Google Chrome is a browser. In fact it's one of the most used and popular browsers on the internet today. And the fact that it's owned by Google just goes to show why the browser is so popular.
It has a simple interface like many other Google services and packs loads of versatile features and browsing capabilities.
With the browser being so good. we are able to get more out of it than you would expect from a browser. Here are some of the Top 5 things you can do with Google Chrome that you probably didn't think you could.
1. Capture screenshots
Without installing any plugin or Chrome extension, your Google chrome browser can take a screenshot. The browser has a built in screenshot feature. It's not as intuitive as a dedicated screen capture tool but it gets the job done.
You can use the Google Chrome browser to remove passwords from password protected PDF files. The built in PDF reader in Chrome lets you remove the password from a PDF document. The password has to be known. Remember, you're not hacking or trying to bypass the password, just removing it so that you don't have to enter it every time you want to access the document.
3. Play YouTube Videos In The Background.
You already know Google doesn't want you playing videos in the background. It's a surprise that a workaround for this is provided by Google Chrome. This article explains how you can use Google chrome in your smartphone to play YouTube videos in the background.
4. Start Google Chrome In Safe Mode.
Chrome safe mode is the browser's limited version. You can start or launch Google chrome in this mode if you want to troubleshoot the browser.
5. Play the Dinosaur Game
Did you know that there's a dinosaur game inside Google Chrome that you can play whenever you don't have internet connection? While you wait, you could be playing the game by just tapping on the space bar. It's that simple.
