Now that I have decided to run a computer system without local pdf reader installed I had to find another comfortable way of dealing with pdf documents. I’m currently using Google Docs for the purpose which is not that big of a nuisance because I have to open pdf documents rarely and I have the web browser open most of the time to access Google Docs in just a few clicks.
One thing however that bothers me a little bit is that there does not seem to be a way to integrate Google Docs in Windows Explorer natively. Natively meaning without a software or application running in the background that provides that functionality.
I have discovered several programs that can be used to send documents from Windows Explorer to Google Docs. These include Quick Tools for Google Apps or Google Docs Uploader but their functionality is only available for as long as the programs are running.
I’m more looking for a solution that integrates the upload into Windows Explorer without a software running in the background all the time. Much like the Virus Total Uploader is offering. The program only starts up if the user selects the option to send the selected files to Virus Total.
The question is: Is there a way to integrate Google Docs into Windows Explorer without a permanent process in the background that is providing that functionality?
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Let us know if you find out. I haven’t been able to see one.
One thing about using Google Docs though, you have to remember to check your “Account Settings” “Dashboard” and delete the docs you had viewed. It stays on Google’s server forever until you delete it.
Well, you could try something like:
1. Grab an addon that allows you to open online pdf’s in Firefox or chrome via google reader.
2. Set your computer settings to open pdf files with that browser by default.
I’m using PDF-Xchange viewer and loving it. I may try this g-docs fix on my computer later today though.
Just sandbox your pdf reader. Threat gone.
Oh yeah, one addon you could try would be Open IT Online
http://www.openitonline.com/
just the first one i ran across, I’m sure there are many others.
hmm if you’re worried about exploits why not just run foxit portable inside a sandbox?
Try http://www.cloudhero.com
Works for me
PDF reader vulnerabilities are exploited during web browsing by using the browser plugin. Simply do not install or disable the plugin(s) and then when you browse by a PDF, your browser will prompt you to open it in an external application. If a site tries to exploit a vulnerability, click Cancel and you just avoided it. Don’t let vulnerabilities make your computer annoying to use.
Donno if Google Docs APIs support such integration, but there is something magical: Offisync.
It simply makes MS office a desktop client for Google docs. lol :)
http://www.offisync.com/
http://docsinoffice.com/ is the closest thing i found