Jing 2.2.9337 and SlimBrowser 4.12. From Scout Report

Posted by Celia Walter | 19 Dec, 2009
Jing 2.2.9337

http://www.jingproject.com/download/

Jing is a screen capture program with a few novel differences. Like many screen capture programs it features a capture field that allows users to easily define what they wish to incorporate into each individual "capture". Visitors can also use the software to collaborate on a design project by sharing visual materials and even instruct family members on how to use different applications and programs. There is also a paid version of Jing available for $15 which gives users the ability to record directly from their webcam. This version is compatible with computers running Windows XP or Vista or Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later. [KMG]




SlimBrowser 4.12

http://www.flashpeak.com/sbrowser/

Some people have been dedicated fans of the Slim Browser for years, and others who might not be acquainted with this novel browser may be won over by its features. The user interface is a bit busy, but users can customize the program to rearrange the toolbars, and also add or remove different buttons. This version also contains a built-in internet form filler, a spell checker, and a variety of customizable skins. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 98 and newer. [KMG]

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Firefox 3.5, a review

Posted by Celia Walter | 1 Jul, 2009
Firefox 3.5: Excellent for fans, but competition getting tougher

Firefox 3.5 brings the world's second-most popular browser up to speed with current browsing technology and trends, and perhaps nudges it just a bit ahead of the competition. However, it is by no means the leap ahead that its predecessor Firefox 3 was, and it's clear that the competition isn't going away anytime soon.

Available for Windows, Windows Portable, Mac, or Linux, Firefox 3.5 nevertheless represents the best Firefox we've yet seen from Mozilla.

From CNET The Download Blog

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Firefox 3.5 vs. Chrome 3 Showdown

Posted by Celia Walter | 1 Jul, 2009

Round 1: How private is private browsing?

On this week when we expect Mozilla to publicly release its next Web browser, we begin a series of tests featuring the two best alternatives to IE8.

Round 2: Are bookmarks outmoded?

You remember bookmarks, don't you? How folks used to recall Web pages they'd visited, back before the Google Toolbar? One Web browser still remembers.

 

Download Firefox 3.5 here

Download Google Chrome here

From BetaNews

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Google Chrome 1.0.154.59

Posted by Celia Walter | 3 May, 2009
The purpose of Google's Chrome browser is to effectively make the "browser disappear" and to make the web "faster, safer, and easier." One rather noticeable feature is that instead of having a traditional toolbar, Chrome puts its tabs on top, and allows users to move them around to suit their own purposes. Users can also take advantage of the individual controls within each tab, which include forward and back buttons. Finally, the browser also contains a hybrid device which brings together the search box and the address bar. This version of Chrome is compatible with computers running Windows Vista and XP. From The Scout Report [KMG]
http://www.google.com/chrome

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Google Chrome 1.0

Posted by Celia Walter | 20 Dec, 2008
Google Chrome 1.0

http://www.google.com/chrome

Google recently released their first full version of the web browser Chrome, and by most accounts, it's a valuable addition in this particular area of applications. Visitors will note that the focus here is on the pages that people are viewing, rather than the sometimes cumbersome applications and tools that are gathered around the borders. Chrome doesn't really offer many plug-ins, but it does have detachable tabs which can be rearranged as users see fit. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and newer. [KMG] Scout Report

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Opera 9.6

Posted by Celia Walter | 20 Oct, 2008
Opera 9.6

http://www.opera.com/download/

Web browsers come and go, but over the years Opera has maintained quite a bit of staying power. This latest version includes new desktop widgets, integration with email and chat clients, and sophisticated drag-and-drop functionality. Opera's homepage also includes a helpful FAQ section that will answer any number of queries. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 95 and newer or Mac OS X 10.3 and newer. [KMG] Scout Report

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Google’s Chrome News and Reviews

Posted by Celia Walter | 8 Sep, 2008

In case you haven’t been following the news and reviews of Google’s Chrome, an open-source browser released on Tuesday, here are a few news items you may want to check out. I have found it to be quite fast, and appreciate the thumbnails of my most visited sites displayed in each new tab I open.

Giving Google Chrome A Spin. This Thing Moves Fast. - TechCrunch
Speed test: Google Chrome beats Firefox, IE, Safari CNet
So Is Chrome The Fastest Or What? - TechCrunch
Inside Chrome: The Secret Project to Crush IE and Remake the Web - Wired Magazine
Google Redefines Web Browser - Wall Street Journal

iLIbrarian blog September 5th, 2008

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Orbit Downloader 2.7.4 and Opera 9.52

Posted by Celia Walter | 30 Aug, 2008

Orbit Downloader 2.7.4

http://www.orbitdownloader.com/

Accelerated downloads can make everyone's life a little easier, so users will definitely want to check out this latest version of Orbit Downloader. The interface is pretty much the same as in previous versions, but this latest version makes downloading multiple files much more simple and it is particularly invaluable when downloading materials from social media sites. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 2000, XP, 2003, and Vista. [KMG]


Opera 9.52

http://www.opera.com/download/

Opera has always had reliable and interesting bells and whistles, and this version has a few more that are worthy of attention. The new features here include "Quick Find", which remembers not only both the title and addresses of relevant sites, but the actual content as well. Also, this version contains a redesigned address bar drop-down menu. This version is compatible with computers running Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5. [KMG]

 

From the Scout Report 

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Six Alternative Browsers

Posted by Celia Walter | 2 Jul, 2008

Looking to give a new browser a try? If you’re a regular user of Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Opera and want to test drive an alternative, the latest article from Web Worker Daily presents an annotated list of six that you might try:

Posted in Browsers, Web 2.0

iLibrarian blog 

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Browsers

Posted by Celia Walter | 6 Mar, 2008
Browser Information
Background about Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Netscape (discontinued by AOL in 2008), Firefox and other browsers based on Mozilla code, and Opera. Provides statistics on browsers, operating system (OS) platforms, and browser display resolution (with caveats about using browser statistics for website development purposes). From W3 Schools, a free site for Web developers. Annotation copyright LII.ORG
URL: http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25598

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