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1 Which Web Browser Do You Use?
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2 Google's New Virtual Reality Site Launches . . . In Real Life
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3 Daily Tech: Is Netflix Streaming Coming to the Wii and PS3 ?
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4 To Honor Internet Explorer: The Internet Remembered
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5 Google Chrome Tackles Safari For Third Most Used Browser
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6 Daily Tech: AT&T Network Flaw Gave Strangers Access to FB
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7 Pay Your Respects: Mock Funeral For IE6 Tonight in Denver
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8 Which Web Browser Do You Use?
Last week, Firefox 4 launched with a host of new features and was quickly downloaded by nearly 40 million people and counting. Google's Chrome browser is only two years old, but is already packing a punch with its helpful shortcuts, plug-ins, and more. Safari and IE are classics, and they come preinstalled on Macs and PCs respectively. I've been a Firefox supporter for years, but as Chrome Read more
A Denver design group is hosting a mock funeral for Internet Explorer 6, the 8-year-old web browser that somehow is still installed on some consumers' computers despite the fact that everyone and their mother is ceasing support. The invitation invites mourners to gather with "fellow IE6 mourners and loved ones" decked out in funeral attire — there's even a prize for the best dressed attendee Read more
An AT&T network flaw recently gave users access to strangers' accounts — Switched Don't get impatient and tweet about fake bomb threats while on a plane; take it from this guy — Gizmodo Getting the deets on the ASUS color ereader — Engadget France and Germany both warn citizens against using Internet Explorer — BBC News The Nintendo DSi XL is not just for old people — Read more
Just over a year after its launch, Google Chrome has made quite an impact on your Internet browsing. Taking over the title as third most used browser from Safari, Chrome users now inhabit nearly five percent of the browser market, according to a recent report. Although Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser commands over 60 percent of Internet usage, and Firefox takes a 24 percent market share, Read more
To celebrate the advent of Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft made this semi-tongue-in-cheek video about the Internet's beginnings and evolution. It's kind of a dry, documentary-style spot starring comedians like Janeane Garofalo and Ask a Ninja, but it still managed to make me chuckle. Read more
What consoles may be next to jump on board with the Netflix streaming functionality? Rumors are swirling that the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 are next in line. — Gizmodo Now that Internet Explorer 8 is officially here, see some of the key new features it boasts and why they are useful. — Switched Here's some hot Monday news — Apple is said to be announcing a new iPhone this June that Read more
Since Second Life is so five years ago, you can either stay with the same 'ole, same 'ole, or jump ship and live out your virtual reality dreams in some new digs brought to you by Google. Lively, the new VR world lets you create avatars, design and customize your "chat" rooms, and invite other users to visit, helping you make new friends to hang out with. . . virtually. But what's different Read more
I can honestly say I've been around the web browser block a few too many times. I've used just about everything, including Safari, Internet Explorer, Netscape and now predominately Firefox, which I absolutely love...most of the time. Back in the day early web browsers only supported simple versions of HTML (Netscape for example), whereas now they have become very sophisticated and user-friendly. Read more
It's true: the little things add up. As anyone who ever had a piggy bank knows, small everyday actions can help you save big. Hoping to create a financial cushion for yourself this season? Follow these 15 easy tricks to help you save at least a dollar a day: Hold the milk. In your coffee, that is. If you regularly stop at the coffee shop on your way to work, order it black to avoid any extra Read more
Feeling victim to social network fatigue? Whether you follow 500 people or friend 70 people, it can sometimes seem like weeks have passed by without an interesting tweet, status, or mobile upload. Break out of the rut and sign up for these four social networks guaranteed to make Internet sharing fun again. Pinterest — Share your design aesthetic and all those gorgeous little things you come Read more
