Google chrome 16 has been released
And it’s better than Google chrome 15. Google chrome 16 which includes a really smart feature.
Google Chrome 16 Beta Changelog
As with every software release , you can expect various bug and security related fixes. However, the one feature that has been added is a support for multiple profiles on a same computer.
Google Chrome 16 adds multiple user profiles
What does that mean?
If you are not the only one who uses the same PC, chances are, other people might not really care about your bookmarks or other settings. In addition to that, their bookmarks might annoy you as well.
The solution?
Use Google Chrome 16. All you have to do now is sign in and enjoy the personalized version of Chrome.
To change an account’s name or icon, click once to highlight it and the click the manage button. There are more than two dozen icons to choose from, including a ninja, an alien, and a slice of pizza. Surprisingly, there’s no Android head yet, but I expect one will appear eventually — what with the Gmail theme and all.
Now for a word of caution. While you might be tempted to use this feature to set up multiple Chrome profiles for different users on the same computer, don’t do it.
It’s not made for that type of multi-user use right now. Rather, it’s aimed at folks who want to have separate profiles for browsing for work and browsing for recreational purposes — or signing into two different Google Apps accounts at the same time.
The current set-up isn’t ideal for multiple users because there’s no password protection. If you create three profiles for your housemates, you’ll all be able to switch back and forth among accounts at will. Your browsing history, bookmarks, and other Chrome data will be there for all to see.
If you do share a computer — whether it’s running Windows, OS X, or Linux — do the smart thing and create separate user accounts in your operating system. Those can be locked down with a password, and your Chrome profiles will be safely isolated.
Some day, Google might add a master password option to Chrome (like the one in Firefox). Until that happens, rely on your OS for multiple user set ups.
