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9 new privacy and security features announced at Google I/O 2019

9 new privacy and security features announced at Google I/O 2019

by Prayank
9:30 pm IST | May 8, 20193:34 am IST | May 9, 2021

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 choose the information synced to Google Chrome and how to delete it

by Aryan
9:00 pm IST | May 2, 20198:29 pm IST | May 2, 2019

How to block a website on Google Chrome? Apps for PC and Android

How to block a website on Google Chrome?

by Mani Maaran
7:00 pm IST | February 11, 20194:03 pm IST | April 13, 2019

5 best Google Chrome alternatives that value your privacy

Top 5 alternatives to Google Chrome that value your privacy

by Mani Maaran
6:30 pm IST | December 20, 20181:20 pm IST | July 8, 2022

How to remove URL from autofill suggestion: Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge

How to remove a URL from autofill suggestion of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge

by Yadullah Abidi
11:50 pm IST | November 5, 20185:31 pm IST | April 13, 2019

9 ways to ensure your privacy is protected on Google Chrome

9 ways to ensure your privacy is protected on Google Chrome

by Parinita Haldar
10:00 pm IST | October 4, 20185:59 pm IST | April 13, 2019

Chrome OS 69 launched: 13 features to look forward to

Chrome OS 69 launched: 13 features to look forward to

by Feeroz Shaani
7:30 am IST | September 19, 20182:22 pm IST | December 27, 2021

How to turn off Google’s tracking and delete your recorded history

Google adds fingerprint support for Android and Mac in Chrome 70 (Beta) update

by Prayank
8:30 pm IST | September 14, 20183:29 am IST | May 9, 2021