With its simple interface and speedy performance, Chrome, a browser from Google has been eating into Internet explorer and Firefox market share for a long time now and has become the love of every single geek in the world. Chrome is minimal to download, and one of its much-touted advantages is that you can add handy new functions to enhance its functionality by downloading and installing what are known as extensions.
The process of downloading extension is straightforward. Here, we attempt to show you how to install and manage extension to better the best browser.
Customize Chrome Browser with Extensions
1.) To add extensions to Chrome, go to Chrome Extensions Gallery . Here you can browse extensions to make Chrome faster, more innovative and a better browser than Firefox, IE and Safari. When you find an extension that takes your fancy, click the “Add To Chrome” button next to it. A confirm installation box will appear that tells you exactly what information on your computer the extension will able to access. Click on the install button to add it. One of the best things about extensions on Chrome is that you don’t need to restart your browser, so add away.![]()
2) Most of the extensions automatically add their owns button to Chrome toolbar or they may add new options to Right Click context- menu. Usually, you can right click the icon and select options to adjust the extension’s settings. ![]()
3) You can also access the options for the extension by clicking the Wrench Icon and going to Tools >Extensions. ![]()
The extension page lets you manage all your extensions you have installed. You can disable an extension or uninstall it completely. The changes are made immediately- you won’t need to restart your browser.