The Advanced sync settings on Chrome OS. Image: Jack Wallen From the drop-down, choose Choose what to sync and then deselect Settings and Extensions.

As you might already know, under the Advanced sync settings in Chrome's settings, you can select which items you want the browser to sync and also set up encryption options (encrypting everything ...

Use Chrome's sync feature to sync your Chrome settings from one computer to another, allowing multiple computers to share the same settings and preferences.

Open the Settings menu in Chrome and click ‘Advanced sync settings…’ Encrypt all synced data with your own sync passphrase Set a secure passphrase that you can memorize and click OK ...

When it gets to you, you'll find the option under Chrome Settings > Advanced sync settings. Update to Chrome version 19 (go to About Google Chrome to push the update) so you'll get the feature soon.

Tabs are then able to be reopened on any phone, tablet, or computer. Chrome Tab Sync is handy in various situations that users will encounter.

One of Chrome’s most powerful capabilities is synchronization–not just your bookmarks and passwords, but also your open tabs. (You can enable this via Settings, Advanced sync settings.) ...

4. Click on the Advanced Sync Settings button. 5. Under the “Encrypted Data Types” section, make sure the “Encrypt All Synced Data” box is selected.

Here's how you can make Chrome sync all of your passwords, across all of your devices.

This adds an important extra layer of security. To set this up, open Settings, click Advanced sync settings, and select Choose my own passphrase.

I've lost count of the number of times Google Chrome Sync failed on me. It's not a problem half the time, but when Google Chrome Sync isn't working, I always fall to the process of elimination ...

Chrome's sync data can be encrypted for security, but if you'd rather clear the data from Google's servers, we'll show you how.