Google Chrome
Disabling Google Chrome’s geolocation feature
Last year I wrote about how to disable a new feature introduced Firefox 3.5 – the ability for the browser to be aware of your geographical location. I’ve yet to come across a website that uses this feature in any earth-shattering manner and typically the only examples I can think of where this service would [...]
Allowing Chrome to sync browser extensions across installs
Syncing your browser information to cloud is quite a hot feature on the modern browsers. With both Firefox and their Weave project and Google Chrome and their equivalent – syncing of your bookmarks and username/passwords (with appropriate security atop) across all your browser installs is certainly conveinent. About a month ago, Google expanded their sync [...]
Condensing Chrome’s bookmarks toolbar to merely icons
I’ve been a loyal Firefox user before it was even called Firefox – the browser just works for me and through it’s extensive extensions it has a rather compelling case on why it should be your main browser. Like many enthusiasts, I’ve found myself using the Google browser Chrome more and more. This is not [...]
Relocating Google Chrome’s user profile directory
Solid state drives or SSD are gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. The performance improvements over a traditional hard drive are astounding and as the price continues to fall, the upgrade option becomes available to a wider range of budgets. While SSD is lightening quick there still remains a few draw backs. First, the size [...]
Prevent iTunes from auto-launching from Firefox or Chrome
Let’s face it, few people actually admit to using and enjoying the iTunes application – especially on Windows. We all remain attached to it however because it’s the easiest way to access Apple’s App Store and conversely, the simplest way to get content onto your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. The iTunes application straddles this fictitious [...]
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