Weekly Issue: 2026-05
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Google Drive’s AI nonsense finally pushed me to self-host my documents

If you’re fed up with Google’s cloud, this self-hosted solution might be worth your time.
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Google Drive’s AI nonsense finally pushed me to self-host my documents

If you’re fed up with Google’s cloud, this self-hosted solution might be worth your time.
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What is a passkey?
Oliver Dunk, shares what a passkey is and where it can be used. To learn more about passkeys and biometrics, check out the related video "Are passkeys based on biometrics?". #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Speaker: Oliver Dunk Products Mentioned: Chrome
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Google Penalty Recovery Statistics 2026

Google issued 750,000 manual penalties monthly for webspam violations as of 2026, according to industry data. Recovery from these penalties varies significantly, with manual actions resolving in 10 to 30 days while algorithmic penalties require 6 months to 2 years for full restoration.
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How to Restart NGINX on Your Linux Server

NGINX serves as a widely used web server and reverse proxy tool on Linux machines. Like most services running on your system, you may need to restart NGINX periodically. This becomes especially important after modifying configuration files.
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Make-A-Video Statistics 2026

Meta’s Make-A-Video reached a milestone in September 2022 when it demonstrated the first large-scale text-to-video generation system trained on 2.3 billion text-image pairs. The model established foundational approaches for an industry now valued at $614.8 million in 2024.
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Gemini’s new sidebar in Chrome is surprisingly helpful but I found its limits

Can Gemini really answer all the questions about my open tabs and buy me a new console?
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Gemini’s new sidebar in Chrome is surprisingly helpful but I found its limits

Can Gemini really answer all the questions about my open tabs and buy me a new console?
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Guidance from the Frontlines: Proactive Defense Against ShinyHunters-Branded Data Theft Targeting SaaS

Introduction Mandiant is tracking a significant expansion and escalation in the operations of threat clusters associated with ShinyHunters-branded extortion.
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Vishing for Access: Tracking the Expansion of ShinyHunters-Branded SaaS Data Theft

Introduction Mandiant has identified an expansion in threat activity that uses tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) consistent with prior ShinyHunters-branded extortion operations.
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How Fans Follow Sports Car Racing Today: Live Timing, Onboards, and Race Analytics

Watched Le Mans from my sofa last June with three screens running simultaneously. Laptop showing live timing, tablet with onboard cameras, phone tracking sector times. My girlfriend walked past, shook her head, muttered something about “addiction.” She’s not entirely wrong.
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How Fans Follow Sports Car Racing Today: Live Timing, Onboards, and Race Analytics

Watched Le Mans from my sofa last June with three screens running simultaneously. Laptop showing live timing, tablet with onboard cameras, phone tracking sector times. My girlfriend walked past, shook her head, muttered something about “addiction.” She’s not entirely wrong.
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How to print and scan with Android

We may live in an increasingly digital world, but sometimes — love it or hate it — good old-fashioned pulp-based paper is still a necessity.
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How to print and scan with Android

We may live in an increasingly digital world, but sometimes — love it or hate it — good old-fashioned pulp-based paper is still a necessity.
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Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex
The Beta channel is being updated to OS version 16552.18.0 (Browser version 145.0.7632.25) for most ChromeOS devices.
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Start using MCP in DevTools today!
DevTools now also offers an MCP server which can help you debug common issues around web development, using a real Chrome instance on your own device. For more information, check out the related video! Watch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.
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Chrome Dev for Desktop Update
The Dev channel has been updated to 146.0.7655.3 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.
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New upgrades to AI Mode blur the lines between Google Search and the Gemini app

Since Gemini’s arrival in Google Search, there’s been a lot of crossover and connection between the two (AI Overviews, AI Mode, etc.), but there’s always been a pretty clear distinction there, too.
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New upgrades to AI Mode blur the lines between Google Search and the Gemini app

Since Gemini’s arrival in Google Search, there’s been a lot of crossover and connection between the two (AI Overviews, AI Mode, etc.), but there’s always been a pretty clear distinction there, too.
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ChromeOS 144 is here, but the headlining Gemini in Chrome feature is missing

ChromeOS 144 officially began its rollout on January 27th, and if you’re like me, you probably jumped all over that Check for updates button the second you saw the news.
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ChromeOS 144 is here, but the headlining Gemini in Chrome feature is missing

ChromeOS 144 officially began its rollout on January 27th, and if you’re like me, you probably jumped all over that Check for updates button the second you saw the news.
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Canyongross.com Manual for Online Users

Today, people rely heavily on websites for shopping, services, and knowledge. Canyongross.com has recently caught the attention of American internet users. Many wonder about its purpose and safety. This manual offers a clear look at the platform without promotional bias. Understanding Canyongross.com Canyongross.
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Will your Chromebook get the new ‘Aluminium’ update? Here is what Google says

Ever since the news dropped that ChromeOS is migrating to the Android stack (codenamed ‘Aluminium’), one of the biggest questions in our comments section has been simple: “What about the Chromebook I just bought?
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Will your Chromebook get the new ‘Aluminium’ update? Here is what Google says

Ever since the news dropped that ChromeOS is migrating to the Android stack (codenamed ‘Aluminium’), one of the biggest questions in our comments section has been simple: “What about the Chromebook I just bought?
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SnapJotz.com The Digital Memo Pad Designed for Rapid Capture

Today, people rely heavily on websites for shopping, services, and knowledge. Canyongross.com has recently caught the attention of American internet users. Many wonder about its purpose and safety. This manual offers a clear look at the platform without promotional bias. Understanding Canyongross.com Canyongross.
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Financial Strategies CWBianca Market Path to Money Success in 2026

Managing money properly matters now more than ever. Financial Strategies CWBiancaMarket centers on reaching monetary objectives through careful planning. This guide shares actionable methods for spending, saving, and growing wealth throughout 2026. Understanding Financial Strategies CWBiancaMarket Financial Strategies CWBiancaMarket involves prioritizing expenses and accumulating reserves.
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Search engine operators Statistics 2026

Google processes 8.5 billion searches daily as of 2026, yet fewer than 5% of users know how to use search operators effectively. Search engine operators are special commands that refine queries, filter results, and unlock precise information hidden in billions of indexed pages.
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Introducing Google Cloud Vertex AI Extensions for .NET

In October 2024, Microsoft announced the Microsoft.Extensions.AI.Abstractions and Microsoft.Extensions.AI libraries for .NET. These libraries provide the .NET ecosystem with essential abstractions for integrating AI services into .NET applications from various providers such as Open AI, Azure, Google. Today, we’re happy to announce the Google.Cloud.VertexAI.Extensions library.
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Stable Video Diffusion User Trends And Statistics 2026

Stable Video Diffusion recorded 231,198 monthly downloads as of 2025, positioning itself as a leading open-source AI video generation model. Released by Stability AI in November 2023, the platform achieved 26,600+ GitHub stars and processed training data spanning 580 million video clips.
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Chrome Dev for Android Update
Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 146 (146.0.7655.6) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.
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Chrome auto browse can help with work, says Google

Google is looking to expand Chrome’s role in enterprise productivity with a new auto-browse feature built on its Gemini 3 model that it says can navigate websites, gather information, and process it, reducing manual data entry and repetitive clicks in professional workflows.
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Chrome auto browse can help with work, says Google

Google is looking to expand Chrome’s role in enterprise productivity with a new auto-browse feature built on its Gemini 3 model that it says can navigate websites, gather information, and process it, reducing manual data entry and repetitive clicks in professional workflows.
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I have 5 major concerns about Google’s Android desktop OS

That’s not an Android and Chrome merger, that’s Android’s desktop mode.
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I have 5 major concerns about Google’s Android desktop OS

That’s not an Android and Chrome merger, that’s Android’s desktop mode.
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How to Secure Your Chromebook Before Visiting Any Online Casino or Gaming Platform

Chromebooks are designed with a high level of security in mind, although there are additional measures you can take to ensure your device is secure. Many online casinos and gaming sites, like the GGBet app, also employ enhanced security measures to reduce the risk of transmitting sensitive data.
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