Author Archive: Vygantas
Vygantas is a former web designer whose projects are used by companies such as AMD, NVIDIA and departed Westood Studios. Being passionate about software, Vygantas began his journalism career back in 2007 when he founded FavBrowser.com. Having said that, he is also an adrenaline junkie who enjoys good books, fitness activities and Forex trading.
Internet Explorer 8 Blocks 2 Million Malicious Websites Daily
Dean Hachamovitch at IEBlog revealed that Internet Explorer 8 SmartScreen filter blocks over 2 million malicious sites every day. That’s quite a number.
SmartScreen offers protection against phishing and cross-site scripting attacks.
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Internet Explorer 8 for eBay
As Christmas approaches, Microsoft and eBay teamed up to release Internet Explorer 8, eBay edition.
This version offers 3 new features:
Daily deal updates, visual search and ability to search eBay using accelerator.
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Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 4
This morning, Mozilla has released one more beta of Firefox 3.6 web browser. Not only it fixes over 100+ bugs, but also includes a support for the HTML5 File API.
The final version or Firefox 3.6 should be ready be the end of this year.
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Opera 10.20 Alpha Revealed
Now that’s a pleasant surprise. Today, Opera Software has released first alpha build of Opera 10.20 web browser.
While 10.10 focused on Opera Unite, this version aims to improve Opera Widgets, as one of its new features allows running them beyond the web browser. As for now, they have not yet added any “non-wdiget” features.
For some more details and download links, please visit the following page.
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Browsers Hardware Rendering: Direct2D vs. “Regular” (GDI)
As you might know, Microsoft is planning to add hardware accelerated rendering to its upcoming Internet Explorer 9 release.
What about other web browsers? Well, Mozilla plans to do the same and ship final product faster than MS does.
Moreover, Bas Schouten has published interesting benchmark results: Direct2S vs. GDI
Mozilla’s 2008 Financial Statements
Few days ago, Mozilla Foundation has revealed their financial results for the year 2008.
As you can see, revenue is growing as well as software development expenses.
Download (.pdf).
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Weekly Browsers Recap, November 23rd
- IE8 bug makes ‘safe’ sites unsafe
- MS discovers flaw in Google plug-in for IE
- Microsoft Windows chief decries standards grandstanding
- Firefox 3.6 locks down component directory – Update
- Security vulnerabilities in add-ons imperil Firefox users
- Google set to promote Chrome extensions
- Opera widgets without Opera…
- WebKit nightlies support HTML5 noreferrer link relation
- Camino 2 adds tab overview, phishing and malware protection
- Update on Camino 2 crashes
Thanks to Nox and mabdul for links.
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Opera 10.10 Out Now
Today, Opera Software has released a final version of Opera 10.10 desktop web browser.
Users can now enjoy Opera Unite, as it has the following applications already pre-installed:
Opera Unite Home
File Sharing
Fridge
Media Player
Messenger
Photo Sharing
Web Server
Also, according to Opera, it includes security and stability enhancements as well.
Changelog (Windows).
Download.
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Opera Software Renews Search Agreement With Google, Signs New Mobile Search Deal
Oslo, Norway, November 20, 2009. Opera Software ASA and Google Inc. have entered into a new agreement to integrate Google as the default search partner for the Opera mobile browsers (Opera Mobile & Opera Mini). This agreement replaces the agreement entered into on 27.02.2008 and is effective through October 30, 2011 and may be extended by Opera through October 30, 2012.
Oslo, Norway, November 20, 2009 – Opera Software ASA and Google Inc.
have renewed their current agreement to integrate Google as the default search partner for the Opera desktop and mobile browser. The agreement is effective through March 31, 2012 and Opera will continue to include Google search as a part of its user interface.
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What Is Google Chrome OS (Video)?
“Telling the story of Google Chrome and how it inspired an operating system”
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