Kumar Hemant

Google is testing 'Explore' interface on Chrome browser

How to enable Chrome Extensions in incognito mode

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 5:00 pm IST | August 28, 2019Updated on 5:07 pm IST | August 28, 2019

Samsung Galaxy A10s launched in India: Price, specs and release date

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 6:20 pm IST | August 27, 2019Updated on 6:23 pm IST | August 27, 2019

With the way technology works in today's world, all of one's information or preferences are in constant motion. The information presented on certain platforms slowly make its way around onto all of one's devices, this is known as data syncing.Syncing of data plays a bigger role in one's life than they think. It allows one to use multiple devices on the go with parity amongst them saving one the trouble of having to reconfigure a device from start.With all the information stored online, keeping a tab on it is very important and this article will tell you about how to choose the information synced on Chrome and how to delete it.What information is synced?One finds themselves using Chrome for everything, from searches for food recipes to performing online transactions, this information, along with bookmarks is stored and synced. Chrome increases its functionality with extensions developed by others and even these can be synced across compatible devices.Chrome stores the following data and syncs it across all of one's devices -HistoryTabs and bookmarksPasswordsCredit card infoUser settingsThemesExtensionsThe steps to choosing what information is stored are simple, but first, if one has not already set up the sync system, the steps to do so have been mentioned below mentioned.Also read: Top 5 alternatives to Google Chrome that value your privacySteps to set up sync info in ChromeWe are presuming that an account has been signed into before performing these steps.Step 1 - Click on the 'three dots' option present in the right top corner.Step 2 - Click on the settings option.Step 3 - The above step brings up the people menu where a button to turn sync on can be seen.These steps will have set up one's account to sync all information across available devices. A passphrase different from the user's login password can also be set to encrypt all data.How to choose what information is syncedWhen a user performs the sync set up, all types of information is set to be synced by default. To choose what information one wants to have synced across all their devices, they should follow the steps mentioned below :Step 1 - Click on the 'Manage sync' option which is available after one has selected the settings option.Step 2 - Uncheck the sync everything box and proceed to choose what information to sync.How to delete synced informationDeleting the synced information is as easy as it gets, one can follow the steps mentioned below to do so.Step 1 - Select the 'Data from Chrome sync' option.Step 2 - Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the 'Reset Sync' option.Also read: How to block a website on Google Chrome?

How to clear cache on Google Chrome? Shortcut and traditional method

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 6:00 pm IST | August 27, 2019Updated on 5:37 pm IST | August 27, 2019

Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing: Which one is more dangerous?

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 9:00 pm IST | August 26, 2019Updated on 7:47 pm IST | August 30, 2019

India, USA, UK and Canada hit with healtcare database attacks: FireEye

India, USA, UK and Canada hit with healthcare database attacks: FireEye

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 7:15 pm IST | August 26, 2019Updated on 7:12 pm IST | August 26, 2019

India's heaviest communication satellite to orbit in space on Dec 5

7 ISRO achievements in the 21st century you must check out

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 11:00 pm IST | August 25, 2019Updated on 9:45 pm IST | August 26, 2019

0-day bug found on Telegram can be used against protesters in Hong Kong

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 6:20 pm IST | August 23, 2019Updated on 6:17 pm IST | August 23, 2019

Google's Advanced Protection Program now covers Chrome

How to save a webpage to read offline in Chrome?

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 8:00 pm IST | August 22, 2019Updated on 10:26 am IST | February 14, 2020

Samsung A50s and A30s announced: Specs and features

Samsung A50s and A30s announced: Specs and features

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 4:30 pm IST | August 22, 2019Updated on 11:11 am IST | February 1, 2021

What is a Watering hole attack and how is it carried out?

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 10:00 pm IST | August 21, 2019Updated on 9:39 pm IST | August 21, 2019

Apple Card is now available for all US customers: How to apply?

Apple Card is now available for all US customers

by Kumar Hemant
Published on 2:55 pm IST | August 21, 2019Updated on 2:24 am IST | October 6, 2019