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Mozilla's Tab Candy is the first step to sweeter browsing Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:38AMTabbed browsing has arguably had a significant impact on the way that people use the Web, but the feature hasn't really scaled to accommodate the increasing complexity of the average surfing session. The existing tab management and overflow handling mechanisms that are present in modern browsers are dated and suffer from some fundamental limitations that significantly detract from user ...
Apple Updates Safari, Turns on Extensions Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:11PMSafari 5.0.1 has been released. This version updates support for lightweight extensions, and Apple has launched a gallery featuring over 100 of them created by third parties.
Apple Releases Safari 5.01 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe browser's new "extensions" are varied, numerous, and easy to add. Apple - Safari - Web browser - Operating Systems - Mac OS
Apple Releases Safari 5.01 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:03AMApple on Wednesday released Safari 5.01 for Mac and PC that lets you add third-party extensions to the browser such as e-mail alert widgets and news alerts. Safari users can now easily add extra functionality to their browser through the Safari Extensions Gallery at extensions.apple.com or from individual developer's websites (click on the screen cap for a closer look). Safari Extensions were ...
Firefox 4 Beta 2 Adds App Tabs for Keep-Open Sites [Downloads] Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:50PM# downloads Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox is out with another beta of its improved and redesigned Firefox 4 . This second early release gives Macs the same tabs-on-top look as Windows, and adds an "App Tabs" mode for sites you want to keep an eye on. More »
Mozilla shows off Firefox Tab Candy Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:36PMThe modern web browser relies on the ability to offer users multiple tabs. No one has just one tab open anymore, and no one wants a window open for each tab. But while tabbed browsing may have served us well for a number of years now, the problem has become too many tabs and how [...]
Smart download using DownThemAll Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:15AMDownThemAll will be familiar for Mozilla Firefox user. Yes, it is an add-ons. It is intended to be a download manager. I usually count it to accompany me when downloading a large files.
Firefox 4 Beta 2 is coming soon Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:46AMTHE INQUIRER Tabs on top for Mac OS X
Firefox Home launched for iPhone and iPod touch Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:12AMTool synchronises Firefox browser history and bookmarks with Safari on Apple's mobile devices
How the Mozilla Sniffer Backdoor Was Discovered Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:30AMAn anonymous reader writes "Mozilla pulled one of their Firefox add-ons earlier this week for containing a backdoor which stole passwords from its users. Netcraft has taken a closer look at how the rogue extension worked, and how it was discovered by chance rather than through any code review process. Mozilla are working on a new security model to stop this kind of backdoor happening again ...
Password stealing Firefox add-on downloaded 2,000 times Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:48AMMozilla Sniffer pulled from add-ons gallery Mozilla revealed a password-stealing add-on slipped into Firefox's extension gallery more than a month ago has been downloaded nearly 2,000 times.
Password-stealing Firefox add-on downloaded 2,000 times Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:48AMMozilla Sniffer pulled from add-ons gallery Mozilla revealed a password-stealing add-on slipped into Firefox's extension gallery more than a month ago has been downloaded nearly 2,000 times.
Mozilla pulls password stealer add-on Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:24AMMozilla Sniffer downloaded nearly 2,000 times Mozilla on Tuesday warned users that a password stealing add-on slipped into Firefox's extension gallery more than a month ago had been downloaded nearly 2,000 times before it was detected. The malicious "Mozilla Sniffer" add-on was yanked from Mozilla's servers Monday, and added to the Firefox "blocklist," a last-resort defense that uninstalls ...
Mozilla disables password-stealing Firefox add-on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:11PMMozilla Sniffer is downloaded about 1,800 times before being disabled and blocked for stealing passwords.
Mozilla yanks password-stealing Firefox add-on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:43PMMozilla on Tuesday warned users that a password-stealing add-on slipped into Firefox's extension gallery more than a month ago had been downloaded nearly 2,000 times before it was detected.
Firefox 4: New look, more speed Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:57PMThere's a new layout, increased speed and plenty of new features to be found in the first beta of Firefox 4 The Mozilla Foundation has announced the first beta version of Firefox 4, the next generation of its cross-platform web browser. Although there is some way to go until the final release, the beta is considered to be stable and safe enough for daily use. Mozilla is aiming to engage up to 4 ...
Which Browser Is Best for Your Work? Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMThe open source browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are nipping at Microsoft Internet Explorer's heels.
Taking Firefox 4 Beta 1 for a Test Drive Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:06PMI'm not sure Firefox 4 is going to get Firefox back into competition with IE 8 -- much less what I see as today's leading Web browser, Google's Chrome 5. Google Chrome - browser - Mozilla Firefox - Firefox 4 - Firefox
Which Browser Is Best for Your Work? Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:03PMNet Market Share's recent Web browser statistics show Internet Explorer remaining the most popular, with 60 percent of the market share, which includes versions 6, 7, and 8. Firefox 3.6 comes in second at 24 percent, and Google's Chrome 5.0 is holding third place at 7 percent. It appears that Internet Explorer has a huge lead, but look out Microsoft, open-source alternatives are nipping at your ...
Hands On: Firefox 4 Beta 1 Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:06AMThe first beta of Mozilla's new browser has some rough edges, but it's off to a good start. Mozilla - Mozilla Firefox - Web browser - Firefox - Clients
Hands On: Firefox 4 Beta 1 Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:31AMMozilla has released the first beta version of Firefox 4, its updated browser that offers new features like a revised menu layout, more screen space for Web pages, and more HTML 5 HD video support.
Firefox 4 Beta 1 Now Available for Download Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:22PMMozilla has announced that Firefox 4 Beta 1 is now ready for download and at the same time revealed some details about the newest iteration of the popular browser. Mozilla - Mozilla Firefox - Web browser - Firefox - Clients
Firefox 4 Beta 1 Available For Download Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:58PMThe Mozilla Foundation has announced on its blog that Firefox 4 Beta 1 is available for download. The new beta of the cross-platform web browser is still quite some ways away from a final release version, but is stable enough for those interesting in giving it a once over. Like the releases that went along [...]
Mozilla Looks to Reignite Firefox With Version 4 Beta Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 1:39PMMozilla announced Tuesday that the first beta version of Firefox 4, the latest iteration of its browser, is ready for downloading and testing. The beta has several new features, including privacy and speed enhancements. Mozilla plans to issue new beta versions every two to three weeks, modifying the browser in response to beta users' comments.
Nokia's N900 Phone Gets Firefox Boost Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:52AMSix months after the first version, Mozilla has released Firefox Mobile 1.1 for Nokia's N900 and N810 models, featuring a host of tweaks to improve browsing. FirefoxForMobile - Nokia N900 - Nokia - Firefox - Nokia N810
Firefox Mobile 1.1 released for Nokia phones Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 3:19AMNew features on offer for N900 and N810 Mozilla has released Firefox Mobile 1.1 for Nokia's N900 and N810 models, featuring a host of tweaks to improve browsing on the new smartphone platform.
Nokia's N900 phone gets Firefox boost Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 2:17AMTweaks galore in Firefox Mobile 1.1 Six months after the first version, Mozilla has released Firefox Mobile 1.1 for Nokia's N900 and N810 models, featuring a host of tweaks to improve browsing on the new smartphone platform.
Smooth mobile operations Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 1:51PMThe market for mobile phone operating systems hots up, with around six of these vying for your attention. The battle to conquer the market for mobile phone operating system (OS) is hotting up. From just three mobile OSes — Research in Motion (RIM), Symbian and Windows — available in India in 2006, the number has now reached six.
Firefox Mobile Available For Nokia Owners Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 12:58PMThe July 4th weekend saw the Mozilla Foundation release their mobile web browser for Nokia N900 and Nokia N810 users. Known as Firefox Mobile 1.1, the mobile browser provides the same functionality as Firefox 3.6 which is available to desktop users and it also includes some features that were previously unavailable. For instance, the Maemo [...]
Browser add-ons for entrepreneurs Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 4:27AMLatest tools will track packages, tell time around the world, share information with staff
Firefox hits add-ons downloads high Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 8:31AMTHE INQUIRER Two billion add-ons in users' browsers
Mozilla celebrates two billion Firefox add-on downloads Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 6:03AMMozilla is celebrating another significant milestone for its flagship Firefoxbrowser two billion downloaded add-ons.
Mozilla celebrates two billion Firefox add-on downloads Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:43AMDavid Neal, V3.co.uk , Friday 2 July 2010 at 11:39:00 Browser firm pats itself on the back Mozilla is celebrating another significant milestone for its flagship Firefox browser – two billion downloaded add-ons. In an announcement on its rockyourfirefox web site, the company thanked its developers and loyal users, and talked up the customisation features of the browser. “[This] feat was made ...
Firefox Reaches 2 Billion Add-On Downloads Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 1:01AMFirefox is the preferred browser of many a seasoned netizen, and it’s got the stats to prove it: As of today, Firefox users have collectively downloaded more than two billion add-ons. Here’s another interesting statistic: The number of…
Firefox Crosses 2 Billion Add-On Downloads Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 8:50PMOne of the greatest things about the Firefox browser is that any developer can expand its features and capabilities with a simple add-on. There are add-ons for everything—Twitter, Facebook, Stumbleupon, Digg, feed readers, price comparison, photos, music, and more. Today, every browser supports plug-ins and extensions. Yesterday, cumulative add-on downloads passed the 2 billion mark . It passed ...
Take advantage of full-featured Komodo IDE to boost productivity Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 7:09AMThe full features of the Komodo IDE can greatly increase your productivity. Vincent Danen takes a look at key bindings, Toolbox features, and add-ons that are available.
Another iPhone, Another Imbroglio Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 7:12AMThere are worse companies in the world than AT&T. It's not like they manufacture landmines or refused to recall dangerous cars or something. But screw up one little launch of a beloved Apple gadget, and all of a sudden everyone wants you to line up right behind BP and listen to a congressman tell you to kill yourself.
Does Firefox Have Cooties? Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 4:49AMSome highly visible projects have switched from Firefox to Chromium. Is a coup taking place? Firefox - Google Chrome - browser - Clients - WWW
Mozilla tracking a week in the life of a Firefox browser Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 5:19PMNetstat -vat: "From the 'Mozilla Test Pilot' files: How many add-ons do you have in Firefox? How much time did you spend in Firefox last week?"
Privacy Add-ons Merged to Create Powerful Tool Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:49AMA browser extension for Firefox has been combined with a set of privacy applications that give users more control over their personal information. Add-on - Mozilla Firefox - Firefox - Browsers - Clients
Google Chrome Working on Extension-Syncing Feature Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:22PMGoogle is experimenting with extension-syncing in its Chrome browser. The system will make sure the same extensions are installed on every copy of Chrome you use.
After some intrigue, Apple releases Safari 5 Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 8:45PMSafari 5 includes several new features and performance enhancements, the biggest of which has been announced but not activated: a new add-on network. But Apple almost didn't want you to know today.
Mozilla to weave sync features into next version of Firefox Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:05AMMozilla has announced plans to integrate cloud synchronization features into an upcoming major version of the Firefox Web browser. The functionality is based on Weave, an experimental add-on that was incubated in Mozilla Labs. The Weave project was originally launched in 2007 to support bookmark synchronization. It has gained many compelling features over the years, including a mobile version ...
Mozilla shows Firefox on dialog box diet Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 5:00AMDesigners are kicking around ideas for moving more browser interaction out of dialog boxes and into browser tabs.
As Mozilla readies latest browser, Weave becomes Firefox Sync Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 7:30PMMozilla nudges Firefox 3.6.4 one step closer to its official release by pushing out the first release candidate version of the browser. Meanwhile, Weave Sync gets re-branded Firefox Sync in anticipation of its eventual inclusion in the Mozilla product.
Exclusive: iPhone Woes Revealed In FCC, FTC Consumer Complaints Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 6:24AMExclusive: iPhone Woes Revealed In FCC, FTC Consumer Complaints
Why you should immediately upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 2:56PMIE6 and IE7 holdouts are vulnerable to exploits, say Internet security experts.
New Type of Phishing Attack Goes After Your Browser Tabs Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 4:28PMAza Raskin, the creative lead for Firefox, has just posted about a new type of potential phishing attack , dubbed “tabnabbing.” Raskin has a…
Bugs and Fixes: Security Woes for Windows, McAfee, Firefox Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 3:51AMThe bugs keep marching in, with Microsoft, McAfee, and Mozilla all having to deal with serious security-related software problems in the past month.
Bugs and Fixes: Security Woes for Windows, McAfee, Firefox Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 8:55PMCritical updates plug OS and browser holes; an antivirus update crashes PCs. McAfee - Personal computer - Anti-Virus - Clients - WWW