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Safari Tip: Open New Windows With a Tab Folder

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:18 -0700

To the disappointment of many users, Safari hasn't traditionally offered much when it comes to saving your sessions. Re-opening your tabs from your last browsing...

Create a Tab-switching Gesture Shortcut in Firefox 3.5

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:14 -0700

The recently-released Firefox 3.5 supports multi-touch gestures on newer Mac laptops, at least if you believe this Firefox features page. However, these gestures...

Meet the Google Chrome OS Fanboy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:00 -0700

Apple has them. Microsoft too. And Linux is just teeming with them. Now Google's Chrome OS has them, too.

5 Ways Microsoft Will Bring the Hurt to Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:16:00 -0700

Here are five ways Microsoft can and will stop Google from finding success with its Chrome OS.

Safari 4.0.2 Update Fixes Stability Issues

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:10:12 -0700

Apple on Wednesday updated its Safari Web browser to version 4.0.2. According to Apple's notes, the update improves the stability of the Nitro JavaScript engine...

FAQ: Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:55:00 -0700

Here is a list of questions you may regarding Google Chrome OS and here are the answers.

Recover Lost Form Data in Firefox

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:50:00 -0700

The Lazarus form-recovery add-on solves one of life's most annoying hassles.

Opera CEO Defends Unite Against Security Concerns

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:50:22 -0700

Opera CEO defends Unite against charges that the new feature in Opera 10 browser will increase people's security risks

Web Browser Wars, Michael Jackson Version

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:45:00 -0700

Latest tallies show IE still dominates, but the rest of the pack is rallying.

Microsoft Keeps Beating a Dead Browser

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:30:00 -0700

Analysis: If Redmond keeps trying to foist IE8 on the world, people will start to hurl.

IPhone 3GS Heats Up, DOJ Takes Aim at Google

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:40:11 -0700

The iPhone scored quite a few headlines related to overheating problems with the 3GS this week. Depending on whom you believe, those issues are either real...

Suit Over China's Web Filter to Target Lenovo, Acer, Sony

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:00 -0700

A U.S. company will seek legal action against Lenovo, Acer and Sony after they started shipping controversial software that stole its programming code in China.

Apple May Be Exempt From China's Web Filter Mandate

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:40:10 -0700

Apple's computers and other that do not use Windows appear to be exempt from China's mandate to package new computers with Web filtering software.

Gag Me with a Browser! What Was Redmond Thinking?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:09:00 -0700

Analysis: With its "porn-and-puke" ad, Microsoft has crossed the line of bad taste --- by about three miles.

Microsoft Removes Projectile-vomiting IE8 Ad From Web

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:50:23 -0700

Microsoft has removed an online advertisement for Internet Explorer 8 that showed a woman projectile vomiting after the ad left a bad taste in people's mouths.

Insert a Copyright From the Keyboard

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:15:00 -0700

BooBoo asked the Answer Line forum how to easily insert the copyright symbol (©)

Mozilla Slates First Firefox 3.5 Patch

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:52:00 -0700

Mozilla will patch the just-released Firefox 3.5 later this month to stamp out several bugs that went unfixed in the final version of the browser, the company...

China Will Still Require Green Dam Web Filter Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:30:11 -0700

China has not lifted its mandate that a Web filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, even though the plan was postponed this week.

Chinese Security Company Shares Huge Malware Database

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:11 -0700

A Chinese company that has created a database of malware found on Chinese Web sites opened up the information to other security organizations.

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:11 -0700

Mozilla's Comparison Game Just Doesn't 'Stack Up'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:00 -0700

Analysis: There's simply no point for Mozilla to ape Microsoft's "Get the Facts" campaign.

First Look: Firefox 3.5

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:20:13 -0700

Hot on the heels of the release of Safari 4 comes the final version of Mozilla's Firefox 3.5. Originally slated to be a ".1" increment to Firefox 3, the number...

Firefox 3.5: Back on Top... For Now

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:29:00 -0700

Firefox is back in the vanguard in terms of browsers now, but will its lead last?

Beyond Firefox 3.5: A Sneak Peek at Mozilla's Next Browser

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:00 -0700

Mozilla released its beefed-up Firefox 3.5 browser on Tuesday -- and already, engineers are hard at work developing its successor.

Hot off the Rumor Mill: Mobile Firefox for Android

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:08:00 -0700

Analysis: With Google's new Android SDK, Mozilla is considering building Fennec for Android.

Firefox 3.5 is a Solid Upgrade

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:42:00 -0700

Firefox 3.5 includes some great new features and improvements, including private browsing and geo-location.

What To Look For In Firefox 3.5

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:41:00 -0700

Firefox 3.5 is out now. Mozilla says the newest version of their browser will be more than twice as fast and more useful.

Microsoft Pushes IE8 With Ads that are Actually Funny

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:50:00 -0700

Online-only ad campaign uses Superman and vomit to urge users to "browser better."

Questions Hang at Deadline for China's Censorware

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:10:11 -0700

Just one day before China expects PC makers to start shipping Internet filtering software with new computers, it was unclear if China would enforce the rule.

Trade Groups Urge China to Drop Web Filtering Program

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:30:14 -0700

A wide-ranging group of trade associations has urged China to lift its requirement that an Internet filtering program be distributed with new PCs.

Firefox 3.5 Final Release Due Tuesday

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:26:00 -0700

Mozilla beats its own deadline wire, as director of Firefox, Mike Beltzner, strongly hinted last week.

Mac 911 Lightning Round

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:13 -0700

Over the course of time I collect questions that merit no more than a couple of lines in response, which makes for an awfully puny column. But gang them together...

Google to Promote Web Speed on New Developer Site

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:15 -0700

Google has launched a Web site for developers devoted exclusively to the issue of Web performance.

MySpace Helps Developers Tune Site Performance With New Tool

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:40:13 -0700

MySpace will release a browser plug-in that developers can use to measure and tune the performance of their Web pages.

Google Fixes 'Critical' Security Hole in Chrome

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Google has identified a critical security hole in Chrome and fixed it in the latest release of the browser.

China Stands by Web Filter Program Despite Protests

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:10:11 -0700

China said its deadline for Web filtering software to be distributed with PCs had not changed, despite protests from the U.S. and from Chinese Internet users.

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China Stands by Web Filter Program Despite Protests

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:12 -0700

China said its deadline for Web filtering software to be distributed with PCs had not changed, despite protests from the U.S. and from Chinese Internet users.

IE8's "Get the Facts Marketing Gets It Wrong

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:59:00 -0700

Analysis: If Microsoft wants us to take IE8 seriously, the company should treat our intelligence with some respect.

Firefox 3.5 Release May Accelerate IE's Downfall

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:44:00 -0700

Mozilla has released Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 2. That may be bad news for the fate of Internet Explorer.

Think Twice Before Upgrading to IE8

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:05:00 -0700

Analysis: Microsoft is attempting to foist its latest browser upon the world -- don't let this happen to you, too.

Could Opera Unite Be a Botmaster's Best Friend?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:30:00 -0700

Security researchers worry that Opera's new Unite server feature will be misused by criminals.

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Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:30:00 -0700

Vendors Abound but What About Buyers?

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:15 -0700

This week's Enterprise 2.0 conference is attracting many vendors but its unclear how many buyers will show.

Fight Against China's Web Filtering Software Grows

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:10:11 -0700

A U.S. company that says its code was copied by a Chinese Web filter program has ordered PC makers including Lenovo, HP and Dell not to distribute it in China.

Bugs and Fixes: A Bonanza of Browser Bug Fixes

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Plus: Microsoft issues a PowerPoint patch and a fix related to QuickTime, and Mac OS and Adobe Reader receive updates.

Google Warns of Issues With Its Outlook Sync Tool for Apps

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:04:30 -0700

Google is warning about several features that its Outlook sync tool lacks and disables.

Five Questions about Opera Unite

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:36:00 -0700

New software from Opera turns PCs into Web servers, allowing users to run server-based services and bypass the middlemen.

Internet Explorer Tips: Inline Search, Gmail, Xmarks

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:25:00 -0700

Get the most from Microsoft's browser: search within pages in IE 8, access multiple Gmail accounts, and sync bookmarks.

Opera Unite Will Turn PCs Into Servers for Content

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:30:12 -0700

Opera has launched Unite, which turns any computer into both a client and a server, allowing it to distribute content to other computers directly across the Web

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Apple Hypes Downloads of Safari, Loses Market Share

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:25:00 -0700

Users downloaded 11 million copies of Apple's Safari 4 browser in just three days, but the browser's share declines while IE makes gains.

Chinese Filterware Maker Bites Back at US Researchers

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:40:00 -0700

The maker of Chinese government-backed Web filterware plans legal action against U.S. researchers who say it may have copied elements from U.S. software

Microsoft's Browser Unbundling Puzzles Europe

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:04:00 -0700

The "preposterous" EU charges forced "puckish" Microsoft move, says antitrust expert in an analysis of the latest maneuver.