December 21 Google is talking up a host of new features coming to the Chrome browser, designed to make your shopping life easier.
Hackers attacking Google Chrome — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil published 14 December 21 Google patched the Chrome browser to fix a security flaw likely already used in attacks, along with four other serious vulnerabilities.
How to see YouTube dislikes again By Dale Fox published 13 December 21 Wondering how to see YouTube dislikes again, after Google disabled them earlier this year? It's now easy to re-enable YouTube dislikes via a browser extension.
Microsoft tries to stop users from installing Chrome — again By Marshall Honorof published 3 December 21 Microsoft Edge will now make fun of you if you try to download Chrome, but there are better ways for Microsoft to highlight its browser.
Chrome fixes zero-day flaws under hacker attack — update now By Paul Wagenseil published 29 October 21 Google update Chrome on the desktop to fix eight serious security flaws, including two that are already being exploited by hackers.
Are there any free options for getting a VPN on your Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 While they might be tempting, using a no-fee VPN can come with some serious drawbacks. Here we run them down for Mac users.
So you need a VPN for your Mac – here's what to look for By Kieron Allen published 26 October 21 VPNs aren’t just useful for Windows devices – there are lots of providers that offer equally good services for your Mac.
Is it legal to use a VPN on my Mac? By Alex McOmie published 26 October 21 vpn Wondering if using a VPN on your Mac will have any legal implications? Here, we run down any issues to keep an eye out for.
Brave browser just swapped out Google for its own privacy-focused search engine By Paul Wagenseil published 21 October 21 The Brave browser has made its own privacy-focused search engine the default, displacing Google and promising users no tracking or profiling.
How to change the default browser in Windows 11 By Alex Wawro published 4 October 21 Here's how to change your default browser in Windows 11 from Microsoft Edge to Google Chrome, Firefox, or any browser.
New Chrome extension rules could hobble ad blockers By Tony Polanco published 1 October 21 Chrome browser extensions falling under the existing browser framework will stop working in January 2023, which could nuke many ad blockers.
Update Google Chrome now to fix these flaws being attacked by hackers By Paul Wagenseil published 1 October 21 For the second time in a week, Google pushed out a patch for Chrome on the desktop to fix flaws being exploited by hackers in the wild.
New Google Chrome update will save you a ton of time — here’s how By Tony Polanco published 1 October 21 Thanks to an update in Google Chrome, you’ll be able to locate Google Drive files easier. Here's how it will work.
Chrome on desktop gets emergency patch to prevent hacker attack — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 24 September 21 Google pushed out a surprise update for desktop Chrome to fix a single flaw used by hackers to attack computers.
Chrome under hacker attack — how to update ASAP By Paul Wagenseil published 15 September 21 Google updated Chrome on the desktop to fix 11 security flaws, two of which are already being used in attacks.
How to set up a VPN on any device By Mo Harber-Lamond published 2 September 21 Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone... You name it, we've got the guide. Here, we'll run down how to set up a VPN on any device you own.
How to block a website in Chrome By Robert Irvine published 2 September 21 Want to stop yourself or someone else visiting a specific site? Here's how to block a website in Chrome on your desktop computer.