I’ve tried Google’s browser, Chrome, although it seemed a bit faster than most browsers, it wasn’t enough for me to part with Firefox. Chrome doesn’t offer extensions or plug-in capabilities as of right now, however, Google plans to change this in May.

I have entirely too many plug-ins that I rely on in Firefox to switch browsers, but I will definitely give Chrome another try when plug-ins/extensions are made available for it. Until then, Firefox and I will not be breaking up.

Chrome does offer some great features that aren’t available in Firefox natively, however, with the power of plug-ins and extensions you can add a few of Chrome’s features to Firefox.

Chrome’s Features in Firefox Via Extensions:

• Download Statusbar - Get rid of that separate download window and put your downloads in the status bar
• Locationbar - Highlights the root domain of the website you are on (helps reduce spoofing risks)
• Stealther - Leaves no trace of your browsing session
• CyberSearch - Adds advanced Google Search capabilities to the address bar
• Chromifox - Chrome theme for Firefox

Now I have some of Chrome’s features in Firefox to tie me over until Chrome adds extension capability. Until then, Firefox will remain my default browser.

Ever wanted all of your favorite Google features all in your Gmail? Now you can essentially turn your Gmail inbox into your start page with the Firefox add-on, Integrated Gmail.

With the Integrated Gmail extension for Firefox, you can seamlessly add various Google apps into your Gmail, like my personal favorite, Google Reader. Google already allows you to add gadgets to your sidebar, but this plug-in will give you full access to your favorite Google apps in collapsible groups.

To get started you must have Firefox installed. If for some bizarre reason you do not have Firefox installed, it’s imperative that you install this web browser now, use it, and never, ever look back.

Then grab a copy of Integrated Gmail. And fall in love with your Gmail all over again.

An article on Wikipedia lists locations of satellite images that are censored on Google Maps. It also includes links for the coordinates to be viewed in Google Maps. Some of these locations are concealed for obvious reasons, being military related. Interesting, nonetheless.

I remember the days when 2 junk emails was enough to make me create a new email address.. Then over time, 10 junk emails in my inbox became, “Not that bad.” I complain about spam so much, it’s a wonder I even allow comments or have an email address any more. For years I’ve been relying on Spam Assassin and Thunderbird to help annihilate my spam problems with my domain email address, which has been effective for quite some time, but it just hasn’t been enough lately. I came to the conclusion that I would just have to create a new email address and merge. Fortunately, Gmail announces it’s ability to fetch mail from other accounts, so I decided this would be my last resort before starting new again.

I loaded up my Gmail account to fetch mail from my domain account. Within a 24 hour period, Gmail caught 485 messages in spam with 3 stragglers that made it through to my inbox, and 0 false positives. In that 24 hour period, using my regular method, I would have had to pilfer through at least 20 or so that would have made it into my inbox in Thunderbird. Now all I need is for CellTop to hurry up and release their Gmail widget for my phone and I’ll be set.

Gmail Theatre Presents: Why Use Gmail? (youtube video). Recently, I’ve noticed myself merging more and more to my gmail account, since my personal domain email address receives over 300+ spam a day. Although Gmail is great at separating spam from legit email 99.9% of the time for me, I long for the day when spam is annihilated altogether, no need for another spam/junk mail folder/label. Another thing that I’m loving about gmail, is the ability to check pop3 mail from other accounts. Oh, and it’s also open to the public now.