Chrome 64 protects you from meltdown and specter
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Chrome 64 has been released for Windows, Mac and Linux users, this new version is especially important for offering a layer of protection against the Meltdown and Specter vulnerabilities that have been discovered in today's processors.
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Chrome 64 includes a modification to its JavaScript engine to protect its users from attacks based on Meltdown and Specter, it is possible that this measure slightly affects the performance of the browser, Google has also confirmed that it will add new protection measures in future versions.
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A pop-up blocker has also been included that will prevent the appearance of annoying ad windows or at least reduce their presence, this will be especially important for users with low bandwidth since data consumption will be reduced. Chrome 64 will also be able to block third party redirects to malicious websites.
The improvements of this new Chrome 64 continue with the implementation of support for HDR video playback in Windows 10 Fall Creator Update, of course, for this you will need a graphics card and a monitor compatible with HDR. We continue with the possibility of mutating the audio, this option is located in the drop-down menu of permissions and thanks to this, users will be able to establish the behavior of the sound site by site.
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