Google+Chrome

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What is It?
Google Chrome in a web browser, similar to Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari....

Why Should You Use It

 * It plays beautifully with Google Apps for Education! (Gmail, Google Docs - Sheets - Slides - Forms...)
 * Fast, pages load quickly.
 * If one page experiences problems, just that one tab quits... not the entire web browser.
 * Built in flash player and PDF reader.
 * Sign into Chrome and save (sync) preferences, bookmarks and more across devices that use Chrome.
 * Chrome web store (with extensions, apps, and themes) increases the functionality of Chrome.
 * It DOES work with our WHSD SIS.

Sign into Chrome
Click the three vertical dots in the upper, right corner. Go to SETTINGS. Sign in is your first section. Click ADVANCED SYNC SETTINGS to choose what information and preferences sync across devices.

Use Chrome Privately
Click on the three vertical dots in the upper, right corner and choose NEW INCOGNITO WINDOW. This is suggested any time you are using a public computer. Although your tracks are not invisible, your passwords and web history are not saved on that particular computer.

Clear History (Cookies/Cache)
Click on the three vertical dots in the upper, right corner and choose MORE TOOLS, CLEAR BROWSING DATA.

Add a Bookmark/Favorite
When you are on a site you wish to bookmark, click the star all the way to the right of the address bar. Edit the name of the site and select the destination for saving the bookmark.

Chrome Web Store
https://chrome.google.com/webstore

You can select apps, extensions and themes to add to Chrome. These enhance the functionality of the browser. Apps: Basically websites that don't require a download and work within Chrome. Extensions: Affect something globally within the browser. (Teacher favorites listed below.) Themes: Give Chrome a personal look and touch.

Personal favorite extensions and what they do:
 * AdBlock - stops most ads from running on webpages
 * Note Anywhere - add sticky notes to any webpage
 * Add to Classroom - add resources directly to Google Classroom
 * Save to Google Drive - add resources directly to Google Drive
 * Evernote Web Clipper - add resources directly to Evernote



Google's Help Resources
Google Chrome - Frequently Asked Questions

Personalizing Chrome

Signing in to Chrome - Why and How

Beyond the Basics: Visit Chrome Web Store to discover apps and extensions that add functionality to Chrome.