Breaking news tutorials - #59 - Google releases extensions for Google Chrome

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#59 / December 9, 2009 / 1:15 min.

Google releases extensions for Google Chrome

Those that like Google Chrome tend to like it a lot. It's sleek, it's fast, it's lean. However, perhaps it was too lean, especially compared with Firefox and all of its available add-ons. Google

Extensions for Google Chrome

have finally been released and

Google Chrome

lovers rejoice.

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- Have a look at some of the available Google Chrome extensions

- Extensions are currently available for Windows and Linux versions of Chrome.

- Extensions for Chrome are easy to install.

- You'll find some of your favorite add-ons for Firefox are now also available for Chrome.

- Extensions are expected for the Mac version of Chrome in the near future.

- Installed extensions display in the upper right corner of the bookmark bar.

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#67 / March 11, 2010 / 00:58 min.

Google adds cycling information to Google Maps

Google has announced that it is now providing

bicycling information in Google Maps

. Users in 150 cities will be able to select the option when they want to go biking. The routes will show

bike paths

, quieter neighborhoods and bike trails.

#66 / March 4, 2010 / 1:08 min.

Microsoft vulnerability - Don't hit F1 for help

Microsoft announced a

zero-day vulnerability

that might appear on malicious Web sites. If a Web site prompts you to press the

F1 "help" key

, Microsoft is telling you not to do it; it could be an attempt at accessing and taking control of your computer.

#65 / February 22, 2010 / 01:45 min.

Technology Breaking News: Apple purges 5000+

If you're an App Store developer who feels you've found a loophole in Apple's draconian

App Store policies

, think again. Recently,

Apple made a sudden move and pulled over 5,000 apps it deems inappropriate

. The catch is, these apps were approved previously, leading many people to ask, "what gives?" but perhaps no one louder than the App Store developers for whom this move affects directly.

#64 / February 9, 2010 / 1:12 min.

Google Buzz announced

Google has announced a new

social-networking tool

called Google Buzz. It will integrate right into Gmail and allows for sharing of images, status updates and other social media mainstays.

Google Buzz

will also be available on Android phones and on the iPhone with a Web interface.

#63 / January 27, 2010 / 1:43 min.

iTablet or MacTablet or iSlate Apple tablet speculation grows

Apple's pending tablet announcement

has seen more than its fair share of Internet buzz.

Will it be called the iTablet?

. If so,

will the iTablet have wireless capabilities?

Will it be on Verizon? AT&T? How about e-books? While we're waiting for the answers, we figured we'd share some of the biggest stories floating around online about the rumoured iTablet.

#62 / January 21, 2010 / 1:24 min.

A leaner, meaner Firefox 3.6 released

After some delays Mozilla has finally released Firefox 3.6. This new version is faster, more secure, and offers some cool new features. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan gives the

guided tour of Firefox 3.6

#61 / January 15, 2010 / 1:01 min.

Chrome Extensions for Mac users

There was much excitement when Google released Chrome for Mac, even though it was many months behind the PC version. Recently the PC version also got support for extensions. Google has now released a version of Chrome for Mac that also has full support for extensions.

#60 / December 14, 2009 / 1:24 min.

Facebook's New Privacy Settings

Facebook has over 300 million members and it's still growing.

Privacy on Facebook

has always been a concern for families and individuals who

share information on Facebook

. Now,

Facebook privacy settings on Facebook

have changed. Users can

take control of Facebook privacy settings

but by default, users are sharing more than ever.