Google Chrome Extensions: AdSweep for ad-blocking

Google Chrome Extensions: AdSweep for ad-blocking
Update: AdSweep developers have updated it and it now works as a proper extension for Google Chrome. It also now updates automatically.

If you are looking for an ad blocking solution for Google Chrome, AdSweep might be right for you.
Google has just been adding support for extensions in their Chrome [...]

Google Chrome Portable released!

Google Chrome Portable released!
PortableApps.com has finally made available a portable edition of the Google Chrome web browser.
They are not providing a complete download because of the licensing terms and conditions.
Instead, you can download a small utility from their website which can be used to download the Chrome installer.
This can be copied [...]

Google Chrome 4.0.223.11 released in Dev Channel

Google Chrome 4.0.223.11 released in Dev Channel
The recent Chrome dev channel release had a major problem which resulted in crashes with extensions like the ‘Subscribe in Feed Reader’.
The developers have now released a quick update that resolved the problem.
Google Chrome 4.0.223.11 has been released in the dev channel and it is available [...]

Google Chrome 4.0.223.9 released on Dev Channel

Google Chrome 4.0.223.9 released on Dev Channel
A major update has been released on the Google Chrome Dev Channel.
The changelog this time around is pretty big.
This latest update is for all the three platforms.
Google Chrome for Mac gets support for printing and Apple QuickTime plug-in.
Read more: Dev Channel Updated with Fixes [...]

Google Chrome to support Windows 7 specific features in Version 5

Google Chrome to support Windows 7 specific features in Version 5
The Register has reported that Google has delayed plans to add support for Windows 7 specific features in their Chrome web browser.
Google Chrome developers now plan to add features like jump lists and tab thumbnails in version 5 of the browser. These features would [...]

Google Chrome advertised in India through Facebook

Google Chrome advertised in India through Facebook
Facebook is generally associated with Microsoft as the software giant owns a small stake in the social networking giant.
Google is now using Facebook to advertise their Google Chrome web browser. At least to the users in India.
We saw this advertisement in our Facebook account. The ad [...]

More details on Google Chrome OS coming later today

More details on Google Chrome OS coming later today
TechCrunch reported about a leaked edition of Chrome web browser which is being designed for Chrome OS.
They showcased some screenshots and also posted a link to the leaked installer (deb file).
Google has now announced that they would talk about Chrome OS at a media event [...]

PDF/PPT/TIF viewer with Google docs is a very useful userscript

PDF/PPT/TIF viewer with Google docs is a very useful userscript
Userscripts are powerful tools that can make web browser fun and intuitive.
PDF/PPT/TIF viewer with Google docs is one of the many scripts that can come handy for anyone who spends a lot of time online.
This script is designed to replace links to Adobe [...]

Google Chrome for Mac could soon hit beta

Google Chrome for Mac could soon hit beta
Google might be pretty close to releasing a beta edition of Chrome web browser for the Apple Mac platform.
They have recently added the printing support in the test versions on the Mac platform.
This was one of the major features remaining before it could reach the [...]

Orkut to soon get an updated user interface?

Orkut to soon get an updated user interface?
Google Operating System has reported that Google Brazil website is showcasing an interesting Orkut screenshot on the Chrome section.
The screenshot showcases a different version of their Orkut social networking service.
Maybe, its a sign that a major overhaul to the user interface of Orkut is coming in [...]

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