Ever felt like your browser is more of a notification machine than a tool for surfing the web? Google Chrome is on a mission to change that. The tech giant is rolling out a nifty new feature to manage notifications, making your browsing experience quieter and less cluttered.
How it works:
Chrome will now start turning off notification permissions for websites you haven’t interacted with recently. This means you’ll see fewer alerts from sites you hardly visit, but you’ll still get important notifications from your frequently used sites. It’s like having a helpful assistant who keeps your browser clean and organized.
When and how:
This feature is rolling out to Google Chrome on both desktop and Android. It won’t kick in immediately; Chrome will only revoke permissions when there’s very low user engagement and a high volume of notifications being sent. So, don’t worry about missing out on crucial alerts from your favorite sites.
Control at your fingertips:
If you want to manage your notification settings or disable this feature, you can. Here’s how:
– On desktop: Click the three dots (top right), then Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Notifications.
– On Android: Tap the three dots (top right), then Settings > Notifications.
Why it’s a good idea:
Tests by the Chrome team show that this feature significantly reduces notification overload without affecting the total number of notification clicks. It’s a win-win – sites that send fewer notifications actually end up getting more clicks on them.
So, say goodbye to notification clutter and hello to a cleaner, quieter browsing experience with Google Chrome’s new feature!
