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I'm done with Google Chrome: Here's where I'm heading next
By Rael Hornby last updated
I’ve been using Google Chrome for 15 years, and I’ve finally had enough. So what’s out there that can take its place?
How to turn off notifications in Google Chrome
By Sarah Chaney published
Chrome sends notifications from websites, apps, and extensions by default — unless you turn them off. Luckily, disabling notifications on Chrome is pretty simple.
I quit Google Chrome after 15 years: Here’s where I ended up and why
By Rael Hornby published
I’ve done my fair share of browser window shopping over the last week. Here’s where I’m putting down roots next.
Google Chrome may get a massive privacy boost — here’s what’s new
By Sarah Chaney published
Google is in the process of rolling out a new IP Protection feature that would hide the IP addresses of its Chrome users through a proxy server, and maybe two proxies in the future.
Microsoft Edge may get a cool new feature that excludes MacBook users — here's why
By Sarah Chaney published
Edge Canary users on Windows devices can convert handwriting to text and enable multiple FedCM privacy features via new flags.
How to block ads in Chrome without using extensions
By LAPTOP Contributor published
Learn how to block ads in Google Chrome without using extensions with this easy-to-follow guide. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience by managing your browser settings.
Opera GX ensures your last words won't be "please, delete my browser history."
By Rael Hornby published
Thanks to Opera GX, your dying words will no longer be a hushed “Please, microwave my hard drives.”
How to block newsletter pop-ups on your browser
By Shubham Agarwal published
Block all those annoying newsletter overlays on websites, as well as cookie consent dialogs with these free browser extensions on your phone and computer.
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