This article contains a detailed guide on how to reset settings, configure plugins, bookmarks, start pages, search engine, and other features of Google Chrome. The guide will primarily be useful to people who are far from working with a computer and specifically this browser, but experienced users will also be able to learn something useful for themselves.

By default, Google Chrome is set to search using the Google service. It is quite good and popular, but many users prefer competitors: Yandex, Bing, Mail.ru. In order to select a search engine, you need to go to the browser settings:

The changes will be automatically applied and saved to your profile. Now you can use the Yandex search service directly in the Google Chrome address bar.

Downloaded files

By default, the web browser saves files to the system drive in the user's personal folder. If you are using multiple HDDs, it is recommended that you download content from the network to a media other than the one on which Windows is installed. Setting up a download folder is easy:

Homepage

The home site is the resource that you will be redirected to when you launch your browser. It can be a news site, Vkontakte or other social networks, a page with a list of the sites you most visit, or just a tab with a search bar.

Open the settings, as in previous times. The required category is “On startup, open”. There are three items to choose from.

• New Tab - Opens a blank page with a search engine and a panel of your favorite resources.
• Previously opened tabs - will open all the pages that were open before the last shutdown of the browser.
• Preset pages - allows you to select a specific home page, for example, Vkontakte.

Plugins

Plugins, or extensions, are mini-programs that connect to Google Chrome and add additional functionality. This can be recognition of any formats, for example, FB2 or DJVU, a built-in text editor, ad blocking control, child protection, additional tabs from Yandex, and much more. Consider connecting the extension using the example of a plugin for additional Vkontakte settings:

1. As in previous times, go to the web browser settings.
2. In the menu on the left, you need to select the item "Extensions" - it is located immediately above the settings item.

Now that the application is installed, it will appear in the list of installed ones, and you can use it at any time. Unnecessary plugins can be easily removed by clicking on the trash can icon to the right of the name. Almost all applications that can be installed on the Yandex browser will also go to Chrome, which makes it very easy to switch between these two programs.

Hidden settings

Touching the additional hidden settings of Google Chrome is recommended only for experienced users who understand what they are doing. Ordinary people here may only need to enable NNAPI. Let's take a look at this topic as an example:

If you have accidentally turned on something that makes it difficult to work, the best solution is to reset the settings.

Installing programs that allow you to view different pages on the Internet at any time may be necessary for network users. Installing filters, videos and pictures, adding and removing tabs - all this is done through one of the sections of the program.

Not everyone can enter the settings mode quickly, and there is not always enough time to deal with this process.

Login using the browser panel

Users will be able to carry out the necessary operations and make the necessary adjustments in the corresponding offer menu. For mobile devices, laptops, personal computers, the login algorithm turned out to be exactly the same, but consists of the following logical actions:

In almost all versions of the specified mobile application, the settings section opens according to the same principle. If the browser settings do not open, the user may try to use another method or contact a specialist.

Opening browser settings in the general menu of the multimedia device

If the toolbar does not work on an application or its operation is extremely incorrect, the user should try to reload or update the program. If this does not help, you should try to open Google Chrome in this way:

Malfunctions in terms of opening settings often occur solely for the following reasons:

• outdated software of a computer device, smartphone, tablet, laptop;
• the version of the mobile or computer browser is outdated;
• there are malfunctions in the operation of the multimedia device itself;
• there is no stable connection to the worldwide network.

The custom browser does not always work correctly on specific device models. Users can always get information about the compatibility of specific computer equipment and the specified program on the Internet after contacting the service center.

Installing an inappropriate browser version is the reason that leads to its incorrect operation and the inability to open the settings menu. If the user does not have sufficient knowledge to configure the correct operation of the application on his own, he should contact the service center. Only experienced specialists will be able to correctly eliminate existing defects and configure the browser in such a way that new problems do not appear.

There are two ways to open the settings section, but if this process fails, you should think about the presence of serious problems. A multimedia device should be entrusted to a specialist, observing all his actions, in order to independently learn how to manage equipment of such a plan, configure programs for browsing the Internet, and other applications of this type.

How to set up Google Chrome? This is the first question that comes to mind after installing Google Chrome. If you asked yourself such a question, then today on the pages, I will write how to do it correctly.

It would seem that this browser is nowhere simpler, but it also has such parameters, the change of which significantly affects the behavior of this browser.

basic settings

All standard browser settings are in one place, in the “Settings” item:

1. Let's start with tabs. First we need to decide what we will see when we open the browser. This can be a quick access page, the last opened page, or a set of specific pages, the addresses of which must be entered individually.

For myself, I chose the second option, fans of reading the news will appreciate the third option, but the first option is suitable for those who start every day from scratch.

2. After setting up tabbed browsing, you need to move the folder for downloading files to a drive other than the system drive, for example, to the drive "D". This is done in order not to lose the downloaded files, then after reinstalling Windows they will remain on the computer.

To do this, you need to get into "Additional settings". They appear when you click on the link of the same name at the bottom of the main settings. Next, you need to find the line "Downloads" and press the button "Change". Now select the appropriate folder on the disk "D" (example) and specify it as the location for downloading files.

3. Now you can change the appearance of the browser. There are many colorful themes on the Internet, but if you want to create your own unique and inimitable theme, then it is very easy to do.

I wrote a short article about how , where he described the easiest way to create a beautiful theme. The whole process of creating a theme takes place in three steps. You only need a few high-quality pictures and a little imagination.

The second, regarding the appearance, is the visibility of the homepage button and the bookmarks bar. Do not confuse the bookmarks bar (appears under the address entry line) with the tab bar (it is at the very top), despite the similar names. Here the choice is to your taste - click the checkboxes and try whichever you like best.

Additional settings

4. The choice of the main search engine is important. There are the most popular search engines to choose from, but you can easily add your own. To do this, click on the button "Search Engine Management" and add your own version, taking other systems as an example, or vice versa, remove unnecessary ones.

If you are wondering how to customize it for yourself, then write it in the comments, as this plugin is focused on the English-speaking Internet. I would be glad if you can offer him an alternative.

5. Adding multiple users can come in handy if multiple people use the same browser. In this case, all settings, up to plugins and bookmarks, will be individual for each user. To do this, it is advisable to have a Google account and sign in to synchronize all settings.

Why sign in to Google Chrome?

A Google account is much more powerful today than it was five years ago. I will write a separate article about it, but for now I will talk about it in the context of Google Chrome.

When you sign in to Chrome, Google saves all your browser settings, such as appearance, installed plugins, bookmarks, passwords, and forms. This makes life very easy when reinstalling the system or when using multiple computers, since there is no need to manually download and fill in anything, everything will be ready to go.

Google Chrome is a free browser from Google. Thanks to its minimalist design and powerful features, Chrome has quickly become one of the most popular web browsers in the world. In this lesson, we will talk about the features of Google Chrome, how to download and install Google Chrome on your computer, and you will also learn how to sign in to Chrome using a Google account.

Chrome features

Chrome has a number of different features that make browsing the web easy and convenient. Below are some of the features of Chrome:

• Safety: Chrome has a number of tools that provide high security on the Internet. Chrome is constantly updated, so you're always protected from malware and phishing. For example, Chrome will show you a warning if a page is potentially dangerous.

• Customization: While the design of Google Chrome is very simple, the Chrome Web Store makes it easy to personalize it with web apps, themes, and extensions.

• Translation: Whenever you visit a foreign site, Chrome will automatically offer to translate it into your native language. The translation won't always be perfect, but this opportunity opens the door to millions of sites that you wouldn't have even visited before.

Download and install Google Chrome

Unlike Internet Explorer and Safari, Chrome does not come pre-installed on your operating system. In order to use Chrome, you first need to download and install it on your computer. The installation process is very simple and will only take a few minutes.

To download and install Google Chrome:

Access to Chrome

• If you are using the Windows operating system, a Chrome shortcut will be added to your desktop. Therefore, to open Chrome, you just need to double-click on the shortcut. You can also open Chrome from the Start menu or from the Taskbar.

• If you have a Mac, you can open Chrome from the Applications folder. You can also drag Chrome to the Dock.

If you want to use Google Chrome as your only web browser, you can set it as your default browser. Check out the lesson.

Apart from its unique features and tools, Chrome has all the features of other popular browsers. Because Chrome is relatively easy to use, its interface may seem unfinished or incomplete at first glance compared to other browsers.

The Back and Forward buttons allow you to move between sites you have recently visited.

The Refresh button reloads the contents of the open web page.

2) Address bar (Omnibox)

Omnibox is both an address bar and a search bar. You can use it to navigate to sites or search.

As you type in Omnibox, tooltips will appear to make moving between sites quicker and easier.

3) Tabs

With tabs, Chrome allows you to view multiple sites in a single window. Just click on the desired tab to view the web page.

To create a new tab, you need to click on the New Tab button, or press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + T (on Windows) or Command + T (on Mac).

4) Adding a bookmark

Click on the Star to bookmark the open site. You can also combine bookmarks into separate folders.

Click here to open the Chrome Menu. Here you can organize your bookmarks, view downloads, go to settings, and so on.

Sign in to Chrome

One of the most powerful features of Chrome is the ability to authorize (login). Authorization allows you to access your bookmarks, saved passwords, history and settings from any computer with Internet access and even from some mobile devices.

To be able to sign in to Chrome, you first need to create your Google account. We recommend studying lessons and.

If you have an email in Gmail, then you do not need to create a Google account, you already have one. You can sign in to Chrome using your Gmail login and password.

To sign in to Chrome:

We recommend that you do not use this feature on shared computers. After all, even if you log out of your Google account in the browser window, there is still a chance that you will be authorized in Chrome. This may give other people access to your personal information, mail, saved passwords, etc. For more information, we recommend reading

Adding other users

If you and your family use the same computer, you can add other accounts to Chrome so that everyone can access their personal settings and information.

To add other accounts to Chrome:

1. Click on the Chrome menu in the upper right corner of the browser and select Settings.
   
2. The Settings tab appears. Select Add User.
   
   
3. Select an image for the new user, a name and click create
   
   
4. The authorization form will appear in a new window. Enter your Google account username and password and click Sign in.
   
   
5. The new account will appear in user list. Both users will have a name and an icon. You can always determine who is currently logged in by looking at the icon in the upper left corner of the browser.
   
6. Click the Edit button to change the username and image (icon).
   
7. A dialog box will appear. Enter a name, select an icon and press OK.
   
   
8. To switch users, click on the user icon and select a different user from the dropdown list.
   
9. A new window will open for this user with their icon in the upper left corner.

Chrome for mobile

Chrome can also be used as a mobile browser. It is available for both iOS and Android devices. The Chrome app lets you surf the web, open multiple tabs, search, and more. You can even sign into Chrome on your mobile device. This will sync bookmarks, saved passwords, history and settings across all your devices.