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Adobe pushed insecure spying Chrome browser extension
Published in News


And it can be hacked


Adobe installed a browser extension for Google Chrome alongside an update for the company's Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.

Chrome cops some FLAC
Published in News
Monday, 16 January 2017 14:15

Chrome cops some FLAC


In a good way


Google has begun adding FLAC support to Chrome, and it should be rolling out to the great unwashed very soon.

Windows 10 on nearly a quarter of machines
Published in News
Tuesday, 03 January 2017 13:14

Windows 10 on nearly a quarter of machines


But all roads still lead to Chrome

Beancounters for Net Marketshare have added up some numbers and divided by their shoesize and worked out that Windows 10 is installed on 24.5% of devices.

Android not merging with Chrome
Published in News
Wednesday, 14 December 2016 12:12

Android not merging with Chrome


Chrome Alone


A top Googler has denied rumours that Android and Chrome will merge into an OS that crosses platforms.

Chrome now disables Flash by default
Published in News
Monday, 05 December 2016 13:57

Chrome now disables Flash by default


End of an error


Chrome 55, released earlier this week, now blocks all Adobe Flash content by default.

Chrome to be lighter on RAM
Published in Cloud
Tuesday, 11 October 2016 12:12

Chrome to be lighter on RAM


Heavy shoppers might be able to multi-task

Heavy users of Chrome might actually be able to do something else on their high powered PCs and not find that their browser had eaten all their RAM with a side order of other systems resources.

Corsair announces new Dominator Platinum DDR4 Special Edition kits
Published in Cloud


Limited Edition numbered kits in Chrome and Blackout finish

Corsair has announced its new Dominator Platinum Special Edition DDR4 memory kits that will be available in a limited edition and two versions, with mirror finish Chrome and brushed aluminum Blackout heatsinks. 

Google pushes out Chrome 52 for Android
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 11:12

Google pushes out Chrome 52 for Android


Two weeks after the PC version

Search engine outfit Google has finally got around to launching the Android verson of its latest Chrome browser.

Google bakes Cast into Chrome
Published in News
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 11:52

Google bakes Cast into Chrome


Video streaming made easy

Search engine outfit Google is baking its Cast software into Chrome to make it easier to beam media content to your TV.

Microsoft claims it has the Edge on Chrome
Published in Mobiles


Better on your battery


Software giant Microsoft claimed that its new Edge browser has succeeded in beating Google’s Chrome browser in key tests on battery use.