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How do I adjust the screen size?

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Hold down the Ctrl key and either scroll the mouse forwards which equals + zoom, or backwards which equals - zoom. You can also press the + or - key while holding the Ctrl key to change the zoom.

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How do I save downloads to a jpeg file?

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You can't save downloads to another file than the file you're trying to download. If the file is PNG, BMP, etc., you can change it. All you need to do is open the file in a photo editor, and save it as another type of file.

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Is there an option for opening a download instead of having to download and save each file?

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No, there isn't any other option than downloading the file. You must first download it, then you can open it.

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How do I make videos saved as .mp4 intead of .w3u8?

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This is not something you can change in Chrome. The file you download is automatically downloading as the format it was uploaded to the internet.

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In Goggle Chrome, is it possible to "open" a file without downloading it first (like in Mozilla Firefox, where I can open and/or save the file)?

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It depends on what type of file it is. If it's an image or .gif you can right-click it and select open in a new tab. This will open the file fully without downloading.

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Can I open multiple download paths or pipes in Chrome?

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Open Google Chrome and click Customize / Control Google Chrome > Settings. Click on + Show advanced settings. Go to Privacy > Content Settings. In the Automatic Downloads section, select Allow all sites to download multiple files automatically.

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