How to Stop Flash From Loading Automatically With FlashControl [Chrome]
You can easily disable Flash in Chrome. But FlashControl gives you more hands-on control. FlashControl is a Chrome extension that uses blacklists and whitelists for selectively blocking and unblocking Flash content. As the extensions defines itself - the main feature is the ability to re-block Flash without refreshing webpages.
Rise Of the SWF: Flash Animations That Will Make You Feel Old [Stuff to Watch]
Do you remember when a company called Macromedia introduced their rich web plugin, Flash? Back then, Flash was an exciting new prospect. It introduced the ability to animate, using frame-by-frame and using motion-tweening, add sound, buttons and interactions all from a relatively approachable interface. The early Internet, or "Web 1.0" if I dare use that term, exploded with nonsensical, bizarre and downright impressive animations.
How To Resolve Problems With Flash On YouTube
Are YouTube videos displaying a green screen? Is your browser crashing when you try to watch them? Or do they just not play properly? Issues with Flash, which YouTube uses to play videos, may cause all these problems -- and more. These quick troubleshooting steps will resolve problems playing videos on YouTube for almost everyone.
Use Flash Block To Selectively Block Flash Elements [Chrome]
While Flash is on its way out and about to be replaced by HTML5, it is still used abundantly for web content, predominantly for displaying annoying ads. Not only are a lot of flash elements irritating, Flash also consumes significant amounts of bandwidth and is known to be a security risk. So there are good reasons to block it.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Shipping Without Flash
Planning on the purchase of a shiny new Android device powered by the latest 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich build? Go ahead, but note that you won’t be able to view Flash content on the device. Buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus have found that there’s no Adobe Flash Player installed by default, and none available through the Android Market.