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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

By zaw2 February 21, 2011, 8:36 PM PST

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

7 killer hacks for Google Chrome

7 killer hacks for Google Chrome

ntThis gallery will walk you through seven killer hacks to make the most out of Google Chrome, the up and coming browser that everyone seems to want to have (or already has). From auto-incognito mode to tweaking the PDF reader and syncing your browser and auto-start tabs, this gallery will show you how to customise hidden features you may not know about.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

ntGoogle Chrome can be synced with other devices, including bookmarks and browser settings; ideal if you run Chrome at home and at work.

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nt1. In Chrome, click the spanner icon, and go to the Options.

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nt2. Under the Personal Stuff tab, click Set up sync.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

nt3. A new window will appear where you can enter in your Google account username and password. If you have more than one, pick one that you use most as this makes life easier.

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nt4. Click Sign in.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

nt5. From here you can select what you would like to sync – whether this is individual plug-ins and applications, or themes and bookmarks. 

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nt6. Click OK.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

Sync Google Chrome with other computers

nt7. In your Google Dashboard, you can see what has been synced between Chrome and the cloud, and Chrome on your other computers.

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ntIf at any point you want to delete your preferences and synced data from the cloud, click the Stop sync and delete data from Google link in your Google Dashboard.

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ntTo read more about these Google Chrome hacks, read the iGeneration blog where it explains all.

7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Get Adobe Reader back in Chrome

Get Adobe Reader back in Chrome

nt1. In the omnibar (the address bar, but also the search box) at the top, type in about:plugins and hit Enter.

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ntYou should already have Adobe Reader installed. If not, you will need to install it.

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nt2. Under Chrome PDF Viewer, click Disable. Under Adobe Reader 9, make sure this is enabled.

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ntTo read more about these Google Chrome hacks, read the iGeneration blog where it explains all.

7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Get Adobe Reader back in Chrome

Get Adobe Reader back in Chrome

ntYou don’t need to restart your browser as this happens instantly, unlike other plugins in other browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer.

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ntOnce you have disabled the in-built PDF plugin then you should be able to simply refresh any page which has a PDF open in it, and it will be displayed once again in Adobe Reader.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Enable instant searching in Chrome

Enable instant searching in Chrome

ntProvided you have an up-to-date version of Google Chrome, you can take advantage of the new features brought out in Google search. 

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nt1. Click the spanner icon and go to Options.

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nt2. Under the Basics tab, ensure your search is set to Google and click Enable Instant for faster searching and browsing.

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ntIf you don’t have an up-to-date version or you don’t see the option to enable instant search, hit the spanner icon and click About Google Chrome. If it isn’t up to date, then it’ll automatically find you and install a new version.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Auto-start Chrome in incognito mode

Auto-start Chrome in incognito mode

ntIf you are using Google Chrome at work or at university, you might want to keep your browsing history private. To enable this to run incognito on startup:

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nt1. Right click any Google Chrome shortcut on the desktop or Start menu and select Properties.

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nt2. Click the Shortcut tab in the properties.

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nt3. In the target box, simply add a space and then -incognito to the end.

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nt4. Hit Apply then OK.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Auto-start Chrome with pre-defined tabs

Auto-start Chrome with pre-defined tabs

ntIf you open the same old tabs every time you start your browser, Chrome can do this for you automatically.

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nt1. Click the spanner icon and go to Options.

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nt2. Under the Basics tab, click Open the following pages and then hit Add.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Auto-start Chrome with pre-defined tabs

Auto-start Chrome with pre-defined tabs

nt3. Here you have a list of already visited pages. You can either select them from the list or type them in manually.

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nt4. Click Add and repeat as necessary.

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ntNext time you open your browser, all of the tabs that you selected in the options will be opened automatically. 

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

ntGoogle Cloud Print allows you to access your home or office printer from anywhere. But you need to have an updated beta version of Chrome to do this.

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nt1. In Chrome, click the spanner icon, and go to the Options.

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nt2. Under the Under the Bonnet tab, click Sign in to Google Cloud Print.

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

nt3. Sign in using your Google account. This is best if it is the most common account you use, if you have multiple accounts with Google. 

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nt4. Once you have signed in, Google Cloud Print should be automatically enabled. From here you can print a test page to make sure that it works. 

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

Enable cloud printing from any mobile device

nt5. In your Cloud Print dashboard, which can be opened from the Chrome options menu under the Under the Bonnet tab, this will give you an overview of the printers that are installed on the computer, including local and network printers and PDF printers. 

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7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Set the default zoom for smaller screens

Set the default zoom for smaller screens

ntIf you have a small screen like a netbook, you can change the default zoom setting so that all pages appear with smaller text so that you can fit everything on screen. But you need to have an updated beta version of Chrome to do this.

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nt1. In the omnibar (the address bar, but also the search box) at the top, type in about:flags and hit Enter.

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nt2. Under Tabbed Settings, select Enable to turn this on.

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ntTo read more about these Google Chrome hacks, read the iGeneration blog where it explains all.

7 killer feature hacks for Google Chrome

Set the default zoom for smaller screens

Set the default zoom for smaller screens

nt3. Click the spanner icon and select Options. You may notice that the settings are now within the browser instead of a separate dialog box, but all the previous options plus more are still here.

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nt4. In the Under the Bonnet section, look under the Web Content heading and select the Page zoom for netbook viewing to 83%.

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ntThis will be saved automatically. All pages will now be shrunk to from 100% to 83% of the original size, making it easier to view web pages on netbooks and smaller screens.

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