
Chrome version 36 improves upon Incognito mode's design, which features cleaner pop-up notifications and alerts when the browser encounters a crash.ĭev tools: Under the hood, Chrome has some awesome features that make it developer friendly: hardware acceleration for rendering 3D CSS effects Google's own NaCl (Native Client), which allows secure execution of C and C++ codes within the browser and an in-house JavaScript engine that improves load times with every release. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean you are free to act unethically, as your ISP still tracks your activity. Incognito opens a new window that disables history recording and tracking cookies, and reduces the amount of traceable breadcrumbs. Incognito mode: Incognito is Chrome's response to Mozilla's Private Browsing feature.

A new Immersive mode hides UI elements to create a full-screen experience without distractions. Chrome is minimal for a reason: to maintain a clean browsing experience with maximum screen space for websites. That means no toolbars or any undesired overlays, which used to be standard practice. As you install extensions, active icons appear to the right of the address bar but beyond that, Google has strict restrictions on adding visible add-ons.

Minimal UI: Chrome's overall UI has remained stable since version 1.0: a minimal two-row window with tabs resting above the address bar (Omnibox), three browser controls (Back, Forward, Stop/Reload), a star-shaped toggle for bookmarking, and a settings icon. It is now one of the more widely used browsers, with a vast ecosystem of extensions and add-ons, a robust JavaScript engine, and a rapid-release development cycle that keeps it competitive. Chrome is the lightweight flagship browser that originated from an open-source Google project called Chromium.
