The newest update for Google Chrome on desktop is here, bringing in two important features to amp up safety and efficiency. First off, Safety Check can now run in the background automatically. Secondly, there are updates to the Memory Saver mode, giving you better insights into the amount of memory it’s saving on your device.
The upgraded Safety Check in Chrome now works quietly in the background, letting you know if any of your saved passwords are compromised or if you’re using a compromised extension. It’ll also give you a heads-up if you’re not on the latest Chrome version. You’ll find all these alerts conveniently at the top of the three-dot menu in Chrome.
Apart from that, there are some user-friendly improvements. You’ll also spot that Safety Check can now take back site permissions, like access to your location or microphone, especially if you haven’t been to those sites recently. And if you’re bombarded with notifications from sites you rarely visit, Safety Check will give you a heads up on that too.
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Speaking of performance, you might recall Chrome’s Memory Saver Mode from last year. Now, there are more ways to check out how it’s doing. When Memory Saver is on, you can hover over a tab to see the estimated memory saved if that tab is inactive. Google has also made Memory Saver more user-friendly, allowing you to easily pick and keep the sites you want active.
Another cool feature coming in the next few weeks is the option to save the tab groups you’ve made. While there’s no exact date for this yet, it’s expected to make accessing your tab groups from one computer to another a breeze. To get your hands on all these new features, just update Chrome today. Head to the three-dot menu, select Help, and then About Google Chrome. Chrome will then ask you to restart to apply the updates.
