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Speedier, simpler and safer: Chrome’s basics get even better
March 8, 2011
(Cross-posted on the
Google Chrome Blog
)
Just three weeks ago, we
kicked off
the
Year of the Rabbit
with a speedy Chrome beta. Today, we’re excited to bring these speed improvements and more to everyone using
Chrome
. With today’s stable release, even your most complex
web apps
will run more quickly and responsively in the browser. (For the curious, this boost corresponds to a 66% improvement in
JavaScript
performance on the
V8 benchmark suite
.)
We realize that speed isn’t just about pure brawn in the browser—it’s also about saving time with simple interfaces. Chrome’s new settings interface will help you get to the right settings quickly so you don’t have to dig endlessly to find a way to
import your bookmarks
or
change your browser’s homepage
. We’ve added a search box that shows you the settings you’re looking for, as you type. On top of that, you can also copy and paste a direct link into Chrome’s address bar to jump to a specific settings page. (No more long, frustrating phone conversations with your dad on where to find that specific setting in the browser!) Here’s the
new settings interface
in action:
For those of you who save your passwords in the browser, you can now quickly log on to the websites you frequent even when you switch computers, by simply
synchronizing
those passwords across your computers. You can also encrypt those passwords with your own
secret passphrase
for extra security. To
enable sync
on each of your computers, visit the “Personal Stuff” section in Chrome’s settings (or just type “sync” in the settings search box). You can also choose to sync
bookmarks
,
extensions
, preferences,
themes
and more.
Finally, you’ll be even safer as you speed around the web, as we’ve extended Chrome’s
sandboxing technology
to the
integrated Flash Player
in Chrome. So if you’re using Windows Vista or newer versions, you’ll benefit from the additional layer of protection against
malicious webpages
. To learn more about sandboxing, check out this animated video:
We hope that Chrome’s speed, simplicity and security will continue to make your daily life on the web more enjoyable. You can download the browser at
google.com/chrome
, or if you’re already using Chrome, you’ll be automatically updated to this new version soon!
Posted by Tim Steele, Software Engineer
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