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Monday, August 10, 2009

Download Google Chrome. A Review of new browser from Google

Google Chrome is going to be a new hot browser. A sophisticated and fully-featured browser will raise your online on a new level. I would say that another browser which is better is Safari browser from Mac, which is so good especially in speed and thats why many of online-er love it. Is this new contender Chrome is worthy to be installed? I use them my self and what I can say, the most visited websites icons (thumbnail of the websites you visit most) is very convenient and useful. Recent Bookmarks on the left let you not forget your bookmarked favorite sites. By the way below is the press release regarding Google new product.

Google is launching an open source web browser to compete with Internet Explorer and Firefox. The browser is designed to be lightweight and fast, and to cope with the next generation of web applications that rely on graphics and multimedia.

Google named it as Chrome, it will launch as a beta for Windows machines in 100 countries, with Mac and Linux versions to come. Google's Sundar Pichai through his blog claimed that Google need to completely rethink the browser, as to compete with other existing browsers which already populated the Internet.

The new browser will help Google take advantage of developments it is pushing online in rich web applications that are challenging traditional applications.

Google has a suite of web applications, such as Picasa, Documents and Map which offer thumb-up functionality that is beginning to replace offline software.

"What we really needed was not just a browser, but also a modern platform for web pages and applications, and that's what we set out to build," Mr Pichai, VP Product Management, wrote.

The launch of a beta version of Chrome on Tuesday will be Google's latest assault on Microsoft's dominance of the PC business. The firm's Internet Explorer program dominates the browser landscape, with 80% of the market. Now Chrome is available for download. There are two links below, one link to download Chrome and the other one is for Safari.

Google Chrome

Download Apple Safari here

Firefox 3 Review and Download

Mozilla launched the latest version of Firefox Internet browser that really impressive for all Internet audiences. It is much speedier than its predecessor and opening lots of web sites in tabs has never been this fast. This open source free software is far ahead compare to Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera and lots other browsers. Some of the best features of Mozilla Firefox are:

Bookmarking with Just a Click
If you stumble with any site that you like or want to refer in the future, simply click the bookmark button. You can also create folders and tags to categorize your collection of bookmarks.

Passwords and Logins Manager
Firefox help to keep your logins and passwords without popping the annoying pop ups.

Faster Access to Your Favorite Sites
Opening a URL takes seconds to none and it uses very little memory resource. Means faster page loads and no more wasting time of waiting.

Read Latest News From RSS Feeds
Get updated with news from around the glob right from your browser.

Enhanced Protection from Online Threats
Firefox offers protection to your computer from worms, malwares, viruses, spywares, .exe installer and trojans. It will show a warning message if you accidentally access a poisoned website. The browser keep updating its' list of dangerous sites so there are no updating task on your part.

Your Security Software and Firefox Integration
From uur test with AVG Free Anti Virus program, it intergrates perfectly with Firefox. Any URL links is instantly scanned and a tick sign is shown next to the appeared link meaning the site is safe to enter.

Pop Ups Blocker
Rest assure of nasty pop ups as this browser will block them effectively. You have option to allow any sites of your choice to show pop up.

Anti-Phishing
A big message will appear before you enter a web forgery site. Firefox get updated of fraudulent websites 48 times daily.

Built in Download Manager
Easily download files from the Internet faster than any other browsers.

Customize it the Way You Want
Over 5000 add-ons have been invented solely for Firefox. Some categories of add-ons including themes, language support, video, updates, privacy & security and search tools. Try the cool Fire.fm addon for music junkies which enabling you to listen to the extensive music libary of last.fm. Foxclock lets you view times of cities and countries of your choice around the world simultaneously in the browser status bar. Or try German Dictionary extended to Austria add on.

Recognitions and Awards
The winner of Webware 100, Software of the Year by Abril Info Award, Forbes Best Of The Web, Favorite Web Browser by Linux Journal Reader's Choice, Most Innovative Company by American Business Awards.

How to Backup Bookmarks in Firefox?

This article shows how to backup your bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox web browser. You have bookmark all important and favorite sites, but you are afraid of losing all your bookmarks collection. Losing bookmarks are common due to browser crash, re-installation of Firefox or Windows operating system. Below is how you can backup your Firefox bookmarks:

1. Go to Bookmarks on top of Firefox.
2. Click on Organize Bookmarks (you can also click Ctrl+Shift+B).
3. Select Import and Backup on top menus then choose Backup.
4. Save the backup files in convenient location. I suggest you save the backup in removable drive like USD thumb drive as well.

You can also backup all you bookmarks on Firefox to social bookmarking sites like Furl.com, Diigo.com and Backflip.com and you access to your backup from any computer with Internet connection.

Google Safe Browsing Firefox Extension Add On

Google Safe Browsing is a useful extension or add-on for Firefox internet browser that warn you on phishing or spoofing attacks which occurred when you visit certain dangerous websites on the Internet. Phishing is a type of malicious way for nasty online scams asking you for financial or personal information which seems to be like if it legit. Google Safe Browsing alerts you whenever you visiting or redirected to a website that tricks user to expose personal or private information. By installing this extension, you will have a safer internet browsing experience. You can download and install the useful extension for Firefox from this link.