Two days ago, I told you about an upcoming Chrome feature that will allow users to manually add username and passwords to Chrome’s password manager. Looks like Google is working on improving how users access these settings. The Code The code change request talks about adding “new entry points” to Autofill settings: [Autofill Home] Add […]
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Chrome Profile Menu to Add Shortcuts to Passwords and Other Autofill Information
This Extension Puts Live FIFA World Cup Score on Chrome’s New Tab Page
There are hundreds of things that you can do with your Chrome New Tab Page. This World Cup season, consider making it a place to put live score from all the World Cup games. If you are a soccer fan, this extension is going to be really this World Cup season. Once installed, you will […]
Coming Soon: Manually Add Username and Passwords to Chrome’s Password Manager
Google Chrome, even if we don’t call it that, is also a password manager for many. I store my passwords using Chrome. It may not have the same feature set as a standalone password manager, but it works. Looks like Google is working on improving this part of Chrome. Looking at the new Podcasts app […]
Chrome’s New Tab Page to Get Chromecast’s Backdrops, Complete with Weather and News
A few weeks ago I told you folks that Chrome’s New Tab Page (NTP) will get pictures from Chromecast’s “Backdrop” as background images. Backdrop what you see when your Chromecast is ready, but not playing any content. Today, I found a code change request that talks about this in detail. Looks like Chrome’s New Tab […]
You Can Soon Upload Your Own Image to Chrome’s New Tab Page
A few days ago I told you guys that Google Chrome will soon let you change background images, most probably from the same source as Chromecast backdrops. A code commit that I noticed today talks about an additional option to this background images feature. When this feature is live, you will be able to select […]
Chrome Extensions Inline Installation is Going Away
Starting today, Chrome will not allow inline installation of extensions. If you are wondering what “inline” installation is, it is the feature that allows developers to include a link to install Chrome extension from their websites. You will click “install” on a third-party website, but the actual file will be downloaded from the Chrome Web […]
Chrome OS File Manager Getting Restructured
Chrome OS is no longer a single operating system. It is Chrome OS + Android + Linux. Files app, the file manager of Chrome OS needs to adapt to this new reality. Looks like the Chrome OS team is busy getting this ready. According to a code change request and a few bug reports AND […]
Chrome for MacOS to Show Suggested Text on Touch Bar
Google Chrome will soon use MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar to offer suggested text while typing. This feature is currently available on Canary channel under a flag. If you have one of those new MacBook Pros with Touch Bar, you will be familiar with multiple apps using it to add shortcuts and such. There are apps […]
Chrome’s New Tab Page Background Picker is Live For Some Users
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Google’s plan to add a built-in background image option to Chrome’s new tab page. Looks like this is live for some users on the Canary version of Chrome. I have had this flag enabled for weeks now, but this feature is not working yet on Chrome OS […]
Chrome’s Offline Error Page Dino Game Gets “Birthday Mode”
I am not sure if Google is preparing to celebrate Dino’s birthday or to throw birthday surprise to us users. Let’s take a look at the code that I noticed today. I don’t have a lot of details because the bug associated with this change is private. The title of this change says “Add new […]
