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Google Chrome now has extensions

StarMars — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:31:47 +0000

Finally! Google Chrome now has extensions. This one important feature makes Chrome a full-fledged web browser. Extensions allow third-party developers to write their own codes to extend the capabilities of the browser.

And this is what makes Firefox great. Its extensive list of add-ons lets you do many things from within your browser. Google Chrome is open-source like Mozilla Firefox so we can expect lots of add-on development in the future.

The bookmark sync allows you to save your bookmarks on your Google Docs account so you can access it anywhere.

There are already many Google Chrome extensions out. I’ve listed down below the some extensions I find interesting:

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Fireworks on your web browser

StarMars — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:21:04 +0000

What is New Year without the fireworks?

There’s much joy to be had when you see fireworks burst into bright lights. The crackling noise is music to the ears as each note rhymes with the others.

Light your own fireworks right from your web browser this coming New Year.

Fireworks
Click anywhere on the black box and a firework will explode into bright lights, a new color with every click.

More Fireworks
This version is faster and the bursts are closer.

And Even More Fireworks
This one adds a city backdrop with fireworks automatically popping out.

Have a BLAST!

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Fastest Firefox

StarMars — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:10:16 +0000

Firefox 3.5.5 is the fastest version of the popular browser as announced in their campaign. No surprises there as the latest version should always be the best. What caught my attention are the 2 videos submitted to them in support to “spread the word”.

The world’s fastest clapper Kent French.^*

The world’s fastest Cup Stacker Steven Purugganan.

^*A quick search revealed that the new world’s fastest clapper is Brandon Musser.

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