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What & Why
What & Why
Google's internet browser and the preferred browser of the College.
It works best with Gmail, Calendar, Brightspace, and Drive
It's secure
You can customize the browser with extensions
You can sync data, like bookmarks and extensions, across other devices (laptops, mobile app, tablets, etc)
You will need to download Chrome if you do not currently have it installed.
How To
How To
This page includes some essential skills and tips for optimizing your Google Chrome use. For a comprehensive walkthrough of Google Chrome setup and features, check out Chrome Browser Training and Help on the Google Workspace Learning Center.
Signing in to Chrome syncs your browser history, bookmarks, and themes. Sign in with your St. Scholastica account:
Open a new Chrome window.
Click the Profile icon in the top-right (grey circle with an abstract person inside).
Sign into your St. Scholastica Google Account.
To sync your information across all devices, click Turn on sync, then Turn on.
Chrome saves data to optimize performance. However, sometimes it saves, or "caches," old data. If you struggle to refresh and see updated content, or Chrome simply seems to be acting strangely, try:
Shortcut = CTRL + shift + delete
Choose what you would like to clear:
Browsing history.
Cookies and other site data. Note: This will sign you out of most accounts.
Caches images and files.
Click Clear Data.
Group Tabs Together
Group Tabs Together
Sometimes you might need to have many tabs open at once but lose track of where each one is in the lineup. Try creating tab groups!
Create a new tab group
Right-click any tab.
Click Add tab to new group, or, if you already have a group created click Add tab to group > New group.
Type in a name for the group.
Choose a color.
Add a tab to an existing group
Either:
Click and drag the tab into the group or
Right-click the tab and choose Add tab to group > Group Name.
Remove a tab from a group
Right-click the tab you want to remove.
Click Remove from group.
Delete a tab group
Right-click any tab in the group.
Click Delete group.
Search Tabs
Search Tabs
So many tabs... To locate a specific tab (even a recently closed tab!):
Click the down-caret to the left of the minimize button.
Type in words in the tab name.
Click the desired tab in the list of results.
Search Chrome tabs icon.
Accidentally closed your Chrome browser? Try opening a new Chrome window and using CTRL + Shift + T on your keyboard to get your session back.
Accidentally closed a tab? Uusing CTRL + Shift + T on your keyboard to get it back.
What if you closed your entire Chrome browser and lost all your tabs? Try opening a new Chrome window and using CTRL + Shift + T on your keyboard to get your session back.
Chrome extensions increase the capabilities of your browser. Some examples include:
Screencastify screen recorder.
Read&Write for accessibility.
Adblockers.
Grammarly.
Focus timers.
Annotation tools.
Browse the Chrome Web Store for some extensions to get started!
Note: It's best to only install extensions from trusted companies and to always check to see what information the extension collects upon installation.
Browsing incognito does not save your browser history, cookies, or site data. However, it does save any files you have downloaded and your Internet service provider, St. Scholastica, and sites that you visit still collect activity data.
To browse incognito:
Right-click the Chrome icon on your taskbar or desktop.
Click New incognito window.
Chrome live captions automatically begin when any audio plays within the browser. This feature might be helpful for understanding content without captions already built-in.
To enable:
Click the three vertical dots in the top-right of Chrome.
Click Settings.
Click Advanced in the left-side menu.
Click Accessibility.
Ensure that the Live Caption switch is on.
Captions will appear on any tab with audio. You can change the caption box's position on the screen by clicking and dragging it anywhere.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Chrome Browser Training and Help - Google Workspace Learning Center's comprehensive walkthrough and resources for Google Chrome including cheat sheets and tutorials.
Set your homepage and startup page - choose quick links to add to your homepage and startup pages.
Personalize Chrome with a Theme - browse the Chrome web store for a personalized theme.
Set Tabs to open on Launch - watch this 3-minute how-to video to learn how to set specific tabs to automatically open each time you open Chrome.
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