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Browse and share web history with Browseback

browsebackToday, I came across Browseback, an application that makes it easy to browse and share your web history via some cool visuals. When activated, Browseback appears as an overlay on your screen, much like Dashboard. All of the websites you visited recently (you can specify the time period that Browseback archives, as well as the disk space allotted for it) appear spread out like a deck of cards. Move your cursor over each one to "flip" it to the front, and bring up an unobtrusive dialog box that displays specifics on that particular site (name, url, date of last access, etc.).

Clicking on any page brings up several options: View the page via the web, save or email as a PDF or print. You can also search the database of archives by keyword. It's pretty fun to use (I found flipping through the "cards" to be more fun than I probably should have) and more intuitive than searching your browser's history.

Browseback is currently in beta, and requires Mac OS 10.4 or later (a broadband connection is also recommended). It works with all major browsers, including Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer. The final release will cost $29.95US (site and worldwide licenses are also available).
 

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David Werjefelt

FINALLY! I just can't belive why someone hasn't done this before. I've been thinking about learning to program on Mac just to do one. Sure it isn't as in my mind, but at least a first step. Good!

November 08 2005 at 2:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
imack

I downloaded, installed and watched my tiBook fry eggs 'n bacon. Also the screen didn't handle it. I've rarely deleted a program so fast after installing. But I guess it can be fun/handy - if you're on a G5 Quad.

November 08 2005 at 4:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
michael

I tried the beta, and I wanted to like it. I really did. Unfortunately, I found it to be kind of a pig. It slowed my PowerBook G4 down dramatically, and cached contents of iframes (mostly ads) as separate pages. It's a cool concept, but even allowing for its beta status, I don't think it's quite ready for primetime.

November 08 2005 at 1:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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