Google has just released the latest and more stable release of its Chrome Browser for Windows PC.  This means that Chrome browser users will now have access to more than 1,500 extensions available at the Chrome browser extension gallery. Extensions, in case you’re not aware are just like Firefox’s add-ons or plug-ins.  It adds useful functionality to the Chrome browser. An example of Google Chrome extensions include notifications.

To locate extensions that might be useful, find them at the Chrome browser extension gallery and click install. The process runs quickly and before you know it, the extension is already on your Google Chrome browser.

In addition to extensions, the latest version of Google Chrome OS for Windows PC also has bookmark sync.  This feature allows you to sync your Google Chrome browser across all the computers you use, be it at home or in the office. More information can be found in this handy guide.

Other features that the latest release of of Google Chrome OS for PC include – integration of new HTML5 APIs such as LocalStorage, Database API and more.

And the new Google Chrome OS is faster as well and registers a significant 42% difference from last year.

Originally posted on January 25, 2010 @ 2:49 pm