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LastPass extension for Google Chrome now available, and it rocks
Well, gang, grab your parachutes, it's time to bail! The LastPass crew has released an alpha version of their Google Chrome extension, and it rocks. Check out the screens after the break!
Signing in to LastPass via the login button....
A look at the LastPass menu. It's at least as "smooth" an experience as the Firefox addon.
The LastPass preferences page
And yes, even the secure password generator is fully operational!
Having troubles getting the extension to install? Our pal Joe Siegrist offers the following four-step plan:
- Chrome's extension support is only available in their dev builds, so you must first install the dev channel of Chrome.
- Then, to install LastPass, point Chrome to: https://lastpass.com/
lpchrome.crx - If Chrome refuses to allow you to install it (it tries to save in a loop) go to Wrench -> Options and disable choosing where to download files (this will be fixed in next dev build).
- Finally, it is recommended that you disable the built-in password manager by clicking on the Options (under the customize and control 'wrench' button). Then choose the 'Personal Stuff' tab and select 'Never save passwords' and 'Never save text from forms'
LastPass for Chrome works extremely well, and I didn't encounter issues with any of the features I tested. If you use Chrome Dev and have been looking for a solid, secure password manager to use - go grab LastPass right now.
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216 said 2:59PM on 9-30-2009
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Only 1 Piece left to completely leave FF.....
MOUSE GESTURES
and er...Drag and Drop support
after that bye bye FF
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Rocketboy said 3:16PM on 9-30-2009
Mouse gestures are one of the MAJOR things I miss when I'm not using Opera. They really change what you expect to happen when you browse.
bemozart said 9:20PM on 9-30-2009
Try LiveEdge at http://www.zebware.tk/
It's free and works great with Chrome. It's very easy to use.
http://geekswithblogs.net/dmillard/archive/2004/04/26/4350.aspx
Money Mike said 1:44PM on 10-01-2009
Isn't this what you're referring to?
http://code.google.com/p/chromegestures/
Money Mike said 1:46PM on 10-01-2009
Oh, and here's the 'drag and go' plugin:
http://www.chromeplugins.org/google/chrome-plugins/drag-n-go-extension-updated-2009-8-28-a-8213.html
Jamie said 3:07PM on 9-30-2009
Very exciting! Except for the repeated crashing leading to the uninstall. Having some very good luck with Chrome in Linux for the most part, some of the extensions are hit-or-miss still.
Better Adblock, mouse gestures, zotero and I'm ready. Lastpass is not a dealbreaker.
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Peppe Bergqvist said 3:26PM on 9-30-2009
Check out adsweep, http://www.adsweep.org/
Works lika a charm.
Joe Siegrist said 3:42PM on 9-30-2009
Yes we should mention that Mac and Linux are far more unstable than Windows at the moment but we'll be ensuring they all work in the future.
Jamie said 3:55PM on 9-30-2009
I don't think I took enough time to work with Adsweep, but I'll try again. It was a little overly aggressive on first look - wouldn't let me play wordscraper!
By the way, one of the things I'm really enjoying is the multitude of themes now available. Chrome with the earthy theme is so much nicer than the default blues.
cyberguy91 said 3:09PM on 9-30-2009
@216: you could check out ChromePlus. It has mouse gestures and click and drag support baked in. http://chromeplus.org/
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216 said 3:15PM on 9-30-2009
I know about it, but for some reason i had issues with it
Rob said 3:22PM on 9-30-2009
Nice. Lastpass is one of the few reasons for sticking with FF. This might change my mind for good..
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Andrew said 3:54PM on 9-30-2009
CTRL + ALT + B to toggle the annoying toolstrip that the extension brings up after installing.
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TheLinx said 4:10PM on 9-30-2009
Crashes for me on Linux... :/
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sushaantum said 4:20PM on 9-30-2009
It is causing web pages to refresh on its own without any reason.
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David said 4:40PM on 9-30-2009
Sweet! Does Chrome support disabling tabbed browsing yet?
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SquareWheel said 5:16PM on 9-30-2009
Chrome is based on tabs, I somehow doubt they'll be adding a toggle for tab support. I think you would do well to embrace the tab philosophy, myself.
Jim said 4:43PM on 9-30-2009
Finally! Nearly complete now with Xmarks and Lastpass.
Just some better cookie management options.
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lolMYNEWAIMSNlol said 8:53PM on 9-30-2009
I was waiting for this to come out to make Chrome my default browser. The only thing keeping me on Firefox was Lastpass.
Good job Lastpass!
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Sridhar said 2:19AM on 10-01-2009
I will consider switching the day Chrome and Roboform work together.
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