Since the use of the Internet was standardized and accessible to a large number of users, the struggle to be the default browser every time we want to access any web page is increasingly hard. The list of popular browsers is extensive, with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox being two of the most used, along with Microsoft‘s Internet Explorer, which is installed natively on Windows. Other browsers such as Opera, Safari or Brave also have a large following.
In the case of Google’s browser, Chrome remains positioned as a leader in the sector and its growth has been unstoppable since it appeared back in 2008. For this it has a careful design, a good response speed and a reduction to the maximum of the tool tabs. But above all, Chrome has four advantages over its competitors that you should not overlook.
Developer tools
Google has the developer tools in Chrome, which allows users and developers to access the internal code of the application. In this way, developers can upload their own modifications and variations. To access it we must click on the three buttons in the upper right. Within the “More tools” section we find the option “Tools for developers”. A new window will open with the HTML version of the page with the possibility of adding and editing the attribute, copying and editing the HTML code. It also has CSS editing, console display, etc.
Greater security measures
One of the most important features of Chrome’s security is that it works with “sandbox”. In this way, each window and each tab that we open in the browser has an associated independent operation . In addition, in the event that we open a page on the Internet that contains a malicious file, the rest of the windows are as safe as our computer.
Chrome also has protection against Malware and Phishing. This protection is responsible for automatically downloading a list of dangerous websites , which is stored on our computer. In this way, every time we visit a web page, that page will be compared with the list, and in case of suspicion, it will show us a warning page instead of entering the web page.
Google Advanced Spell Check
One of the good options offered by the Google Chrome browser is the inclusion of a spell checker . This function will be quite helpful to us, since there are no excuses for spelling doubts to be resolved. It works based on the technology used in Google searches and that will help us write better and faster while we work with this program.
To activate it we must access the “Settings” and then click on the “Advanced settings”, select the “Languages” option and activate the “Improved spelling correction”.
Integration with Google services
Another great advantage of using Google Chrome is its integration with Google services and applications , such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps or Google Drive, among others. Not only will we have full integration into our computer, but it is also palpable on Android mobile devices. In addition, what differentiates Google from some of its competitors is that its offer is varied and free, which makes it a company capable of taking on computer giants like Microsoft.