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Fake Firefox Update Spreads Spyware

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:30:00 -0800

A version of the Zango spyware toolbar is now targeting users of the Firefox browser to download an infected update.

Microsoft Still Has a Winner in IE, Researcher Says

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:40:00 -0800

Many firms run at least two browsers, and IE is always one, study reveals.

Chrome and Windows 7 Rising

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:19:00 -0800

Google's browser Chrome now owns 5.2% of the browser market and appears to be stealing market share from Firefox.

Google Sounds Death Knell for IE 6 and Chrome 3

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:29:00 -0800

Google is dropping Google Docs and Google Sites support for several older browsers, including Chrome 3, Firefox 2, and Safari 2.

Google Chrome Steals Users from Firefox, IE

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:12:00 -0800

The browser wars heat up with a strong showing by Google's upstart, according to new market figures.

Firefox Mobile Arrives on Nokia N900 Smartphones

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:10:09 -0800

The mobile version of the Firefox browser is now available to owners of the Nokia N900. Mozilla is also working on versions for Windows Mobile and Android.

Google Yanks IE6 Support

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:11:00 -0800

Google joins the chorus urging Microsoft to dump its aging browser, saying Docs will drop support.

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Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:11:00 -0800

Google Pays for Chrome Bug Reports

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:41:00 -0800

A new bounty program will reward bug-hunters for reporting vulnerabilities in the browser.

Google to End Support for IE6

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:50:11 -0800

Google said it will soon stop supporting IE6 for users of Google Apps.

EFF: Browsers Can Leave a Unique Trail on the Web

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:10:25 -0800

A new online tool from the EFF analyzes a browser's 'fingerprint' which potentially could be used to identify a user.

Google Updates Chrome with Extensions, APIs

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:03:00 -0800

The browser is now available in a "stable channel" version for Windows.

10 Great Google Chrome Extensions

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:31:00 -0800

Now that Google's Web browser is stable enough to support extensions, we've sifted through the some of the 1,500 enhancements being offered — and found these 10 must-haves.

Researcher to Reveal More Internet Explorer Problems

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:10:25 -0800

Microsoft's Internet Explorer could inadvertently allow a hacker to read files on a person's computer, according to a researcher.

Firefox Takes a 15% Speed Jump

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:06:00 -0800

Mozilla refreshes its browser, but Firefox 3.6 still can't match Safari or Chrome.

Microsoft Defends Browser Patch

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:02:00 -0800

Last week's update addreses Internet Explorer vulnerability that allowed hack.

Installing Firefox 3.6 on Linux: Only Pros Need Apply

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:46:00 -0800

If you want to upgrade Firefox on Linux, you'll be in a world of pain unless you're a very experienced Linux user.

Internet Explorer Users Still at Risk; Patching Urged

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:46:00 -0800

Microsoft pushed out a fix, but the most vulnerable are said to be in the U.S., not China.

Widespread Attacks Exploit Newly Patched IE Bug

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:10:25 -0800

Symantec warns that hackers are now using a newly patched IE bug in widespread attacks.

Firefox 3.6 Brings Performance Improvements, a Few New Features

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:50:00 -0800

Firefox 3.6 is here. While it isn't bursting at the seams with new features, it's an update that all Firefox users should pick up.

Firefox 3.6 Brings Speed Improvements, Personas Feature

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:10:16 -0800

Firefox fans, start your browsers. On Thursday, Mozilla released Firefox 3.6, the latest update to its popular Web browser, bringing fixes, enhancements, and new...

How to Keep Your Browser from Hogging Resources

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:36:00 -0800

All browsers greedily suck up processor and RAM resources, slowing and even stalling PCs — but you can help put an end to your browser's piggish ways.

Microsoft to Issue Emergency IE Patch

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:00:00 -0800

The IE flaw has gained more attention than most zero-day bugs because it has been linked to the attacks that broke into Google 's corporate network last month.

Why Firefox Will Flame Out

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:38:00 -0800

The open source community's favorite son is destined for the ash heap of history.

Internet Explorer 6 Dealt Another Blow

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:21:00 -0800

After recent exploits of its vulnerabilities and "no confidence" votes from whole countries, it's time to bid IE6 farewell.

Mozilla Skips a Firefox Update, Shifts Rollout Plan

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:13:00 -0800

Mozilla is dropping Firefox 3.7 and will add features to the browser with incremental updates, developer says.

Attack Code Used to Hack Google Now Public

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:00 -0800

The IE attack used in last month's attack on Google's corporate networks has been made public.

Google Hacked Because Workers Used Microsoft IE

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:17:00 -0800

Workers were running rival Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, a point that didn't escape the notice of security researchers and Web users.

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Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:17:00 -0800

Internet Explorer Flaw Allowed Attacks on Google

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:28:00 -0800

A Microsoft security advisory warns users about an unpatched vulnerability in its IE browser.

Review: Firefox 3.6 RC Makes Browsing a Pleasure

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:40:00 -0800

Firefox 3.6 is almost here, and if the release candidate is any indication, it's looking mighty good.

Microsoft Should Kill Internet Explorer

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:30:00 -0800

It's time for a fresh start with a new browser.

Mac Chrome Browser Gets Extension Support

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:23:00 -0800

Among the new features are extension support and bookmark synchronization between multiple machines, another tool that had been missing from Chrome for the Mac.

Top 10 Chrome Browser Add-ons

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:30:00 -0800

Some of these extensions for Google's browser will boost productivity and some are just plain fun.

Chrome Passes Safari as No. 3 Browser

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:09:00 -0800

Less than two years on,Google's Chrome browser is the third most popular, while IE slips.

Working With Multiple Browsers

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:10:14 -0800

Thanks to a lively market of third-party Web browsers, it's not at all uncommon for Mac users to move back and forth between different browsers. For example, I...

Five Jobs Other Browsers Do Better

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:40:10 -0800

In case you haven't heard, the browser war is over. It's not that there aren't still competitors--in fact, there's a bountiful landscape of Web browsers for OS...

Eight Reasons to Choose Safari or Firefox

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:40:15 -0800

There are many fine Mac Web browsers to choose from, and no reason not to have several installed so that you can switch among them as needed. Even so, most of us...

Firefox Tips: Fix Print Size, Add Personality, Refresh Tabs

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:10:00 -0800

Learn how to change the print size in Mozilla's browser, dress it up with Personas, set tabs to refresh automatically, and more.

Firefox Roadmap: A Look at Versions 3.6 to 4.0

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:52:00 -0800

The roadmap for the Firefox browser includes integration with Google's Chrome OS, better support for JavaScripts, and the introduction of the browser sync tool called Weave.

13 Microsoft Milestones in 2009

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:15:00 -0800

A countdown of 13 of Microsoft's most important products of the past year.

The '00s: A Decade In Tech

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:32:00 -0800

PC World's editors take a look back at the past decade's greatest tech breakthroughs and setbacks.

Google Races to Speed up the Web

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:20:14 -0800

Google is in a really big hurry to make the Web experience faster.

Firefox 3.5 Edges Ahead in Browser Race

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:40:10 -0800

Firefox 3.5 adoption has exceeded IE 7 adoption, according to StatCounter.

Firefox 3.6 Beta Updated

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:45:00 -0800

Mozilla ships a fifth beta of Firefox 3.6 and delays release of the final code until next year.

Microsoft, Intel, Google Legal News Prevails

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:00:14 -0800

It was a week where competition regulators danced with IT industry behemoths: the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel, while...

Mozilla Rolls out Latest Firefox Beta

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:40:22 -0800

New Firefox 3.6 beta is released

Dazzboard Adds Support for Windows 7, Windows Mobile and Android Smartphones

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:51:00 -0800

This week Dazzboard, a Web-based media syncing solution for smartphones and other portable devices, added Windows Mobile and Android-based phones to their roster of supported devices.

EC, Microsoft Settlement Broadly Welcomed

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:10:29 -0800

Microsoft's settlement of its antitrust issues with the EC was broadly welcomed Wednesday.

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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:10:29 -0800

EU Accepts Microsoft's Commitments to Offer Browser Choice

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:00:29 -0800

The European Commission has ended an antitrust investigation after Microsoft promise to allow Windows users to choose their Internet browser

Use Greasemonkey Scripts In IE, Chrome, and Safari

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0800

The Greasemonkey add-on lets you customize Websites and browse the way you want to--if you're on Firefox. Here's how to get under the hood with Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari.

Mozilla Endorses Bing Over Google Privacy Issues

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800

A Mozilla executive suggested Firefox users move to Bing for search functions, citing concerns over Google's stance on privacy.