Google Chromebook: an easier way to get online?
Google are preparing to launch their new laptop the Google Chromebook.
What is it?
Bascially, it’s a browser in a laptop and nothing much else. All content is stored in Google’s cloud (internet).
Why would I want that?
Well, many people will not like that – fair enough! However, others may see some advantages especially if they spend a lot of time on the internet:
- Less hassle – forget about running anti-virus, installing programs, configuring the operating system. Switch it on and away you go.
- Less worries – all your data is in the Google cloud and can be accessed from any computer or internet enabled device. If it doesn’t need AV then surely it’s a safer way to browse the web?
Here’s the pitch from Google:
Question
Is this simpler approach, with less technical barriers, a good device to get more people online?
Personally, I think it is.
Firefox Add-Ons for Web Designers
Mashable have posted their top 10 Firefox add-ons for web designers.
- Web Developer (favourite)
- Firebug (favourite)
- MeasureIt
- Colorzilla
- CSS Usage
- Page Speed
- HTML Validator
- IE Tab 2
- Screengrab
- SEO Doctor (never used it)
Others listed in the post comments:
- YSlow - testing page speed
- Dust Me Selectors - finding unused CSS selectors
- Shooter – screenshots
- Fireshot – screenshots
Speckyboy have also posted a similar list titled 20 Essential Firefox 4 Addons/Extensions for Web Developers. (Not too much overlap)
Are there any other relevant and useful addons missing from these lists?
Google in the Early Days
Google in the early days.
