Tech Tip Tuesday: Browse Safely in Chrome

It is always important to protect yourself when you are online and be mindful of the sites your travel to and pop-ups that appear. With Google Chrome, you can actually do a few things to help.

1. Run Safety check to make sure your browser and passwords are as secure as possible.
2. At the top right, click More  –> Settings.
3. Click Privacy and Security .
4. Under Safety click Check now.

You can also turn on enhanced safe browsing.

1. At the top right, click More  –> Settings.
2. Click Privacy and Security .
3. Click Security –> Enhanced protection.

Finally, you can even control website access to your location and device.

Notice websites asking to use your location, microphone, and more? Use site safety controls to understand and change permission for the sites you visit.

1. In the address bar, click Lock .
2. Change individual permissions or click Reset permissions.
3. Go to Site settings for even more control over site permissions.