Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate (RC) Released
As expected, yesterday Microsoft has released the first release candidate of Internet Explorer 8.
The following build focuses on features polishing, web standards support and various improvements.
The changes between Beta 2 and RC1 are: Continue Reading
Internet Explorer Relative Position Resize Bug Fix
Here is a quick solution in case you are experiencing the same issue as I did today.
When using div with position:relative, it becomes fixed during window resize in the Internet Explorer.
There is an easy fix. Just add position:relative to css body element and you’re done.
Weekly Browsers Recap, January 26th
- EU could force Microsoft to bundle Firefox with Windows
- Microsoft faces new EC charges; IBM could be next
- EU To Microsoft: For the Last Time, Stop Bundling IE With Windows
- What’s new in Internet Explorer 8
- How secure is Google Chrome?
- Internet Users Change From Popular Web Browsers To Google Chrome!
- Firefox Web Browser Advisory Urges Mozilla Upgrade
Firefox Profile Files Explained
When browsing through your Firefox profile folder, you might see a lot of odd files. Some might make sense, such as your searchplugins folder, however others might seem a little odd.
Here are some of the important files you might seen in your profile folder and what they are used for. Continue Reading
Internet Explorer 8 RC Will Be Released on Monday
If everything goes as planned by Microsoft, then we will see the next Internet Explorer release which is RC on Monday.
The following update won’t be available to Windows 7 Beta users.
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Say Good Bye to Firefox 2 Phishing Protection
According to Mozilla Developer Center, phishing protection will no longer work on Firefox 2 as Google is turning off this feature.
The only way to continue using this feature on Firefox is to download Firefox 3 and update your web browser.
Mozilla Introduces Test Pilot
Today Mozilla has introduced a new project called Test Pilot that will aim to build a representative sample of 1% of the Firefox users. Like it says, it will replace or compliment the tedious and for some users, the confusing feedback forms, so with fewer clicks, they hope it will increase the overall participation.
Here is the abridged overview:
• Develop and promote a formal Test Pilot program with a Firefox add-on at its core.
• The only things asked will be the geographical zone, technical level, locale, etc… and selecting to be anonymous or not.
• It will inform users about new experiments like overview, use cases, etc… and it will download the software if allowed.
• All participants will receive a “flight badge” displayed in their Test Pilot profile and available to embed on blogs, social networks, etc.
• It will gather only the data needed so it won’t slow down the browser nor your network.
Although it has not been launched, you can add or debate Test Pilot at discussion forum.
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Q&A: Opera CEO on Antitrust Battle against Internet Explorer
TechFlash has published an interview with Opera’s CEO, Jon von Tetzchner on antitrust battle against Internet Explorer.
Weekly Browsers Recap, January 19th
- Mozilla Updates Firefox Tool Ubiquity
- Can Mozilla Prove Firefox Is the Most Secure Browser?
- RamISP Grabs RSS Feeds for Google Chrome Users
- Will Google Chrome Win the Browser War in 2009?
- Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2: Shaky Debut, Undocumented Issues
- Add-on speeds Windows Mobile browsing
- New browser can make big difference
Will Apple and Opera Software be Sued?
Back in 2006 Google sued Microsoft for including its Live Search as a default search engine provider in Internet Explorer. Claiming that users should be able to “make choices” (even if that was few seconds job to change it). What I am more concerned is the fact that Microsoft is being sued all over when there is actually “a choice”.
But what about other companies? Well, let’s take a look to Apple and Opera Software this time. Continue Reading
