Concern for users’ security and privacy, Google announced a series of new Chrome features that are now available to all users.

Through his official blog, he revealed the options with which users can, for example, block access to pages Incognito mode Or have a shortcut to clear browsing data.

With these tools, the platform seeks to enable people to “shop, work or pay online with a little more peace of mind”, amid rising risks on the internet.

Privacy and security news in Google Chrome

Privacy Policy

For users who are unfamiliar with the features or have been unable to configure them properly, the browser has step-by-step basic privacy and security controls.

For example, people there will have help syncing their history or choosing Enhanced Safe Browsing, which provides faster, more proactive protection against dangerous websites, downloads and extensions.

Security check

This is a clear tool in the current time, in which the user opens his profile on different devices, saves information and passwords. by activating Security check or Security check The system will notify you if it detects compromised passwords or malicious extensions.

It’s also useful for remembering if there are updates to install and protecting your browser, devices, and data with the latest patches that fix vulnerabilities.

The novelty in this section is that Chrome Adds more personalized features to trigger alerts based on websites visited.

Shortcut to clear data

A simple but functional addition. By typing “clear browsing data” in the search bar, a shortcut will appear that will take the user to a panel where he can configure the deletion of this information.

Block incognito session

People will now have the option to add a layer of security to incognito mode. The platform allows the tab to be secured when closed and reopened only through biometric verification.

This option was already available to users iOS, But the platform used it for those who have an operating system Android. To configure, you need to go to Chrome Settings > Privacy & Security > enable “Lock incognito tabs when Chrome is closed”.

password manager

Finally, talk about the importance of knowing how to use Google Password Manager Which is available on Android, iOS and a desktop version, because “strong and unique passwords are key to helping you keep information safe online.”

This tool allows you to automatically generate, remember and fill access codes for various web pages and applications. In addition, it is directly integrated Chrome So management affects all devices.

How to view forgotten passwords in Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome from your computer or laptop.

2. The main page of the Chrome screen will appear. Click now menu button (This menu button may be identified as three vertical pointswhich are located in the right corner of the Chrome screen).

3. Clicking on the menu button will open a long dialog box in which you must click “Settings” In the last option in the list.

4. In Settings, find and click the option “auto complete”, which is located in the “You and Google” option.

5. Now three options will appear:password manager’, “Payment Methods” and “Addresses and more”. Click on it first.

6. Now you can see all passwords which were stored in Google Chrome from the first to the last time the user accessed the page.

7. You have to click Icon with eye shape which will appear after the username, allowing you to view the saved password. For privacy reasons, passwords will always be in that hidden state, so you have to tap and hold the icon to see it.