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Mozilla's Firefox 3, Beta 4 faster, touts UI changes, Vista integration

Mozilla's Firefox 3, Beta 4 faster, touts UI changes, Vista integrationFaster is betterI'm looking forward to the release of this new version of Firefox (and hopefully all the updated add-ins to go along with it).RE: Mozilla's Firefox 3, Beta 4 faster, touts UI changes, Vista integrationI have never found IE...

Tags: Web browsers, memory issue, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox 3 Beta 4, Vista Integration, Mozilla FireFox 3, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-03-11

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Students and the browser war

Note: I just want to quickly apologise for the lack of posts recently; moved into a new house and broadband won't be set up for a while, so had to resort to dial-up which is proving troublesome. I'll do my best, considering this is essentially my income,...

Tags: Web, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Firefox Library, Web Browsers, Internet, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-06

HP Pavilion dv6915nr

We've long been fans of HP's Pavilion line of laptops, which combine an attractive design with media-friendly features at a fair price. By those criteria the Pavilion dv6915nr, a configuration available only in retail stores, is a no exception. It features the familiar glossy black case, light-touch media controls, and...

Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, dv6915nr, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Dell 1525-122B

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.As middle-of-the-road as a laptop gets, Dell's Inspiron 1525 is an excellent go-to choice for basic computing, especially if you take the time to configure a...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Core 2 Duo, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-07-03

2009 Acura TSX

Photo gallery:2009 Acura TSXBecause of its solid and comfortable everyday driver demeanor, buyers of the new 2009 Acura TSX will probably opt for the five-speed automatic transmission, for ease of driving in traffic and urban settings. And that's unfortunate, because to appreciate Honda's capability to build truly efficient engines that...

Tags: Acura, Acura TSX

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Dell 1420-123B

Note: This review is part of our Back to School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were very fond of Dell's 14-inch Inspiron 1420 laptop when Dell launched it in the spring of 2007, as we find that 14-inch models offer...

Tags: Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., Dell Inspiron, laptop computer

Product reviews 2008-07-03

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update updateStill got it wrong?!?!What part of "check for updates but let me decide" do they not understand???If the people at MS are feeling so benevolentwhy not have the programmers pop up a box when the update occurs, sort of hand holding for the wary.If...

Tags: Operating systems, Opting-Out, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, proper warning

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IE

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IEAm I correct that uninstalling Safari mitigates the problem?I realize it isn't a fix but am I correct in believing that for the time being, removing Safari effectively closes off the only known attack vector that can utilize this vulnerability?...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, patch management, flaw, Apple Safari, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

On deck from MS: Four 'important' patches but nothing for IE

Next Tuesday, Microsoft plans to ship four security updates for multiple flaws affecting Windows, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Exchange Server but the absence of fixes for publicly known Internet Explorer issues is causing raised eyebrows among security professionals. According to the company's advance notice for July's...

Tags: Patch Management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Flaw, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travelNot for Vista Home Premium!Why not tell people that this does NOT WORK encryption radio button grayed out in Vista Home Premium - only suckers who paid for M$ for the Ultimate or business/enterprise editions!RE: Getaway day: How to secure your...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), laptop computer, holiday travel, TrueCrypt, Getaway day, Getaway

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Nothing stealthy about this Windows Update update

For years, Microsoft has occasionally updated its Windows Update client software automatically on systems that are configured to check for updates. This has been true even when Windows Update is set to simply check for (and optionally, download) updates but not to install them. That decision led...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Update, Update, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Getaway day: How to secure your laptop for holiday travel

It's getaway day and as we prepare to hit the road, trudge through airport security and snag that car rental, spare a thought for the valuable data that travels with you on that trusty old laptop. According to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, more than...

Tags: Laptop Computer, Richard Stiennon, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-03

DJ your Independence Day party with your Mac

DJ your Independence Day party with your MacMake sure you install Windows on that MacAfter all, none of what you've written requires OS X and Windows has the advantage of being able to play every codec that OS X can play [b]plus[/b] all the Windows only codecs. Hey, this is...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Sirius

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

How to encrypt data on your laptop for holiday travel

Instructions on how to encrypt files or folders on Windows XP and Windows Vista. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine, encryption data laptop ryan naraine security

Image galleries 2008-07-03

Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patched

Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patchedWasn't Able to Upgrade to 3.0On my main XP Pro machine, with a dozen or so add-ons, I wasn't able to go to FF 3.0. The app does its analysis, says it's going to disable incompatible add-ons as usual, then just hangs, running in...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows XP, Desktops, Mozilla Firefox, critical vulnerability, Mozilla Firefox 2.0

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors cool

Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep processors coolCustomer use patterns...Translated, "We didn't plan for customers to actually turn their notebooks on."What a crock!I think this article......uses "impacted" far too many times. The correct word is "affected".RE: Nvidia whacked over defective notebook chips; Offers driver to keep...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Notebooks, Processors, processor, NVidia Corp., chip, notebook, defective notebook chip, Offers driver, notebook chip

Discussion threads 2008-07-03

Almeza MultiSet Automatic Software Installer (exe)

A tool for creating a bootable disk with the Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista operating systems. You can quickly install an operating system on a computer from such a disk. While creating it, MultiSet also allows you to integrate some service packs and, if necessary, remove some components from the operating system (Media...

Tags: Disk, Operating System, Unattended Installation Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-03

QuickTimeSheets - Free Edition (exe)

QuickTimesheets - a timesheet application which enables the users to simply and easily record time and costs for projects and tasks. Easy time recording for Programmers, Writers, Lawyers, Consultants which can be customised to your needs. New features includes easy-export functionality to pass data to Word Processors, Spreadsheets and more,...

Tags: Functionality, Pillar IT Services, Productivity, Word Processors, E-mail, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Software, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows

Software downloads 2008-07-03

MYtime - Free Edition (exe)

The MYtime Free Edition - automated timesheet application providing minimum user effort in recording time and detailed reporting of time and costs. Simple time tracking for Programmers, Writers, Lawyers, Consultants which can be customised to your needs. New features includes easy-export functionality to pass data to Word Processors, Spreadsheets and...

Tags: Functionality, Pillar IT Services, Productivity, Word Processors, E-mail, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Software, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows

Software downloads 2008-07-03

OzLINK for UPS OnLine Tools (exe)

You now can quickly and easily track a package, check rates and validate an address all from one integrated user interface. Along with support for standard UPS tracking numbers, OzLINK seamlessly tracks packages by a customers internal reference number. OzLINK displays all services, all rates and all delivery commitment times...

Tags: United Parcel Service Of America Inc., Tool, OZ Development, OzLINK, Productivity

Software downloads 2008-07-03