• New Google Chrome beta
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So has anyone tried the new google chrome beta? mine just updated today. I've been using the bookmark sync service since it went live on beta, it works like a dream, but that's not the only new feature. They have now finally added the ability for plug-ins and extensions. Its nice to see them finally get up to date with Firefox. Although its in beta and most of the plug-ins are shit at the moment, there are still some really good ones. currently I've got: -Beautify Facebook - makes facebook look alot better in general design -Cooliris - [url]http://www.cooliris.com/[/url] -Facebook Adblock - Blocks all those annoying Facebook ads -Facebook Notifications - Same thing you have on facebook that tell you if someone commented on your facebook, but on google chrome -Google Mail Checker - google mail plug-in, tells you how many emails you have etc. -Google Quick Scroll - Lets you jump to the information a page you searched for. (useful) -Google Translate - lets you translate any page on the fly to any language you want.(well most, like 40+) so has anyone else tried it yet? If so whats your thoughts? ------LINKS------ Here is a link to the beta for anyone who needs it: [url]http://www.google.com/landing/chrome/beta/[/url] Also here is the blog for the new features : [url]http://chrome.blogspot.com/[/url] Here is the extensions too: [url]https://chrome.google.com/extensions?hl=en-GB[/url] -----------------
Havn't used it but I'll try it now. Would help if you included a link in the thread.
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seems to be a bit faster and the extensions works pretty good to. adthwart is the adblock for it works pretty good.
Use the Dev channel if you're man enough. Beta channel is for wimps and pregnant women.
[QUOTE=SGorilla;18803164]Use the Dev channel if you're man enough. Beta channel is for wimps and pregnant women.[/QUOTE] but what if a boat I'm on sinks I'd prefer not having to swim
[QUOTE=reapaninja;18803202]but what if a boat I'm on sinks I'd prefer not having to swim[/QUOTE] You walk on the water because using the Dev channel makes you Jesus' brother. Rufus.
Been using all the features you posted for months. Get Dev channel.
Finally, something that brings Chrome up with Firefox. Extensions/Plugins. Fuck me they download, install and appear instantly. Google are so fucking cool! The IE Extension finally fixes all compatibility issues.
Does the dev channel release binaries or source code?
[QUOTE=geinome_warr;18803431]Does the dev channel release binaries or source code?[/QUOTE] Binaries
cooliris is not supported yeeh
yeh cooliris is, im using it, search on the extensions. :) [IMG]http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8913/cooliris.jpg[/IMG] By [URL=http://profile.imageshack.us/user/geinome]geinome[/URL] at 2009-12-08
I can't freakin wait till extensions are enabled for the OS X beta.
[QUOTE=Muscar;18803746]I can't freakin wait till extensions are enabled for the OS X beta.[/QUOTE] is the OSX beta any good?
[QUOTE=geinome_warr;18803758]is the OSX beta any good?[/QUOTE] Yeah, it's nice. Only complaints are that the download animation (you know the big blue arrow) is laggy as hell and the scrolling feels a bit sluggish (I'm using my macbook pro's touchpad.)
[QUOTE=Muscar;18803807]Yeah, it's nice. Only complaints are that the download animation (you know the big blue arrow) is laggy as hell and the scrolling feels a bit sluggish (I'm using my macbook pro's touchpad.)[/QUOTE] Only reason i ask is one of mates wants to try it
[QUOTE=geinome_warr;18803880]Only reason i ask is one of mates wants to try it[/QUOTE] Ah, I see. It's worth a try, but I wouldn't use it as my main browser.
so pleased they finally released to osx beta, finally switched from firefox. the only thing I really want is in browser PDF viewing like in safari.
God this is awesome, i've installed 6 extensions so far
It's more or less just faster with plug ins? And this is only the beta! [editline]10:13PM[/editline] Whats the best site for extensions?
[QUOTE=MBGrimm;18804177]It's more or less just faster with plug ins? And this is only the beta! [editline]10:13PM[/editline] Whats the best site for extensions?[/QUOTE] Google is the only place for the extensions right now. (as far as i am aware) [url]https://chrome.google.com/extensions?hl=en-GB[/url]
Awesome, I've been using Chrome forever now, and seeing that is now has extensions and shit I think I'm officially never going back.
What the hell, slow server? There is a way to enable them in OS X: [url]http://thenextweb.com/appetite/2009/12/08/chrome-extensions-working-mac/[/url]
[QUOTE=Muscar;18804216]I can't freakin wait till extensions are enabled for the OS X beta.[/QUOTE] Give them time :P What about the dev channel ? have you checked the beta on there hasn't got alpha( i say alpha as they are still building it) extensions for OSX
interestingly I just found an extension for opening PDFs in browser :o [url]https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/nnbmlagghjjcbdhgmkedmbmedengocbn[/url]
[QUOTE=toxicpiano;18804290]interestingly I just found an extension for opening PDFs in browser :o [url]https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/nnbmlagghjjcbdhgmkedmbmedengocbn[/url][/QUOTE] Added to my extensions :D
I'm still having problems when I try to install flash player 10. It just doesn't work.
[url=https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/kchoimdlcbapmcdnheaahjcdpdjdpfco]This addon replaces the Youtube flash player with HTML5's <video> element.[/url] Pretty fucking awesome. Is there a NoScript equivalent for Chrome yet?
[QUOTE=Lazor;18804744][url=https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/kchoimdlcbapmcdnheaahjcdpdjdpfco]This addon replaces the Youtube flash player with HTML5's <video> element.[/url] Pretty fucking awesome. Is there a NoScript equivalent for Chrome yet?[/QUOTE] Yeah I got that addon too. Makes the videos load fast as hell
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