Chrome New Safety Check Feature Checks for Hacked Passwords

Google Chrome, the leading browser, has recently launched a new safety check feature that can help users save their tab groups and optimize memory usage.
With this new feature, users can now ensure that their browser is running smoothly and efficiently, without compromising their security.
This is a great addition to the already extensive set of features that Google Chrome offers and is sure to be a valuable tool for users looking to enhance their browsing experience.
Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that can be used across different operating systems.
It was initially launched in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and it was created with free software components from Apple WebKit and Mozilla Firefox.
Later, versions were also released for Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android, where it is the default browser.
If any of your Chrome extensions are potentially harmful, your outdated browser version, compromised passwords, or site permissions that require maintenance will trigger proactive alerts.
You can find the alerts in the three-dot menu located in the Chrome browser.
This enables you to take necessary actions with ease.
Safety Check: If you haven't accessed a website recently, it's a good idea to revoke any permissions you may have previously granted, such as access to your location or microphone.
Chrome recently added performance controls, such as memory saver mode, to make it run smoother.
It has also introduced tab memory usage, including potential memory saved when we are inactive.
Access Memory Saver mode by toggling on the Memory Saver option in the Performance section of our settings.
In Chrome, tab groups are a helpful method to arrange and tidy our tabs, particularly when we are searching for something specific, like gifts from several websites.
We'll be able to save tab groups in Chrome for desktop over the next few weeks, allowing you to access them on other desktop devices and quickly resume work on our projects.


This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:20:04 +0000


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