Saturday, September 19, 2009

Google Chrome's First Major Upgrade

I've been using Google Chrome since the day it was available for download and have, aside from minor issues common to any new software launch, pretty much loved it. I switched to using it as my main browser at work where I use a lot of web applications and it's been great.

With this new major update (V. 3.0.195.21) it seems to be running smoother than ever. It also seems like they're finally launching the add-ons that Mozilla's FireFox has thousands of. I've been anticipating this and with their first launch they introduced a set of (I'm guessing internally developed) themes to try out. They've also updated the New Tab page and gave it the functionality to delete specific pages or pin them for as long as you'd like. I'm sure before long the add-ons will come rolling in, all in perfect Google fashion. Today is the day my only browser became Google Chrome.

Efficiency Tool:
Try creating "Application shortcuts" to your favorite online applications or web pages and open them up in different chrome windows right from your desktop. Chrome will put the logo of most popular websites so you can view and access it quickly.

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