Safari Extensions

Posted on Apr 24, 2011 in Apple, Software, Technology | 0 comments

People seem pretty opinionated these days about which web browser is best, with the opinions sometimes resulting in heated dialogue about speed, stability, plug-ins, or “sticking it to the man” arguments. I don’t hold any such strong opinions – I would like to just get online, do what I need to do, and not have to worry about compatibility, crashes, or wait time.  And since I have simple needs in a browser, they seem to all be met perfectly whether I use Safari, Firefox, or Chrome. My browser of choice has been Safari for two main reasons: Speed – it’s...

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Google Shopper

Posted on Feb 6, 2011 in Apple, Media, Software, Technology | 0 comments

I’ve been a fan of Google for awhile, as their Email services, cloud-based system, search tools, maps, and Google Apps website integration are excellent resources.  I just discovered a new iOS app from Google (via Lifehacker) – Google Shopper. If you’re a fan of online shopping to get better deals, this can be a great helper.  It basically allows you to either scan a barcode or speak an item name, and it’ll search for prices on Google’s excellent online shopping filters.  But, the cherry on top is this: it also offers the ability to scan an image of a product...

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