Helium Browser 0.13.5.1 by Razvan Serea
Helium is a private, fast, and honest Chromium-based web browser — built for people, with love. It offers the best privacy by default, unbiased ad-blocking, and a clean experience free from bloat and noise. Proudly based on Ungoogled-Chromium, Helium removes Google’s clutter while keeping a fast, efficient development pipeline. With thoughtful touches like native !bangs and split view, Helium is a people-first, fully open-source browser that puts control back in your hands.
Privacy, security, and control come first. Ads, trackers, and third-party cookies are blocked automatically, HTTPS is enforced everywhere, and all Chromium extensions work seamlessly — while Google can’t track your activity. Helium’s 13,000+ offline-ready !bangs let you jump straight to sites or AI tools like ChatGPT instantly. Open-source, people-first, and unbiased, Helium delivers a browsing experience that’s fast, secure, and free from noise, ads, and compromises.
Helium Browser key features:
Performance
Fast, efficient, and lightweight — built on Chromium’s optimized engine.
Energy-saving and consistent — stays fast over time without slowing down.
No bloat — stripped of unnecessary components for maximum speed.
Minimalist interface — compact, clean, and distraction-free.
Customizable toolbar — hide elements you don’t need.
Smooth and stable — no flicker, lag, or animation glitches.
Comfort-focused experience — intuitive and unobtrusive.
Privacy & Security
Best privacy by default — blocks ads, trackers, phishing, and third-party cookies.
Unbiased ad-blocking — powered by community filters and uBlock Origin.
No telemetry or analytics — zero background web requests on first launch.
Strict HTTPS enforcement — warns for insecure sites.
Passkeys supported — modern authentication made simple.
No built-in password manager or cloud sync — your data stays yours.
Extension Compatibility
Full Chromium extension support — including MV2 extensions.
Anonymized Chrome Web Store requests — Google can’t track extension installs.
Extended MV2 support — maintained for as long as possible.
Smart Features
Native !bangs — browse faster using 13,000+ offline-ready shortcuts.
AI integration — use !chatgpt and others directly from the address bar.
Offline functionality — bangs work without an Internet connection.
Philosophy
People-first design — open source, transparent, and community-driven.
No ads, no noise, no bias — privacy and honesty over profit.
Helium Browser 0.13.5.1 changelog:
7019790c revision: bump to 5 (#2001)
b65ab87b bump-platform: fallback to clone if tarball fails (#2002)
1ff4e281 merge: update to chromium 149.0.7827.196 (#2000)
b71fd25a patches: refresh for chromium 149.0.7827.196
53235ce9 merge: update ungoogled-chromium to 149.0.7827.196
3c92902a Update to Chromium 149.0.7827.196
d0a8c29d domsub: exclude docs/help domains from substitution (#1983)
2a53b77d Fix typos in comments and docstrings (#3828)
Download: Helium 64-bit | Portable 64-bit |~100.0 MB (Open Source)
Download: Helium ARM64 | Portable ARM64
Links: Helium Home Page | macOS | Linux | Screenshot
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Xbox Insiders get Xbox 360 achievements and Gamertag character upgrades by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe
Microsoft is continuing its fast-paced update schedule for Xbox Insiders. Today, the company announced a new slate of features it is rolling out to Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring, which includes an expansion to the gamertag system, Xbox 360 achievements, and more.
The unique Gamertag that Xbox users can choose for their profile is getting more characters. Instead of the 12-character limit, Insiders will now be able to get a Gamertag that's 15 characters long. The 12-character limit will still apply to Gamertags that are not unique or contain any non-Latin characters.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is adding Xbox 360 game support to its Game Hubs. Selecting an installed Xbox 360 game on a modern Xbox console will now show achievement progress, captures, and other information. Achievement pop-ups are back for these classics too, which should be good news for achievement hunters.
The next change is for Xbox players who can't wait to jump into their games when an update is required.
"If a game requires an update and is available to stream through your Game Pass membership, you can start playing immediately with cloud gaming while the update downloads in the background," explains Microsoft.
The final change of this Insider update is once again to the game cards. Insiders will find that all games, both released and upcoming, will now have a simple button to add to their profile's wishlist, making the process much easier from a single place.
This Xbox update is rolling out today to Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring. As usual, Microsoft aims to bring it to more Insiders over time before they reach all Xbox owners. Head here to find out how to join the Xbox Insider Program to get a chance to test these features and upcoming ones on both consoles and PC.