Yahoo Developed an Instant Search Interface in 2005
September 9 2010, 1:16 pm
Stephen Hood, a former Yahoo employee, says that Yahoo developed an interface similar to Google Instant 5 years ago. It was called LiveSearch and it was launched as an experimental interface for AllTh. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Google Features No Longer Available in Instant Search
September 9 2010, 7:16 am
Google Instant Search is a very interesting experiment that could change the way you find information on the Web, but the new interface comes with a lot of unpleasant side effects.1. Google Suggest ca. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
#firefox
September 8 2010, 8:58 pm
Blurry Text on the new FF4 beta? Try this Hotfix and it should alleviate your troubles considerably [support.microsoft.com] #tips #windows #firefox Barbas
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Barbas
Google Instant Shortcuts
September 8 2010, 8:43 pm
Google Instant Search, the feature that shows search results as you type, is now publicly available. According to a press site, “Google Instant is starting to roll-out to users on Google domains in th. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Gmail Labels Icons Spices Up Your Gmail Labels with Icons [Downloads]
September 8 2010, 8:00 pm
Firefox with Greasemonkey: User script Gmail Labels Icons extends the Gmail label customization from just colors to icons as well, so you can more easily tell your folders apart with a visual clue.You. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | The How-To Geek
Try Google Instant Search
September 8 2010, 3:55 pm
Google will soon release a new interface that shows the results as you type a query. If you want to try the new feature before it’s officially released, use this URL: http://www.google.com/webhp?sclie. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Firefox 3.6.9, 3.5.12 Updates Fix Critical Security Vulnerabilities [Updates]
September 8 2010, 12:00 pm
Windows/Mac/Linux: This morning is a good time to hit the Help menu in Firefox and check for updates, as Mozilla released updates for the 3.5 and 3.6 branches overnight that fix many critical vulnerab. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Kevin Purdy
Google Doodle for Today’s Launch
September 8 2010, 7:48 am
Even if Google said that the particles animation didn’t celebrate a special event, it’s probably the first time when Google uses doodles to build anticipation before launching a new feature. The doodl. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Firefox 4 Beta 5 Now Available with Default Hardware Acceleration, Menu Redesign [Updates]
September 8 2010, 1:30 am
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox 4 Beta 5 is out tonight, and it firms up a few things that have been slowly taking shape in previous betas of the browser. Most significantly, it enables by default the (Wi. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kevin Purdy
Firefox 4 Beta 5 Now Available with Default Hardware Acceleration, Menu Redesign [Updates]
September 8 2010, 1:30 am
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox 4 Beta 5 is out tonight, and it firms up a few things that have been slowly taking shape in previous betas of the browser. Most significantly, it enables by default the (Wi. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Kevin Purdy
What’s the Best Way to Sync Extensions Across Computers in Firefox? [Ask Lifehacker]
September 8 2010, 12:30 am
Dear Lifehacker, I’m a die-hard Firefox user, but now that Chrome’s stable release features extension syncing, I’m really frustrated with my reliable little ‘fox. What options do I have if I want to s. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Pash
What’s the Best Way to Sync Extensions Across Computers in Firefox? [Ask Lifehacker]
September 8 2010, 12:30 am
Dear Lifehacker, I’m a die-hard Firefox user, but now that Chrome’s stable release features extension syncing, I’m really frustrated with my reliable little ‘fox. What options do I have if I want to. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
Google Scribe
September 7 2010, 8:12 pm
Google launched a very interesting tool that offers suggestions as you type: Google Scribe. It’s not exactly the service I anticipated 3 years ago, but Google Scribe works surprisingly well. For examp. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
#firefox
September 7 2010, 7:15 pm
Firefox 4 beta 5 avalible but not officially published yet [www.mozilla.com] #firefox #firefox4 finnconor
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | finnconor
How to Update Your Insecure Passwords and Make Them Easy to Use [Security]
September 7 2010, 4:00 pm
You know how important strong passwords are, but you’ve got a huge backlog of passwords—some you can’t remember, others you’ve been using for years. Here’s how to securely update, create, and manage. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Kevin Purdy
Search Chromium’s Source Code
September 7 2010, 12:13 pm
Google Code Search has a special version for searching Chromium’s source code. Chromium is the open source project that powers Google Chrome, Chrome Frame, Flock.Code Search adds search suggestions, c. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Mozilla Collections Updates with Easier Add-On Organizing and Sharing [Firefox Extensions]
September 7 2010, 12:00 pm
Mozilla’s updated their Collections tool for sharing and packaging add-ons, making it easier to add an extension to your Collection from the main Add-ons site, offering more detailed permissions for s. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Kevin Purdy
Google’s Particles Doodle
September 7 2010, 7:44 am
Google’s homepage shows another animated doodle, but this time Google doesn’t offer any information about the doodle. The homepage animates some particles which are used to create the Google logo.It’s. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Next Week’s Google Search Event
September 5 2010, 5:57 pm
Did you know that Google has an Experimental Happiness team? One of the engineers that are part of this team is Othar Hansson, who is a tech lead for rich snippets and a member of Google’s Search UI G. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Google Chrome Latest Version
September 5 2010, 4:24 pm
The nice thing about Google Chrome’s auto-update feature is that almost all users are running the latest version of the software. This is really important for web developers, who no longer have to wor. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Better Google Snippets for Movie Sites
September 3 2010, 9:32 am
Google’s snippets for sites like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes include more information: movie directors and featured cast members. Google links to the corresponding page for each director and actor, so yo. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Merge Firefox’s Bookmark and Navigation Toolbars to Save Space [Firefox Tip]
September 2 2010, 7:30 pm
We already know Firefox isn’t the most pixel-friendly browser, and bookmark bars make it even worse. Reader Marand shows us an easy way to save space without losing quick access to your bookmarks.We’. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Whitson Gordon
Merge Firefox’s Bookmark and Navigation Toolbars to Save Space [Firefox Tip]
September 2 2010, 7:30 pm
We already know Firefox isn’t the most pixel-friendly browser, and bookmark bars make it even worse. Reader Marand shows us an easy way to save space without losing quick access to your bookmarks. Mo. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Whitson Gordon
What’s New in Google Chrome 6?
September 2 2010, 4:24 pm
Google released the first stable build for Chrome 6. The new version has a simplified user interface: there’s a single menu, the “go” button has been removed, the browser no longer shows “http://” in. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Google Tests a New Navigation Bar
September 2 2010, 3:13 pm
Google tests a tweaked user interface for the navigation bar. The experiment removes link underlining, changes the background color when you mouse over a link from the navigation bar and adds an icon. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Chrome Extension for Google OS Blog
September 1 2010, 10:17 am
Jay Wang developed a Google Chrome extension for this blog. The extension lets you read all the posts, it keeps track of the posts you’ve read and it notifies you when there’s a new post. The search f. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Google Buys SocialDeck
August 31 2010, 3:49 pm
Google acquired yet another social gaming company: SocialDeck. The start-up had an interesting idea: creating a platform for playing games on any device. “SocialDeck was founded in 2008 with the visio. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Gmail Priority Inbox
August 31 2010, 6:59 am
Last year, I posted about a new Gmail feature that will prioritize important messages. This feature will be available soon and it’s called Priority Inbox.”Priority Inbox is a new view of your inbox th. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
What Should I Do to My Work Laptop Before I Leave My Job? [Ask Lifehacker]
August 30 2010, 5:10 pm
Dear Lifehacker, I’ll be leaving my job soon and will have to turn in my work laptop. How can I get my laptop sparkling clean so I can preserve my privacy and avoid running afoul of IT or any corpora. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Jason Fitzpatrick
Google Calendar’s Event Scheduling Feature is Back
August 28 2010, 2:56 pm
Last year, Google Calendar tested a feature that made it easier to schedule events with guests. The “sneak preview” was only available for a few months, but now it’s back. Google calls it “find a time. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Watch a Video in YouTube’s HTML5 Player
August 28 2010, 2:20 pm
In January, YouTube launched a player that used the HTML5 video tag. To try this player, you have to go to youtube.com/html5 and enable the player. If you have a browser that supports the video tag an. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Don’t Click this Button in Google Voice!
August 27 2010, 1:37 pm
Warning: This tip is only for Gmail users outside US.Google says that the latest Gmail feature that allows you to make phone calls is only available in the US, but that’s not true. If you set Gmail’s. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
Google Tests Centered Layout
August 27 2010, 9:10 am
Some users report that Google started to test a centered layout for search results pages. It looks almost like Yahoo Search, except that the navigation bar isn’t properly aligned.The experiment could. […]
Source: Google Operating System | Alex Chitu
TaskForce Manages Your Tasks and Email Activity in Gmail (and We’ve Got Beta Invites) [Gmail]
August 25 2010, 5:30 pm
Your inbox is a steady stream of incoming information. TaskForce sorts your tasks, emails, and activity to help you work more efficiently. We’ve got 2,000 beta invites so hurry and sign up! TaskForce. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Dachis
Nine Great Uses for Private Browsing that Don’t Involve Porn [What You Said]
August 25 2010, 11:45 am
Call it what you like—private browsing mode, Incognito mode—most people still just consider private browsing features in web browsers “porn mode”. But your private browsing feature is useful for. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
#firefox
August 24 2010, 10:01 pm
Did you know that you can open any link in firefox by using the middle click button….for example right now, i am on the lifehacker website and if i middle click on the orticle about our list of the. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | dodohead
Firefox’s Awesome Tab Candy Renamed Panorama, to Be Included with Sync in Firefox 4 [Updates]
August 24 2010, 6:45 pm
Mozilla’s creative lead Aza Raskin announced today that Tab Candy, the excellent tab management idea, will officially ship with Firefox 4. It’s also been renamed to Firefox Panorama. Worth noting is. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Pash
Mobile Browser Comparison: Windows Phone 7 vs. iPhone vs. Android [Video Demonstration]
August 24 2010, 12:00 pm
Smartphone site Pocketnow demos a side-by-side comparison of Microsoft’s smartphone OS, Windows Phone 7, running its mobile version of Internet Explorer. One impressive feature includes background pa. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
#firefox
August 24 2010, 9:26 am
This minimizes Firefox after three taps of the ESC key. I suppose it’s adaptable, like most anything to do with Autohotkey. But I’m finding it most useful on Firefox at the moment. Usually I don’t wan. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Prairie Moon
CommentBlocker Hides Comments on Web Sites Automatically [Downloads]
August 23 2010, 8:00 pm
Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension CommentBlocker hides comments on most websites by default, allowing you to toggle them visible only when you want to see them.Once you’ve installed the. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | The How-To Geek
Minimalist Facebook Cleans Up Facebook’s Interface [Facebook]
August 18 2010, 9:30 pm
Firefox/Chrome/Safari: If Facebook’s a little too cluttered for your taste, the Minimalist Facebook extension/Greasemonkey script can tidy things up. After a quick install, a visit to Facebook will b. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Dachis
#firefox
August 18 2010, 1:10 pm
This could be more of a cosmetic tweak than practical. browser.fullscreen.animateUp It is an integer value in about:config. It changes the speed at which toolbars slide up and down when you’ve pressed. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Prairie Moon
VTzilla Scans Files for Malware Before You Download Them [Downloads]
August 17 2010, 5:30 pm
Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): The VTzilla Firefox extension adds a Scan with VirusTotal option to Firefox’s right-click context menu and file download dialog that allows you to scan any file for. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Pash
Restore Gmail’s Selection Links with a Greasemonkey Script [Featured User Script]
August 17 2010, 11:00 am
Firefox with Greasemonkey: During Gmail’s latest design upgrade, the multiple selection links, including the “Unread” selector, were moved into an integrated box. Gmail fiends like Matt Kruse loved th. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Kevin Purdy
Boomerang Schedules Your Gmail Messages (and We’ve Got Beta Invites) [Gmail]
August 16 2010, 9:00 pm
Boomerang is a Chrome and Firefox Extension that helps you schedule the emails you send and receive for a later time. It’s currently in private beta, but we’ve got 2,000 invites so you can give it a. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Dachis
Hit Undo in Firefox’s Address Bar to Browse Your Recent History [Timesavers]
August 13 2010, 9:30 pm
Hit the undo shortcut (Ctrl+z/Cmd+z) in Firefox’s address bar to move through your recent history via keyboard and find tabs you’ve closed—sort of like a lightweight version of the Undo Closed Tab. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Adam Pash
Hit Undo in Firefox’s Address Bar to Browse Your Recent History [Timesavers]
August 13 2010, 9:30 pm
Hit the undo shortcut (Ctrl+z/Cmd+z) in Firefox’s address bar to move through your recent history via keyboard and find tabs you’ve closed—sort of like a lightweight version of the Undo Closed Tab. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
#firefox
August 13 2010, 10:00 am
I found this at gHacks. I wanted Firefox’s statusbar text to be larger, and not have to resort to some addon that would change other things I wanted left alone. This goes in userchrome.css /* Change s. […]
Source: Lifehacker: firefox | Prairie Moon
Chrome Beta Updates with Extension Sync, Form Autofill (Including Credit Card Info), and More [Beta Beat]
August 11 2010, 10:45 pm
Google updated the Beta channel of Chrome today with some interface updates, form autofill (see the video), extension and autofill syncing, and your run-of-the-mill speed and stability improvements.. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
Firefox 4 Beta Updates with Multi-Touch Support and Faster Graphics [Beta Beat]
August 11 2010, 8:59 pm
The Mozilla team just pushed a small update to Firefox 4 Beta with support for multi-touch in Windows 7 and an improvement to their JavaScript engine that aims to produce smoother, more streamlined g. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
Use Character Tags to Remember Bookmark Keywords [Bookmarks]
August 10 2010, 3:30 pm
We’ve sung the praises of the art of keyword bookmarking before, but the number of keywords in your setup can quickly get out of control. Reader Swc oxcart shows us an easy way to keep track of all y. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Whitson Gordon
Don’t Trust Private Browsing Modes for True Privacy [Privacy]
August 9 2010, 2:00 pm
Every major browser has an “Incognito Mode,” “Private Browsing,” “inPrivate,” or something similar—a switch that supposedly covers your tracks, at least on your computer. But security researchers h. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kevin Purdy
Browser Comparison: What’s the Most Pixel-Friendly Browser? (Mac Edition) [Web Browsers]
August 7 2010, 12:00 am
Yesterday we set out to find the most pixel-friendly browser on Windows machines. Today, designer and Lifehacker reader Kyle Dreger took it upon himself to determine which OS X browser makes the best. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kyle Dreger
Browser Comparison: What’s the Most Pixel-Friendly Browser? [Web Browsers]
August 5 2010, 7:30 pm
Firefox 4 Beta is out with a revamped UI, Google Chrome continues to gain popularity, and Opera has a slick new version. Let’s take a look at which browser uses your screen the best without wasting s. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | The How-To Geek
Marklets Is One Bookmarklet to Rule Them All [Bookmarklets]
August 4 2010, 8:30 pm
Web site Marklets.com is a massive index of bookmarklets, and the accompanying Marklets bookmarklet which gives you instant and active access to the entire spread of bookmarklets indexed on the site.. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Jason Fitzpatrick
What Google Chrome Version Are You Using? [Reader Poll]
July 29 2010, 9:03 pm
Google regularly updates its Chrome web browser in three channels: the Stable channel, Beta channel, and Dev channel. They’ve even added a Canary build for people who want bleeding edge features next. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
What’s Useful in the Safari Extensions Gallery [Safari]
July 28 2010, 2:30 pm
Safari’s Extensions Gallery has gone live, and there’s quite a bit to look through and add to your browser at launch. We took a gander through the offerings and picked out some of the extensions wort. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kevin Purdy
Firefox 4 Beta 2 Adds App Tabs for Keep-Open Sites [Downloads]
July 27 2010, 8:30 pm
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox is out with another beta of its improved and redesigned Firefox 4. This second early release gives Macs the same tabs-on-top look as Windows, and adds an “App Tabs” mode fo. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kevin Purdy
Firefox Tab Candy Organizes Your Tabs in Groups, Looks Excellent [Downloads]
July 23 2010, 8:30 pm
Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox Tab Candy is a new tab management feature for Firefox that organizes tabs into groups to help you keep your tabs grouped by task. Not only does it offer incredibly handy fe. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
Safari AutoFill Exploit Hands Out All Your Contact Info by Default [Security]
July 22 2010, 6:17 pm
Security expert and blogger Jeremiah Grossman uncovered a disturbing exploit in Safari 4 and 5. Enabled by default, Safari’s AutoFill feature uses information from your Address Book card to automatic. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Adam Pash
Lifehacker Pack for Linux: Our List of the Best Linux Downloads [Downloads]
July 21 2010, 4:00 pm
We love Linux, and want to make it easier for others to do so, too. This first edition of the Lifehacker Pack for Linux includes our favorite apps that get things done and make your desktop great. Mo. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Kevin Purdy & Whitson Gordon
Middle-Click Browser History Buttons to Go Back or Forward in New Tabs [Shortcuts]
July 12 2010, 10:00 pm
Quick browser tip: Everybody knows middle-clicking links in modern browsers will open the link in a new tab. Reader Landon Roberts points out that the same middle-click works on your forward and back. […]
Source: Lifehacker: webbrowsers | Landon Roberts
