Web faster with FireFox
Well it is not going to be that easy; the fact is FireFox will not allow applications to run faster especially the likes of Gmail etc. However, for users who are feeling that they simply cannot wait the few seconds extra for certain pages to load, then there is solution just for you.
TraceMonkey is [...]
Sheryl Crow gives away music
The popular singer Sheryl Crow is offering copies of her political take on the current world situation to anyone who signs up to join the Rock the Vote web site, or for anyone who wishes to be on the organisations mailing list.
However, as an extra bonus, for the first fifty thousand people who take up [...]
US will be a victim of cyber attacks
It is being thought that the next major terrorist attack, will not be seen live on TV with bombs and aircraft, but a rather more subtle form of attack will be carried with the help of the internet.
Over the past week or so, we have all seen the Russian army in Georgia, but these military [...]
Olympics attack Pirate Bay
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has written to the Swedish Minister of Justice, Beatrice Ask, with regards to the amount of video clips of Olympic events being shared on the Pirate Bay.
But as in the true manner of the file sharing community the Pirate Bay have actually gone one step closer to really annoying [...]
Filesharing ok in Germany
Germany is set to become one of the world’s havens for filesharing activities. This comes as the German State Prosecution Service announces that they will no longer be following up most of the legal cases being brought up by copyright holder with regards to file sharing.
This means that individuals will be able to get away [...]
Torrent Privacy does just that
As the copyright holders and the authorities step up the campaign against file sharing, what can only be described as their worst nightmare has come to light, this is a tool, which actually hides the file sharers identity.
This new tool called TorrentPrivacy allows the user to bypass firewalls and even traffic shaping applications, while at [...]
Developer asks Pirates, Why?
It is a new trend flowing through the internet. This is where developers of games and software, along with the copyright owners of music, TV and film, are actually trying to sit down and talk to the pirates who upload copies of work to the internet in order for other to use.
The idea is to [...]
The Pirate Olympics
It is not always possible to watch sports events like the Olympics, simply because of the time zones from China, this means that the most popular heats and finals will be held during work times, so unless the boss allows a TV in where you work, then you are going to be missing out, or [...]
July 31, 2008Apple store give figures
Apple are looking at a tremendous figure for the iPhone, not only is it selling faster than it can be made, but they are also packing in a huge amount of applications for the device too.
The number of iPhone applications available for users to download and buy is currently estimated to be around a thousand, [...]
Google’s wiki is launched
Having been in the testing mode for well over half a year, Knol is Google s version of an encyclopaedia. In fact, it could be compared with the famous Wikipedia but could have some interesting advantages for the contributors.
All that is required is Google login and that is it, anyone can submit an article, [...]
July 23, 2008Google to buy Digg
This is another one of those on and off deals, but in reality, it looks as if it was always on this is because it would seem that both Digg and Google are close to putting pen to paper now. This deal could see Digg go to Google for as much as $200 million.
Digg [...]
July 22, 2008Computer mouse on last legs
There is growing speculation that one day in the not too distant future; the humble computer mouse will have disappeared into computer history. What on earth we will be using then is anyone’s guess, but we only need to take a look at the developments in games consoles like the Wii and other devices such [...]
July 14, 2008Two days upcoming on Digg
For the many users of Digg there has been a few unannounced changed which are causing some questions to be asked as to the motives of the Upcoming section. This section is normally where a new news story would be placed for twenty four hours before moving on to wherever they go next.
But recently [...]
July 10, 2008What makes a good webmaster?
There are many things that make a good webmaster, but these qualities are changing all of the time, simply because the industry is changing all of the time.
But just producing a nice looking website is no longer any good; as there are many factors which need to be taken into consideration and all of [...]
July 8, 2008No freedom of speech online
Of course freedom of speech has never really been a right of anyone, no matter where they come from, but ever since the internet became a major part of our lives there has been a feeling that because this is the internet that normal rules do not apply.
Because the internet has been run like [...]
July 4, 2008Keeping your Windows going
Every single we carry out actions on our computers, this may involve adding or removing programmes, deleting files and adding images, the computer is totally capable of doing all of these jobs, but as most of us have found over time the computer begins to suffer.
As anyone who has bought a new computer will [...]
July 2, 2008Want to use something other than Google?
Anyone who uses the internet will already know that Google is the dominant species, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of alternatives out there for people who do not want to bow down to the Google supremacy.
These applications will help take your mind off of Google:
Yahoo or Ask.com
Thunderbird [...]
Woman beats off File Sharing lawsuit
It is a worrying trend when we see ordinary people being pursued through the courts by large organisations like the Recording industry Association of America (RIAA), but it is refreshing to see that in two cases these claims of alleged copyright infringement.
Not only was the case thrown out of court but the judge [...]
June 26, 2008Oyster card system hacked
It may have seemed to have been a stunt or a bit of joke when a team of security researchers armed only with a laptop, were able to ride the London underground for free all day long with no interference from staff or anyone.
However the joke becomes a very serious matter when you [...]
June 23, 200850% of IT workers look at confidential files
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