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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:08    Post subject: Leo will LOVE this! <3
http://www.kitguru.net/software/matthew-wilson/chrome-to-block-external-web-extensions/

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Google is boosting security for its Chrome web browser, starting in January you will no longer be able to install extensions from outside of the Chrome store meaning some useful tools will be lost, but it should also put an end to malicious software.
Google has deemed this necessary due to the amount of complaints received and problems caused by malicious software installations. Chrome Engineering Director, Erik Kay said:

“Extensions are a great way to enhance the browsing experience; whether users want to quickly post to social networks or to stay up to date with their favorite sports teams.
His statement continues: “However, bad actors have abused this mechanism, bypassing the prompt to silently install malicious extensions that override browser settings and alter the user experience in undesired ways, such as replacing the New Tab Page without approval. In fact, this is a leading cause of complaints from our Windows users.”



Seriously. Is there no end to the amount of shit Google are turning into? They really are turning into a terrible and hugely anti-consumer shitbag of a company Sad

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While this move will reduce the amount of malicious software users can be affected by, it will also block some useful tools such as Media Hint which can be used instead of a VPN to access region restricted content. Software makers who have legitimate extensions for Chrome should get them on to the browser’s store soon.


I wonder how much money fell into Google's bank accounts after THAT removal? Rolling Eyes
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deelix
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:14    Post subject:
Sounds like a lot of people will be moving back to firefox and opera Very Happy
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:16    Post subject:
deelix wrote:
Sounds like a lot of people will be moving back to firefox and opera Very Happy


I just ditched Pale Moon this morning, been having too many problems with lag and general browser shittiness lately - the last straw was something that started happening over the last two days, being utterly unable to use Facebook as it would freeze the browser and cause everything to load terribly.
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LeoNatan
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:24    Post subject:
I have already ditched my Gmail accounts. I am with one foot out of using google.com for searching (results have been steadily becoming less and less accurate as Google removes precision for sponsored results and reduciing server load). I am considering dropping Chrome as well. Not because of this. It will be possible to tick "developer mode" and again enable installation of external extensions. Just because of Google.

At any rate, I would never go back to Gecko/Firefox. Abominations.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:27    Post subject:
Whatttttt? Surely if a company PAYS to have their products and results shown on Google, then obviously the products must be good? No? Why else would they pay? It's perfectly understandable and I think Google knows best what we like.


















Laughing
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LeoNatan
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:28    Post subject:
Yes, the "most relevant" search results that have nothing to do with what I am looking for. Laughing drp#fff
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vaifan1986




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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:37    Post subject:
Ok, so what are the alternatives? I've only ever used Firefox and Chrome. If Chrome turns to shit, what the hell am I supposed to use? Opera? Fucking Safari?

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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:39    Post subject:
netscape
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:40    Post subject:
vaifan1986 wrote:
Ok, so what are the alternatives? I've only ever used Firefox and Chrome. If Chrome turns to shit, what the hell am I supposed to use? Opera? Fucking Safari?




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The_Zeel




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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 18:44    Post subject:
netscape for browsings, altavista or fireball for searching, aol for mail
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dingo_d
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 19:14    Post subject:
Chromium is basically open source Chrome. But it has it's bugs and odds...

"Quantum mechanics is actually, contrary to it's reputation, unbeliveably simple, once you take the physics out."
Scott Aaronson
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thats true you know. newton didnt discover gravity. the apple told him about it, and then he killed it. the core was never found.

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ixigia
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 21:07    Post subject:
Google wat ur doing, Google STAHP
I had switched to Chrome just a couple of weeks ago and was starting to love it after an initial flirting phase Okay Back to the stuttery Fox I guess..just don't post too many emoticons Leo! Laughing Very Happy
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M4trix




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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 21:47    Post subject:
vaifan1986 wrote:
Ok, so what are the alternatives? I've only ever used Firefox and Chrome. If Chrome turns to shit, what the hell am I supposed to use? Opera? Fucking Safari?


IE ? Whistle me elmo

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LeoNatan
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PostPosted: Fri, 8th Nov 2013 22:09    Post subject:
dingo_d wrote:
Chromium is basically open source Chrome. But it has it's bugs and odds...

And no h264 decoder.
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RatKing




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PostPosted: Sat, 9th Nov 2013 01:43    Post subject:
Still using Firefox and being content about it. Chrome's just not worth it, not before and especially not now.

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nforules




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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 18:11    Post subject:
What in the hell Confused

Why i'm I not suprised anymore when "google" is around the corner Mad
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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 20:04    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 20:27    Post subject:
IE with Bing is the only way to go.
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RatKing




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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 21:13    Post subject:
ivan1real wrote:
IE with Bing is the only way to go.


Unsuccessful troll is unsuccessful.


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Hfric




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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 21:55    Post subject:
deelix wrote:
Sounds like a lot of people will be moving back to firefox and opera Very Happy
more like firefox , Opera is using Chome now Laughing its so fucked now its bleh , when the most used things are cut ... bookmarks replaced with Speed Dial Facepalm
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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 23:01    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 23:37    Post subject:
Wow so many butt hurt people over something that's pretty darn logical with very little effect. Rolling Eyes

The only thing this will do, is force extensions to join the app store where it can be removed if it proves to be malicious. If the devs don't want to join the Chrome extension store, then that's their fault, not Google's.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Sun, 10th Nov 2013 23:39    Post subject:
sabin1981 wrote:

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While this move will reduce the amount of malicious software users can be affected by, it will also block some useful tools such as Media Hint which can be used instead of a VPN to access region restricted content. Software makers who have legitimate extensions for Chrome should get them on to the browser’s store soon.


I wonder how much money fell into Google's bank accounts after THAT removal? Rolling Eyes


Trolololol.
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