New laptop question

4 years ago

I'm thinking of buying a new laptop and I was wondering if Chrome is already installed on them?
Samkaren your resident dj.

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Jasdip
4 years ago
No, but it's easy to do. Microsoft Edge is installed.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
4 years ago
Chrome is only a browser. You can install any browser you like (provided this a Microsoft supported laptop - Apple products have their own browser specs).

I dislike Edge and use Opera, which is a Chrome-based browser.
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samkarenorkaren
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks. My laptop is 9 years old and it is slowly coming to the end of its life. Since I don't have internet at home I have to use the mobile hotspot off of my phone but I can never get a signal. I have Firefox and Edge on my laptop but it's almost impossible to get either one to work at this point. The IT department at my work said one of the issues is the fact that it is so old which is why I'm considering getting a new one. If I do or when I do Chrome will be the first thing I install on to it. Thanks so much for the info.
Lars
4 years ago
It is always good to have more than one browser that you like installed because often there are cases in which one browser will not work for what you want. I had this problem when dealing with a real estate agent, and her forms would not work with the main browser I was using. This can also be the case when using medical or government forms that you might want to fill out online.
carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I switch between Chrome and Firefox on my Mac desktop. I have both open at the same time.

I think Chrome can be installed on just about any computer.
Jasdip
4 years ago
I use Opera solely but also have Chrome installed. You can have as many browsers as you like on your computer.
Elmer J Fudd
4 years ago
I'm anything but a conspiracy theorist or advocate but I stopped using Opera about 5 years ago when I learned it had been acquired by Chinese investors. Since there is little private sector activity in China that doesn't involve the government, I thought that was reason enough to discontinue using it. (Which I did only sporadically on a smartphone).
Judi
4 years ago
I use Firefox and Chrome on my Mac. Don't care for Apple installed Safari.
samkarenorkaren
Original Author
4 years ago
Problem is I can open Firefox but Yahoo won't open. Keeps saying connection interrupted.
jane__ny
4 years ago
Firefox browser. I've never used Chrome and have no plans to.

Jane
User
4 years ago
If you can hold out...I purchased my NEW laptop on a black Friday sale and got an AMAZING price break! 💰
samkarenorkaren
Original Author
4 years ago
I brought my laptop to work today to download a few items and I was able to make the connection but I wasn't able to send any of my books to my Kindle. My battery on the laptop was running low and I forgot my power cord at home. So I'll have to bring it again tomorrow once it's fully charged.

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