Chromebook For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Chapter 3

Surveying the Chrome Browser

IN THIS CHAPTER

Taking an in-depth look at the Chrome web browser

Creating and managing bookmarks

Dealing with your browser history

In late 2008, after a brief beta run, Google released the first consumer-ready version of its Chrome web browser. Google’s goal was to create an alternative to popular web browsers such as Internet Explorer (now known as Microsoft Edge), Safari, and Firefox. The application was launched globally in 43 languages.

Chrome’s stripped-down approach, speed, and extensibility proved to be popular with many users, from dabblers to the technologically savvy. It was quickly developed for other operating systems like macOS and Linux, as well as mobile platforms Android and iOS. Today, Chrome accounts for over 65 percent of all web browsing on the internet.

At their core, web browsers are nothing more than vehicles for surfing the web. In this chapter, you take an in-depth look at the Chrome browser for Chromebook. Find out how to create and manage your bookmarks, manage your browser history, and surf without leaving a record in your browser history.

Navigating the Chrome Browser

Before breaking down the Chrome browser into ...