05 Jun 08 Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts for Chrome Developers

Here’s a couple keyboard shortcuts for helping you to work faster on the Chrome browser:
(I personally find that these shortcuts are great for Chrome developers)

• JavaScript debugger: Alt+`, or select “Page (icon)|Developer|Debug JavaScript”
• JavaScript console: “Page (icon)|Developer|JavaScript console”, or use the Show Console icon at the bottom left of the Element inspector
• Element inspector: Right-click on the page, and select “Inspect Element”. You’ll have to navigate the tree control in the left-hand pane, but you should eventually be able to find the part of the page you’re seeking by watching what gets colored on the page as you hover in the DOM tree.
• Memory tracker: Shift-Esc or “Page (icon)|Developer|Task manager” gets you the dynamic memory, CPU, and Network usage of all currently running Chrome components. Clicking on Stats for Nerds at the bottom left of the Task Manager or browsing to about:memory gets you a snapshot of the memory details of all running Chrome, IE, Firefox, Opera, and Safari instances.
• Create a shortcut: Ctrl-D (like Firefox) or click on the star icon to the left of the address bar
• Rearrange tabs: just drag them where you want them to go
• Add a Home button: “Wrench (icon)|Options|Basics|Home page|Show Home button on the toolbar”

via infoworld Tags:developers, dom tree, dynamic memory, element, firefox, Google Chrome Hacks, hand pane, home button, instances, keyboard shortcuts, left hand, nerds, opera, page icon, safari, snapshot, star icon, tabs, task manager

05 Jun 08 How to Run your Chrome on Linux/Ubuntu!

Google has stated that they will be coming out with Mac and Linux versions of Google Chrome later down the road so while you wait, you can still run Google Chrome on your Linux or Ubuntu using Wine.

Wine is a free program for Linux systems to run Windows apps.  Although it doesn’t run 100% of applications (as it depends on drivers needed for the program), apparently it does work for running Chrome in Linux.

My Science is Better has written up a good howto on this. Tags:google, Google Chrome Hacks, howto, linux, linux systems, linux versions, science, wine wine

05 Jun 08 Number One Reason I still use Firefox over Chrome!

(Image Credit: firefox10.com)

Here’s the number one reason I still use Firefox over Chrome:

Firefox Plugins.  I have to admit, without Firefox Plugins, I cannot use my Del.icio.us (fast enough), I cannot get my Toolbars, etc…etc…

One thing I do really wish was that Chrome had been based on Gecko instead of WebKit.  That way, all my Firefox plugins would work in Chrome (and vice-versa).  Maybe someone will figure out a way to hack it though. (and we are here 24/7 to cover that so please subscribe to our blog!)

What’s your reasons for still using Firefox?

Leave in thoughts in Comments section. (For ideas, check out this post on CNET) Tags:blog, Chrome Rumors, comments section, firefox plugins, gecko, image credit, one thing, toolbars, webkit

05 Jun 08 Chrome beats Firefox Hands-down on the Google Chrome Hacks Blog!

After Techcrunch posted their stats of only 6-7% of online users using Chrome, we decided to find out how many readers of this blog were using the Chrome browser.

Above is a screenshot from our Statcounter stats and as you can see, Chrome beats Firefox hands-down by a whopping 28%!

Chrome – 57.40% of visitors

Firefox – 29.40% of visitors Tags:Chrome Stats, google, hacks, screenshot

05 Jun 08 Google Analytics now tracks Google Chrome!

I guess this isn’t breaking news but Google Analytics now track Google Chrome.  We will be showing you some fun stats on this blog, so hold on as we take some screenshots for you.

Clicky continues to track Chrome usage in the 2-3% range across its 45,000 sites. Use of Chrome among TechCrunch readers is much higher: 6.23% since Tuesday, making it the fourth most popular browser among TechCrunch readers after Firefox, IE and Safari.

via techcrunch Tags:blog, breaking news, Chrome Stats, google, google analytics, safari

05 Jun 08 Chrome Hack – How to make a Chrome USB Drive!

If you are like me, you will want to run your Chrome Browser anywhere by having the app in your USB and run from it.

Here’s how to make a Chrome USB Drive:

1. Download Portable Chrome and extract (un-zip) it.

2. Copy the files into your USB Flash Drive.

3. Run ChromeLoader.exe from your USB anytime you need to use it.

(Your Profile preferences are stored in directory called Profil in your USB)

4. Enjoy Google Chrome Browser anywhere by sticking your USB into any computer.

This is Portable Chrome. Just download & extract and start with ChromeLoader.exe. Chromeloader.exe is a simple AutoIt-Script – compiled to an exe-File. So – if you got an error from your AV: it’s just a false poitive, because ChromeLoader.exe was packed with UPX. All settings are stored in “Profil”-folder. Have fun!

via newlaunches, stadt-bremerhaven
Tags:amp, autoit script, exe file, google, Google Chrome Hacks, hack, profile preferences, usb flash drive

05 Jun 08 Google Fixes Chrome's EULA or ToS!

After what seems like a blunt error, Google quickly fixes their EULA or ToS to show that copyrights are retained for people who use Chrome to publish their documents and whatnot.

Here’s the new fix:

11. Content license from you
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.

And apologies from the Google team:

So for Google Chrome, only the first sentence of Section 11 should have applied. We’re sorry we overlooked this, but we’ve fixed it now, and you can read the updated Google Chrome terms of service. If you’re into the fine print, here’s the revised text of Section 11:

We say no worries, move on!

via googleblog Tags:apologies, Chrome Rumors, content license, copyrights, eula, google, no worries, section 11, tos, whatnot

05 Jun 08 Google Chrome Source Code Download Found!

Remember our frustrations on not being able to find the source code for Google Chrome Browser?

Well, it turns out one of our readers were smarter than us and here it is:

Download Google Chrome Source Code! Tags:Chrome Rumors, chrome source code, frustrations, google, google chrome source code, source code

04 Jun 08 What is Google Chrome Built On?

For those of you who have been wondering why Google named Chrome, I was wrong that it had anything to do with Firefox but I did find out that Google uses the same open-source WebKit used by Safari browser used on Macs and iPhones.

WebKit is basically an open-source browser you can download and build a browser yourself.  (using a compiler of course)

Now, for anyone to make the current version of Google Chrome from the WebKit, you can’t because there’s no download page for Google Chrome’s open-source packages yet.  (Yes, it’s open-source but it’s not open-source until you can actually download the source code)

I am sure Google is needs time for beta testing before they provide the public with open-source of Google Chrome but I am too eager to wait.

But don’t worry as we are here to cover any breaking news about Google Chrome.  Subscribe to our blog and stay updated on the latest news about Google Chrome!

Happy Chrome-ing! Tags:beta testing, blog, breaking news, Chrome Rumors, current version, download page, firefox, google, iphones, macs, open source packages, safari, source browser, source code

04 Jun 08 Google's Sergey Brin Hints Chrome will be on Android!

In a recent interview, Sergey Brin hints that Google’s new browser Chrome will be on the Android, another open-source operating system for cellphones from Google.

Although Google says they did not expect this and that the Chrome and Android were developed separately, I think Google will definitely be able to come up with a mobile version of Chrome to be used on the Android.

Why Chrome on Android?

Well, Android is a great way for Google to take control of the whole PDA/cellphone but having their own browser makes it even more lucrative for them.

The Google Chrome is made to execute Javascript and AJAX applications FAST , meaning if implemented on Android-enabled phones, the Chrome will be able to run faster than any other mobile browser.

Part of the reason stems from the fact that Javascript and AJAX are not supported well (or not at all) by most cellphone/PDA devices.  In fact, the only cellphone really capable of processing Javascript is the iPhone.

Another thing to think about is that a lot of PDA and cellphones nowdays can run any Java application. (JAD or JAR file)

By having the Google Chrome based on Java, Google could easily adapt Google Chome on mobile phones, Linux-enabled netbooks, and yes you name it buddy.

I am still not clear on the WebKit(The open-source browser Chrome is built on) but we will be getting to that next.

Happy Chroming!

Chrome and Android were developed largely separately, Brin said in an interview at the Chrome launch event Tuesday. “We have not wanted to bind one’s hands to the other’s,” Brin said. But you can expect that to change now that both projects are public and nearing their first final releases.

“Probably a subsequent version of Android is going to pick up a lot of the Chrome stack,” Brin said, pointing to JavaScript improvements as one area.

And the brand name likely will follow. “My guess is we’ll have ‘Chrome-like’ or something similar,” he said.

via cnet Tags:android, brand name, cellphone, cellphones, chome, Chrome Rumors, google, google chrome, iphone, jad, jar file, java application, launch event, mobile version, nowdays, open source operating system, pda devices, sergey brin, source browser, stack, webkit