APC - Tagged Articles - browsers http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. Choosing the best Android web browser http://apcmag.com//choosing-the-best-android-web-browser.htm http://apcmag.com//choosing-the-best-android-web-browser.htm

Are you getting the full web experience on your mobile phone?]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +1000 Watching the watchers http://apcmag.com//watching-the-watchers.htm http://apcmag.com//watching-the-watchers.htm

Did you know that personal information is collected every time you surf the web? Here's how to stay safe.]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:57:50 +1000 Google speaks on Chrome for Android Beta: "Ice Cream Sandwich is the baseline" http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm http://apcmag.com//google-speaks-on-chrome-for-android-beta-ice-cream-sandwich-is-the-baseline.htm

Google has released Chrome for Android Beta, adeptly tailoring its desktop browser to the mobile platform with a number of neat touches. The downside? It's Ice Cream Sandwich only.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:46 +1000 Evernote web & image clipping comes to Android via new Dolphin Add-ons http://apcmag.com//evernote-web-image-clipping-comes-to-android-via-new-dolphin-add-ons.htm http://apcmag.com//evernote-web-image-clipping-comes-to-android-via-new-dolphin-add-ons.htm

New Evernote and Skitch Add-ons for the Dolphin browser turn your Android smartphone into an Evernote powerhouse.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:04:43 +1000 Better browsing: playing guest to your hosts http://apcmag.com//better-browsing-playing-guest-to-your-hosts.htm http://apcmag.com//better-browsing-playing-guest-to-your-hosts.htm

How your ‘hosts file’ can make your browsing safer and protect your computer from malware.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 Will IE9 keep you from straying? http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm http://apcmag.com//will-ie9-keep-you-from-straying.htm

With IE, Firefox and Chrome all battling it out for web supremacy, it's truly a browser's market. We check out IE9 to see if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:19:09 +1000 Ballmer on Bing's holy grail: “almost like our own little private copy of the Internet” http://apcmag.com//ballmer-on-bings-holy-grail-almost-like-our-own-little-private-copy-of-the-internet.htm http://apcmag.com//ballmer-on-bings-holy-grail-almost-like-our-own-little-private-copy-of-the-internet.htm

Welcoming some 400 students to Microsoft's Imagine Cup world finals, Steve Ballmer came clean on the rudimentary nature of today's browsers and hyped Bing's context-driven future.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:58:29 +1000 Mozilla hits top gear: Firefox 5 follows 4 by just 3 months http://apcmag.com//mozilla-hits-top-gear-firefox-5-follows-4-by-just-3-months.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla-hits-top-gear-firefox-5-follows-4-by-just-3-months.htm

With the first offering from its new rapid-release schedule now hitting the servers (and your auto-update), Mozilla's privacy-prone Firefox 5 browser is out to silence the critics.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:54:38 +1000 Speedy Firefox 4 finally out of the cage, but can it catch its prey? http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm http://apcmag.com//speedy-firefox-4-finally-out-of-the-cage-but-can-it-catch-its-prey.htm

After interminable delays, Firefox 4 has finally been released with a slew of new features, but can the original alternative browser powerhouse catch up with IE9 and Chrome 10?]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:50 +1000 Internet Explorer 9 is out today, but can it contain Chrome? http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-9-is-out-today-but-can-it-contain-chrome.htm

We check out the top new features of IE9, which, Microsoft promises, enables you to "unleash a more beautiful web".]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:09:26 +1000 Adobe releases major Flash preview: codename "Square" http://apcmag.com//adobe-releases-major-flash-preview-codename-square.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-releases-major-flash-preview-codename-square.htm

Adobe has released a new preview version of Flash which it says provides big performance boosts.]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:35:08 +1000 Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 9 Beta http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-releases-internet-explorer-9-beta.htm

A beta version of IE 9 is now available, with some nifty new features like being able to easily add sites to your taskbar.]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:54 +1000 New Firefox 4 ‘Minefield’ beta sports WebM video and tweaked UI http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-4-minefield-beta-sports-webm-video-and-tweaked-ui.htm http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-4-minefield-beta-sports-webm-video-and-tweaked-ui.htm

Mozilla’s next-gen browser takes shape with a new ‘developer preview’ edition embracing HTML5 and WebM video, a revised UI and better support for Windows 7.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +1000 Why using Google DNS / OpenDNS is a bad idea http://apcmag.com//why-using-google-dns-opendns-is-a-bad-idea.htm http://apcmag.com//why-using-google-dns-opendns-is-a-bad-idea.htm

Think you're getting faster performance by using Google DNS or OpenDNS? Think again -- especially if you're outside the US.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 16:48:22 +1000 Time to die, but Microsoft can't kill Internet Explorer 6 http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm http://apcmag.com//looks-like-time-is-up-for-internet-explorer-6.htm

World governments want you to stop using IE6. Microsoft does too. But the software giant claims its hands are tied -- it's like a drug. Why Microsoft can't stop supporting IE6.]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:01:39 +1000 Stop using IE6, IE7 NOW, warns Microsoft http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-warns-stop-using-ie6-ie7-now.htm

Microsoft has dropped its softly-softly approach to IE upgrades, warning people to stop using Internet Explorer 6 and 7 immediately due to security risks. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:24 +1000 The big China hacking lesson: ditch IE http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm http://apcmag.com//the-big-china-hacking-lesson-ditch-ie.htm

Browser flaw seen as key to hack attack on Google and others.]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:40 +1000 Web creator Berners-Lee: “Sorry about those slashes!” http://apcmag.com//web-creator-berners-lee-sorry-about-those-slashes.htm http://apcmag.com//web-creator-berners-lee-sorry-about-those-slashes.htm

Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web, but says he got it wrong when he put the // in front of the ‘www’.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:43:15 +1000 Finally, Bill's take on Google's OS http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm

"It just shows the word browser has become a truly meaningless word"]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000 Google polishes Chrome 2.0 browser http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm http://apcmag.com//google-polishes-chrome-20-browser.htm

The new Web browser is not only much faster, it finally gets form auto-fill and a full-screen mode. Hurrah!]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 00:04:05 +1000 Firefox to get multicore boost http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm http://apcmag.com//-firefox-to-get-multicore-boost.htm

Firefox is poised to get core software features that will allow it to make full use of multicore CPUs for faster performance.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:20:00 +1000 Peacekeeper settles your browser battles http://apcmag.com//use-peacekeeper-to-settle-your-browser-battles.htm http://apcmag.com//use-peacekeeper-to-settle-your-browser-battles.htm

Futuremark is a company synonymous with performance testing of video cards and systems, its latest tool is here to help you decide which browser really is the best.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 13:15:00 +1000 Internet Explorer to drop below 50% browser share by 2011? http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm http://apcmag.com//internet-explorer-to-drop-below-50-browser-share-by-2011.htm

Steady uptake of Firefox, Safari and Chrome sees Microsoft’s browser slip to 66% of share – and the slide will continue until it tumbles below 50%, says one analyst.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 00:19:03 +1000 Fennec -- Firefox for Mobiles -- reaches Beta http://apcmag.com//fennec-reaches-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//fennec-reaches-beta.htm

Mozilla has launched a Firefox-like browser for use on mobile phones.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +1000 CAMPAIGN: Death to Internet Explorer 6 http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm http://apcmag.com//death-to-internet-explorer-60.htm

Web developers and online services lead a campaign to stamp out IE6 from the face of the planet.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:37:49 +1000 Top 5 most useful (and little known) Firefox add-ons http://apcmag.com//top-5-most-useful-and-little-known-firefox-add-ons.htm http://apcmag.com//top-5-most-useful-and-little-known-firefox-add-ons.htm

Here's your cheat sheet on the absolute best plugins for Firefox -- that you probably don't know about.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:37:29 +1000 IE8 launched by Microsoft http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm

Microsoft has finally delivered the browser that its fans have been anticipating, hopefully.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:50:00 +1000 New Firefox 3.1 beta released: final to be Firefox 3.5 http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-31-beta-released-final-to-be-firefox-35.htm http://apcmag.com//new-firefox-31-beta-released-final-to-be-firefox-35.htm

Hold on to your seats Firefox fans. The new Firefox packs a superfast Javascript engine, better private browsing, and it's getting closer to release.]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Microsoft: IE faster than Chrome or Firefox, nyah nyah http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm http://apcmag.com//microsofts-ie-beats-chrome-and-firefox-with-the-microsoft-speed-test-of-course-.htm

Via its own research Microsoft has determined that its Internet Explorer 8 browser (expected to launch next week) is faster than both Google’s Chrome 1.0 and Firefox 3.0.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Microsoft to drop Internet Explorer for Gazelle? http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-to-drop-internet-explorer-for-gazelle.htm

The concept of Microsoft dropping Internet Explorer like a bad habit is next to thrilling.]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +1000 Apple releases Safari 4 beta: more eye candy http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-releases-safari-4-beta.htm

Apple has unexpectedly dropped Safari 4 beta as a free download, and the main selling point is "fast" ... oh, and a lot of "stunning" new eye-candy in true Apple style.]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:07:28 +1000 HOW TO: Install IE6 on Vista/Windows 7 http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//how_to_install_ie6_on_vista.htm

Does your workplace require you to keep running IE6 despite the fact that you, um, accidentally upgraded to IE7? Here's how to install IE6 on Vista (or Windows 2000/XP) and run it alongside IE7.]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000 Google readying Mac, Linux versions of Chrome 2.0 http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm http://apcmag.com//google_readying_mac_linux_versions_of_chrome.htm

Google has a swathe of new functionality ready for Chrome 2.0, along with Mac and Linux support. Here's what's inside.]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:49:36 +1000 Mobile Firefox coming to Nokia http://apcmag.com//mobile_firefox_targeting_nokia.htm http://apcmag.com//mobile_firefox_targeting_nokia.htm

Ambitious plans will see Firefox mobile ported to Symbian Smartphones, possibly by as early as April next year.]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1000 Microsoft names the date for IE8 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_names_the_date_for_ie8.htm

A release candidate for Microsoft's browser is due in early 2009, which suggests that Windows 7 could also hit the decks by the end of the year.]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:00 +1000 Phoenix puts Opera web browser into BIOS http://apcmag.com//phoenix_puts_opera_web_browser_into_bios.htm http://apcmag.com//phoenix_puts_opera_web_browser_into_bios.htm

Soon, motherboards in all sorts of computers will allow you to browse the web without booting your OS at all.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:35:06 +1000 Coming soon: Firefox for Windows Mobile http://apcmag.com//coming_soon_firefox_for_windows_mobile.htm http://apcmag.com//coming_soon_firefox_for_windows_mobile.htm

Mozilla to the rescue! A mobile version of Firefox is in the works that'll bring desktop-class browsing to Windows Mobile]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +1000 Mozilla launches Geode: location-aware browsing http://apcmag.com//mozilla_launches_geode_locationaware_browsing.htm http://apcmag.com//mozilla_launches_geode_locationaware_browsing.htm

A new Firefox extension brings PCs knowledge that mobile phones and GPS systems have had for some time — where the user of that machine is located.]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:56:34 +1000 "Chrome is the auto-defrost fridge of browsers": Google http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm http://apcmag.com//chrome_is_the_autodefrosting_refrigerator_of_browsers_google.htm

That's just one of the interesting comments made by Google's Chrome browser development chief in a chat with APC this morning by video link from California.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:15:37 +1000 Google to release own browser: 10 reasons it's a bad idea http://apcmag.com//google_to_release_own_browser_10_reasons_its_a_bad_idea.htm http://apcmag.com//google_to_release_own_browser_10_reasons_its_a_bad_idea.htm

Google's plans to release its own browser have got everyone jabbering with excitement, but here's 10 reasons why it's a seriously bad idea.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:42:34 +1000 Microsoft releases IE8 beta 2: MS porn mode included http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_releases_ie8_beta_2.htm

The second beta of Internet Explorer 8 looks a lot better than the first one — but frankly, a lot of that is due to features copied from Firefox 3.

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:47:52 +1000 Google starts on browser development http://apcmag.com//google_starts_on_browser_development.htm http://apcmag.com//google_starts_on_browser_development.htm

Google is working on solving a number of 'pain points' in browsers, including giving web apps the ability to send you an alert even when your browser is closed.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:00 +1000 Yahoo to make web browsers less annoying http://apcmag.com//yahoo_browser_plus_blurs_line_between_web_and_desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//yahoo_browser_plus_blurs_line_between_web_and_desktop.htm

Yahoo's "Browser Plus" technology will allow you to upload multiple pictures at once through a web browser, and automate other handy tasks that have traditionally been arduous.]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:00:00 +1000 Firefox 3 Reaches Release Candidate 1 http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_reaches_release_candidate_1.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_reaches_release_candidate_1.htm

Firefox 3 release candidate 1 has just gone live. If you've been waiting to take the plunge, now's a good time.]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 23:09:58 +1000 Firefox 3 Beta 5 hits the wire http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_beta_5_hits_the_wire.htm http://apcmag.com//firefox_3_beta_5_hits_the_wire.htm

According to Mozilla, Firefox 3 Beta 5 'includes more than 750 changes from the previous beta, improving stability and web compatibility'.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:55:11 +1000 SUPERGUIDE: The Open Source Challenge. How to replace Windows completely with Ubuntu. http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm http://apcmag.com//superguide_the_open_source_challenge_how_to_replace_windows_completely_with_ubuntu.htm

Ashton Mills is going cold turkey and dumping Windows for Linux altogether. Will he sink or swim? Can you really install Linux and open source software in place of Windows, and want for nothing? This is the authoritative how-to guide.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:44:18 +1000 Open Source Challenge part 2: Web browsing, security and multimedia formats, DVDs, and entertainment. http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm http://apcmag.com//open_source_challenge_part_2_web_browsing_security_and_multimedia_formats_dvds_and_entertainment.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:44:18 +1000 The stoush over Linux distributions using the Firefox trademark http://apcmag.com//the_stoush_over_linux_distributions_using_the_firefox_trademark.htm http://apcmag.com//the_stoush_over_linux_distributions_using_the_firefox_trademark.htm

The war of words over usage of the Firefox trademark -- name and logo graphic -- has been a contentious issue, with some commentators going so far as to say that Firefox is not really 'free'. But Mozilla CEO Mitchell Baker says that there's a much more rational explanation and that the issue has been somewhat misconstrued.]]> Mon, 07 May 2007 07:37:59 +1000 Google releases Browser Sync http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm http://apcmag.com//google_releases_browser_sync.htm

Google has just given the world the best reason to use Firefox yet: a 'Browser Sync' extension that synchronises your bookmarks, cookies, passwords, history and even open tabs/windows across multiple PCs.]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:52:30 +1000