70% of everyone uses Chrome. Less than 10% of people use Firefox. It wasn’t always this way. Back in 2008, it was Microsoft’s Internet Explorer held 60% market share. Then Google reinvented the browser. Not only was Chrome better designed for the emerging “Web 2.0” at the time, Google created an open-source code base, Chromium,… (more) Chrome vs Firefox: Time to Switch to Firefox?
Chrome is powerful, versatile, and incredibly popular. Two thirds of everyone uses it. And it’s easy to install on all your devices. The exact steps are slightly different from one device to another: Mac desktops and laptops Windows desktops and laptops Linux desktops and laptops iOS mobile devices Android mobile devices (Some) Smart TVs Install… (more) The Exact Steps to Install Google Chrome on Any Device
Chrome Headless is “Chrome without Chrome,” in the words of Chrome developer and engineer Eric Bidelman. It’s the functionality of Chrome, but operated from the computer’s command line. That’s what’s meant by a “headless browser,” which makes now a good time to answer: What is a headless browser? A headless browser is a browser without a… (more) The Beginner’s Guide to Chrome Headless
Browser notifications can be helpful. Sometimes. They can also be a frustrating imposition. Google Chrome has a notification systems that lets you receive push notifications from websites whenever you’re online. Even when you’re no on that website. Unlike standard web notifications, you don’t have to have the website open in your browser to receive them.… (more) Turn Chrome Notifications Off For Good
Google Chrome comes in four release channels: Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. Stable is the channel that’s publicly released, you’re probably using it right now. Beta is the next upcoming version that’s in final testing before it’s released to the Stable channel. You can get access to all four channels for free. While there are… (more) How to Get Access to Chrome Beta
Most Ubuntu users rely on Firefox, which is an excellent browser with plenty of features. It handles browsing, streaming, security, and privacy just fine. But Chrome might still be your preference. It’s a good idea to have more than one web browser, in case of errors, crashes, or glitches. And only Chrome has built-in support… (more) The Best Way to Install Chrome on Ubuntu
Updating Chrome keeps you safe and gives you access to the latest features. Chrome updates itself automatically if you regularly restart the application. But if you’re one of the people who leave their computer on all the time and always leave Chrome running, it won’t get the chance to update. Then you’ll have to do… (more) The Best Way to Update Chrome
Chrome and Chromium are two separate things: Chrome is Google’s web browser, built on the Chromium codebase. Chromium is an open-source browser codebase, which is used by many browsers including Google. Their differences come down to two key things licensing and security. Let’s look at each more closely. What is Chrome? Chrome is Google’s browser, a simple… (more) Chrome vs Chromium: Are they the Same?
How do you turn JavaScript on and off in Chrome? Here’s how to do it in just five clicks. And why you might want to turn it off completely. Let’s get started. 1. Click Settings in the Chrome menu. 2. Select “Advanced” at the bottom of the Settings page. 3. Under Privacy and security, scroll… (more) Enable JavaScript in Chrome with 5 Clicks
Chrome Developer Tools is a comprehensive toolkit for developers, built directly into the Chrome browser. These tools let you edit web pages in real time, diagnose problems more quickly, and build better websites faster. Even if you’re not a developer, though, you can still get some use out of Developer Tools. What are Chrome Developer… (more) The Beginner’s Guide to Chrome Developer Tools
