The Google Chrome Browser Thread of No Memory Leaks! - Blu-ray Forum

Maximus · 12-20-2009, 08:30 PM

So I installed the latest beta of Chrome and it has extensions, which make it awesome.

Now I have blocked all Ads, Flash and use HTML5 instead of Flash for videos.

Also it is fast, really fast even compared to the latest FF beta 3.6b4, FF seems dog slow when I used it just now to compare. Also it is much more stable than FF. FF locks up on my netbook when I open a content heavy page and I have to wait for it to render before it unlocks, Chrome doesn't do that. Sweet.

xtop · 12-20-2009, 10:05 PM

my favorite thing other than the stuff you mentioned, is being able to install extensions without restarting

Diesel · 12-20-2009, 10:15 PM

Blocking ads and such was probably the main reason I've been using FF and not switching over to Chrome.

I'll have to consider crossing over now.

LordCrumb · 12-20-2009, 10:26 PM

I've been using Chrome for a while now and really like it. The ad blocker is definitely the best part about it.

I recently installed 'The World' browser, which is supposed to be smaller, but it still uses the same amount of memory when using multiple tabs anyway.

DeathByAsh'aman · 12-20-2009, 11:39 PM

Ive been using Chrome for almost a year and love it. Although recently ive started to play around with Iron. It uses Chromes code but they have stripped all of Google's tracking and data gathering from it. I just barely installed the beta of Chrome so I cant compare the two, but Iron is every bit as snappy as the regular Chrome.

ManUtd · 12-20-2009, 11:50 PM

I'm using Chrome in all my notebooks and desktops, very satisfied here.

LordCrumb · 12-20-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathByAsh'aman

Ive been using Chrome for almost a year and love it. Although recently ive started to play around with Iron. It uses Chromes code but they have stripped all of Google's tracking and data gathering from it. I just barely installed the beta of Chrome so I cant compare the two, but Iron is every bit as snappy as the regular Chrome.

I didn't know about that, might have to re-think using Chrome now.

xtop · 12-21-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaiGusto

I didn't know about that, might have to re-think using Chrome now.

you can get builds that take out the google stuff if you're paranoid and doing bad stuff online

pretty sure chromium is what you're looking for

AranhaHunter · 12-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Chrome has extensions now? Any good recommendations?

Septimus Prime · 12-21-2009, 06:22 PM

I have Chrome, but I find that Firefox works great if you limit your add-ons. It's the shoddily-programmed add-ons that cause memory leaks, so you should only ever get a few and then disable the ones you aren't using.

JasonR · 12-21-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Chrome has extensions now? Any good recommendations?

AdThwart is nice. If you run into some compatibility issues where IE is required (I have several applications at work) the IE tab a nice way to sign off IE permanently. I run the Facebook and EBay extensions at home as well, but not at work.

Maximus · 12-22-2009, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Chrome has extensions now? Any good recommendations?

AdThwart, Flashblocker are the big ones. After that just browse the list and see what you like.

Obviously there are a lot less extensions than FF, but it is still in beta, and they do seem better programmed than the vast majority of FF extensions.

Septimus Prime · 12-22-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximus

AdThwart, Flashblocker are the big ones. After that just browse the list and see what you like.

Obviously there are a lot less extensions than FF, but it is still in beta, and they do seem better programmed than the vast majority of FF extensions.

I was talking with a developer from Myspace a while back, and he pointed out that the reason Google likes to keep things is beta pretty much forever is because it eases their liability in the event their software malfunctions. Like, if a beta app crashes and deletes all your associated data, well, "it was just a beta." I think that's pretty brilliant (and sketchy) of them, but I don't really mind, since Google's stuff is usually high-quality and free.

xtop · 12-22-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

I was talking with a developer from Myspace a while back, and he pointed out that the reason Google likes to keep things is beta pretty much forever is because it eases their liability in the event their software malfunctions. Like, if a beta app crashes and deletes all your associated data, well, "it was just a beta." I think that's pretty brilliant (and sketchy) of them, but I don't really mind, since Google's stuff is usually high-quality and free.

i thought that was common knowledge

beefytwinkie · 12-22-2009, 03:37 PM

Does Chrome include mouse gestures?

Rike255 · 06-17-2011, 05:38 PM

Major thread bump, but assuming this is the "official" Chrome thread I guess I'll post this here.

Chrome 13 is now available in the Beta channel. 2 major improvements:

1. Print preview using Chrome's built in PDF viewer, it's very slick (and dynamic!)
2. Google Instant taken one step further, as you type in your search it will begin loading the top result (I think) of the search in the background so by the time you click it, the site will pretty much be loaded and will display instantly.

Some of the smaller, less noticeable changes that I'm excited about are that you can now auto-hide the entire omnisearch bar. It's so clean looking!
Chrome 13 also supports multiple user profiles which is a huge thing for me. It's to the point now where I don't even have to bother with multiple Windows user accounts, just 1 generic one

.

Almadacr · 06-17-2011, 05:59 PM

Do you guys know if google improved the spellchecker since the existing is terrible ???

Rike255 · 06-17-2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Do you guys know if google improved the spellchecker since the existing is terrible ???

Spellchecker for what? Google searches? That's not really Chrome specific, but it seems to work pretty well for me.

Almadacr · 06-17-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rike255

Spellchecker for what? Google searches? That's not really Chrome specific, but it seems to work pretty well for me.

If they are not Chrome " specific " why are 10 pages regarding the google spellchecker not working ????

Chrome Forums

Rike255 · 06-17-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Almadacr

If they are not Chrome " specific " why are 10 pages regarding the google spellchecker not working ????

Chrome Forums

Ah I thought you meant spellchecker as in the search engine suggestions (spelling or otherwise).

When I spell words wrong in this text box, they get the red underline and spelling suggestions when I right click. The link you posted shows reports of that not working in 2009 so my guess is it has been fixed sometime between 2009 and now.

EDIT: No auto-correct though unfortunately

12-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#1
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	The Google Chrome Browser Thread of No Memory Leaks! So I installed the latest beta of Chrome and it has extensions, which make it awesome. Now I have blocked all Ads, Flash and use HTML5 instead of Flash for videos. Also it is fast, really fast even compared to the latest FF beta 3.6b4, FF seems dog slow when I used it just now to compare. Also it is much more stable than FF. FF locks up on my netbook when I open a content heavy page and I have to wait for it to render before it unlocks, Chrome doesn't do that. Sweet.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Google Chrome, Anyone Else Having Problems?	General Chat	OrlandoEastwood	23	03-09-2010 03:48 PM
Google Chrome OS, the Official Thread...	General Chat	xtop	10	11-19-2009 05:25 PM
Google to Unveil Chrome OS Tomorrow?	General Chat	Jellybeans	4	11-18-2009 04:16 PM
Next Step in Global Takeover: Google to Launch Browser 'Chrome'	General Chat	xtop	155	11-28-2008 05:41 PM
News Comments & Google Chrome	Feedback Forum	2099net	0	10-29-2008 12:57 PM

12-20-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	my favorite thing other than the stuff you mentioned, is being able to install extensions without restarting

12-20-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Blocking ads and such was probably the main reason I've been using FF and not switching over to Chrome. I'll have to consider crossing over now.

12-20-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	I've been using Chrome for a while now and really like it. The ad blocker is definitely the best part about it. I recently installed 'The World' browser, which is supposed to be smaller, but it still uses the same amount of memory when using multiple tabs anyway.

12-20-2009, 11:39 PM	#5
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	Ive been using Chrome for almost a year and love it. Although recently ive started to play around with Iron. It uses Chromes code but they have stripped all of Google's tracking and data gathering from it. I just barely installed the beta of Chrome so I cant compare the two, but Iron is every bit as snappy as the regular Chrome.

12-20-2009, 11:50 PM	#6
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	I'm using Chrome in all my notebooks and desktops, very satisfied here.

12-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Chrome has extensions now? Any good recommendations?

12-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#10
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I have Chrome, but I find that Firefox works great if you limit your add-ons. It's the shoddily-programmed add-ons that cause memory leaks, so you should only ever get a few and then disable the ones you aren't using.

12-22-2009, 03:37 PM	#15
beefytwinkie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:459 Trading Score:6	Does Chrome include mouse gestures?

06-17-2011, 05:38 PM	#16
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Major thread bump, but assuming this is the "official" Chrome thread I guess I'll post this here. Chrome 13 is now available in the Beta channel. 2 major improvements: 1. Print preview using Chrome's built in PDF viewer, it's very slick (and dynamic!) 2. Google Instant taken one step further, as you type in your search it will begin loading the top result (I think) of the search in the background so by the time you click it, the site will pretty much be loaded and will display instantly. Some of the smaller, less noticeable changes that I'm excited about are that you can now auto-hide the entire omnisearch bar. It's so clean looking! Chrome 13 also supports multiple user profiles which is a huge thing for me. It's to the point now where I don't even have to bother with multiple Windows user accounts, just 1 generic one .

06-17-2011, 05:59 PM	#17
Almadacr Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:527 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Do you guys know if google improved the spellchecker since the existing is terrible ???

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals