browsers

Browsers
on this page: chrome, firefox, safari related: tools, bookmarks flickr collection: [|web 1, 2, 3]

A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web. - [|Wikipedia]

So easy to get lost online if you don't set up a few markers (aka bookmarks or favorites) in your browser.

Browser question: does anyone else use the SPOTS extension on Google Chrome? https://twitter.com/ronmader/status/812053837041147904

http://nymag.com/selectall/2017/12/switch-browsers-to-feel-a-bit-of-control-over-the-universe.html

**Buzzword Bingo**
Bookmarks - **Browser** - Bug - Chrome - Cookies - Default Browser - Extension - Favorite - Firefox - History - Incognito - Install - Macs - PC - Plug-In - Privacy - Reboot - Restart - Safari - Screen - Sync - System - Tab - Thumbnail - Translate - Update - URL - Version - Window

Core Skills
How do we selected a default browser? Have you updated your browser?

Philosophical Questions
Will browsers exist in another ten years?

Will we need to use more than one?

How do we explain the advantage or disadvantage of using more than one browser?

advantage: language translation http://www.google.com/chrome Advantage: Can tell upload progress Shortcomings: Difficulty editing Wikispaces (tables in particular) on a Mac Extentions chrome://extensions/// //chrome://bookmarks/#p=/me
 * Google Chrome**

http://www.zdnet.com/article/chrome-is-the-most-popular-web-browser-of-all/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/chrome-is-the-most-popular-web-browser-of-all/ https://www.themuse.com/advice/13-chrome-apps-you-wont-believe-you-survived-without

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/100-chrome-extensions-that-you-should-install.html https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hypothesis-web-pdf-annota/bjfhmglciegochdpefhhlphglcehbmek

restore deleted thumbnails

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/3MJdA7nw_e8

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/WKLh13saAOY

http://spotsmagic.com https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/spots-a-better-way-to-sta/ejocekekgcaldnmjngfdbmbeebcekelc/related?hl=en

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/what-is-incognito-mode-google-chrome

https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
 * Firefox** and Firefox Quantum

https://www.wired.com/story/firefox-quantum-the-browser-built-for-2017

Refresh https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=reset-firefox-easily-fix-most-problems

shortcomings: cannot tell upload progress http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/10700/firefox Firefox OS is about to change the world. Celebrate with fans around the globe. Learn how. https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/2580-help-change-the-mobile-world?locale=en

[|See what's new in Firefox 3.0.4]
 * To copy all of your Firefox personal information such as bookmarks, history, passwords, and settings to another Firefox installation (e.g. when you get a new computer), you need to make a backup of your Firefox profile, then restore it in your new location. For instructions, see [|Backing up your information].
 * If you just want to copy your Firefox bookmarks, you need to create a bookmark backup file, then restore it in the new Firefox installation. For instructions, see [|Backing up and restoring bookmarks].

https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2017/02/27/mozilla-acquires-pocket/ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/save-web-pages-later-pocket-firefox https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-or-re-enable-pocket-for-firefox
 * Firefox and Pocket**

Take Pocket with you.
Available on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Kindle Fire.

http://www.apple.com/safari
 * Safari**

Backing up and restoring bookmarks http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+and+restoring+bookmarks http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+information#Locate_your_profile_folder

Pirate Bay
[|PirateBrowser web browser] http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jan/06/pirate-bay-anti-censorship-browser

What?
If you're using Mac OS X Snow Leopard, chances are that your Firefox and Safari browsers are running in 64-bit mode. The Veetle plugin does not work in 64-bit mode. You'll need to switch to 32-bit mode for it to work. http://veetle.com/index.php/article/view/mac32bit

Incognito
You've gone incognito. Pages you view in this window won't appear in your browser history or search history, and they won't leave other traces, like cookies, on your computer after you close all open incognito windows. Any files you download or bookmarks you create will be preserved, however.

Going incognito doesn't affect the behavior of other people, servers, or software. Be wary of:
 * Websites that collect or share information about you
 * Internet service providers or employers that track the pages you visit
 * Malicious software that tracks your keystrokes in exchange for free smileys
 * Surveillance by secret agents
 * People standing behind you


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Misc
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