Google Chrome

The Easiest Way to Access Chrome’s Hidden Pages

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I have to admit that I use Google Chrome for about 90% of what I do on the web these days. Why is that so hard to admit? I have used Firefox for a long time but once I loaded it up with my favorite extensions, the load time was just too long. As an [...]

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Buffer is the Fastest, Most Versatile Way to Tweet!

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As most of you know by now, I love Twitter. I use Hootsuite as my Twitter client because it is so customizable. But when I’m researching and deem something worthy of tweeting, I want to do it fast. In addition, I don’t want to necessarily post 10 tweets within a 30 minute period as that [...]

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What is Google +1 and Does It Matter for Educators?

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Yesterday Google made their +1 button available to put on websites, blogs, etc. The question is: What does it mean for educators? You can think of the +1 button as Google’s answer to Facebook’s “Like” button. For Google’s own explanation of the +1 button take a look at their video: Introducing the +1 Button Will [...]

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Search Twitter Visually with Tweet Topic Explorer

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I always get excited when I find a new Twitter tool. Keeping track of tweets and trending topics can be overwhelming at times. Today I came across a new way to search through Twitter topics called Tweet Topic Explorer. After you go to the site simple instructions are displayed: I searched my Twitter ID for [...]

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Upgrade to Firefox 4 The Easy Way

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Firefox has always been my preferred browser. I use Chrome as well but get very frustrated by its frequent crashes. Mozilla released Firefox 4 just the other day and I immediately upgraded to the new version. But as with any major upgrade, many unexpected things happened! The good news?  It’s all fixable and as it [...]

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The History of Web Browsers [Infographic]

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Some infographics are better than others. I really like this one on the history or evolution of web broswers from TechKing. I was a big Netscape user back in the day and really disliked Microsoft’s strategy in bringing down a great browser. Microsoft’s browser share has dropped dramatically due to Firefox and Chrome. Opera has [...]

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Navigate the Web Quickly with Site Launcher for Chrome, Firefox

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With the advent of cloud-based bookmarking, many people have stopped bookmarking sites within their browser.  However, there are a few (maybe not so few) sites that most people visit regularly. You could use the bookmarks (Tool)bar to easily remember your favorites.  Unfortunately, I’ve found that I have more favorites than I can fit so I [...]

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Quickly Access Your Dropbox Files in Google Chrome

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There are many file sharing/backup services available today but DropBox seems to be the most popular. If you have a DropBox account then you undoubtedly have some important files stored in the cloud.  It’s not too hard to get to them–just go to DropBox.com, login and then navigate around your DropBox. However, if you’re a [...]

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Use Chrome Apps List from Context Menu Extension for Right-Click Access to Apps!

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I have previously written about Chrome extensions that help you launch Chrome Web apps faster than opening an new tab. Another way to avoid opening a new tab and accessing your web apps quickly is the Apps List from Context Menu extension.  All you have to do is right-click on the page you’re viewing and [...]

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Speed Up Firefox with this Great Extension and More!

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I have used Firefox for a long time and I still prefer it for a lot of tasks.  I also use Chrome, Opera, Safari and yes, even Internet Explorer on occasion. But Firefox has some problems!  In fact, Firefox tends to load this blog painfully slowly.  I figured that when even Internet Explorer loads this [...]

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3 Google Chrome Extensions to Manage Apps and Extensions

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If you are a Google Chrome user, then you undoubtedly know about the Google Web Store that was just recently launched.  How many apps have you installed? Some users have complained that many of the “apps” are really just bookmarks and not really apps.  Well, that’s partially true, but there are many full-fledged apps out [...]

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43 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest Dec. 12, 2010

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Welcome to this week’s edition of Treasure Chest, 43 EdTech Resources you may have missed or you might just want to look at again. Unless you’ve been completely disconnected this week, Google announced their Chrome Web Store.  There are plenty of resources below to bring you up to speed.  Of course, we can’t forget the [...]

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If Web Browsers were Celebrities [Infographic]

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Just a fun infographic matching browsers with celebrities.  No Rockmelt??? Enjoy If Web Broswers were Celebrities If Web Browsers Were Celebrities is brought to you by Wix.com Use creative design to make a Flash website. You are most welcome to share this infographic with your audience. Related articles Chrome Offers New Guide to Browsers (googletutor.com) [...]

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Treasure Chest–100′s of Tips, Ideas & Resources for Teachers

November 7, 2010

Welcome to this week’s edition of  Treasure Chest–the best of EdTech for the week of October 31, 2010 through November 6, 2010. This week there are Digital Storytelling, Wiki, Flashcards, FlashDrives, Tools, How-To’s and Video resources.  And, of course, so much more!  Enjoy! The Evolution of Administrators My Students Want Social Media Open Minds on [...]

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What Browser? What’s a Browser?

October 19, 2010

Are you the tech expert around your home?  For your family?  For other teachers?  How many times have you asked “What browser are you using?” only to get blank stares or answers like Windows, Comcast, etc. Many times it is important to know what  browser you are dealing with in order to troubleshoot issues.  Maybe [...]

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Apps Here, Apps There, Apps Everywhere!

July 17, 2010

Here’s the lowdown on the fastest rising tech market at this time: apps! Those little pieces of software that can get you most anywhere from your phone. Via: MBA Online Related articles by Zemanta How to efficiently find Applications for Your Android Phone (techmadly.com) Top 5 Sites to Help You Find Apps for Your Android [...]

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Hootsuite 5–Which Browser is Best?

June 30, 2010

It’s been about a week since Hootsuite 5 was released without much warning. It sent me scrambling as it was not a smooth transition. The previous version of Hootsuite worked remarkably well running in Firefox.  Not so Hootsuite 5!  Hootsuite 5 is very sluggish in Firefox 3.6.6. Granted, I have lots of extensions, but I’m [...]

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