Archive for September, 2008
Chrome Beta release: 0.2.149.29 (Security Updates)
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 | News Release | 1 Comment
Google Chrome version 0.2.149.29 was released on 5 September 2008, and all users are being automatically updated. Automatic updates are a key security feature in helping to ensure the safety of Google Chrome users.
This is a security and bug fix update, with no new functionality.
Security Updates:
* Fix a buffer overflow vulnerability in handling long filenames that display in the Save As… dialog. This is a critical risk that could lead to execution of arbitrary code.
o Issue: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1414
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1766
* Fix a buffer overflow vulnerability in handling link targets displayed in the status area when the user hovers over a link. This is a critical risk that could lead to execution of arbitrary code.
o Issue: reported internally to Google
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1797
* Fix an out-of-bounds memory read when parsing URLs ending with :%. This is a low risk that can be used to crash the entire browser, possibly causing loss of data in the current session.
o Issue: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=122
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1760
* Change the default Downloads directory if it is set to Desktop, and ensure that Desktop cannot be the default. This mitigates the risk of malicious cluttering of the desktop with unwanted downloads, which can lead to executing unwanted files.
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1793
Other changes:
* Fix a couple of data transfer issues with the Safe Browsing service causing unnecessary traffic.
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1762
* Fix a JavaScript bug that affected facebook.com. The fix properly handles negative indicies when using for…in.
o Issue: http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=131
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1763
* Fix search suggestions not working properly for http://search.daum.net/, http://search.empas.com/, http://meta.ua/, http://search.naver.com/, and http://search.yahoo.com/ on several non-United States sites.
o Fix: http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1759
Is Google Chrome really better than Firefox and IE?
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 | News Release | 1 Comment
Chrome is the new browser on the internet from Google and it is ready to take on the Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox! The rendering engine for Chrome is Webkit. Google has created a new V8 Javascript engine for processing the Javascript in the web pages. This is excitingly fast when compared to the existing browsers. If the web page uses a lot of Javascript code then you are sure to experience the speed with which Chrome works!
There are many new features in Google Chrome browser that a user would like to try on. One of the exciting feature is the Incognito mode of browsing. This mode of browsing is like a stealth mode where the records of your browsing are not saved by the browser. For anonymous browsing you can use this Incognito mode. However the bookmarks you save are saved.
The other cool features is the way we can add a new tab. We find a ‘+’ image near the last tab you have opened. Clicking this opens new tab. The placement of this ‘+’ is better that enables you to open new tabs quickly. The tabs are arranged on the top of the window. You can even drag a new window to the browser to add it as a new tab and even drag tab out of the browser window to create a new window!
The start page of Chrome shows the most visited websites with thumbnail images. You can click on these images to go to that website.
A new window to open the web applications is available in Google chrome. Since a web application might need more space in the browser, this new window for opening web application is of more use. From this window you can also open the usual Google Chrome browser window.
The address bar of the Google Chrome now comes with a lot of features to enable browsing a pleasure. As you type the website URL in the browser, you get a drop down of the matches from you bookmark. Once you press Enter or the Arrow in the address bar, the arrow key turns into an ‘x’, so that you can click that to stop loading! A star symbol by the side of the address bar helps you to bookmark the websites easily.
When you are visiting any secured pages, the address bars turns to gold color and you also see a lock symbol in the address bar.
With all these new cool features and the speed with which is works, it is no wonder that Chrome is set to take on the giant Internet Explorer!
You can to try it to see it !!! What are you waiting for?
New Carbon Fiber Chrome Theme
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | No Comments
New carbon fiber style Google chrome theme, free download
Author: Dave Clarke
Note: Make sure the file name is default
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.29\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.29\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
Free Purple Google Chrome Theme
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | 2 Comments
Very nice unique google chrome theme, with a purple tint. Free download.
Author: Caffery
Note: Make sure the file name is default
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
New No Icons Google Chrome Theme Free Download
Sunday, September 7th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | 3 Comments
Unique and different Google Chrome theme, click for a preview and free download.
Author: M-WaR
Note: Make sure the file name is default
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
Google Chrome Auriel Theme
Sunday, September 7th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | No Comments
Sleek metal style Google Chrome theme, Install in three easy to follow steps. Download - Copy - Replace
Author: EdeBoii
Note: Make sure the file name is default
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
Safari Style Google Chrome Theme
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | No Comments
New Safari style theme for Google Chrome browser
Note: Make sure the file name is default
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
New Quan Google Chrome Theme
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | No Comments
All new grey and orange theme, modern and clean.
Author: -=Quan=- Dziadek Alzheimer
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
6 New Google Chrome Colours
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | 6 Comments
Download Aqua-Marine
Download Black
Download Dark Blue
Download Gold
Download Green
Download Paleblue-Lavender
Download Red
Thanks to James
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
New Firefox Style Chrome Theme
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 | Themes and Styles | No Comments
New Google Chrome theme in the style of the default Firefox theme, very nice and clean.
How do I install my new theme?
To install these themes, download your desired theme then uncompressed it and copy the default.dll file(found in zip) and replace the once found in:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application.2.149.27\Themes\
Windows Vista: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\0.2.149.27\Themes\
Note: Don’t forget to make backup of default theme file before replacing with new one.
