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    Google Chrome

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MrButterBiscuits, May 3, 2009.

  1. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    What do you guys think of google chrome... personally I like it, it gives me easy access to my most visited sites
     
    MrButterBiscuits, May 3, 2009
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  2. brunoroc

    brunoroc Notebook Deity

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    im using right now and it is pretty sweet and really fast
     
    brunoroc, May 3, 2009
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  3. ARom

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    i use it for streaming video because it's quicker than firefox.

    but firefox is better for everything else imo.
     
    ARom, May 3, 2009
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  4. doctorsrk

    doctorsrk Notebook Geek

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    only complain I have is- it downloads audio file before playing!!
     
    doctorsrk, May 3, 2009
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Google chrome, Internet explorer 8, Opera is among the fastest browser, much faster than firefox on my quad core desktop or my netbook.

    The simple interface also looks pretty cool
     
    jackluo923, May 3, 2009
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  6. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    I also use Opera, Chrome, and IE8. Opera feels "snappier" although Chrome loads Gmail faster (big surprise...), so I use it for that only. I do like the simple interface though.

    The Most Visited Sites feature is pretty much a copy of Opera's Speed Dial...
     
    MidnightSun, May 3, 2009
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  7. haniunited

    haniunited Notebook Consultant

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    It's good but I feel bad using it as I am contributing in slowing Firefox's growth.

    dilemma no ?
     
    haniunited, May 3, 2009
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  8. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    IE8, Opera and Chrome is basically the same in terms of performance. So which browser you use pretty much comes down to your personal preference. BTW.. IE8 also have feature similar to "speed dial" for favorite sites.
     
    jackluo923, May 3, 2009
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  9. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's a decent browser, but I'd rather use FireFox with all of my extensions which really expand it's functionality.

    Things such as NoScript and DonwloadThemAll are not available for Chrome.
     
    usapatriot, May 3, 2009
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  10. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    I use Chrome, I like the simplicity, because my websurfing habits don't require much. I visit some tech sites, some science sites, and then I hang around notebookreview.com for awhile.

    Also, you can't beat the built-in ability to download YouTube files. It's number 4 in this link.
     
    StormEffect, May 3, 2009
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  11. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    There is flashblock for Chrome.
    http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/46673
     
    McGrady, May 3, 2009
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  12. decaPODA

    decaPODA Notebook Evangelist

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    i love CHROME.. been using it since the day one..and only few times if i recall it has stuck..but never crashed..

    yea..two times it has forgotten everything (settings) and went back like a virgin ..
    and speed dial..hope they improve it and make more unfriendly..i do want to put thumbnails of only which i visit daily..or customization..
    add-ons.. i wouldnt mind if they make few add ons available for it also.. i was always hooked on STUMBLE-UPON.. but more or less, thnks to Chrome..now i dont waste much of my time on that.. :p)

    apart from these issues.. i love the way it is.. CHROME RULES
     
    decaPODA, May 4, 2009
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  13. slayerfaith1982

    slayerfaith1982 Notebook Evangelist

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    Chrome is just so much faster then anything else. Opera I'd say is a close second though as I recently gave it a whirl and was surprised. Still prefer Chrome though as I seemed to have more website compatability issues w/ Opera then w/ Chrome.

    Firefox, which i used to love, now is so damn slow, and IE8 seems really slow to me too.
     
    slayerfaith1982, May 4, 2009
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  14. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Like usapatriot said. There are so many useful add-ons and extensions for Firefox. I've tried all the others and until something more useful comes out I'm sticking with Firefox.

    My system is kept very clean an well maintained so the so-called "memory leaks" do not effect me.
     
    Rob41, May 4, 2009
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  15. Penrod

    Penrod Notebook Consultant

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    The only reason I don't use Google Chrome is that it doesn't work with AVG LinkScanner Pro, which scans into sites tha show up on search results lists from Google, Yahoo, and Live Search to check for possible or actual malware. I prefer to be safer than faster. Use LinkScanner Lite on I.E. or Firefox for free: http://www.explabs.com/products/ Don't know if it works for Opera.
     
    Penrod, May 4, 2009
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