Ron S. Doyle

Can you believe it? For an incredible 23 years, 6 months, and 7 days, I have been writing for you. I have tried to be a knowledgeable and friendly voice behind the “Gray Haired Tech.” I have been right there with you, helping many of us navigate the often-wild world of personal technology. It’s truly mind-boggling to think about how much technology has changed since we started. The columns have sometimes been “amazing” and sometimes “boring,” per your opinions.

This week, let’s explore how to maintain your Google account and Chrome browser. I suggest you type “account.google.com” into your URL in Google Chrome. This will get to your overall Google settings. You will start on the “home” screen, where you can change your password and other account-worthy items. On the left, click on anything you wish to check out. I suggest “personal info” first. Here, you can check your personal information that is available to the public.

If you are like me, your go-to browser is Google Chrome. But just like changing the oil and checking the air pressure in your car’s tires, how about your browser? First, how about cleaning up after yourself? Sometimes, it is essential to clean up the debris that has already built up. First, we will go to “Settings.” Remember this process since you will need it for some more of the things I refer to here. Click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of Chrome.