Updated! Google Chrome Finally Adds A Sound Icon For Tabs!

I spy a sound icon

This has been a long wanted feature from many people.

And, as always, Google slowly rolls out new features. So, you may have gotten your already, or will soon be able to see which tab sound is playing in. I found a news article from way back on November 13th, 2013 mentioning this update, where it was in beta.

And, there should be a link to the XKCD comic/article that mentions this feature. That comic was written a long time ago. Hopefully, I can find it again.

~ Danial Goodwin ~

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The Future of Android and Chrome

I wrote a new post in my developers blog (Danial Goodwin), but it may also be useful for readers here because it doesn't really have to deal with code or IDEs.

The first part of the post talks about Google IO's keynote and has the prediction: "By this time next year, Google will announce that Android OS will be fully integrated into Chrome. Just like Google Glass extends Android experience on the phone. Chrome on computers will be able to extend the Android experience."

In the second part, I drone on in one large paragraph about "content creation as just a phase in our human social lives". Also, I mention content absorption, being a data-centric world, and eventually having nothing else to learn.

Read the full article: http://blog.simplyadvanced.net/the-future-of-chrome-and-android/

~ Simply Advanced ~

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How to Disable VLC Plugin in Google Chrome

VLC is the best media player in the market that plays just about any type of media file. But, one big flaw is its browser plugin. When it is running, there are no extra options to do anything with the media file.

Sometime I just rather download the file instead of watching it online. Then, that way I may speed up the video to 2x speed and watch it more efficiently. (It takes a bit of training in order to understand videos at 2x, I'd recommend starting off at 1.4x speed)

So, to disable VLC's plugin for Google Chrome

1. type "chrome://plugins/" into the address bar (or omni bar) located at the top of Google Chrome.
2. Search and find "VLC Web Plugin."
3. Click on the "Disable" link.

You are done. There are no options in the desktop part of VLC to disable the web plugin. But now, you know how.

Google Chrome will now try to use another media plugin you have, or it will try to download the file.

Share the knowledge,
~ Simply Advanced ~

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