Google Chrome
There are many advantages of using Chrome instead of
Internet Explorer.
1.
It loads pages faster.
2.
You can sign into chrome on any computer and
have access to all your bookmarks and apps and extensions.
3.
It has apps and extensions.
4.
You can enter a search term straight into the
address bar.
5.
It remembers your passwords on any computer.
Google Chrome can be downloaded from: https://www.google.com/chrome/?installdataindex=nosearch&hl=en-GB&brand=CHMB&utm_campaign=en-GB&utm_source=en-GB-ha-emea-ie-sk&utm_medium=ha
Sign in to Chrome
You can sign in to Chrome to access browser settings, such as bookmarks
and apps, that have been synced to your Google Account.
Follow these steps to sign in:
- Open
Google Chrome.
- Click
the wrench icon on the browser toolbar.
- Select Sign
in to Chrome
- Sign
in to your Google Account in the dialog that appears.
- In
the "Confirm Sync Preferences" dialog that appears, choose what
you want to sync.
- Sync everything: Click the "OK, sync
everything" button.
- Choose specific items to sync: Click
"Advanced" and select "Choose what to sync" from the
drop down menu. Select the checkboxes for the items you want to sync.
- Apps from the Chrome Web Store
- Autofill (except
for credit card numbers)
- Bookmarks
- Extensions from the Chrome Web Store
(except those containing plug-ins)
- Omnibox History
- Passwords
- Preferences
- Themes
- Open tabs
6. 6 Click OK.
Common questions about signing in to Chrome
What are apps?
Web-based applications are programs that are designed to be used
entirely within the browser. Using apps, you can do things like create
documents, edit photos, and listen to music, engage in educational activities
without having to install complicated software.
These days, websites are capable of dynamic
functionality that you expect from desktop applications on your computer. We
call these robust sites web apps, or "apps" for short. If you use
services like Gmail or Google Maps, you're already using apps! Apps have the
following advantages over desktop applications:
- Apps install in seconds, with one click of a
button. You don’t even have to restart your browser or computer.
- Your apps are always available. No matter what computer
you’re using, you can always access your apps.
- Apps are always up-to-date. Because apps are hosted on
the web where they can be instantly updated, you can be sure you're always
using the latest version of the app that's available.
- Apps won’t crash your computer. If one app misbehaves, just
close its tab in the browser. Your browser and computer won’t be affected.
Google Chrome Apps
can be downloaded from the Chrome Web store:
When you click on the link then choose
the Education link at the left of the screen. Some good education Apps are:
Word Search Mobsor Wordsearch
What are extensions?
Use extensions to personalize Google Chrome with extra features and
functionality. Check out extensions that are available in Chrome Web Store .
Learn more about extensions:
Extensions to use with Literacy students: Speak It
and Google Dictionary.
Speak it= highlight text then click the icon,
highlighted text will be read.
Google Dictionary: double click any word to get pop
up definition.