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Updating a developer note in Chrome Extension

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@ -36,16 +36,6 @@ If you are running a Windows version earlier than 10, you must install a device
## ~
Also, if you don't see the serial port as one of your computer's devices, you might need to [update the firmware](/device/firmware) on the @boardname@. Find the device name for the attached serial port in the following instructions for your operating system.
### Chrome Extension
If you are using the Google Chrome browser, you can use our extension to get serial data streaming in the editor.
* Install the [Extension for micro:bit](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extension-for-bbc-microbi/cihhkhnngbjlhahcfmhekmbnnjcjdbge?hl=en-US) on the Chrome Web Store.
* Restart Chrome and open the [web editor](@homeurl@)
* The serial data will show below the simulator
If the extension is enabled, it will not be possible to access the port/device for the micro:bit from other programs than Chrome.
### Windows > Tera Term
* Install the terminal emulator [Tera Term](https://ttssh2.osdn.jp/index.html.en). At the time of this writing, the latest version is 4.88 and can be downloaded [from here](http://en.osdn.jp/frs/redir.php?m=jaist&f=%2Fttssh2%2F63767%2Fteraterm-4.88.exe). Follow the instructions from the installer.
@ -93,6 +83,19 @@ Alternative programs include `minicom` and so on.
* `ls /dev/cu.*` will return to you a list of serial devices; one of them will look like `/dev/cu.usbmodem1422` (the exact number depends on your computer)
* `screen /dev/cu.usbmodem1422 115200` will open up the micro:bit's serial output. To exit, hit `Ctrl-A` `Ctrl-D`.
### Chrome Extension
### ~ hint
**Developer Zone!** This is an experimental feature that may change in the future. This is not supported by MakeCode team.
If you are using the Google Chrome browser, you can use our extension to get serial data streaming in the editor.
* Install the [Extension for micro:bit](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extension-for-bbc-microbi/cihhkhnngbjlhahcfmhekmbnnjcjdbge?hl=en-US) on the Chrome Web Store.
* Restart Chrome and open the [web editor](@homeurl@)
* The serial data will show below the simulator
If the extension is enabled, it will not be possible to access the port/device for the micro:bit from other programs than Chrome.
### Custom Chrome Extensions
@ -115,4 +118,4 @@ port.postMessage({
id: id
}));
}
```
```