You Spend Hours a Day in Your Browser. Now Make It Better.
Your web browser is the portal through which you shop, check email, draft work memos, watch videos and more. You spend most of your computer time in it, yet you probably aren’t using it to its full potential. Artificial-intelligence enhancements can prevent tab overload and help you draft messages.
The right extensions autofill your logins and help you work, bank and live faster. Some browsers can reduce battery drain, while built-in privacy protections can stop your personal web searches from being seen by marketers and others. If any of these are priorities for you and your current browser isn’t making them easy, you might need to jump to a new browser.
(I know, scary!) Either way, here’s your five-minute browser makeover. Browser vs. browser First, rethink your browser of choice.
Does it fit your devices and your needs? • Google Chrome: Yes, Google Chrome is the most popular desktop browser, used by more than half of Americans. But it can eat up your machine’s battery life and slow down processing capabilities. If you don’t switch, be sure to update.
Google has a number of newer features to improve performance, such as Memory Saver, which deactivates unused tabs. The allure is clear: If you use Gmail and spend time in Google apps such as Docs and Sheets, Chrome does more, including offline editing. You can also cast your browser screen to Google-compatible TVs and media players.
Versions of the browser work across Windows, Mac and Linux computers, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices. One Chrome feature rolling out to users is an AI-powered intelligent tab organizer. Right-click on a tab (on Macs, you can Control-click or do a two-finger click) then select Organize Similar Tabs.
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