Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher
A fullscreen URL launcher
What is Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher?
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Summary
** PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR SETTING UP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS **
A very simple extension for full screen browsing letting you
- easily navigate between tabs
- easily navigate to a new URL by typing it in the box (enter to navigate in the current tab or shift+enter to open in a new tab)
- close tabs by ctrl+clicking in the list
- search Google like you would in the Omnibox address bar, or type "d?" to get a duckduckgo search.
Any issues please ask a question in the forum (bottom of the page) at http://www.blitzlogger.com/blitz-chrome-url-extension.html or @wlhart on twitter. If you just place a review on here with an issue I can't contact you to help out!
** INSTRUCTIONS **
In Chrome v22 or greater bind the extension to a key once installed by navigating to chrome://extensions, scrolling down the bottom and looking for the link "Configure Commands". When in full screen mode you can then hit your keyboard shortcut, type your URL and hit enter. You can also click on a tab name to switch tabs, or ctrl+click to close it.
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Allows maintaining full screen mode for enhanced focus and screen utilization
- Enables opening URLs and performing Google searches without exiting full screen
- Provides quick access to the homepage or new URLs even from 404/error pages, improving navigation
Cons
- Lacks URL predictions or autocomplete, requiring full URLs to be typed out
- No option to close tabs directly from the extension interface
- Some users express privacy concerns about it accessing all website data
Most mentioned
- No URL prediction or autocomplete when typing
- Useful for maintaining full screen mode
- Concerns about privacy and data access permissions
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Risk impact
Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Blitz Full Screen URL Launcher has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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