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14 Jun 08 Microsoft Office Live doesn't support Google Chrome Browser, a scandalous conspiracy by Microsoft?

I found this tip that Microsoft’s (MSFT) Office Live doesn’t work in Google’s (GOOG) Chrome browser and for me that was kinda hard to believe as I know OfficeLive only uses Javascript and AJAX to run its site.

Anyways, I tried it myself and above is what I get with Homer Simpson saying, “Dope!”. (You need to sign in to get the error meesage btw.)

I think this is either Microsoft never intended for another browser to come into the market OR they hate Google and they will do anything they can to stop Chromers.

Well, Microsoft should fix it real soon if they get this message but otherwise, Chromers will have to stay away from Microsoft’s products and rely on Google Docs and GMail instead. (Well Google can always make IE not work in Google…. that would really make people stop using IE… what a brilliant marketing strategy although very cruel.)

Chromers, fight back and blog about this! :p Tags:ajax, btw, Chrome Rumors, conspiracy, docs, dope, goog, homer simpson, marketing strategy, microsoft, microsoft office, msft

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14 Jun 08 Chrome Hack – How to Run Java and Java Applets in Chrome!

How to Run Java and Java Applets in Chrome!

A lot of game sites such as Yahoo Games and others may use Java and Java applets to run their games/applications.

Although the Google Chrome comes with a super-fast Javascript engine, Javascript is an entirely different platform than Java . Therefore, you need to install a beta version of Java Runtime Engine (JRE).

FYI, this is also great new for Java developers like myself, knowing that there IS support for Java on the Chrome.

Now, you can play your Texas Hold’em in Yahoo Games all day long with Chrome.

Download beta JRE for Windows

Download beta JRE Page

By default the Java runtime only supports Internet Explorer and Firefox, in order to support Google Chrome (Google Chrome is based on Webkit which powers the Safari Browser) you will need to download the beta version of Java Runtime, which is compatible with Webkit and should support Java applets in Google Chrome.

via internetbrowserchrome, techie-buzz Tags:beta version, buzz, firefox, game sites, google, Google Chrome Hacks, internet explorer, java applets, java runtime engine, javascript engine, safari browser, webkit, yahoo, yahoo games

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14 Jun 08 Chrome's Address Bar doubles as Google Search!

Well, I have been searching for new Chrome hacks lately and found this neat feature in Google Chrome that the address bar actually can double as Google Search, sorta like Firefox’s search bar.

What a great idea and a good thing I stumbled onto this.

There is no need to install Google Search, because it’s already a part of Chrome’s address bar. Type whatever you want to search right into Chrome’s address bar, then press Enter
And did you know that you can search by highlighting any word or phrase?
Just highlight the text, then right click it, which gives you the option to run Google search in a new window.

via chromeboard Tags:chrome tips, google, neat feature, phrase, search bar

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14 Jun 08 Chrome Hack – How to make Email Bookmark for Gmail in Google Chrome!

Screenshot of the Gmail Write New Mail Bookmark

Here’s a great way to make a Email Link bookmark in Gmail in Google Chrome so it takes you straight to “Compose Mail”.

Someone has posted a bookmarklet to email links with your default mail program, but for those who use Gmail as webmail, this will work.
Make a new bookmark and make the name Email with Gmail or whatever you want, and the URL
Code:
javascript:document.location='https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=cm&fs=1&su='+document.title+'&body='+document.location;
If you want a pop-up bookmarklet, use the following URL
Code:

That currently opens a new tab. I’m working on getting the pop-out effect that Gmail has.
Unfortunately, middle-clicking the first one does not work, because when it opens it in a new tab, it is reading the URL and title from that new tab instead of the original one you wanted to to link to. I may work on a solution to this in the future.
Oddly this makes the text box in Gmail not the width of the screen. I’m not sure why that is, but it works just fine- just looks a little funny. If anyone can offer any wisdom to this, I would appreciate it.

via chromespot Tags:163, amp, bookmarklet, code javascript, default mail program, document location, document title, email, gmail, google, Google Chrome Hacks, hack, link bookmark, new mail, screenshot, url code, wisdom

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14 Jun 08 How to Update Google Chrome to the latest version!

Well, I guess upgrading the Google Chrome isn’t actually common sense so here’s how to do it:

1) Open the “About Google Chrome” page.

2) Wait as Google Chrome checks for any updates.

3) Press the “Update Now” button please.

4) Wait for the installation of Google Chrome’s new version.

5) You should see this message that new version of Google Chrome has been installed.

6) Yey, enjoy the new version.

via chrome-forum , surfchrome Tags:checks, chrome, chrome hacks, chrome tips, common sense, google, google chrome, Google Chrome Hacks, Google Chrome Hacks, google chrome update, how to, howto, update

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13 Jun 08 Quick Tip – How to Open Hotmail in Chrome!

Here’s a quick hack although many of you probably know this:

1. Visit Hotmail.com
2. Login
3. The resulting page says that Hotmail cannot identify your browser (Typical MS style, if you think it’s better than your own, pretend it doesn’t exist! Try ignoring Firefox now!). Near the bottom of this page is a link which says “continue anyway” or something on that mood. Click on that and you are good to go. And use the new 0.4beta of Chrome for better performance.

via drabir Tags:Google Chrome Hacks, hack, hotmail

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12 Jun 08 Firefox 3.1 and IE8 adding Google Chrome's Incognito Stealth Mode!

Chrome brings Incognito to Firefox 3.1 and IE8

Google Chrome might lack in terms of experience in comparison to Mozilla Firefox 3.1 and Microsoft’s IE8 but it turns out Firefox and IE will be implementing Chrome’s incognito stealth mode.

The incognito steath mode in Google Chrome browser (Ctrl+Shift+N in Google Chrome opens a new “incognito window”) allows users to surf the web anonymously, the browser skipping caching, saving passwords, and other important information that might possibly harm the user. (Of course, for you porno freaks, this is a perfect way to “hide” your traces.)

It’s a simply concept but Google’s Chrome browser has included as a standard option. It’s not surprising that Firefox 3.1 and IE8 will have the same feature as it’s not too complicated to implement other than “not storing any of users’ data”.

September 11, 2008 (Computerworld) Mozilla Corp. will respond to rivals Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. with a private-browsing mode in Firefox, according to notes posted on its Web site, and is on track to deliver one in 3.1, the version that will likely go beta next month.

via computerworld Tags:Chrome Rumors, computerworld, firefox, freaks, google inc, ie8, incognito, microsoft, microsoft corp, mozilla, passwords, private browsing, rivals, september 11, stealth mode, traces

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12 Jun 08 Google Chrome Comic Sold for $372!

The Australian’s copy of Google Chrome Comic was sold for $372. ($454.99 AU) – calculator

The seller will be donating all profits to charity.

What I wonder most is if Google will start selling their comic book as Chrome gains in popularity.

Perhaps, that was the genius, the Google Chrome Comic book got everyone interested and Google secretly may have paid easily couple million dollars for this “comic” marketing effort. (maybe not but it’s like it hits you later)

Here’s the excerpt from the closed auction:

One copy of the official Google Chrome copy book sent to bloggers and members of the press prior to the launch of Google’s Chrome browser.
I received mine late as they sent it to my PO Box, meaning it couldn’t get to me via courier.
An online copy of the comic book is available on Google here.
This is a limited edition print, and is not publicly available from what I’m aware. With Google Chrome quickly gaining marketshare, the book that launched a Google browser will only increase in value with time.
I’ve briefly flicked through the book, but it hasn’t been shared around, so consider the condition mint.
Given it wouldn’t be fair to profit from something sent to me directly, all proceeds after costs (ebay + paypal costs) will be donated to charity, split 50/ 50 between Beth Kanter and Beyond Blue.

via valleywag Tags:auction, beth kanter, bloggers, calculator, charity, Chrome News, comic book, condition mint, ebay, excerpt from, genius, google browser, launch, limited edition print, marketing, million dollars, popularity, proceeds, profits

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11 Jun 08 Google Chrome Now Out of Beta!

It’s an amazingly fast-start for Google Chrome to get out of beta to say the least. Google has just announced that Google Chrome is ready for real consumers on real computers by cutting off their “beta” sign from the new browser.

Since we first released Google Chrome, the development team has been hard at work improving the stability and overall performance of the browser. In just 100 days, we have reached more than 10 million active users around the world (on all seven continents, no less) and released 14 updates to the product. We’re excited to announce that with today’s fifteenth release we are taking off the “beta” label!

Yey, go Google! Tags:10 million, beta sign, Chrome News, consumers, fifteenth release, google, new browser, real computers, seven continents