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on chromeOS, do you miss having a full screen launcher for your internet bookmarks?

youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6q

There is an extension which does this, but I'm nervous that it's going to go away because the developer has not updated it to manifest v3...if someone can please reach out to him...here's my current review:

Fellow users - Guys, what do we do to save this extension? Does anyone know? I can't seem to reach the developer...can someone please reach out to the developer to update their extension to manifest v3?

hi, your excellent chrome extension Favorites - New Tab Page is still on manifest v2 which google has seemed to add to a sort of chopping block.

can you please update it to manifest v3 to save it? thank you

if it helps, you could add a tip jar/donation or payment function. if not that, then can you open source it and release it to github? thank you.

if the developer doesn't do this, can developers who code make a clone of this app? feel free to reward yourself with tip jar/donations/payment functions. if not that, then can you open source it and release it to github? thank you.

the best. Its your existing bookmarks, but instead of a tiny sliver, you get a nice full screen grid layout with icons imported automatically, also allows drag and drop. you can also right click settings > themes > choose any dark background for a night mode / dark theme, easier on the eyes.

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any other fans of this extension?

no import required - uses your existing chrome bookmarks, but with a nice full screen grid view of browser bookmarks with favicons automatically applied - makes nice internet launcher, including 3x3 app folders, similar to iOS / android home screen. Supports drag and drop. changes are synced to Google cloud since its a launcher gui for your existing bookmarks

Uses doc mode layout (left to right, top to bottom) for anyone familiar with the physics of the iPad / iPhone home screen

what do you think?

It's called Favorites New Tab Page

video -

youtu.be/8iMwFhFN6qw?feature=s

Extension link -

chromewebstore.google.com/deta

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Chatgpt response:

"It does seem like ChromeOS is constrained in a way that prevents it from reaching its full potential as a versatile operating system. While Google's emphasis on a lightweight, secure, and user-friendly environment is commendable, it does limit the kind of software that can be run, especially compared to Windows.

Here are some points that highlight your concerns:

1. **Limited Software Installation**: ChromeOS primarily supports web and Android apps, which can feel limiting compared to the vast array of desktop applications available on Windows. Opening up ChromeOS to support more robust software could indeed make it a more compelling option for many users.

2. **Monopoly Issues**: Google’s control over ChromeOS and the built-in Chrome browser does raise questions about monopolistic practices. Allowing more browser choices and making it easier to install alternative software could address these concerns.

3. **Market Share and Innovation**: Google might be intentionally keeping ChromeOS in a niche market to avoid antitrust scrutiny. However, the lack of aggressive market expansion and innovation leaves many potential improvements untapped, frustrating users who see the potential in Chromebooks.

4. **Past Innovation**: Google’s early 2000s era was marked by significant innovations like Gmail and Android. There’s a sense that this spirit of bold, user-driven development has diminished.

For those looking to push the boundaries of their Chromebooks, projects like **Crostini** (Linux on ChromeOS) and **Lacros** (a new Chrome browser architecture) offer some potential. However, they still don’t fully bridge the gap between ChromeOS and a more open operating system like Windows or traditional Linux distributions.

Your frustrations resonate with many who see the potential for Chromebooks to be more than just "wifi typewriters." It would indeed be exciting to see Google rekindle its innovative spirit and bring more flexibility and power to ChromeOS."

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LaCrOs on chromeOS - multiple chrome profiles -

"I have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby’s post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. “Devastated” might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain.

Don’t take away my profiles!
The most valuable feature of LaCrOs was the ability to create multiple Chrome profiles. To those of you who use a Mac or PC as your primary device, [chrome profiles have always been available.]"

For some reason, chrome profiles were not available on chromeOS until the lacros flag was made available in 2022. this greatly increases the utility of chromebook by allowing users to seamlessly switch between chrome profiles as can be done on windows and mac.

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chromeunboxed.com/i-found-a-la

Chrome Unboxed - The Latest Chrome OS News · I found a Lacros replacement to keep Chrome account switchingI have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby's post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. "Devastated" might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain. Don’t take away my profiles! The most valuable...

with lacros going away, will we still be able to have chome profiles?

i ask because according to

support.google.com/chromeos-be

"With this change, there will be no impact to Chromebooks users."

But this would be a big impact for users who have grown accustomed to being able to use chrome profiles. so "no impact" is a lie. will chrome profiles be added in chromeOS128 or what...

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#chromeos127
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draft - on chromeos in the play store, the opera browser is a full desktop style browser when you download it from chromeos.

firefox and other browsers should do the same.

give us a full desktop level browser, or at least the option to do so when downloading from a chromebook via the play store

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