Although, Windows computers and MacBooks come pre-installed with their own web browsers, many users still prefer to download and Use Google Chrome browser on their computers; as an alternate and parallel web browser.
While an important reason for user interest in Google Chrome is most likely due its reputation of being the most widely used web browser on the internet, it is downloaded and used on Windows computers and MacBooks as a Parallel or Co-Browser due to the following reasons.
- Google Products: While popular Google products like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Drive can work on both Microsoft Edge and Safari browsers; large spreadsheets and features like offline mode and presentation mode are known to work better on Chrome.
- Cross-platform Capability: Google Chrome is known for its ability to seamlessly sync bookmarks, history and passwords across all types of devices & platforms (PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone & Android).
- Web Developer Tools: Google Chrome comes with a powerful set of built-in Developer Tools; which are highly regarded by web developers and considered as being an industry standard.
- Chrome Extensions: The number and variety of popular browser extensions as available for Google Chrome is far greater than any other web browser.
Download/Install Google Chrome on Windows PC & MacBook
When you go to Google Chrome’s Download page on the internet, it recognizes whether you are coming from a Windows computer or MacBook and automatically makes available the latest version of Google Chrome for Download; as applicable for your device (Windows or MacBook).
In addition to this, Windows users can download Google Chrome from Microsoft Store and Apple Device (Mac, iPhone) users can download Google Chrome from the App Store.
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1. Download & Install Google Chrome on Windows Computer
Depending on your preference, you can download the latest version of Google Chrome from Microsoft Store or from Google Chrome website.
1. Open the current web browser on your computer and go to Google Chrome website.
2. Click on Download Chrome button to begin the process of downloading the most recent available version of Google Chrome browser on your computer.
3. On the next screen, select Desktop or any other download location for ChromeSetup.exe file on your computer and click on the Save button.
4. After the File is downloaded, open ChromeSetup.exe file by double clicking on it.
5. Patiently wait for Google Chrome to be installed on your computer.
2. Download & Install Google Chrome on MacBook
If you are using a MacBook, you can follow the steps below to download & install the latest version of Google Chrome as available for your device.
1. Open the Safari browser on your MacBook and go to Google Chrome’s website.
2. Click on Download Chrome button to download the latest version of Chrome browser on your computer.
3. Next, open the googlechrome.dmg file on your Mac by double-clicking on it.
4. The next step is to drag the Google Chrome App to the Applications Folder on your MacBook.
Once, Google Chrome browser is added to the Applications Folder, it is ready to be launched and used on your MacBook.
3. Download & Install Google Chrome on iPhone
While Safari is the default web browser on iPhone, you can also download & Install Google Chrome App from the App Store on your iPhone.
1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Once you are on App Store, search for Chrome and tap on Get to download Chrome App on your iPhone.
3. Once the download is completed, Open the downloaded Google Chrome App and follow the instructions to Install Google Chrome on your iPhone.