Alternatives to the Simpleology Browser Add-On
First, we strongly recommend that you use the Chrome Broswer Add-On for the best experience.
Why?
Our Chrome browser add-on will do everything below, and more, just by installing one little add-on with a single mouse-click.
But … if you’re a die-hard user of Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, etc. user, or if you don’t want to install an add-on for some other reason, we’ve got you covered.
Below is a very long set of installation and usage instructions for each method. This handy table of contents will make sense of it all. I don’t recommend reading the entire post from beginning to end unless you’re a tech nerd like us, in which case, enjoy …
Table of Contents
The Simpleology Omnibox Hack
Allows you to add items to your Dream Catcher by typing “dc {enter text here}” into your browser “omnibox” (AKA your “address bar”).
The Simpleology Browser Bookmarklet
Allows right click “save to Dream Catcher,” save current page to Dream Catcher, and the ability to add an item right from your browser toolbar from anywhere on the web.
Note: the browser add-on for Chrome do all of the above and more without tricky instructions. But, hey, we’re here to help either way. If you have any trouble with these instructions, be sure to contact Customer Care. They’re eager to help.
Simpleology Omnibox Installation Instructions
Firefox
In Firefox, transforming your location/address bar into a Simpleology specific Omnibox is as easy as creating a bookmark and defining the “keyword” you want to use to trigger the save (to Dream Catcher) functionality.
1. Using your mouse, drag this link - Simpleology Omnibox - to your Bookmarks Toolbar.
If you do not see your Bookmarks Toolbar, reveal it by typing Shift + Ctrl + B.
2. Once bookmarked, right-click on “Simpleology Omnibox” and select Edit Bookmark
3. Once “Edit Bookmark” is open, in the field for Keyword: type dc, then click the Save button.
That’s it. You’re done.
Chrome
In Chrome, transforming your location/address bar into an Simpleology specific Omnibox is as easy as adding a new “Site Search” to your Chrome’s “search engine list”.
1. Open the Chrome menu (click the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner), the select settings
2. Enter the term “Site Search” in the search box at the top of the settings page, and selet the result for “Manage Search Engines and Site Search”
3. Scroll down the “Manage Search Engines and Site Search” page until you see the “Site Search” option.
4. Click the “Add” button under “Site Search” and enter the following information into each field:
- Add a new search engine: Simpleology Omnibox
- Keyword: dc
- URL with %s in place of query: https://my.simpleology.com/dc?%s
5. Once all three fields are populated with the above information, click add. That’s it. You’re done.
Internet Explorer
In Internet Explorer, transforming your location/address bar into an Simpleology specific Omnibox is as easy as “running” the file mentioned below.
1. Click this file - ie_omnibox.reg - while viewing this page in Internet Explorer, where in Internet Explorer will ask you if you want to Download or Run the file. Opt to Run the file.
2. Running the – ie_omnibox.reg – file will prompt a “User Account Control” window. Click, “Yes”.
3. Confirming the “User Account Control” window will then prompt a “Registry Editor” warning. Click, “Yes”.
4. Confirming the “Registry Editor” warning will then prompt a confirmation message. Click, “OK”.
That’s it. You’re done.
Safari
Unfortunately Safari does not have built in Omnibox functionality.
However, if you are running Safari on Mac 5.0 (Snow Leopard) or 5.1 (Lion) you have the option of installing “Omnibar” - http://hackemist.com/SafariOmnibar/.
Once you’ve installed “Omnibar”, simply provide it the following information:
- Name: Simpleology Omnibox
- Keyword: dc
- Address: https://my.simpleology.com/dc?%s
That’s it. You’re done.
Opera
In Opera, transforming your location/address bar into an Simpleology specific Omnibox is as easy as adding a new “search engine” to your Opera’s “search engine list”.
1. Click the “Opera” button in the upper-left corner of the browser. From the menu that appears, select Settings > Preferences.
2. Once you have “Preferences” open, click the “Search” tab
3. Once you have the “Search” tab open, click the “Add…” button.
4. Once viewing the “Add…” dialog, populate the three input fields labeled in bold below with the following information:
- Name: Simpleology Omnibox
- Keyword: dc
- Address: https://my.simpleology.com/dc?%s
5. Once all three fields are populated with the above information, press the “OK” button, returning you to the “Search” tab.
6. Once back on the “Search” tab, click the “OK” button to close the “Preferences” dialog.
That’s it. You’re done.
Simpleology Omnibox Usage Instructions
Once you’ve created your Simpleology Omnibox, you can easily being using it by following these simple instructions:
1. Press Ctrl+L (Windows) / Cmd+L (Mac) on your keyboard to quickly enter your browser’s location/address bar.
Alternatively you may use your mouse by clicking in your browser’s location/address bar.
2. Once focused on your browser’s location/address bar, type the keyword “dc” (without quotes), then a space, then whatever text you want to save in your Dream Catcher.
Example: dc This is the text I want to save will save This is the text I want to save in your Dream Catcher.
3. Once you’ve typed out the text you would like to save to your Dream Catcher, press your keyboard’s Enter/Return key.
That’s it. Whatever you typed will be saved to your Dream Catcher.
Simpleology Browser Bookmarklet Installation Instructions
Firefox
1. Right-Click and Copy This Link
2. Select: Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks > Import and Backup > Import Bookmarks from HTML… Paste link into “File Name” field.
3. The “Simpleology” folder appears under Bookmarks Menu > Drag “Simpleology” folder to Bookmarks Toolbar
Your done.
Chrome
1. Right-Click and Copy This Link
2. Open the Chrome menu(3 dots in upper right corner) > Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings, then select “Bookmarks HTML File” from drop down list, and click the “Choose File” Button … Paste link into “File Name” field and click the Open button.
3. “Simpleology” folder appears under Bookmarks bar -> Imported > Drag “Simpleology” folder to Bookmarks bar > (Optionally Delete “Imported” folder)
Your done.
IE (can not import)
1. Select: Favorites > Organize Favorites… > New Folder -> Enter “Simpleology” as the name > Drag/move “Simpleology” folder to “Favorites Bar” > Close the Favorites Organizer >
2. Open this file in an IE browser window
3. Drag each of the links in the attached file to your newly created “Simpleology” folder appearing in your “Favorites Bar”
Your done.
Safari
1. Gear Icon (upper right corner) > Show Menu Bar > File > Import Bookmarks
(select this link )
2. Under BOOKMARKS, drag the newly imported “Simplology” folder to “Bookmarks Bar” under COLLECTIONS
Your done.
Opera
1. Opera button (upper left corner) > Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks… > Import Firefox Bookmarks…
(select this link )
2. Open “Firefox bookmarks…” -> “Simpleology Bookmarklet” to find the folder “Simplology” > Drag the “Simplology” folder to the “Opera” folder > Right-Click on the “Simplology” folder > Show on Bookmarks
ToolbarDone.
Simpleology Browser Bookmarklet Usage Instructions
- Add Item – whatever text they enter into the prompt ends up in their Dream Catcher
- Save Page – optionally add a comment = comment + URL, otherwise page title + URL are saved to Dream Catcher
- Quick Link – opens new tab to Dream Catcher
- About – just the copyright info and link to home page
- “Right-Click” option -> When text is selected on the page, the User may click the “Add Item” bookmark to savethe selected text to their Dream Catcher
