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Thinking in Web Apps

Thinking In Web Apps is a short list of design principles for Chrome Web apps, published a couple of weeks ago by several of us in Chrome Developer Relations. Many people think Developer Relations means blogging and speaking. That’s part of it, but
Jul 25 2010 04:08 PM
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Google Chrome Speed Tests

The Google Chrome Team recently released this video testing Chrome’s webpage rendering speed against a potato gun, sound waves, and lightning. Related posts:Google Chrome Frame changes Internet Explorer into Google Chrome! Google’s Page Speed
 
Willem
Jul 23 2010 11:16 PM
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Secure Browser – A Sandboxed Firefox 3.6

Controlling malware intrusion, while surfing the Net, through the use of a ‘”virtual” environment, rather than operating in a “real” environment, continues to make sense given the level of cyber criminal activity on the Internet. In the last few months
Jul 22 2010 07:36 AM
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Speed Tracer Server-side Tracing with Rack

As anyone who has ever developed an interactive web app will know, Firebug (Firefox) and Inspector (Webkit) are your best friends. In fact, in many cases these tools are the "IDEs of choice" for manipulating the DOM, debugging JavaScript, and even
 
Ilya Grigorik
Jul 20 2010 11:53 AM
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8 Useful Chrome Extensions for Collaboration

By installing a few carefully-chosen extensions, you can turn your browser from a simple tool for surfing the web into a collaboration workhorse; making the tasks of communicating with your team, sending them useful links and sharing files with your
 
Simon Mackie
Jul 10 2010 10:03 AM
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Does Chrome Only Have “Perceived” Speed Superiority?

It was brought to my attention today that another intrepid blogger has taken a highly technical view on the Firefox versus Chrome debate. Since we’ve put up articles and videos directly related to this topic, it seems that we should give these
 
Daniel Cawrey
Jun 19 2010 06:26 AM
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Adobe PDF Files Now Integrated into Chromium

How will Apple combat the PDF on the web? They have already said that they won’t support Flash, and Adobe has since slowly backed away from support for anything related to Apple. It’s a smart move on Adobe’s part, and gives Google a
 
Daniel Cawrey
Jun 18 2010 03:18 AM
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Top 15 Google Chrome Extensions For Web Developers

Google Chrome is a relatively new member of the browser family but since Google created it and since it’s performance, minimalist interface, and usability is as good as it gets Google Chrome has been producing some major buzz around web for some time.
Jun 12 2010 08:34 PM
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thechromesource Daily: Links for 6/6/10

Google axes Windows, saves millions. Extension tips: Syncing notes across multiple computers with Chrome Notepad. iPad rivals at Computex favor Android. Chrome extension opens PDFs and PowerPoint with Google Docs. Related posts:thechromesource Daily:
 
Greg Farnum
Jun 07 2010 04:52 AM
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On Internet Explorer

Web developers always complain about the amazing ways in which different versions of the infamous Internet Explorer break their websites. Currently there are three versions of IE found in the wild to give nightmares for any decent web developer –
 
Niyaz PK
Jun 05 2010 11:42 AM
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Video: Google Executive Talks Chrome, Chrome OS

Google VP of product management Sundar Pichai was featured at a Google press conference held at Computex today. I got a chance to film many of the questions that were asked, as well as ask some of my own regarding Chrome OS. More Chromium and Chrome OS
 
Daniel Cawrey
Jun 02 2010 05:55 PM
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How to Disable Google Chrome Updates

Google's Chrome browser updates itself without any user intervention. Sounds handy, but what if you need to test your web application on a specific version? Craig provides a solution for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. Related PostsGoogle Release Chrome
 
Craig Buckler
Jun 01 2010 02:53 AM
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Opera is Faster Than a Potato

Opera has responded to Google's Chrome potato gun comparison with an amusing video which demonstrates the speed of their browser. Related PostsServe JavaScript Frameworks Faster with the Google AJAX Libraries APIWhat’s New in Opera 10 (Part 2:
 
Craig Buckler
May 31 2010 12:07 PM
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Google Release Chrome 5.0

Google has released the final version of Chrome 5.0 on Windows, Mac and Linux. Is it good enough to become your default browser? Related PostsGoogle Release Chrome 5 BetaGoogle Chrome Leaves BetaGoogle Releases Chrome 4.0
 
Craig Buckler
May 28 2010 08:03 PM
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Chrome supporting EventSource for server push, and richer Worker API

Rick Waldron has been delving into Chrome and Chromium to find some nice updates. First, he uncovers new support for the EventSource API that allows for simple server push of DOM events as shown in this simple client and server pairing: PLAIN
 
Dion Almaer
May 27 2010 01:49 PM
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PHP Developers Moving to Chrome

You Know that most of PHP developers are now switching to Google Chrome as their main work Web browser. Chrome has been gaining significant share at the expense of equal loss of share from Internet Explorer and Firefox. This article provides more detail
 
admin
May 19 2010 08:59 PM
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Chrome Web Store? I want an Open Web Store

The Chrome Web Store was shown off at the Google I/O keynote (streaming live) today along with the other great news of open codecs, great new tools, and more. I found myself torn about this one. For one, it seems tied into Chrome itself. The problem that
 
Dion Almaer
May 19 2010 07:34 PM
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Switching to Chrome? Download these Extensions

When Chrome first entered the browser wars in September 2008, although it quickly acquired a big 1% of the audience, many resented the fact it wasn’t as extensible as the long-time favorite Firefox browser. Developers want add-ons – things
 
Toni Kukurin
May 13 2010 05:31 PM
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Browser Chooser

I use multiple browsers. There are a good number of them out there. I use Chrome as my primary browser but also use IE and Firefox. Some sites work only with IE. I know that sucks but the Outlook Web Access my company provides is an aging version and
 
Vasanth Dharmaraj
May 11 2010 06:52 PM
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32 Google Chrome Extensions For Smart Designers

Google chrome is a relatively new web browser but it has already gained huge popularity with its great speed and features. Web developers must work more faster and more productively – what could help more than these extensions aimed to ease your daily
May 11 2010 01:17 PM
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thechromesource Daily: Links for 4/29/10

The Graphic Mac has an article that runs down the various browsers available for Mac, saying they all suck expect for Chrome. Synaptics has issued a press release for its Guesture Suite multi-touch features that will be coming for Linux and Chrome
 
Daniel Cawrey
Apr 29 2010 11:14 PM
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10 Online Tools for Superb Productivity

I love being productive. I love it to the point that I actually hate being slowed down by an application or a resource. I don’t mind waiting but only for a good reason. Anything that makes me stare at the screen doing absolutely nothing will
 
Evgeny Goldin
Apr 17 2010 06:52 AM
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Googlers Bring Quake II to the Browser

A lot of good comes from allowing Google employees to spend twenty percent of their time at work on projects that they want to pursue. A case in point would be this video, which shows Quake II being run in Safari at a rate that must hover around thrity
 
Daniel Cawrey
Apr 03 2010 08:37 PM
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Web Browsers Crushed in ‘Pwn2Own’ Contest

Think your web browser is secure? Think again. Nearly every common browser on the web has been compromised as part of the Pwn2Own contest at the annual CanSecWest security conference. Whether it was Internet Explorer on WIndows 7, Safari on OS X, Firefox
 
Scott Gilbertson
Mar 25 2010 08:18 PM
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ChromePlus = Google Chrome Reloaded

ChromePlus is a new web browser based on Chromium which is also used by Google Chrome. ChromePlus has all the functionalities that Google Chrome has. More, ChromePlus added some useful features such as Mouse gesture, Super drag, IE tab, etc. ChromePlus
Mar 24 2010 08:54 AM
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The Web Developer Toolbar Comes to Chrome

One of Firefox's best add-ons, the Web Developer toolbar, is now available for Google Chrome. What are you waiting for… Related posts:Google Releases Chrome 4.0 Your browser upgrading isn't over yet: Google has released Chrome...Google Reveal
 
Craig Buckler
Mar 22 2010 10:12 PM
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A difference between Chrome, Opera and Firefox

social_prefix = 'RT @Vordreller'; social_title = 'A difference between Chrome, Opera and Firefox'; social_url = 'http://webdevhobo.blogspot.com/2010/03/difference-between-chrome-opera-and.html';While working on the project they gave us in college, I came
Mar 20 2010 04:56 PM
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20 Most Wanted Chrome Extensions for Web Developers and Designers

Yesterday was the world of Wordpress plugins and today, the era of Google Extensions and what will be tomorrow ? Before going to the future, lets think of today. Most of you don’t know (including me) what all things Google does for us. Google
Mar 20 2010 08:16 AM
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7 Extremely Useful Chrome Extensions for Web Developers (with quick tutorials for each)

Web developers, you guys are really lucky. The tools available for you as a group are very powerful and they come in all shapes and sizes. With the introduction of Google Chrome, the community has made some amazing extensions which are very easy to use
 
Darko
Mar 19 2010 10:28 AM
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Chrome Web Browser Adds Automatic Translation, Better Privacy Controls

The stable versions of Google’s Chrome web browser have been updated, including some important security fixes for users of the Windows version. Among the feature highlights in the recent update are better privacy controls, automatic translation of
 
Scott Gilbertson
Mar 18 2010 06:20 PM
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Is Opera 10.5 the Best Browser Ever?

Could this be the fastest, best-looking, and most configurable browser available? Craig reviews the newly-released Opera 10.5. Related posts:Can Opera Ever Become Popular? Opera is one of the fastest and most innovative browsers....What’s New in
 
Craig Buckler
Mar 09 2010 05:11 PM
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Meet the Winners of Webmonkey’s Google I/O Giveaway

We’re giving away a pair of passes to Google I/O today. A little over a week ago, we kicked off our contest, encouraging you to send us any HTML5 web apps or Google Chrome browser extensions you’ve built. Alternatively, we asked you to tell
 
Michael Calore
Mar 09 2010 03:29 AM
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Microsoft Fix Their Non-Random Browser Choice Screen

According to several reports during the past week, Microsoft's browser choice screen was not as random as it could be. Craig describes the problem and reveals Microsoft's solution. Related posts:Microsoft Starts the European Browser Choice Update
 
Craig Buckler
Mar 06 2010 11:56 PM
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Google Chrome Beta Adds Privacy and Content Controls

The latest beta release of Google Chrome adds a slew of much needed privacy and content controls — as well as automatic page translation — to Google’s fast, but slightly feature-deficient browser. The new features — which put
 
Scott Gilbertson
Mar 02 2010 03:48 PM
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Google Chrome Beta Adds Privacy and Content Controls

The latest beta release of Google Chrome adds a slew of much needed privacy and content controls — as well as automatic page translation — to Google’s fast, but slightly feature-deficient browser. The new features — which put
 
Scott Gilbertson
Mar 02 2010 03:48 PM
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The European Browser Vote Starts Today!

The polling booths are open! From today, all European IE users will make their browser choice. Craig examines the software on offer and makes several market share predictions. Related posts:Microsoft Starts the European Browser Choice Update Following
 
Craig Buckler
Mar 01 2010 03:50 PM
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Using the Task Manager in Chrome Browser

Many who use Chrome Browser do not even realize that in itself it has a Task Manager, much like the one that the future Chrome operating system will eventually use. But why would a browser have a Task Manager? Well, Chrome operates a bit differently that
 
Daniel Cawrey
Mar 01 2010 07:39 AM
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Ablu.us and Chrome Extensions

I recently created a file hosting and url shortening service for myself: ablu.us. Now as a pet project, i’m starting to get some feature creep action going on. Case in point: I just wrote a chrome extension to use this service. NOTE: I am never
 
Andre
Feb 26 2010 10:02 PM
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Microsoft Starts the European Browser Choice Update

Following the EU's anti-trust case against Microsoft, all European Internet Explorer users will be offered a choice of browsers shortly after March 1 2010. Craig reveals what you can expect, which browser vendors will win, and who could lose. Related
 
Craig Buckler
Feb 22 2010 09:01 PM
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Model alerts replacement for Chrome

Even though it's more than 10 years since I've seen articles and books telling that modal dialogs are BAD, we still have lots of them. One example is browsers' alert box, which looks very ugly in the stateless modeless nature of the web. Fortunately
Feb 16 2010 06:57 PM