Chrome Security Update: New Features for Safer Browsing. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Check out just some of the ways Chrome keeps you safe.
Google Chrome, the top web browser, has introduced new updates for PC users. These updates, released in October and November 2024, aim to improve your browsing, make you more productive, and keep your online data safe.
Passkeys created in Google Password Manager now work across your computers and Android devices
Passkeys let you securely sign in to apps and websites with facial recognition, your fingerprint, or screen lock.
- Create passkeys with Google Password Manager from your Android, ChromeOS, macOS, Windows and Linux devices.
- Set up a Google Password Manager PIN to ensure your passkeys are end-to-end encrypted and can’t be accessed by anyone, not even Google.
- Use your Google Password Manager PIN or your Android device screen lock to access passkeys across your devices.
Stay safe by default with revamped Safety Check features
Safety Check now runs automatically in the background and takes the following proactive actions to keep you safe.
- Auto-revoke unused site permissions to protect your privacy.
- Auto-unsubscribe you from abusive notifications.
- Identify and warn you about potentially harmful extensions.
Get real-time protection against phishing and malware, powered by AI
Enhanced protection uses AI to offer Chrome’s strongest level of protection against potentially dangerous sites, files, and extensions.
- At the top of your browser, open Chrome menu and then Settings.
- Select Privacy and security and then Security.
- Under Safe Browsing, select Enhanced protection.
Help Me Read
Chrome’s “Help Me Read” feature now summarizes long content for you, providing a streamlined and user-friendly experience. It leverages cutting-edge advanced Gemini models to effectively highlight the main points, ensuring that you can grasp essential information without feeling overwhelmed. This is especially beneficial for those who need to quickly understand complex information or are pressed for time, allowing them to focus on the core ideas without sifting through extensive text. Moreover, the feature adapts to various types of content, whether academic articles, lengthy reports, or intricate web pages, making it an invaluable tool for students, professionals, and casual readers alike who seek efficiency in their reading habits.
Conclusion
Google Chrome’s latest updates for PC users show the browser’s dedication to innovation, security, and productivity. Features like Help Me Read, Focus, and Enhanced Safe Browsing make Chrome the top choice for web browsers.
Keep up with Chrome’s latest updates, features, and security patches by following the Chrome Releases blog.
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