Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers due to its speed, reliability, and extensive range of features. For macOS users, having Chrome installed can be beneficial for accessing web applications and extensions that may not be available or perform as well on Safari. This article will guide you through the process of installing Google Chrome on macOS, running it via Terminal, and managing it effectively.

Examples:

1. Installing Google Chrome on macOS:

   • Open Safari or any other web browser you have installed.
   • Navigate to the official Google Chrome download page: Google Chrome Download
   • Click on the "Download Chrome" button.
   • Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file (googlechrome.dmg).
   • Drag the Chrome icon to the Applications folder.
   • Chrome is now installed and can be accessed from the Applications folder or Launchpad.

2. Running Google Chrome via Terminal:

   • Open the Terminal application. You can find it in Applications > Utilities or by searching for "Terminal" using Spotlight.
   • To open Google Chrome via Terminal, type the following command and press Enter:

     open -a "Google Chrome"

   • This command will launch Google Chrome from the Terminal.

3. Creating a Script to Open Google Chrome with Specific URL:

   • Open the Terminal application.
   • Create a new shell script file using a text editor like nano:

     nano open_chrome.sh

   • Add the following lines to the script to open Chrome with a specific URL:

     #!/bin/bash
     open -a "Google Chrome" "https://www.example.com"

   • Save the file and exit the editor (for nano, press CTRL + X, then Y, and Enter).
   • Make the script executable by running:

     chmod +x open_chrome.sh

   • Now, you can run the script to open Chrome with the specified URL:

     ./open_chrome.sh

4. Uninstalling Google Chrome:

   • Open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
   • Locate the Google Chrome application.
   • Drag the Google Chrome icon to the Trash.
   • To completely remove all Chrome data, open Terminal and run:

     rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Google/Chrome