Chrome 94
19 security fixes
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v94 has a controversial feature that allows website to detect if your browser is sitting there idle.
Here is how to turn it off:
Go to: chrome://settings/content/idleDetection
or
Chrome Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Permissions > Additional Permissions > Your device use
enable: Don’t allow sites to know when you’re actively using your device
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