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What does Google have against client apps? Simple. They can’t make money from them with advertisements. The more time people spend on the web, the more opportunities Google has to make money from search advertising and display advertising. That being said, what could Google possibly do to make people start using the web more and use client applications less? Or for that matter, what could Google do to completely rub out client applications all together so that all users are on the web 100% of the time? That’s simple too: create a new standard of HTML for rich internet applications (RIAs) and create a new operating system that only runs web applications. And that’s exactly what they are doing. It’s called HTML5 and Google Chrome OS.

HTML5

HTML5 is the next version of HTML that is currently being developed by Google. Just like Flash 4 and Silverlight, its purpose is to give web applications the same rich user experiences that a client application can deliver. But unlike Flash which has to run in Adobe’s player, and Silverlight which has to run in Microsoft’s player, HTML5 will run in any browser without a plugin. The open source version of HTML5 was released this last month (October 2009), and the official version is supposed to be released in 2012. You can read more about HTML5 here:

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/web-content/html-5-new-elements-new-draft-update-report-002819.php

Google Chrome OS

Google Chrome OS is Google’s new operating system, which is scheduled for release at the end of 2010. It will be a free operating system bundled with netbooks (the notebooks that are used only to connect to the web.) I think it is no coincidence that Google has recently released the Google Chrome browser because I suspect that the browser may actually be a sort of beta for the new operating system. After all, the Google Chrome OS is basically just a fancy browser.

Google’s Vision of the Future

So let’s put this all together:

1. Google releases the Google Chrome browser at the end of 2008
2. Google releases “beta” version of HTML5 at the end of 2009
3. Google releases the Google Chrome OS at the end of 2010
4. Google finalizes the specs for HTML5 by 2012 This looks like a very well coordinated set of releases if you ask me. By 2012, Google will have a free, solid operating system and its own version of HTML which everyone will be using. Google is obviously trying to eliminate the client application world. (Windows, Apple… be careful!)

Good luck, Google. We are rooting for you!

Eric Rowell (cofounder of http://www.adollo.com )

Author: Eric Rowell
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If you like Google for its speed and simplicity, you might be interested in their Internet browser, Chrome. Google created Chrome because they wanted to start from scratch on a browser made for today’s Internet. The Internet has changed a lot since the first browsers were developed. Chrome is simple and neat, but loaded with security, speed, and functionality features.

Google acknowledges their use of features already implemented on browsers, like Firefox Safari, to design Chrome. Chrome is an open source project, meaning that other can use from their ideas as well. One of the features you’ll recognize is bookmarks. You can automatically copy bookmarks or favorites from another browser and instantly save a new bookmark by clicking the star icon next to the address bar. These features are identical to those of Firefox.

Like Internet Explorer, Chrome as the option of tabbed browsing and reordering the tabs. However, Chrome allows you to drag tabs into their own windows, or drag windows to become a tab of another window. Chrome also has “Crash Control”, which lets each tab run individually to avoid shutting down the whole browser if one tab crashes.

Chrome carries Google’s tradition of personalizing and simplifying tasks, using the features from the homepage and Google toolbar. When you open a new tab, for example, you will see a thumbnails of previous and often visited websites to choose from, instead of a blank page. Also, while typing in the address bar, Google suggests visited sites and popular sites, or to run a Google search on the keyword(s) you entered.

Chrome was one of the first browsers to have a private searching option. While surfing “incognito”, pages are displayed as read-only, and nothing from these sites are saved on your computer. Google Chrome also has its own task manager. Just like Windows, Chrome allows you to track usage and running processes on the browser. You can detect what add-on, tab, or other process that is using the most bandwidth and end processes separately without disrupting the other processes.

Like many browsers, Google Chrome claims to be the safest and the fastest browser. There are so many ways to test this and different factors that effect actual speed, that this is difficult to prove. In fact, Chrome could work faster for some people or websites, where Internet Explorer or another browser would be faster in another area. Regardless, there is no doubt that this browser is well made and is preferred by a small group of users.

If you just want a fast engine and don’t need a bunch of buttons and toolbars, Google Chrome might be just right for you. To read more details about Chrome features or to download the latest version of Chrome, go to google.com/chrome.

Written by Hannah Miller, Director of Online Marketing and Customer Service Rep, Copper.net.

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Author: Hannah Miller
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If you have ever shared a log on or computer for your web browsing you’ll know how annoying it can be not to have secure web surfing. Organize a surprise party or weekend away and then a list of hotels appears in your partners browser next time she logs on. It’s almost like you share a common surfing history in the house.

Let’s face it perhaps you don’t want your kids to visit all the same web sites as you!

There’s nothing ground breaking in Chromes Incognito mode but it is a very useful feature. Switch to Incognito mode and your web surfing instantly becomes a little more secure.

This is how you can use Chrome for secure web browsing, simply right click on the Chrome Shortcut on your desktop, select properties and you should see the shortcut menu appear.

1) Right Click on Chrome Shortcut on Desktop
2) Select Properties
3) On Shortcut menu add the following to target shortcut menu -incognito

Therefore every time you start Chrome using that shortcut now you will be in ‘incognito mode’. If you just want to use this mode occasionally then you can select a ‘incognito’ windows from the file menu.

All the web sites you visit are now not recorded in your history, all cookies are deleted when you close. There’s no trace of the web sites stored on your computer at all. Most of the browsers offer similar functionality now but most have to be done manually (so people forget). Overall I guess Firefox with it’s multitude of plug-ins and open source model will hopefully produce the ultimate secure browsing. I’ll have a look at these options in a later article.

Of course, it’s a long, long way from real secure web surfing, we still use HTTP which means your browsing is in clear text. Your browsing history and IP address are also stored on the web site you visit, on the ISP logs. But it is a start and at least can keep your PC holding a huge list of your web browsing.

If you want the ultimate secure browsing, have a look here – Secure Surfing Protection

Try the new free demo of Identity Cloaker on the link below.

Anonymous Surfing Program

Take care and stay safe.
Jim

Author: Jim Rjindael
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This week has marked a proud moment in domain history for domain developers – that’s right, the announcement of Google Chrome. For those unfamiliar with my domain flipping methodology I will explain this first so that this post makes sense. (If you are a regular reader feel free to skip to the next paragraph)

When I flip a domain I do not buy a domain and then sell it quickly. Instead, a flip for me is the process of buying a domain in a category I feel has good growth potential. Next I spend some time researching the market, understanding the top keywords using tools like Wordtracker, and finally – creating a game plan for what I think would be most effective on the given domain. Then I develop a high-quality website with interactive features that keep users coming back. By writing high-quality, keyword-rich content I create websites that rank well in search engines like…Google.

So how does Google Chrome help domain flippers/developers? Easy – all of those domainers that have been getting hits through typo’s will now lose their traffic as the typo’s now become search terms plugged-into the Google search engine. Google then determines it was a typo and suggests what the user was actually looking for. What does this mean? More hits for legitimately developed websites.

This means that flipped/developed domains will now get significantly more traffic as ranking well in a search engine will become far more valuable than having a typo similar to a popular keyword. At the end of the day this is also a better service to the end-user who can actually find what they are looking for rather than the typical parking page found on typo domains.

So domain flippers, developers, investors of the world rejoice! Let’s face it – Google is the undisputed king of the Internet and when the king makes a browser the masses will use it. This will represent a change that over time will help make domain development the new wave of domain name investing.

Author: Morgan Linton
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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Over the past few years Firefox has been rising in market share in the Internet browser market due to its speed and support for extensions, but that tide may well be about to change. Google this week announced that user-installed Chrome extensions will now be fully supported – meaning that Google Chrome presents the strongest competition ever to Firefox.

Although there haven’t been many released yet, here are the top 10 Google Chrome extensions:

1. AdBlock – If you are tired of seeing ads while you are browsing the web, then this chrome extension is perfect. Block ads and reduce both clutter and load time while you surf.

2. IE Tab – For those websites living in the past, IE Tab allows you to open an Internet Explorer-rendered page within Google Chrome, meaning you don’t have to re-open a new browser.

3. Google Mail Checker – A small Chrome extension to display the number of items in your Gmail inbox. A handy tool to reduce the amount of visits you make to the Gmail website.

4. Chromed Bird – A fantastic little Twitter account inside your Google browser – this chrome extension allows you to keep up to date with your time line.

5. Google Similar Pages (beta) – Following a similar concept to StumbleUpon, Similar Pages allows you to view similar pages to the one you a currently browsing.

6. Facebook for Google Chrome – This unofficial Facebook extension allows you to view your feed, wall and update your status without having to visit the Facebook website.

7. FlashBlock – This Google Chrome extension allows you to block flash on websites. You can block all flash, be selective or setup an embedded white list.

8. TooManyTabs – Tabs are obviously a big part in the Chrome browsing experience, and this extension lets you manage all of your tabs when you have one too many open.

9. Wikipedia Chromium Edition – A Wikipedia extension that allows you to quickly search the encyclopedia in seconds, allowing you to have all of the information at your fingertips.

10. Ibrii – A social extension that allows you to ‘snip’ everything from pictures and videos to web pages. You can share all of your findings on Twitter, Facebook and more.

So there you have it. The Top 10 Google Chrome extensions that are currently available. As support for extensions hasn’t been available for very long, this list will probably become outdated as time goes on – so grab them while they’re hot! Obviously the above list contains a broad range of plugins that are mostly to do with day-to-day browsing. There are many great ones available that are specific to certain areas, such as ‘FireBug Lite’ for web development/design, ‘Amazon Deals’ for shoppers and ‘Slideshow’ for photographers.

Time will tell if Google succeeds in prevailing over Mozilla in the browser wars, but it is certainly looking like Firefox has got a strong competitor. One good thing about the release of extended support for Google Chrome is the (hopefully) soon demise of Internet Explorer users.

Author: Andrea Sumner
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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First impressions of Google Chrome web browser -”It’s simple to use; clean in appearance and really user-friendly”.

Look: When I first opened Google Chrome browser, I didn’t know what to expect; I found an internet browser that is very clean in appearance. Google has gone for a minimalistic approach which is perfect. The overall design of the web browser appears to be sleek and modern.

Functions: Google Chrome offers striking new features. When the browser is first opened, a gallery will appear – showing which sites you have visited most. This is a very handy feature if you don’t like continually typing in website addresses, or having to use a search engine to find what you need.

Tabs are also used in the web browser; however, the tabs are positioned at the very top of the browser, this is quite handy, as it reduces clutter between the website address and the main web page. The tab functions similarly to Internet Explorer 8.

In addition, Google has added a new Task Manager feature, which allows you to monitor individual websites’ CPU usage. This comes in handy when you find a website that uses a lot of resources and may crash your browser. This program is useful for avoiding web browser crashes.

Another feature is Incognito mode – aka “privacy mode”. Incognito mode allows you to browse the web anonymously because your web browsing activity won’t be recorded in your web history folder; however, it won’t stop websites from collecting information about your browsing activity. You will notice a dark grey window when Incognito mode is turned on.

Google Chrome also has a quick bookmarking function. To bookmark a website, just click the star button next to the website address bar; this couldn’t be simpler. Google Chrome also has a simple downloading interface. When downloading a file, the file downloading progress will show in the browser, once the download has finished, you can drag the file onto the desktop (within the browser window) to add to your desktop.

Verdict:

Google Chrome is such a useful web browser: its sleek design and ease of use, makes it very versatile browser. I prefer Google Chrome browser to Internet Explorer 8.0, because it is so simple to use and the minimalistic approach allows you to concentrate on what you are looking for, rather than a browser with loads of unnecessary gadgets (Internet Explorer).

What are you waiting for? Try it for yourself!

Author: Martin Simmons
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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