Tag: Google Chrome

This article provides a guide on preventing Google Chrome from prompting to be the default browser in Windows 11. By modifying the Windows Registry, users can disable this feature and revert to the default setting when needed. The change can be applied to all computer users by adjusting the corresponding Registry key. A computer reboot…

This post provides instructions on how to change Google Chrome’s theme to dark mode. Chrome doesn’t have a specific dark theme, but it can be switched to dark mode by adjusting the device’s color and theme settings. Changing theme color in Chrome can make the browser more visually appealing, lessen eye strain in low-light settings,…

The article explains how to customize the theme of a Google Chrome browser for a more personalized browsing experience. Themes are stored in your Google Account for consistent appearance on different devices. The process includes navigating to ‘Customize and Control’, selecting ‘Settings’ and ‘Appearance’, and then choosing a theme from the store. To undo changes,…

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the “Auto-verify” feature in Google Chrome. This feature, introduced in Chrome version 121, allows sites to confirm that a user is not a bot, thereby improving browsing experience. Depending on privacy concerns or the frequency of visiting verification-required sites, users may choose to toggle…

The article provides a guide to enhance online ad privacy settings using the Google Chrome browser. It focuses on a feature in Chrome version 116 and onward, an ‘Ad privacy’ section in the ‘Privacy and security’ page. The feature helps stop targeted advertisements based on user online activity without preventing ad display. It empowers users…

The article provides a guide on managing the ‘Preload pages’ feature in Google Chrome. This feature, which makes browsing faster by loading pages it predicts the user might visit, can be turned on or off based on user choice. The processes and impacts of this feature, from improved speed to increased data usage and privacy…

This article provides instructions on how to turn on or off the ‘Live Caption’ feature in the Google Chrome browser. ‘Live Caption’ automatically generates captions for English audio and video within the browser. The feature is based on Windows’ Live Caption, which must be activated for it to work in Chrome. Activating it involves a…

Google Chrome now allows users to use Windows Hello, instead of a credit card’s CVC code, to confirm stored credit cards. This new feature enhances security and convenience for online transactions. Users can toggle this option on or off in Chrome’s settings under ‘Payment methods.’ Enabling it will require a Windows Hello PIN or fingerprint.

This article details how to enable or disable Google Translate in Google Chrome. Google Chrome, similar to Microsoft Edge, has a personalized, in-built translation feature that can auto-translate websites into the user’s preferred language. This helps to enhance the browsing experience by offering a more contextual exploration of various websites across different languages. Notably, users…

Google Chrome offers a built-in spell checker feature that flags misspelled words as you type, with two options – ‘Basic’ and ‘Enhanced’. The feature is typically enabled by default, but users can toggle it on or off via the Languages settings. ‘Enhanced’ spell check sends typed text to Google, similar to Google search.