Google Chrome - Review

Last night I was adding a few extras to the Blog (the VIP section) and I also downloaded the latest version of Internet Explorer. OMG.... what a mistake !

My computer would not open the Build an Income Blog at all. the pages would hang then the computer froze altogether... What a nightmare.

So after I had spent about an hour trying to find out what the issue was I decided to restore back a month. luckily, this fixed the problem.......... but it also gave me an excellent idea..... one which I would like to share with you now.

I have decided to dump Internet Explorer altogether and I am now using Google Chrome.  Initially I was a bit shocked because it is so basic, but after a bit of tweaking and adding and enhancing, I now have a functional Browser which is much faster than IE and is actually easier to use.

I would recommend this to anyone and it has really made running my Internet Business much easier.

One feature that I really like is the fact that I can use Last-Pass with it, in fact I just downloaded all of my Last-Pass information from the IE to the Chrome, that is the one thing that really put me off FireFox, the fact that I would no longer be able to use Last-Pass.  For anyone that is interested..... Last-Pass is a password storage vault which keeps all of your passwords hidden in your browser and auto fills.  As long as you know that no-one else has access to your machine, it is perfect for the Internet Marketer who always seems to be jumping from one secure site to the next.

Anyway here are seven great reasons for using Google Chrome:

1. It won't crash.

Perhaps Chrome's biggest draw is its multi process architecture, which, in a nutshell, protects you from having a bad Web page or application take your browser down. Every tab, window, and plug-in runs in its own environment--so one faulty site won't affect anything else that you have open. This approach also adds another layer of security by isolating each site and application within a limited environment.

2. It's really fast.

Again because of the multi process foundation, one slow site won't drag down the rest of your browsing. Instead, you can effortlessly click to another tab or window. With plug-ins, the arrangement works similarly: If you open a site that has a slow-loading Java ad, for example, the Java itself will be isolated and the rest of the page won't be affected. The program itself opens within seconds of when you click the icon, too--a distinct advantage over some slower-loading alternatives.

3. You barely notice it's there.

Calling the design of Chrome's interface streamlined is an understatement. The program barely looks like a program, and the vast majority of your screen space is devoted to the site you're visiting--with no buttons or logos hogging space. Chrome's designers say that they wanted people to forget they were even using a browser, and it comes pretty close to achieving that goal.

4. It makes searching simpler.

One of Chrome's signature features is its Omnibox, an integrated all-purpose bar at the top of the browser. You can type in a URL or a search term--or both--and Chrome takes you to the right place without asking any questions. Omnibox can learn what you like, too--a talent that goes beyond the obvious automatic completion function. Say that you want to use the PCWorld.com search function, for example. Once you've visited the site once, Chrome will remember that PCWorld.com has its own search box and will give you the option of using it right from Omnibox. The function thus automates keyword searches.

5. It gives you more control over tabs.

Chrome gives the idea of tabbed browsing new power. You can grab a tab and drag it out into its own individual window. Or you can drag and drop tabs into existing windows to combine them. Chrome also gives you the option of starting up in any tab configuration you want--whether a custom setup or the set of tabs you had open in your previous session. Other browsers require third-party add-ons to provide this capability.

6. It opens new doors on your home page.

Chrome comes with a default dynamic home page. As you use it, the program remembers the sites that you visit most often. The top nine of those appear in snapshots on your home page, along with your most commonly used search engines and bookmarks. There's no force-feeding here, though: You can override the dynamic home page with any home page you want, just as you can set the default search engine to any service you prefer.

7. It lets you stay incognito.

Like Internet Explorer 8's recent beta release, Chrome offers a private browsing option--one it calls Incognito. You can open a special type of new window and rest easy knowing nothing you do in it will be logged or saved on your computer. And unlike Internet Explorer's, Chrome's Incognito window is isolated from the rest of your browsing experience, so you can have your private window open alongside your regular windows, and each will operate independently.