Bubbles for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

A simple fix to the problem of too many open browser tabs comes in the form of Bubbles, a bit of freeware that forges ad hoc applications from Web sites and sticks them to your desktop or system tray. Bubble is the fanciful term for the result, but it's known more technically as a site-specific browser. In other words, for every Web site you add, Bubbles produces a single browser window that's been skimmed of its navigation so it looks and acts more like a desktop app. You can quickly create a bubble by entering the URL into the main Bubbles interface, though you'll want to check out Bubbles' list of presets for Facebook, Gmail, and so on to get notified of new activity by a system-tray pop-up.

Extremely easy to use, Bubbles will nevertheless be too basic for some and the limited number of configuration options may be frustrating. Though we recommend Bubbles for its swift solution, the program's inability to rescale the dimensions of the Web site within when minimizing the window is a small flaw that reminds us these are not traditional desktop apps.

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GENERAL

Release: August 19, 2008

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

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Total Downloads: 6,847

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User Reviews

2.8/5

5 User Votes

A browser without a back button.
mcgmattJanuary 27, 2009
Pros
In theory, there might be notifications.
Cons
In reality, it doesn't seem to work at all.
Summary
You open a website in a "desktop window", which doesn't seem to be any different than any other window - it still appears on the taskbar, and floats above or below other windows. What's special? Well, unlike a browser, there's no toolbar, which means no back button, and no address bar, which means no way to know if you're on http or https. There's a search box, but it doesn't use Internet Explorer's default search engine. You get a tray icon, but right-clicking and selecting Preferences does nothing. Maybe that's where all the goodies are, but who knows...
Does what it says, but not useful for me
Mr StattoAugust 27, 2008
Pros
Handy to have favourite websites available direct from the desktop
Cons
I'm used to not seeing adverts so was disappointed to have them in Bubble. I also missed the navigation buttons (back, forward etc)
Summary
It seems good, but read this review about one big flaw
adkiller2k7August 26, 2008
Pros
I have just used it, it was pretty good except for one BIIIIG problem:
Cons
It uses the IE engine!!!! WHAAAT! i went to ip-adress.com and went on to the tools, it checked the bubble, and it says i am using IE 7 and Vista, WHY IE! I hate ie, i do no longer like this program because of this stupid flaw!
Summary
Highly recommend for browser users for tabbing !
MOHAN S.BIJUR/MS BIJURAugust 20, 2008
Pros
Good for Frequeent user-Identification
Cons
One to look for and keep a track
Summary
Useful for regular user while on travel and as reminder !
Great Program
mmagrathAugust 20, 2008
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Developer’s Description

Reach for any application via your desktop.

Your favorite web applications have been running in a Browser for too long. They're trapped in tabs, crammed between a gossip column, driving directions and an image search for cats. With Bubbles, your web-apps are a click away. Super-charged with new features like customized notification windows, even when your web-app is minimized. No more separation between your desktop and the web - use Bubbles, and your favorite apps are just a click away. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.