Default google chrome installation path

In Windows XP it will be installed in

C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome

Local Settings folder is a hidden folder, to see hidden folder go to tools -> Folder Options -> View tab -> and make sure show hidden files and folders is checked.

In Windows Vista it will be installed in
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How to access google instant – users other than Google.com

Google Instant is available to users on Google domains in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Russia who use the following browsers: Chrome v5/6, Firefox v3, Safari v5 for Mac and Internet Explorer v8. Users other than Google.com can only access Google Instant if they are signed in to a Google Account.

To check the new google instant

1.Open your favorite browser.

2.Change the default home page to this address:
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How to download google chrome Standalone Offline installer

To download google chrome Standalone Offline installer, go to below link

http://www.google.com/chrome/eula.html?standalone=1 

This version of Google Chrome available from the above link may not auto-update to future browser releases. Make sure to check back often to download newer releases.

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Browser Market Share – November 2010

According to Net Applications, IE decreased its market share in November by 0.74%. Firefox losses 0.07% and chrome gains 0.76%.Safari gained 0.19%. Chrome continues to eat away at IE’s and firefox share. Total market share of microsoft internet explore is 58.44%, firefox 22.76%,chrome 9.26% and safari 5.55%.

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Google acquires Phonetic Arts and Widevine

Phonetic Arts is a speech synthesis company based in Cambridge, England.Google said “Phonetic Arts’ team of  researchers and engineers work at the cutting edge of speech synthesis, delivering technology that generates natural computer speech from small samples of recorded voice”

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Widevine is an on-demand video service known for its multiplatform DRM and video optimization.

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How to avoid the Thumbs.db File in Windows XP

To avoid the Thumbs.db file

Open My Computer or any folder and then click tools menu.
select Folder options.. and click view tab.
Check the Do not cache thumbnails check box in the advances setting section.
Press the OK button.

Note: Thumbs.db is a system file and it is generated automatically When you view the folder in Thumbnail or Filmstrip view.

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