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The Google Chrome page includes how to access Chrome Browsers, covers Chrome features, settings and extensions. Learn how to sync for importing and exporting bookmarks. Learn how to manage tabs and tab shortcuts. Change Chrome themes to better manage personal and business spaces.
Download & Install Google Chrome
Download & Install Google Chrome
- Windows- Click run or Save
Mac- Open googlechrome.dmg file
Mac- Open googlechrome.dmg file
- Window- Download to install
Mac- Drag Chrome into Applications Folder.
Mac- Drag Chrome into Applications Folder.
- Start Chrome
Signing into your Google account
Signing into your Google account
- In the top right click on Sign in
- Type in your APS email and password.
- A new icon will appear in the top right. The waffle icon is the
link to G-Suite Tools.
link to G-Suite Tools.
Signing in and Synching Chrome
Signing in and Synching Chrome
- Click the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- On the menu click +Add
- In the bottom right click Add Person
- Type in your name, click Add
- Select “Already a chrome user?, sign in”
- Sign in with your APS email and password.
- Click Link Data (This links G Suite across devices).
- Click Yes, I’m in
Pushed out extensions (Co-Writer, Snap & Read, Go Guardian will appear on the task bar.)
Pushed out extensions (Co-Writer, Snap & Read, Go Guardian will appear on the task bar.)
Google Chrome Menu
Google Chrome Menu
- In the top right corner, click on the three dots next to the profile icon.
2. This will open a drop down menu, from here you will be able to-
2. This will open a drop down menu, from here you will be able to-
Open new windows and incognito tabs
Open new windows and incognito tabs
Access history
Access history
Access Bookmarks
Access Bookmarks
Zoom or print screen
Zoom or print screen
3. Go to More Tools in the menu to clear browsing data, or to access Chrome Extensions.
3. Go to More Tools in the menu to clear browsing data, or to access Chrome Extensions.
(You can turn off or remove extensions.)
(You can turn off or remove extensions.)
4. Go to the Settings option in the menu to access chrome profile picture, import bookmarks and to turn sync off and on.
4. Go to the Settings option in the menu to access chrome profile picture, import bookmarks and to turn sync off and on.
Google Account Menu
Google Account Menu
2. In the top right corner under the Chrome profile is the Google Profile icon. Click on that icon.
2. In the top right corner under the Chrome profile is the Google Profile icon. Click on that icon.
3. Go to Manage your Google Account. On the left you will have access to
3. Go to Manage your Google Account. On the left you will have access to
Personal info- Change your Google icon picture.
Personal info- Change your Google icon picture.
Data & Personalization- Check your web activity.
Data & Personalization- Check your web activity.
Security - Keep track of devices signed into your account and third-party apps with account access.
Security - Keep track of devices signed into your account and third-party apps with account access.
People & Sharing
People & Sharing
Managing Google Tabs
Managing Google Tabs
You can manage Google Tabs in a variety of ways-
You can manage Google Tabs in a variety of ways-
- Click on the + to open a new tab, click on X to close
- Right click on a tab to Duplicate the tab
- Right click on a tab to Pin a tab (moves to the left and you can’t accidentally close it). Right click again to unpin the tab.
- If there is a tab with a site making sound you will see a speaker icon on the tab. Right click the tab to mute the site (icon will be crossed out). Right click again to unmute.
- Right click a tab to close all other tabs.
- Right click the bar next to the tabs to reopen recently closed tabs.
- Left click on a tab and move the tab to position it on the taskbar.
- Left click on a tab and drag it out of the window to separate a tab into another window.
Google Chrome Extensions
Google Chrome Extensions
Extensions are small software programs that customize the browsing experience. They enable users to tailor Chrome functionality and behavior to individual needs or preferences.
Extensions are small software programs that customize the browsing experience. They enable users to tailor Chrome functionality and behavior to individual needs or preferences.
To add a Chrome Extension
To add a Chrome Extension
- Google Chrome Web Store and click on the link.
- On the left make sure you are on Extensions.
- Search or browse for an extension you want.
- Make sure to check the extension ratings and number of users to vet extension safety.
- Click on the Add to Chrome button.
- Click on Add Extension
- The icon for the extension will show up to the right of the address bar.
*Some extensions can be created maliciously. Always get extensions from the Google Chrome Store. Read this article for more information about how to check if an extension is safe.
*Some extensions can be created maliciously. Always get extensions from the Google Chrome Store. Read this article for more information about how to check if an extension is safe.
Google Chrome Themes
Google Chrome Themes
A theme is a special kind of extension that changes the way the browser looks. To help you separate your “work” Google account from a “personal” Google account, change the chrome theme.
A theme is a special kind of extension that changes the way the browser looks. To help you separate your “work” Google account from a “personal” Google account, change the chrome theme.
- In the top right corner, click on the three dots next to the profile icon.
- Go down to Settings.
- In the settings menu go to the appearance section and click on Themes.
- Scroll and browse through the various themes. Click on the theme you want to add.
- Make sure to check the extension ratings and number of users to vet extension safety.
Click on Add to Chrome. Your theme will be added.
Click on Add to Chrome. Your theme will be added.
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