Always pick the right browser for the job with Browser Chooser
Most people have a favorite browser, but if you use two or three, it can be tricky to make sure you're opening links in the right one. If you're a web developer, and you need to test your site in several different browsers, having a quick way to switch between them is even more useful. That's the idea behind Browser Chooser, a Windows app that acts as your default browser and lets you pick which browser to open a link in.
Browser Chooser has slots for four browsers, which should be plenty for the average user, but might be a bit of a handicap if you're testing things across versions. Setup is pretty simple: you just add the browsers you want, and then click a "set as default browser" button. Then, whenever you open a new link, you'll get to select the right browser for the job.
[via instantfundas]
Browser Chooser has slots for four browsers, which should be plenty for the average user, but might be a bit of a handicap if you're testing things across versions. Setup is pretty simple: you just add the browsers you want, and then click a "set as default browser" button. Then, whenever you open a new link, you'll get to select the right browser for the job.
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Subscribe to commentsiofthestormSep 3rd 2009 6:40PM
Woah, I was just thinking about something like this recently. I use Firefox and Chrome regularly (I'm weird, yes) and Firefox is my default, but if I already have Chrome open (since it starts faster but has less features) I might want to open a link someone IMs me in Chrome instead of Firefox. I figured it wouldn't be too hard to make, and here someone has made it.
lolMYNEWAIMSNlolSep 3rd 2009 6:53PM
I myself prefer BrowserTraySwitch from donationcoder.com.
It's only 90k and sits in your tray and lets you change your default browser quickly.
RogueJedi86Sep 3rd 2009 9:15PM
Could you give a direct link to this alternative? It sounds interesting.
lolMYNEWAIMSNlolSep 3rd 2009 10:18PM
Sure. Here you go.
http://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Mouser/browsertray/downloads/BrowserTraySwitchSetup.exe
cozappzSep 8th 2009 3:02PM
Where's my Opera?
trlovejoySep 4th 2009 1:16PM
No Opera? Needs at least 5 places.
MysteriusSep 5th 2009 11:07PM
That appears to have been addressed in the latest update:
Applied Patch 3756 (support for 5 browser icons - see discussion at http://browserchooser.codeplex.com/Thread/View.aspx?ThreadId=67932)
e-sinSep 4th 2009 11:15PM
Does anyone know of a similar application for OS X?
downloadsquadSep 9th 2009 8:06AM
What's with the OS X globe on the Firefox logo?