Chrome is set for a major speed boost thanks to a new compression algorithm

Browsing with Chrome may soon get a lot speedier.

That’s because a Google engineer says the company is nearly finished with a new compression algorithm called Brotli, which can crunch data up to 26 percent more efficiently than the currently used compression. Check this article from PCWorld.com

Google+ for Android may save you time by launching links in Chrome custom tabs

Next time you go to open a link in Google+ it might be a zippier experience. That’s because Google appears to be switching from sending links to Chrome, instead using its new custom tabs feature. Check this article from PCWorld.com

15 Incredible Firefox Addons For Geeks

If you have some geeky tendencies like I do, then these handy Firefox tools might be just what you need. They are simple, useful, and perfect for those who work on the Web every day. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

Here’s The Only Mac Security Software You Need

If you’re a new Mac user (or even if you’re not), you might be confused about what kind of security software you do and don’t need. The truth is, for most people, OS X is fairly secure out of the box. And there are a number of programs out there that potentially do more harm than good. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

How Windows 10 IoT Will Soon Let You Manage Your Home

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution continues to gather pace. In an attempt to lock out their competitors and get a stranglehold on the rapidly growing market, some of the largest tech names in the industry start collaborating and forming partnerships. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Shut Up Windows 10 Notifications Once and for All

There are plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows 10, but perhaps you’re still holding off. If so, you’ve no doubt been pestered by an annoying pop-up asking you to install Windows 10 every time you boot your system. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com

The tricks for using Gmail folders vs. labels

Gmail can confuse people used to other email clients, and the concept of labels causes a lot of that confusion. Labels don’t quite behave like folders, although sometimes they do. Because you can attach multiple labels onto a single conversation, you have far more options. Check out this article from PCWorld.com