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The latest update to the Chrome browser took another step forward towards creating a more secure web experience for users by forcing audio and video to use HTTPS connections or else be blocked. In ongoing efforts to protect users from unsafe downloads, Google’s developers have now laid the groundwork that will eventually result in non-secure downloads being blocked entirely by Chrome.

Web sites you use, if run in Chrome, may not work as expected once Chrome 80 is released on February 4th, 2020. Chrome is changing the way websites and cookies work by default. Prior to February 4th 2020, you should test to confirm if any updates are required to allow the continued normal operation of your website or web app.

Chrome 79 will start rolling out on Tuesday, December 10. It’s likely Google will gradually deliver it to users, meaning you shouldn’t be worried if you can’t immediately access it on the day of release.