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Pastes is a service that can be used to share pieces of texts between browser and a mobile device. You get a Chrome extension and a Mobile app to use this service.
###Chrome:
- Signup at http://pastesapp.tk/ & note down the key
- Download the latest extension from http://pastesapp.tk/paste.crx
- Open chrome://extensions
- Drag and drop paste.crx to the Extensions page
- Go to Options and enter the key
###App:
- Visit http://pastesapp.tk/m/index.php (the index.php is important)
- Go to Settings and enter the key
If you are using an iPhone, then the following steps will enhance the experience:
- Tap on the Arrow button at the bottom
- Tap on Add to Homescreen
###Chrome:
- Select a piece of text
- Right-click and click on Send selection to Paste
- Wait for the confirmation pop-up
- (optional) Click on the extension's icon next to the URL bar to see the 5 latest pastes
###App:
The UI is self-explanatory. However, if you want to copy the latest paste, tap + hold the text to select it.
- Every page of the app needs complete refresh, thus affecting UX
- Popup may not show even after setting up properly. Solution: Tick and Untick Incognito Mode in chrome://extensions
- After adding to home screen, Refresh button opens the page in Safari. Solution: Remember to add index.php in the URL before adding to home screen
- If the text contains an ampersand or quotes, then the text is chopped from that position
- Better UX for the app
- Detailed instructions on how to setup the extension and use the app
- A kick-ass website
- Dedicated UI for devices other than iPhone
- Sync images