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arpitnext··on Web pages can sniff to see what Chrome extensions you have installed
http://blog.arpitnext.com/2011/08/chrome-extension-awesome-s...
arpitnext··on Show HN: My first android app Disha
Nice App! Just wanted to know one thing. How are you retrieving data from Government's site. AFAIK, Indian Railways restricts such data, and this information can't be used commercially without their permission. Right?
arpitnext··on Microsoft As The Firefox Savior?
yeah, I use nightly as my default browser. It is faster than the Fx8, but not as the Chrome - even without add-ons.

I agree that add-ons are slowing down Firefox. I expect Jetpacks to overcome this problem, but it seems that add-on devs are not much happy with jetpacks/addon sdk.

>> Also, Chrome does definitely auto-update

I am talking about Chromium here

arpitnext··on Microsoft As The Firefox Savior?
there are some third party tools for Windows to automate the process of installing newer version.

But we can't expect an end-user to use such things.

I find Chromium an uncomplete product. :( Also, it is not developed by the open-community.

arpitnext··on Microsoft As The Firefox Savior?
Firefox is too slow, and it is getting slower with every release. Mozilla should stop using Gecko, and switch to WebKit ...... or should release a WebKit version.

I believe that there is still huge scope for a better browser. Chrome is Google's browser - and open community cant trust Big G. Chromium has a big minus point: no auto-update. You need to download and install newer versions manually.

I want a fast browser (may be WebKit + V8) developed by any non-profit and reputed organization like Mozilla.

arpitnext··on Mozilla Should Move To WebKit And V8
Good point. time to say goodbye to Gecko.
arpitnext··on Firefox Now Scores 100% on Acid3 Test
Dear nddrylliog,

AFAIK, Firefox has not introduced any change in order to score 100% on Acid3. If you read this article (http://browserfame.com/212/firefox-acid3-test-100), you will come to know that the developer of Acid3 test has introduced few changes in order to "update" the test. On the updated Acid3 scale, Firefox scores 100%. This simply indicates that Mozilla was correct!

I agree with you: "If you take a Firefox 16 months old and run Acid3 on it now, it would score 100% - I think that's what he meant.".

I am unable to understand your comment: "read before you respond stupidly.". Can you please explain my stupidity?

(FYI: I am also associated with Mozilla for long, as a volunteer.)

arpitnext··on Firefox Now Scores 100% on Acid3 Test
ha ha.

acid3 has updated itself, firefox is right there.

arpitnext··on Ask HN: What is the point of Chrome's web store?
There is a special category of such apps: packaged apps. Which are capable of running inside the browser - and even offline. The concept of webapp store is useful only for such types of apps. Google can't develop apps - it is developers' job (and opportunity). The concept is in its earlier stage, and you will see magic in coming days.
arpitnext··on Windows Live Outsources Blogging, Migrating 30 Million Users To WordPress.com
still, I will say that it is a victory for open source community!
arpitnext··on Ask HN: What Firefox/Chrome extensions do you use?
try https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gkjgmeeoldebbdoe... TweetRight - a new chrome extension for twitter users.
arpitnext··on TweetRight - Chrome Extension Using context menu apis
You can read more here: http://blog.arpitnext.com/tweetright
arpitnext··on CreatePDF.in: My two hour website to pdf project
I have created a bookmarklet. Try it here:

http://blog.arpitnext.com/tools/creat-pdf-bookmarklet.html

arpitnext··on Ask HN: Looking for a guide to build a PC
this will certainly help you

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-idiots-guide-to-building-yo... (MUO)

arpitnext··on Please review our startup Favetop.com - Internet Desktop
I would certainly use favetop for aggregating videos and music. This feature is just awesome. I agree with others - bookmarks are best for launching links and webapps, specially when you are using ONE computer and only ONE browser.

Well, a question to site owners: do you track my clicks on links?? ;)

arpitnext··on My webapp: pik
Is it a clone of Quix? Right?? http://quixapp.com/
arpitnext··on Websites you read?
downloadsquad.com readwriteweb.com
arpitnext··on Contact bloggers...
There are several communities online: go there and post your invitation. Twitter Lists, Alexa etc. can also provide you details about pro bloggers
arpitnext··on Shareaholic Contains Spyware
@sachinag: :( you are wrong. We should appreciate Michael Shynar for discovering this, else Shareaholic never mention this on their Firefox page.