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“It’s so annoying!”: The updated Google Chrome interface was criticized by users. How to get everything back
Google has released an update for its proprietary browser, which makes a small change to the Chrome interface, designed to simplify the process of interacting with previously downloaded files. Users did not find this change useful and they began to complain intensely about the innovation in the network.
We are talking about moving the downloads panel. Previously, it was located at the bottom of the Chrome window. As Google notes, such a panel brought three problems at once: it took up precious space on the screen, did not disappear automatically, was morally obsolete, and did not match the style of the rest of the browser interface.
To solve these problems, Google has hidden information about downloaded files under a small button located to the right of the address/search bar. By clicking on the button, the user will see a drop-down list of recent downloads. With active loading, the user will see a clear animation, and upon its completion, a small pop-up window, which, in principle, can be turned off.
As already noted, not everyone liked the innovation and users criticized the removal of the “loading panel”.
According to complaints, the old panel provided a clear view of the progress of the download and was more convenient. It is difficult for users to adjust to the new interface, which leads to repeated downloads of the same files. Those affected perceive the company’s recent decision as unnecessary and unreasonable. Here is one example of a review:
Hello, today my Google Chrome updated this downloads icon and every time I save something, a window pops up to this icon and shows the recent download. It’s so annoying!
Luckily, there is an easy way to turn off a feature if you don’t like it. At chrome://flags, you need to find a flag called New Download Bubble and disable it.
Microsoft is indeed working on a “web-centric” version of the next generation of the Windows operating system, commonly known as Windows 12. This was reported by the thematic resource WindowsLatest, citing several sources close to Microsoft and its industry partners.
The cloud or web-based version of Windows 12 is similar in operating principles to the already well-known ChromeOS operating system from Google, which is used mainly on school and student PCs and laptops that are characterized by accessibility.
As WindowsLatest notes, the cloud version of Windows 12 is not intended to replace the traditional proprietary OS on desktop computers and could be the “true” answer to Chrome OS. This is Microsoft’s attempt to create a more modern, modular and lightweight version of Windows for low-cost educational devices.
Microsoft is already building a development team for the next generation of Windows. This is confirmed by job listings appearing online. It also notes that the “next generation of Windows” will appear in 2024.
As WindowsLatest learned, the Microsoft Edge browser and a new artificial intelligence system will be the center of the first web version of Windows 12.
Users of Google’s car platform began to complain about problems with the GPS signal after the release of the stable Android Auto 10.5 update.
According to some users, they have encountered problems with GPS while driving. Several users reported that the GPS signal suddenly disappeared for a few seconds and the navigator froze, but after a few moments it came to life and continued to work normally. This problem affects not only Google Maps, but also the Waze app.
Unfortunately, Google developers have not yet acknowledged the problems with GPS. However, you shouldn’t get too upset because new Android Auto updates come out every few weeks. If you have problems with GPS when using Android Auto, you can downgrade to an older version.
Google has released a small update to its Chrome browser, which may please many users.
The fact is that some time ago the developers added the “All Bookmarks” checkbox to the end of the bookmarks bar, and the new element is firmly attached to the panel. Clicking “All Bookmarks” will simply prompt you to “Open sidebar to see all bookmarks.” This innovation annoyed many users and has now been removed.
The panel was freed from the plate with the update to Chrome 117.0.5938.132. In addition, the update contains 10 security fixes, including the exploit that was used in the attacks.
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