Mozilla warns of potential dark patterns in new browser choice screens coming to Europe
Design matters
Microsoft Edge gets patched on Windows 7, 8, Server 2012
Support for MS Edge on Windows 7 and 8 came to an end in January, however Microsoft have released a bug fix version for Win 7, 8, and 8.1 (and Server 2012 R2) to address a flaw that's being exploited in the wild.
Google and Mozilla patch their internet tools against a critical security flaw
In the modern web, a "malicious" WebP image can turn your browser into a danger
Google Chrome celebrates 15 years with a fresh look and enhanced features
Following an update to the Android brand
Windows 11 will soon open all links in the default browser, but only for users in Europe
Those in the rest of the world will have to keep using Microsoft Edge against their will
Vivaldi browser code restructure brings performance boost
Vivaldi 6.2 introduces Portal Windows, a new framework that makes code sharing between windows more efficient for improved performance. Other enhancements include address field suggestions and a new clear browser history button.
Firefox users can now import Chrome extensions, but there's a catch
Mozilla plans to expand support for other browsers in the future
Firefox "finally" beats Chrome (in a decade-old JS benchmark)
What just happened? A recent preview version of Firefox was seemingly able to beat Chrome in the SunSpider JavaScript benchmark, an old speed test from Apple's WebKit team. The team celebrated and posted a screenshot of the feat even though other more recent benchmarks continue to rank Google's browser as the fastest overall.
Google is removing the Chrome browser from ChromeOS
Future versions of ChromeOS will reportedly have a new default browser called Lacros
Firefox 116 debuts new sidebar switcher, multiple security fixes
Firefox 116 adds a new sidebar switcher for accessing Bookmarks, History, and Synced Tabs, along with a new volume slider on Picture-in-Picture mode. Security fixes and more.
Safari hits record market share while Chrome slips, Edge holds steady
Google still owns over 60 percent of the browser market, so the real race is between Apple and Microsoft
As of version 100, Opera is now Opera One
Opera One introduces Aria, a new browser AI in collaboration with OpenAI. Aria can be reached via a new command line, as well as from the browser sidebar. Other features include a new refreshed modular design, tab islands and more.
The Dark Web: Exploring the Hidden Internet
There are few things as infamous as The Dark Web in the world of technology, but what is it, and why does it have such a bad reputation?
Microsoft will let Internet Explorer's empty husk live on in Windows
Internet Explorer 11 was declared dead. Now, it's coming back as a UI zombie
Firefox 113 improves search bar prediction, picture-in-picture controls
Firefox 113 is an important update that adds rewind and video duration to its picture-in-picture controls, improves the search bar history and options, adds AV1 support and more.
Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because it's not an indicator of website safety
Users find the icon confusing, not knowing what it really means
Windows 11 global user share hits all-time high as Edge loses out to Safari
Windows 10 remains the most popular version by far
What was the first widely-used web browser?
The groundbreaking web browser turned 30 this month, developed by a team at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) in 1993.
Opera One is a newly redesigned modular browser
Opera One is now available in early-access, set to replace the Opera browser on desktop it brings new modular tabs, integration with AI services, a new multithreaded compositor and more.
Save Any Web Page as an Image or PDF
Ever read a web page and wanted to keep it offline to study later? Read on and you'll be saving web pages as PDFs and images in no time at all.
Firefox 112.0 improves performance with Intel GPU, bugfixes, and more
The open source browser is getting faster and faster by the month
Microsoft Edge adds back setting to block video autoplay
Microsoft Edge has added back a setting that lets you block autoplay audio and video on website. The setting also allows you to add exceptions. Learn how to use it.
Firefox will support Windows 7/8 until at least 2024
Mozilla won't abandon Microsoft's tried and tested platform anytime soon
Amazon survey points to renewed interest in a desktop web browser
The e-commerce giant is asking users about their web browsing preferences
