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Critial Internet Explorer Bug

16-12-2008 02:08 PM - 26 Comments

The BBC reports that there is another critically serious flaw in Internet Explorer 7 and 8 (beta). Just as worrying is that many thousands of websites have been compromised with malicious code which can target this exploit. As there is no patch yet (only temporary workarounds), it may be a good... [Read More...]

Happy Birthday Computer Mouse

09-12-2008 04:29 PM - 2 Comments

The iconic computer mouse celebrates its 40th birthday today, after first debuting at a computing conference on 9th December 1968. The BBC have an interesting video clip of this, showing that we haven't actually come too far in 40 years (in terms of ideas). "The mouse, which was built by Bill... [Read More...]

Internet Explorer 8 due in 2009

21-11-2008 05:55 PM - 0 Comments

CNet are suggesting that Microsoft are due to release an RC version of Internet Explorer early next year: "Microsoft plans to offer one more public test version of Internet Explorer 8 before releasing the final version of the updated browser, the company said late Wednesday. The next test,... [Read More...]

Windows 7 is Official

14-10-2008 04:32 PM - 9 Comments

Microsoft have revealed that the name for it's new operating system is going to be "Windows 7", the successor to Windows Vista. This name was previously a code name, with many people suspecting that this would change to something else nearer release. "The decision to use the name Windows 7 is... [Read More...]

Google Phone Near Release

23-09-2008 11:27 AM - 0 Comments

The first mobile phone to be based on the Google Android open source software is due to be unveiled today. It is expected to be available for purchase in October via T-Mobile for around $200 (or £107). These phones should be direct competitors with the Apple iPhone: "The idea behind Android is to... [Read More...]

Google Chrome Released

03-09-2008 06:21 PM - 21 Comments

Google released their new browser yesterday, called Chrome. It is still in the Beta stages, but is based on the stable WebKit rendering engine so should be fairly stable: "At Google, we spend much of our time working inside a browser. Like all of you, we search, shop, bank, read news and keep in... [Read More...]

Internet Explorer 8 Traceless Browsing

26-08-2008 06:09 PM - 0 Comments

VNUNet reports that Internet Explorer 8 is to include a traceless browsing mode, allowing users to surf the internet without leaving any trails: "Microsoft is testing a new feature in Internet Explorer 8 which will allow users to surf without recording data. The inPrivate mode will not record... [Read More...]

DirectX 11 to be Unveiled

13-07-2008 12:49 PM - 0 Comments

Microsoft are to demonstrate DirectX 11 at this years XNA Gamefest, held on 22/23 July in Seattle. This should be available towards the end of 2009, just before the next major release of Windows: "This year’s Gamefest will be built around DirectX 11, to relight the fire of the multimedia and... [Read More...]

 
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