10 Things You Didnt Know Chrome Could Do

1. Generate Passwords

If you haven't yet delved into Chrome Flags -- the experimental laboratory for new features -- then do yourself a favor and check it out. Just type "chrome://flags" or "about:flags" into your search bar, and you'll be treated to a list of cool tweaks. Some will work on your system; some won't. If youre running Chrome on Windows, Linux or Chrome OS, this flag will fill in passwords for you when you open an account creation page. (Youll also have to be signed in to your Chrome account and have your password manager enabled for this timesaver to work.) Just go to the Flag site and find "Enable Password Generation."Image courtesy of Flickr, marc falardeau

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Since its release in 2008, Chrome has grown into a dominant browser -- as of November 2012, some estimates put it as high as 35% usage share. So there's a fair chance you're reading this article on Chrome right now, across any number of devices.

But how much do you really know about it? Surely you're familiar with the innovative and awesomely-named "Omnibox," just as you know when to go "Incognito."

But have you used the Chrome Web Store to truly customize your browsing experience? Google's browser is known for its stark and simple UI; have you cluttered it with extra buttons and fun stuff? Chrome has muscles you probably don't flex on a daily basis, but there are ways to optimize y…
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