In their own words, Cooliris “…transforms your browser into a lightning fast cinematic way to enjoy photos and videos from the web or your desktop.” I’ve been using it with Google Chrome ( Search for Google Chrome Extensions "Cooliris" and install) though it is available for Internet Explorer and Safari as well. Whether searching for new desktop wallpaper or stock images for a website, I would use Cooliris to quickly browse thousands of photos with an Apple “CoverFlow” feel.
Recent Cooliris updates make for a GREAT way to search Craigslist. Previous versions of Cooliris appeared to open as a full screen, modal pop-up which you could “escape” out of. Their latest version actually opens a new browser tab; allowing you to bookmark your favorite image searches. Combine this with Craigslist, and you’ve got a very efficient way to peruse the world’s largest yard-sale!
I don’t waste time looking at ads that don’t have pictures. This morning, I decided to search for Laptops for sale in my area and noticed the Cooliris icon was illuminated. 
when i hover on the images in the Craigslist. One click took me to a magical, Craigslist wonderland! And better yet, when I clicked on the images to get a closer view, the item description was listed along with all other item photos. Here’s how:
- Download and install Cooliris ( Google Chrome is recommended for one click extension install)
- Browse to your www.craigslist.com
- Drill-down to your category of choice
- Search for listings that have images by checking the “has image’ check box
- Click search and then click the illuminated Cooliris icon
- wait for the Cooliris window to open
- You can browse through all the posts with a "CoverFlow " feel.
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