In The Morning Windows Has Started And Chrome To See No More Google Logo Then Search It To See Yahoo Website, That Was Very Horrible!

Why the latest version of Google Chrome keeps getting error while visiting Youtube or X? There is no changes made to my system except Chrome version update.

Okay so I realized I was logged into my school Google account on my personal phone on my own WiFi and I think it’s been like that for a while.

It was strange because it seemed like I wasn’t logged into an account at all because the “sign in” button was available but when I clicked on it I was shown that my school account was my default and I was like kinda signed in? It was showing filtered search on a Google search and that’s the only reason I noticed anything.

My web and app monitoring was off but YouTube was on. I can’t view my search history anyway but maybe they log it somewhere??I don’t know.I don’t really have anything to hid but I feel weird like they can somehow know everything I’ve ever searched.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some technical advice on Chrome, Google account synchronization, browser extensions, and data security.

During previous investigations into unexpected browser behavior, I found that Chrome’s extension Developer Mode had been enabled, along with records referencing extensions with automation capabilities, including TwSearchExporter, X Unfollower/Xtensions, ReDeck, and Hola.

I’m aware that having these extensions installed doesn’t necessarily mean anything malicious happened. What I’m trying to understand is their origin, permissions, and potential impact on browser behavior.

I also noticed that certain settings seemed to carry over into Chrome when I signed in with my Google account. Around the same time, I experienced issues with some websites, including ChatGPT.

I haven’t been able to determine whether these behaviors were related to Chrome Sync, local browser settings, extensions, or browser policies.

I also understand that signing into a Google account doesn’t automatically mean Chrome Sync is enabled.

The original extension installations are no longer available for direct inspection. However, I’ve preserved browsing history records from Safari and Chrome Desktop, including references to extensions, authentication flows, and redirects.
Another concern: Chrome DevTools (Network tab)
When I open DevTools, I frequently see the red recording indicator enabled in the Network tab.

I understand that this is normal behavior and that DevTools records network requests made by the page.

However, when stopping the recording, I noticed activity that initially made me wonder whether data was being transmitted elsewhere.

I haven’t identified any external destination or confirmed that a transfer actually occurred.
What I’d like to understand is how to distinguish normal Network activity from requests potentially generated by extensions or scripts.

I’m also concerned about what information related to images, documents, cached content, and authentication sessions might remain stored in the browser, and under what circumstances someone with access to my Google account or an authenticated device could retrieve it.

What I’ve observed or identified
● Preserved browsing history records from Safari and Chrome Desktop.
● Historical references to extensions with automation capabilities.
● Chrome extension Developer Mode previously enabled.
● Authentication and redirect records.
● Unexpected behavior affecting certain ChatGPT features.
● The active recording indicator in the DevTools Network tab.
● Original extension installations no longer available for direct examination.

What I’m trying to figure out
1. How can I identify settings restored through Chrome Sync and distinguish them from local settings or managed browser policies?
2. Is it possible to investigate the permissions or past activity of removed extensions using preserved browsing history?
3. Could browser extensions interfere with ChatGPT features such as file uploads, downloads, or local storage? How could I verify whether this happened?
4. How can I distinguish normal DevTools Network requests from potential data transmissions initiated by extensions or scripts?
5. What browser data can be synchronized or recovered by someone with access to a Google account or another authenticated device?
6. What’s the safest way to create a clean Chrome profile without restoring unwanted settings or compromising previously preserved records?
My goal

I’m not claiming that my browser was compromised, that I was monitored, or that any files were transferred without authorization.

I want to separate documented observations from assumptions, understand what the available records can actually establish, and determine which technical checks are still possible.

Ultimately, I’d like to identify the origin of these settings, assess any genuine privacy risks, and use my Google account in a clean, trustworthy browser environment without losing the records I’ve preserved.

If anyone has experience with Chrome Sync, DevTools, chrome://policy, chrome://sync-internals, or browser extension forensics, I’d really appreciate recommendations for reliable troubleshooting steps or investigative tools.

Thanks in advance!

I am confused and how can I resolve this?

If I have a link to a stream, then I want some extension to add this stream to the list of broadcasts on the channel. Either it automatically saved the broadcasts during the live broadcast, and did not hide them when the broadcast became available only via a link

it does make my head hurt

Is there an easy way to mass-delete a ton of cookies, but keep only the ones I want from sites I regularly visit? I have 3rd party cookies disabled, but Chrome still shows over 5000. I want to stay logged-in to Reddit, Facebook, X/twitter, etc, but get rid of the garbage cookies.

Chrome shows Incognito is on and the tab icon shows “1” but I can’t access the tabs. How do I close them?Does the 1 even mean I have one tab?

I tried deleting and reinstalling chrome which didn’t work and there’s no “Close Incognito tabs” button.

I downloaded Opera GX and switched back to chrome. Thats when the problem started, I dont know if this makes sense but here it is. Example search: "Google Classroom." Top results -

And only after I scroll down I can see what I need:

I need a new laptop, but on my Chrome I have some extensions that I worry may not be available to redownload, like uBlock and Origins. Is there a way to backup and reload them on the new laptop? Thanks!

What are you using and how effective is it?

Has anyone else suddenly had this issue with Google Images? When I tap on a picture to zoom in, it zooms in but then the image turns black. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't happen. I just don't understand it. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Ok when I go to the downloads bar area it only shows downloads from 10 July going backwards. When I downloaded smth today it showed the downloaded thing in the area but when I returned later it was gone and chrome was back to saying the latest download was on 10 July. Pls help me 🙏

I am dying here! Anytime I search for an image and I select one to see it better, it opens up this small column on the right with the same image but the same size, sometimes even smaller!!

I rememeber that in the good old days when you clicked on the image, it became bigger right in the center of the screen. I can't anymore.

Do you know any extrention that will restore the old one?

Thanks

Where did my HOME button go?

Why is my toolbar on the bottom again?

Wish Google would make these settings permanent rather than just flags that need to be reset after updates.

Paste these directly in address bar and select DISABLE.

chrome://flags/#android-bottom-bar

chrome://flags/#home-button-removal

Edit: see my comments to copy each line directly to paste.

Some update recently, changed behaviour when searching a page or image using google lens. The sidepanel opens, and the buttons to control it are not visible, and nothing seems to correct this, not zooming in/out, changing UI scaling, or anything else.

The sidepanel is closable by clicking slightly to the top of the blue symbol where it says "AI Overview", and then it goes to a different AI analysis of the image or page, and this then has a button to close the sidepanel, and the scrollbars are properly onscreen.

I've tried resetting things, fiddling with Windows settings, fiddling with chrome settings, nothing seems like it helps.

PLAESE!! I am dying here! Anytime I search for an image and I select one to see it better, it opens up this small column on the right with the same image but the same size, sometimes even smaller!!

I rememeber that in the good old days when you clicked on the image, it became bigger right in the center of the screen. I can't anymore.

Do you know any extrention that will restore the old one?

Thanks

it hurts my eyes and gives me headaches to watch videos now because of how bad it has gotten. videos that have the option for 1440p don't have this issue nearly as badly (my monitor is only 1080p, but 1440p videos look better on it idk)

im not sure if this is the right subreddit for this, sorry if it isnt. the main "youtube" subreddit seemed dedicated to some guy named ethan.

i was scrolling on yt till a cool game ad popped up and i clicked

when it opened i closed the window because it wasnt related

and now whenever i open chromium the window pops up again and now im scanning my pc

advanced info: browser: chromium windows info: x64 26GH

as a technician it didnt download anything or extension so it shall NOT be able to do that

My chrome always uses a lot of ram and im not sure why. With one singular tab open, it uses 1gb and it often uses more than 2.5gb. This is with memory saver at max and like 2 extensions. Any clue on what to do?