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The best ad blockers in 2022

By John Corpuz published 30 June 22

The best ad blockers and privacy extensions zap irritating ads and help you opt out of intrusive marketing schemes.

Internet Explorer dies today — what you need to know

By Malcolm McMillan published 15 June 22

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser retires at midnight on June 15, 2022 for most users.

Best Android browsers in 2022

By Sean Riley, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 31 May 22

Customizing your Android phone includes using one of the best Android browsers to gain access to new features and functionality.

DuckDuckGo browser is not as private as you think — here's why

By Anthony Spadafora published 26 May 22

DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for mobile blocks trackers from Google and Facebook — but not Microsoft.

Chrome 102 is here — all the new features you can try

By Tony Polanco published 26 May 22

Chrome 102 is here and brings a number of new features and critical security updates. Here's what you need to know.

Google Chrome Google lens image search on desktop

Google Chrome just got a powerful upgrade for searching images — and you can try it now

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 24 May 22

Google Chrome has gained a powerful new image searching tool — here’s how to use it.

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.

A hand types on a laptop keyboard while the word PASSWORD and a login field are superimposed.

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.

A close-up of the Brave browser listing in the Google Play app store displayed on an Android smartphone.

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