Set up Google Chrome: the best tips

If you chose Google Chrome for your new browser or if you reinstalled the software, you have to set it up first. We will show you what is important.

Google Chrome: setup tips

Homepage: In Google Chrome, Google is of course selected as the homepage. Alternatively, you can of course choose another website such as news portals or your mail provider as the start page. Here is a guide to how to change the homepage in Google Chrome.
Standard: If you open a link in documents or programs, the standard browser is opened automatically. If you want to use Chrome from now on, you should also set Chrome as the default browser.
Cookies & Cache: If you use the browser for a few days, the speed can quickly decrease. Clear cookies and clean the cache to make the browser afloat and to wipe your traces.

Click on the menu button in the top right and select the category "Bookmarks".
A new tab opens via the item "Import settings and bookmarks".
Select your previous browser or an HTML file from your computer here.
Depending on the browser, bookmarks, settings, history and passwords can be transferred.

Even though Chrome already has a number of features, there are a few things you should upgrade. This is where the add-ons come into play.
In the Chrome Web Store you will find various extensions for your browser. In addition to download tools, you will also find add-ons for safe surfing.
The standard equipment includes the YouTube Unblocker. This bypasses the Gema lock on YouTube.

In the next practical tip, we will show you which browser wins Firefox against Chrome in the duel.