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So, I'm Really Digging Chrome

There are a few obvious things missing (how do I manage bookmarks??) but download, installation, and setup took about one minute, total. The subtleties are what set it apart:

  • Page loads appear in the lower left corner, as needed
  • URL’s are given a visual hierarchy so the domain is prominent
  • Tab movements are given nice easing
  • The overall lack of UI “chrome”
  • Combing search with the address field

That last aspect is probably my favorite, and took me a second to discover. I frequently use the keyboard shortcut Command + L (Mac) to enter a new URL, and can now access search the same way. Not having to mouse over to a separate search field is nice. Try it out.

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