How to switch Chrome channels to test new features before they're cool

August 14, 2014

Google Chrome's coolest new features are available only to those who want to live a little closer to the edge. Want a 64-bit version of Chrome? How about DRM support in HTML5? You're not going to find those in vanilla Chrome just yet. Switching Chrome's release channels lets you try new features while they're still in development. Just remember, this early access comes at a cost: stability.It takes only a few steps (albeit careful ones) to switch channels. And if the result is too unreliable for your liking, you can always revert to the stable version.What are these channels you speak of? In all, there are four separate versions (called channels) of Chrome: Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. If you installed Chrome from Google’s website, the stable channel is probably what you’re running.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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