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Private browsing added to Firefox 3.1 beta code

Private browsing added to Firefox 3.1 beta codeThat "feature" is not new ....... it is called "Clear Private Data" and is being in FF since before 2.0.You can either clear manually or automatically when the browser is close.Mozilla started its photocopiers...Mozilla started its photocopiers... :-)Is that so?"That "feature" is not...

Tags: Copiers, Web browsers, Clear Private Data, Private Browsing, Firefox 3.1, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-11-04

Firefox 3.1 raises the browser bar ... again

Competition is a good thing, and the way that Mozilla's Firefox and Google's Chrome have re-invigorated browser development will mean good a better web experience all round. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Firefox 3.1, Web Browsers, Internet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, firefox, mozilla, minefield

Image galleries 2008-10-17

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Facebook beats the 'spam king'

Good luck collecting that judgment award. ntntRE: Facebook beats the 'spam king'Ive always wondered why governments/courts don't do more on tackling spam. Surely regardless of where they are based, some pressure can be exerted by the government, onto local governments, if they don't comply, limit/block the whole countries internet...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Government, INTERNET, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, e-mail, Facebook, spam king, spam

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Google Voice shows need to update telecom laws

Is a Google Voice a phone service or a web service? The fact is, it's a question that can't be answered under our current definitions. But one thing is clear: Google Voice is the camel's nose under the policy tent that should - and perhaps will - cause a full-blown...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Voice, AT&T Corp., Telecommunications, Federal Government, Government, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-10-11

The best protection for software assets

Support and development."You have to reveal your invention. The rights don?t last that long."They do last too long, frankly. Software technology changes very fast. Most products are well beyond the end of their life cycle by the time a patent expires. Pretty much all of our IP stuff is way...

Tags: asset, patent, Fight Club, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

News to know: VMWare; White House; Google Books; Skype; Apple vs Android

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: VMware to step up data center automation game Sam Diaz: White House not equipped to hold keys...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Richard Koman, White House, Andrew Nusca, Skype Technologies S.A., Apple Inc., VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Data Centers, Smart Phones, Digital Cameras, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2009-08-31

Health IT start-ups can avoid the political minefield

Devices are much harder than softwareThanks, I'll take "effort to break through this regulatory stranglehold" any day over getting government approval of devices.Most device approval is quite simpleEspecially when compared with, say, drug approval. There are also many, many markets here where you don't need FDA device approval. Like the...

Tags: Federal government, device approval

Discussion threads 2009-08-28

Health IT start-ups can avoid the political minefield

Rather than focus on the stimulus money, perhaps start-ups would be better advised looking to what wireless health care. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Health Care, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2009-08-28

Enterprise 2.0: what a crock

I've been following the so-called Enterprise 2.0 meme for some time and you know what? It's a crock. Forget Dion Hinchcliffe's pretty failure pictures or Mike Krigsman's guest post of failure. Examine the basics and look back at history. Some years back I was a hack attending...

Tags: Enterprise 2.0, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2009-08-26

Apple keyboard vulnerable to hack attack

Apple keyboard vulnerable to hack attackUse Microsoft Keyboard with MacUse Microsoft Keyboard with Mac !! Very safe combination !!!!RE: Apple keyboard vulnerable to hack attackNo choice? Sir, if it becomes a serious problem, any USB keyboard will do as a replacement for the Apple one.As I understood the issue (I...

Tags: Keyboards, Macs security, keyboard, Apple Inc., Apple Keyboard, attack, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

ProximityMines 2.0.1 (Mac)

ProximityMines is a Mac version of the classic strategy/puzzle game, Minesweeper, featuring: three difficulty levels and the ability to create your own custom minefield animated application icon best times top-notch sound effects the core Minesweeper gameplay you know and love!

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Icerif Technology, ProximityMines, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-07-21

IT Security: Context is King

One of the big blockers for enterprise collaboration uptake is ediscovery and compliance - and depending on the business entity the familiarity, processes and confidence in dealing with legal issues. This is a broad topic, but you can simplify it down into two broad camps: companies that are set up...

Tags: IT Security, Information Technology, Enterprise 2.0, Web 2.0, Strategy, Security, Internet, Management, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-07-20

Spammers like shortcut URLs, too. Should Twitter be worried?

Spammers like shortcut URLs, too. Should Twitter be worried?Spammer hide original URLPlease be carefull if you get url from sender anonymous,maybe is spam.If you get SPAM with URL Shortcut Tinyurl etc don't you believe it.If that URL is sponsorship MLM,Make Money Online maybe is nothing, but if virus...? and...

Tags: Spam, spammer, Twitter

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?

Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?Can't blame Microsoft for doing what the EC wanted. ntntRE: Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?And this is the impact of the supposedly "consumer protecting" EC. Way to go EC, you just forced us to buy...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows 7 E, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

Gas Saving Devices 1.0 (Windows)

Over the last few years as oil has exploded in price, we have seen many companies claim the "holy grail" of fuel savings. All sorts of inventions have come out claiming to save you gas mileage. Some are available in the form of fuel additives and others in the form...

Tags: Device, United Business Svcs, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-06-12

Altitude 1.0 (Mac)

Blast your way across the cartoon skies in this fast-paced game of aerial combat. Nimbly Games has crafted an instantly accessible, rewardingly deep, and ravishingly fun dogfighting game with unprecedented multiplayer support. The sirens have sounded, bogies are coming in hot... Jump into the fast and agile Loopy and drop...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-05-08

Altitude 1.0 (Windows)

Blast your way across the cartoon skies in this fast-paced game of aerial combat. Nimbly Games has crafted an instantly accessible, rewardingly deep, and ravishingly fun dogfighting game with unprecedented multiplayer support. The sirens have sounded, bogies are coming in hot. Jump into the fast and agile Loopy and drop...

Tags: Enemy, Microsoft Windows, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-05-07

Limewire addresses Washington's concerns; gives P2P users new sharing tools

Limewire addresses Washington's concerns; gives P2P users new sharing toolsOr, we can just make p2p sharing legalLike they have done in other countries and levy a small tax on people's connections to compensate copyright owners.Or, we can just skip p2p sharing altogetherAny business or government that allows it on their...

Tags: Taxes, Peer to peer (P2P), Microsoft Windows NT, Free trade, PRODUCTIVITY, LimeWire, P2P Sharing, P2P-user, tool

Discussion threads 2009-05-04

eDiscovery Legal Minefield Migraines

eDiscovery Legal Minefield MigrainesGreat PostThanks,I have been looking for info in "simple" English for a while now.Native tools are lacking, dont be cheapIt's amazing how many people think they can get by with native Exchange tools for data retention policies and legal searches. Products like Mimosa and Enterprise Vault(market...

Tags: eDiscovery Legal Minefield Migraines, Great Post, Native Tools

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

News to know: Swine flu; Microsoft; Windows 7; iPhone and Verizon

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily.  For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, more Harry Fuller: Swine flu and the enviornment? Mary Jo...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-04-28