Browsers stories - Page 2
Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.
Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first
Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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PageProof is a fully encrypted browser based tool for creators of any kind to receive feedback and collaborate on documents.
How to bork your hard drive with HTML5
Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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cios
Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
Oracle repairs Java software bug
Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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Days after PC users became vulnerable to hacker attacks, Oracle fixes Java software breach.
Mozilla’s bid to make the best iPad browser
Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Latest release from ‘browser junkies’ intro’s ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.
Play Wolfenstein 3D in your browser
Thu, 10th May 2012
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Marking Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Bethesda launches a free browser game, with John Carmack offering a playthrough commentary.
New ‘Give Way’ rule: test yourself online
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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New Zealand's 'Give Way' rules overhaul set for March 25. Test the changes online to avoid road chaos.
Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'
Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.
Short wait for Firefox 8
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Firefox 8 debuting today with Twitter search integration and enhanced security, marking Mozilla's latest swift update.
Mozilla ramps up Firefox schedule
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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Mozilla hastens Firefox updates to vie with Chrome, launching Firefox 6 only weeks after its predecessor. Critics ponder the impact on enterprise users.
‘Study’ questions intelligence of IE users - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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New study finds IE users may have lower IQs, stirring blogosphere debate. Update: It's a hoax, unveils the BBC.
The most awesome upgrades for your pc
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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storage
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Though they connect us to our fellow man, keep the lights on and generally power the modern world, computers are far from perfect machines. Over time, glitches, bugs, and general wear and tear can wreak havoc with even the gruntiest PC.
Google releases voice and chat for U.S. users
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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Google has announced Gmail voice and video chat for US-based users.
Apple releases Safari 5 into the wild
Thu, 10th Jun 2010
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Apple unveils Safari 5 with improved speeds, HTML5 support, and new Safari Reader, promising a 30% boost over Safari 4 for users.