Need a Hand

SUMMARY

Need a hand is a handy Chrome Extension that allows you to overlay a hand on any web page that you control with your mouse pointer. You need this extension if:

1. you want check how easy your web site is for touch screen devices like the iPad,
2. you want to demonstrate something and want a nice looking pointer,
3. you have a serious hand fetish,
4. you find it amusing to have a giant hand on your screen.

Coming soon: Left hands.

Known Problems:
- Doesn't work on Chrome Web Store (due to security issues).
- Doesn't work in Gmail (due to iframes issues).
- Decapitated arm effect for screens larger than 24". Fix coming soon.
- Doesn't work entirely for Twitter after scrolling (due to DOM issues I can't begin to understand.)

The latest version of Need a Hand is available on the Chrome web and is currently being used by 1,000 active users. The initial version was launched on 2012-05-19.

HOW TO INSTALL Need a Hand FROM A CRX FILE

1. Download Need a Hand CRX file
2. NOTE: Sometimes the browser may block downloading / installing CRX file from outside the Chrome Web Store. If so, you may need to download the ZIP file instead
3. In the URL bar, go to chrome://extensions
4. Enable Developer mode

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