Google ports Chrome data compression to PCs

Great news for you bandwidth-conscious users, Google is bringing its mobile data compression used on Chrome for Android and iOS to the PC. The Data Saver (beta) extension works similar to what is done with Google compressing the data on their servers first. This method is said to reduce data consumption of some pages to as much as 50 percent. Like in mobile, it doesn’t intercept SSL-protected or Incognito tabs to protect user’s privacy and security.

Source: Engadget | Download: Chrome Web Store (Free)

GoDaddy focuses on Canada with new VP and small business solutions

As more business owners look to establish their online presence around the world, GoDaddy is growing its Canadian operations, and has appointed Jill Schoolenberg as its Vice President of Canada. Schoolenberg will lead GoDaddy’s expansion across Canada.

“With GoDaddy’s commitment to provide solutions for small business, together with bilingual customer support, I am excited to help small business owners in Canada be successful.”

“Joining GoDaddy means being able to help small businesses - the largest business segment in Canada - grow their businesses, attract new customers, and sell their products and services online in a cost-effective way,” said Schoolenberg. “With GoDaddy’s commitment to provide solutions for small business, together with bilingual customer support, I am excited to help small business owners in Canada be successful.”

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Twitter brings Bing-powered translation tool to app

Introducing yet another Twitter tool, the microblogging site has integrated a translation tool into its Android app and Web version. The tool is powered by Microsoft Bing. You can now read tweets from languages you don’t understand. All you need to do is tap on the globe icon within the tweet and then you’re all set. It currently supports over 40 languages. You can opt out of the feature if it bothers you.

We're introducing Tweet translation with @Bing Translator so you can read Tweets in multiple languages: https://t.co/RuraBeYa5S

— Twitter (@twitter) January 22, 2015

Source: Twitter | Via: Android Central

typWrittr lets you write sans distractions online

If you need a distraction-free space to type out a paper, the next great novel, or just your intimate thoughts, typWrittr is hoping to fill that need for you. The web app is designed to be an easy-to-use word processing tool that has different preset backgrounds for you to choose from. You can choose everything from a railroad, road side, snowy dystopian-looking city, etc. There are ways to edit the background and its color as well as the text type and color. To make the most out of this, full-screen your web browser and get some writing done. You’ll need to register via email or through Google+, Twitter, or Facebook to use the app. And yes, it automatically saves your documents so you can get back to them when you need to.

Source: typWrittr | Via: Lifehacker