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When to update chrome and how to do it.
Update Google Chrome To make sure you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome can automatically update when a new version of the browser is available on your device. With these updates, you might sometimes notice that your browser looks different. Get a Chrome update when available Normally updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you haven't closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update: 1. On your computer, open Chrome. 2. At the top right, look at More More. 3. If an update is pending, the icon will be colored: Green : An update was released less than 2 days ago. Orange : An update was released about 4 days ago. Red : An update was released at least a week ago. To update Google Chrome: 1. On your computer, open Chrome. 2. At the top right, click More More. 3. Click Update Google Chrome . Important : If you can't find this button, you're on the lat...
How To Block Notification Requests In Chrome
You visit a website in Chrome and a window pops up asking if you want to get notifications from the site. You quickly click “No” so you can get on with what you came to do. It’s a minor distraction, no big deal. But then it happens again . . . and again . . . and again. Now the minor distraction has turned into a major annoyance. There’s good news. You can block the notification requests. Here’s how to do it. 1. Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of Chrome. 2. Click “Settings”. 3. Scroll to the bottom and click “Advanced”. 4. Click “Site Settings” under "Privacy and security". 5. Click "Notifications" 6. Flip the “Ask before sending (recommended)” toggle to “Blocked”. That’s all there is to it. The same procedure works for Chrome on Windows machines, Chromebooks and Android phones. I don’t know why website owners think it’s a good idea to annoy people with these infernal notification requests, but I’m glad Chrome gives us the me...