Opera software ASA today announced the final version of Opera browser 10 for Windows . We earlier covered the features of Opera 10 . At a glance the final version of Opera 10 include a redesigned user interface ,Opera Turbo ,expandable tabs ,developer tools , automatic updates , more languages ,new web standards support , and in-built spell checker .Opera 10 final is near 6.6 MB for full download . The browser is really fast companion for those who are on dial up internet . The opera turbo feature that can be enabled from the left bottom of browser window compresses files before they are arrived on user desktop . The quality of the images and text will be slightly lower , but you will see a faster page load time .

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It is not always possible to transfer bookmarks from one browser to another browser manually . Transmute is free Windows software that can automate transfer of bookmarks between 8 browsers including Firefox ,Chrome and Internet explorer . You can import bookmarks to selected folders and can even export them as backup for future use .

Transmute 1.53

OpenTransmute >select source and target browser > Select bookmarks location >Start .
Selected browsers should be closed before transferring bookmarks .
Requirement : NET framework .

Download Transmute 1.53 and transfer bookmarks between Chrome ,Firefox and Internet explorer.

Google Chrome offline installer was one of the hot topic on this blog during its infancy stage in October last year . At that time Google’s policy was not allowing us to install Chrome using  offline methods . But we managed to get offline installer for Google chrome by using installation log files and that post was one of the successful posts at that time . Recently Google changed some policies related with Chrome and now it can be downloaded just like the normal online installer . Here we also provide a special portable version of Google chrome with pre-installed scripts and themes .

Offline installer Google chrome .

Download offline installer for Google chrome from official website .

Portable version of Google Chrome .

Addons for Google chrome are on their initial stage of development . So for now have some scripts to enhance the functionalities of the browser .

This portable version of Google chrome contains pre-installed scripts to

Download videos from Youtube .
Block advertisement
Greasemonkey script installer .
Script to remove time delay limits inn Rapidshare .
Firefox theme for Google chrome .

Download portable version of Google chrome .

Firefox 3 and Google Chrome are two of my favorite browsers . Actually I like Firefox the most , because of its full fledged set of addons . Chrome currently supports scripts and its into early stages of addon development . Now what would you do if you like Firefox’s functionalities and Chrome’s user interface . The best solution is to change the theme .

So here we have two themes . Firefox 3 theme for Google Chrome and Chrome theme for Firefox 3 .

Chrome theme for Firefox :

Converts Firefox totally into Google chrome looks . And as this Firefox theme is in beta stage , you have to login to the addon site to install this theme . But you can download this theme from alternate locations .
Download Chrome theme for Firefox ( After download ,right click and open with Firefox )

Firefox 3 theme for Google chrome :

Converts Google chrome partially into Firefox 3 user interface . As shown below ,there is numerous changes in Icons but the settings tab sections remains the same . Theme installation in Google chrome is pretty difficult when compared with Firefox .

After download , transfer the files to the following directories , as per the OS .

For Windows XP : Enable hidden files and folders . Now move on C:Documents and SettingstechknowlLocal SettingsApplication DataGoogleChromeApplication.2.149.27Themes

For Windows Vista :C:UserstechknowlAppDataLocalGoogleChromeApplication�.2.149.27Themes

Techknowl and application version will be different on your computer . And also make sure that you backup the existing dynamic libraries for future use .

Portable versions of applications are those which can be carried on USB devices , CD’s and mobile phones . They are very useful as you don’t need to install these applications to make them work . So you can open Portable Opera , Firefox and Chrome in Colleges , Internet cafes and other places where you need administrator rights for normal software installations . You can also carry your favorites , bookmarks ,plugins and addons with these portable USB edition of browsers .
Opera portable USB version

Opera is probably a full featured faster browser that is gettingless attention than it deserves  . Download Opera Portable, it has goodrendering capabilities similar to Firefox and Internet explorer. Opera9.63 offers speed dial , tabbed browsing ,web search ,one clickanimation and banner blocking etc .

Their  phishing protection and other security features are industrystandard . Opera software also offers mail ( Opera mail ) , IRC chatand an advanced feed reader with their browser .  Opera portable USBversion has all the features of Opera desktop installer edition .Portable Opera browser can be carried in USB discs,CDs or mobile phones. You don’t need to install Opera portable . Just click on the OperaUSB icon and launch.

Download Opera browser
Download Opera USB portable edition( Latest 9.63)
Download Opera USB portable edition 10 ( on alpha stage )

Google Chrome Portable USB version

Google Chrome is Google’s own step into Browser War . Chrome is now out of beta stage and the current stable version is Chrome 2.0.160. Google chrome seems to be little faster than Firefox and Opera . But I think its due to its light weight architecture . In overall performance , security and enhancements , Google chrome comes after Mozilla Firefox . So here you can download Google chrome portable USB version . Similar to Opera portable version , Google chrome portable need not to be installed on any computer . Each time , just click on the Google chrome icon in the folder .

Download Google chrome offline installer .
Download Google chrome USB portable version 2.0.260

Mozilla Firefox 3 portable USB version

Mozilla Firefox is the best browser available on internet .Firefox supports lot of addons and plugins for enhanced user experience . New version of Firefox , Firefox 3 recently created a history onGuinness book of records by becoming the most downloaded software on a single day . The expected Firefox 3.1 is considered to be the ever fastest browser on earth .Similar to Opera portable and Chrome portable versions , you can download the latest version of Firefox USB portable . You can carry Firefox portable on USB disks ,CD’s or mobile phones and it doesn’t need to be installed for a successful operation . Firefox portable also supports bookmarks , addons ,themes and plugins .

Download Firefox browser
Download Firefox portable version
Downlaod Firefox 3.1 beta 2 portable

Enjoy portable Opera ,Chrome and Firefox . This post will be edited when there is a new version .

Google recently released their new open source browser Chrome. Google Chrome is based on the Webkit engine that also powers the Safari Internet browser from Apple. The initial versions of Google chrome are reported to have a unique ID and data path that is used by Google to collect personal user information and tracking of usage of the browser. Google Chrome is available for Mac, Windows and Linux platforms.

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