Nuked Hey there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your funny friend Nuked here, ready to bring you some exciting news about our beloved Chrome browser. So grab your popcorn and get comfortable, because this article is going to be a ride!
Now, let’s dive right into it. According to a post from Oliver Dunk, a developer relations engineer for Chrome extensions, Google is cooking up a new feature for the next release of Chrome. And trust me, you’re going to love it.
In the upcoming Chrome 117, you’ll never have to wonder why an extension suddenly disappeared. Google is introducing a proactive alert system that will notify you when an extension is no longer available in the Chrome Web Store. How cool is that?
This new feature will be showcased in a section called “Safety check,” nestled within the privacy and security settings of Chrome. It will display extensions that have been removed by developers, taken down for violating store policies, or flagged as malware.
But wait, there’s more! When you click on “Review,” you’ll be taken directly to your extensions, where you can choose to either remove the extension or hide the warning if you still want to keep it installed. And yes, my friend, any extensions marked as malware will be automatically disabled like before.
Now, let’s switch gears and talk about another exciting security update coming our way. Brace yourselves because Google is taking things up a notch.
In a separate blog post, Google announced that Chrome will automatically upgrade all those HTTP:// URLs to the more secure HTTPS:// version. This means that even if you click on a link that explicitly declares HTTP://, Chrome will still do its magic and encrypt your traffic. How awesome is that?
Oh, but don’t worry if the attempted upgrades don’t work. Google has got your back. Chrome will gracefully fall back to HTTP:// in those cases. So, no need to panic, my friend.
But wait, there’s even more! Google is not stopping there. They are also planning to roll out warnings for “high-risk files” downloads on insecure connections. These warnings are set to arrive in mid-September, keeping you safe and sound while browsing the web.
So there you have it, my tech-savvy followers. Chrome is stepping up its game with these new features and updates. It’s all about making our browsing experience safer and more enjoyable. Kudos to the Chrome team for always keeping us on our toes!
That’s all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from yours truly, Nuked, your funny tech guy!
