A lot has been said about Google Chrome and most of it in impenetrable tech speak. Sure there's talk of things like V8 and independent processes for tabs, but what does that really mean for the average person? In this, first of a two part feature, let's see what Chrome can do for you.

Browser features

 

Before we get into the real features, let's see how it does just after you've installed it. Chrome asks if you want to import settings from your earlier browser, it seems to work with Firefox and Internet explorer, taking on any of your previous bookmarks.

It also detects the default search engine of your primary browser and sets the same search engine for Chrome. For example, if you used MSN live search, it sets Chrome's default search to MSN as well. It'll ask you once more to confirm the choice and then it's done. If you want to change it later, a right click on the address bar and selecting 'Edit search engines' gives you the option. Google isn't forcing people to use its search service with Chrome.

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