Firefox 1.5 Reviewed by Jacob Bodnar
Mozilla has been hailed for creating a browser that actually works, a browser that not only has good security by blocks pop-ups and is just simple to use. Just a few days ago Mozilla has continued this tradition by releasing Firefox version 1.5. At first glance the new version of Firefox looks... IE Tab will let you open any link in Firefox as if it were being view in Internet Explorer. ... IE Tab The one thing that people complain about with Firefox is that you can't view websites that are meant to be viewed in Internet Explorer.

Firefox versus Internet Explorer in a Corporate Network by Michael Pietroforte
Two years ago I blogged about a similar subject. I discussed the advantages of Internet Explorer (IE) over Mozilla and other web browsers in a corporate environment. I concluded that IE is by far the better choice. Recently we deployed about 250 new computers and so I considered this question... I am using Firefox myself for a quite while and I really like this web browser. ... However, when it comes to the question of switching to a new web browser in a corporate network, other arguments have to be considered.

Computer Performance Tips by David Mahler
Introduction In this article I will clearly spell out the most effective steps you can take in order to increase the performance of your computer and enhance your computing experience. More Memory (RAM) If your computer has less then 256 MB of memory you may want to consider adding more. ... Download and install this program today and replace your current browser which most likely is Internet Explorer. ... Surf the Web faster Firefox (getfirefox.com) is a new browser that is faster and more secure then Internet Explorer.

Brand Your Website's URL With a Favicon by Mario Sanchez
Have you ever noticed that when you look at your browser favorites menu or the address bar, some entries have their own little icon beside their URL? It's called a "Favicon" (a graphic file with a .ico extension) and it's placed in the root directory of the web site. ... (Favicons work with Internet Explorer 5 or newer, and with recent versions of Netscape.) ------- You can freely reprint this article. ... Everytime you bookmark a site that has its own favicon.ico file, it is added to your browser, and it will be visible from then on in the favorites menu and in the address bar.

Keep That Hard-Drive Clean, Would You? by John Deprice
Your PC, just like your home, office or car, needs to be cleaned regularly. Find out what software solutions will do that unwanted task for you, so your computer stays fast, "healthy" and fully functional. 4DiskClean Gold (RSS Systems) 4Diskclean Gold finds and fixes PC problems fast, keeping... It deletes unnecessary files and temporary folders, fixes invalid Windows registry keys, eliminates duplicate files (like duplicate mp3 songs), erases all internet files (browser cache, history, & cookies), autocleans Internet Explorer cache on browser exit, blocks spyware, adware and bad cookies...

What Is FTP And How It Works? by Vladimir Ghetau
FTP is a method to manage files over the Internet or a network : meet the F ile T ransfer P rotocol! People are generally using the FTP for transfering the files uploaded on their web hosting server. We already talking about files... trasfer, and most important... ... Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc), or a FTP Client (a software for connecting to FTP servers ). ... Here is an example: a friend of mine put some files on his computer and gave me the adress which looks like this: ftp.myfriendsdomain.com To access this address, i can use my browser (e.g.

Have You Ever Wondered About Cookies? by Bill Parks
Do you remember the first time you was offered a cookie from a web site? If you were new to the Internet it was a surprise. A web site wanted to put a cookie on your computer. Maybe your first thoughts were, “What’s a cookie? Should I accept it or reject it?" Some sites never asked to give... On Internet Explorer follow the Tools/Internet Options/Security menu to set cookie preferences. ... According to Netscape, "Cookies are a general mechanism which server side connections (such as CGI scripts) can use to both store and retrieve information on the client side of the...

Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware by Richard Rogers
There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection. 1) PC Performance – Both spyware and adware consume your... In particular watch if your Internet Explorer browser refuses to work all of a sudden. ... 4) Browser Settings – Your internet favourites or bookmarks and start page are two main settings which are targeted by spyware authors.

Is this Antispyware Genuine or Fake? by A Singh
It is a tough job to decide whether the antispyware program you want to install is genuine or fake. Telling the difference can be a tough job. You have to be aware of how to keep your system clear of spyware and adware. How do you do it? One of the best ways to figure out whether antispyware... To Trust Or Not To Trust There are websites that recommend rogue antispyware and these are the ones that use the weaknesses in Windows and Internet explorer to stick you with a drive-by install. ... Terminate your Internet connection.

Internet Provider Connection Software: Why? by Lyle Cochran
As a computer technician I encounter many misconceptions about computers. Internet provider software is one that is often misunderstood. Internet service providers often give customers the false impression that their software is necessary to connect to the internet. ... All of these service providers prefer to hijack the Internet Explorer browser because all Windows users have it installed and it is easy to build software for. ... Second, it hijacks your web browser so that you must log on to their home page, which I find ironic since internet service providers are always warning us about...