Google Chrome is attacking the web browsing scourge with version 64. A new option will soon allow users to block videos from autoplaying on a website. to make the slightest sound. Great news considering the abuses in this space and a real improvement in user experience.
A minor disappointment however, it won’t be enough to tick a box in the parameters to take advantage of it. You will have to manually tell Chrome each site it needs to enable this feature. URL lock or one click of info button will recommend to you. After the site is populated, automatic videos will no longer play audio.
Google Chrome mutes autoplay videos
The same practice when you regularly visit a site that uses such apps. We hope a future collaborative tool will be placed to detect such web pages and directly block the sound of their videos.
Among other innovations seen in the beta version of Chrome 64, we note the improvement of the intrusive windows blocker, as promised. Google’s browser tool now better protects users from sites that often trick people into opening tabs and windows to disreputable third-party sites. Links to these sites are often hidden behind video play buttons or crosses to get rid of an ad.
Chrome 64 is expected to be officially released in the next few weeks. The browser can also launch HDR video playback, but only when Windows 10 HDR mode is enabled. For this, of course, you need a very powerful compatible computer.
