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Internet Explorer finally dies, after 27 years
Internet Explorer finally dies, after 27 years
Internet Explorer dominated the web for years. But now, its time has gone and Microsoft will cease the support for IE. 14 Jun 2022 - 3 comments
There is one country where Chrome is not the most popular
There is one country where Chrome is not the most popular
According to September, 2021 statistics, there is exactly one country in the world where Chrome is not the most popular browsers. 01 Oct 2021 - 2 comments
Firefox adds suggestions to searches, plans to introduce sponsored links
Firefox adds suggestions to searches, plans to introduce sponsored links
Firefox Suggest adds suggestions below the address bar when you type in search terms. 16 Sep 2021
Mozilla releases Firefox 85 to combat supercookies and more
Mozilla releases Firefox 85 to combat supercookies and more
Mozilla has announced today officially the release of the latest and greatest Firefox browser. There are a lot of updates to the browser but ...... 26 Jan 2021
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla launches 'Project Quantum' to accelerate browsing speed, efficiency for Firefox users
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the popular Firefox browser, has announced the start of Project Quantum, an effort to accelerate browsing speeds using Firefox. 30 Oct 2016
Chrome to be less memory-intensive with new update
Chrome to be less memory-intensive with new update
Google has said that its popular Chrome browser will be less memory-intensive following a new update in early December. 11 Oct 2016
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Netflix will only stream 1080p on Microsoft Edge or IE11
Last week, Microsoft made headlines by claiming that its Microsoft Edge was the only browser that could handle 1080p streaming on your PC. It appears that is actually true. 19 Jul 2016 - 2 comments
Apple to block Adobe Flash on desktop Safari
Apple to block Adobe Flash on desktop Safari
Apple will continue its crusade against the ultra-vulnerable Adobe Flash soon, blocking the plugin by default starting with the next version of desktop Safari. 17 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
Mozilla's Firefox surpasses IE/Edge in market share for first time ever
Mozilla's Firefox surpasses IE/Edge in market share for first time ever
According to the most recent StatCounter figures, Firefox has surpassed Internet Explorer/Edge in market share for the first time ever, although all three browsers still have nothing on Google's Chrome. 22 May 2016 - 11 comments
Apple iPhone users are increasingly moving towards using Chrome over Safari
Apple iPhone users are increasingly moving towards using Chrome over Safari
According to Adobe's Google I/O Digital Index Report, iOS users are increasingly moving from Safari to Chrome for their browsing needs. 15 May 2016 - 5 comments
Opera adds free built-in VPN to browser
Opera adds free built-in VPN to browser
Opera has added an incredible new perk to their web browser, a free and unlimited VPN. 22 Apr 2016 - 2 comments
Google celebrates the release of Chrome 50 with a large infographic
Google celebrates the release of Chrome 50 with a large infographic
Google has celebrated the release of Chrome 50 this week, the 50th major update of the popular web browser. 22 Apr 2016
Microsoft has added new extensions to its Edge browser
Microsoft has added new extensions to its Edge browser
Earlier this week, Microsoft launched new extensions for its Edge browser, which until recently, had none. 02 Apr 2016 - 9 comments
Opera receives large buyout offer from Chinese firms
Opera receives large buyout offer from Chinese firms
Opera, the browser company, has received a $1.2 billion buyout offer from a group of Chinese firms, and the company's board has unanimously voted to approve the offer. 11 Feb 2016
Pirate Bay will let you stream torrents through your browser thanks to Torrents Time
Pirate Bay will let you stream torrents through your browser thanks to Torrents Time
The Pirate Bay has integrated the new Torrents Time plugin, allowing users to stream torrents directly from their browser. 09 Feb 2016 - 1 comment
Is Microsoft's Edge browser storing your private browsing data?
Is Microsoft's Edge browser storing your private browsing data?
Microsoft Edge, the company's evolution for Internet Explorer, may be storing data it should not be. 28 Jan 2016 - 7 comments
Google promises new algorithm will make Chrome run faster
Google promises new algorithm will make Chrome run faster
Google says their latest algorithm will significantly increase Chrome's speed, with the ability to compress up to 26 percent more than the existing compression engine. 21 Jan 2016
Microsoft to end support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 next week
Microsoft to end support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 next week
Microsoft has confirmed that it is indeed stopping support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 on January 12th, as previously announced. 08 Jan 2016
Mozilla's Firefox browser for iOS now available for all
Mozilla's Firefox browser for iOS now available for all
Mozilla has taken its Firefox for iOS browser out of beta, making it available to all. 14 Nov 2015
Google to kill Chrome support for Windows XP, Vista and older OS X versions next year
Google to kill Chrome support for Windows XP, Vista and older OS X versions next year
Google has announced today that it will end support for the Chrome browser for many older operating systems in April 2016. 11 Nov 2015
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