Google Chrome

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Incognito mode

A browsing mode which does not make Chrome more secure—it only stops Chrome from saving history and cookies for that session. Don't use this to view any websites that you wouldn't feel safe viewing in a regular Chrome window.

Mobile devices

Another place where Chrome can also be used as a web browser

non-SSL indicator

Appears for most websites, which means that the site is not using a secure connection. This is not important for many websites, like a news source or weather forecast, but you should avoid entering sensitive personal information on these pages.

Insecure HTTPS indicator

Appears if Chrome detects a problem with a site's secure connection. Never enter personal or sensitive information on an insecure site.

HTTPS indicator

Appears if the site is using a secure connection. Always check for this icon when entering sensitive information on the web, like your credit card number or birth date. A secure connection makes it nearly impossible for someone to access your information.

Web Store

Where you can download apps, extensions and themes

History Tab

Where you can view the saved details and cookies from every website you visit. Chrome uses some of this information to decrease load times for sites you visit regularly.

Public Computer

Where you should not sign into Google Chrome

Tabs

You can view multiple websites in the same window using these.

Extensions

Adds additional features to the browser. For example, they can block advertisements; share a page with your social network, and much more!

Your Best Judgment

Chrome offers a high level of protection from malicious websites, but you must use this when browsing the web.

Star Icon

Click this to add a bookmark

Stop Button

If a webpage doesn't load correctly, it will temporarily become this.

History Tab

Includes every site you've viewed in the last few weeks. The list is sorted by date, so the most recent history appears at the top of the page.

Bookmarks

Saves and organize specific websites so you can revisit them again and again.

sandboxing technology

Stops harmful viruses from reaching your computer.

Download

The process of taking files and putting it directly on your computer for you to view outside the browser.

Sandboxing Technology

The technology to keep you safe online.

Pinned tabs

These will open automatically whenever you start Chrome, making your favorite pages easy to access.

Bookmark Manager

Use this to organize your bookmarks

Will Not

Using Incognito mode ___________________ make you safer online.

targeted advertisements

Websites that partner with Google to bring you ads that they think you might be interested in. To deliver these, Google needs to record information about your interests and demographics, such as your age and gender. This information is based on the sites you visit, even if you're not signed in to a Google account. If you're not comfortable sharing this information, Google allows you to opt out of these.

Personal information, email and saved passwords

What others could retrieve from a computer that you have signed onto with your Google Chrome account

Theme

Allows you to change the look and feel of Chrome

Refresh button

Reloads the current page

Browsing History

Removal of this for the sake of privacy.

Omnibox

Allows you to search and navigate the web.

Incognito mode

Allows you to browse the web without recording your history or storing cookies. This is a great way to keep your browsing history secret when planning a party or buying a gift for someone who shares your computer.

Chrome app

Allows you to browse the web, open multiple tabs, conduct searches, and more on a mobile device.

Web apps

works just like software that you might install on your computer, but they run through your browser instead of your operating system.


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