Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers in the world, but there’s a lot to learn about it. If you use Chrome on daily basis, then you need to know how to get the most out of it. The good news is that Google has built-in plenty of features that are hidden until you discover them. Here, in this blog, we will publish our top picks for features that will help you get more out of Chrome. But let’s first learn more about it.
What is Google Chrome?
Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google. It was first released on September 2, 2008, for Windows and Mac OS X, with a Linux version following in late 2010. With a decent broadband connection and internet speed, Chrome serves as a fast web browser.
It is estimated that approximately half of all desktop users utilize Google Chrome as their main internet browser. The reason is its quick loading time and minimal impact on their PC’s performance overall compared to other major alternatives like Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox.
Hidden Google Chrome features
- Switch to Guest Mode: One of Chrome’s most useful features is the ability to switch between user accounts without losing any data. It can be a godsend for families or multiple people who use one laptop.
- Integrated Music Control: So, you’ve got a favourite song playing and at the same time, you’re reading your favourite article or may be browsing online shopping website. You want to play another song, but you don’t want to interrupt the article, right? Luckily for you, Chrome has an integrated music control feature that lets you play, pause and skip music without having to leave the page or even open a new tab.
- Cast Your Screen or Desktop: Google Chrome has a feature called “Cast Your Screen or Desktop.” You can cast your screen or desktop to another device like Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV or any other HDMI-supported device.
- Magic of Omnibox: The address bar is commonly referred to as the Omnibox and is a built-in Google search page. You can use it to search for any type of information like math problems, basic questions etc., and it will give you an answer before you’re done typing in your search box.
- Group tabs together: Grouping tabs lets you work with multiple web pages at once. You can then organize these groups into collections and quickly switch between them when you need to. To group tabs, click More in the Chrome toolbar then select Group Tabs. Alternatively, right-click on any tab and select Group Tabs to begin. Once grouped, click the name of your new group under Groups on the left side of your Tab Bar to ungroup them again or drag apart any individual tab that needs its own window space.
Conclusion
Chrome is a very useful tool for anyone who uses the internet and has a fairly good broadband connection. It’s fast, simple and convenient. There are many features that you may not have heard about yet, but you will definitely love when you do!