Browsers & Add-ons

After releasing Firefox 13, Mozilla has lately announced the availability of its newest version Firefox 14. With priority given to security, the upgraded version of Firefox, Firefox 14 is outfitted with a slew of state-of-the-art features, making web browsing secure and web applications more potent. To offer superior security, Mozilla Firefox 14 has made Google Searches more secure, protecting your... Read More »

Traditionally downloading a BitTorrent file requires a piece of software called as uTorrent. But by some means, you don’t have the mentioned software on your machine and at the same time you want to download a BitTorrent file, what would you do then? Probably download the software. But now with Google Chrome’s one-of-its-kind extension known as “OneClick” you can straightaway download BitTorrent... Read More »

Recently Google rolled out significant updates for its well-liked Gmail app for iOS.   Called as version 1.2.7812, the updated Gmail app brings support for Notification Center, giving you the option to receive message notifications on the lock screen banner, or through alerts. Also, the updated app has persistent login feature, ensuring that sessions will not expire and you won’t have to re-enter... Read More »

The newly launched Opera 12 has come up with a few impressive features, security, performance, and add-ons to let you enjoy ultimate web browsing experience. The most amazing aspect of the latest Opera 12 is that it incorporates more than 300 different theme styles to give your browser a more personal touch.   In terms of online security, Opera 12 has something latest to offer. It encompasses... Read More »

Until now, Gmail users have been personalizing their inboxes with various themes. Over the next couple of days, the users will be able to give more of a personal touch to Gmail by customizing the backgrounds in Gmail. Know how to do it When it comes to uploading your image, there will be an option to upload it directly, paste any image URL, or select from Google+ photos. And in case, there is not... Read More »

The well-liked third-party web browser for iOS and Android-based devices, Dolphin Browser lately announced a major backend update. Called as Dolphin Engine, it is an enhanced webkit edition with wide-ranging canvas development and behind-the-scenes technology, which makes Dolphin Browser the finest HTML5 browser.   In addition to this, Dolphin Engine includes a few other considerable improvements... Read More »

With the idea to promote learning and knowledge, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Encyclopedia Britannica to incorporate Britannica Online answers on the search results pages of Bing. This affiliation between global educational publisher ‘Encyclopedia Britannica’ and software giant ‘Microsoft’ will provide users a snippet of relevant and trustworthy information against their keywords... Read More »

If you are a Google search engine user, then you must have noticed today the word “Play” with new written in red next to it. What is this “Play”? Yes, it’s the same app store of Android Market, which was renamed as Google Play by Google in the beginning of this month. Android device users, who used to frequently visit the app store, can now experience a new service by the name of Google... Read More »

Angry Birds, the smash hit game developed by Finnish computer game developer Rovio Mobile, is going to crash on your Facebook page this Valentine’s Day i.e. on 14 February. You will able to hear the chirping of those lovely wingless birds and grunting of those fat and adamant pigs on your Facebook from 6 PM to 9 PM on 14 February. The event was announced by Rovio Mobile in a typical Facebook... Read More »

Google Labs is a playground for demonstrating and testing new Google projects. Google calls Google Labs “a place where our more adventurous users can play with some crazy and innovative ideas. One can send offer feedback to the developer directly. Google also uses an invitation for trusted testers to test projects including Gmail , Google Calendar. In to blog post the company Google announced... Read More »

The Firefox 5 for Mac OS X has a bug which causes browser to crash when user visits any websites that use downloadable fonts.  Mozilla had informed Apple about the problem prior release of Mac OS X 10.7, but the problem was not fixed and 10.7 was released. Mozilla had identified the bug and assured users of an update to fix the bug but they did not provide an exact date when the update would be available.... Read More »

The world of Microsoft is a huge world which has several types of products. A very important product which the customers get to use completely free of cost is the homepage of Microsoft. There are several features that are extremely useful for the users. There are several online surveys which have confirmed that users from all parts of the world have appreciated the website in a huge way. It is not... Read More »

Google the worlds largest internet based company has given a statement withdrawing support for the H.264/MPEG4-AVC codec in its upcoming browser and Operating System. Google stated that they are changing Chromes HTML5 video support, that they are now focusing their investments in technologies developed and licensed based on open web principles. They reiterated support for the WebM (VP8) and Theora... Read More »

Firefox 4.0 Beta is the latest version of the Mozilla Firefox web browser. Firefox is one of the most popular web browsers in internet world. The new version of these brows is one of the secure and user friendly versions available. There are lots more new options available in the newest version of Firefox. Firefox shipped free with Mac and Linux operating systems. It is also available free for Windows... Read More »

After much waiting the time came when Microsoft unleashed its seventh test version of Internet Explorer 9 which has been tagged as “real- world” Web based JavaScript programs. But with this development a rival’s accusation has also been parcelled that Microsoft is essentially engaged in the storied computer industry practise of benchmark engineering-designing technology to be fast on an artificial... Read More »

Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 7 on February 15, 2010, at Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona and revealed all the additional details at MIX 2010 on March 15, 2010. Windows Phone 7 was released on September 1, 2010, and the final SDK was made available on September 16, 2010. The first crop of Windows Phone 7 apps showcases some of the strengths and weaknesses of the OS itself. It definitely... Read More »

If you have signed up for early access to the RockMelt social browser, you must have received an invitation from RockMelt allowing you access to the first experience of using the browser. Once you have received the link, click on the link provided (link can only be accessed on the basis of invitation). You will receive a download file. Once the RockMelt software gets downloaded close all existing... Read More »

Mozilla Firefox is one of the leading web browsers today. Many have been into this browser because of its security and features that centers to a user – friendly interface. But just recently, it has been into current issues regarding with a malicious add-on in their browser. Reports said that it steals the passwords of users who have installed this malware. Although the Firefox Company has stated... Read More »

It has something to do with practical and convenience rather than of style itself. That explains the new version of Firefox Web Browser – the Mozilla Firefox 4. Classical and with a sense of reason, they will finally release its new beta version sometime in July 22. In connection with the older version of the Firefox web browser which centers only to window users, this new beta version will center... Read More »

The good news for Google Chrome users is that it has come with a new function that it can completely avoid resource access from direct loading in the browser. The latest use of AdBlock extension in Chrome is making use of “Beforeload” function that can keep ads in hidden form. The direct downloading of ads is discarded through this function. Google chrome is the tool that has come up with AdBlock... Read More »

Mozilla has decided to come up with frequent updates on the Firefox browser just to make sure that the final version expected by the start of October is all fabricated well. The aim is to come up with a perfect application at the proper launch with minimum chances of errors and bugs. Mozilla has released the second beta of Firefox 4.0 browser. The browser has limited changes in the interface as well... Read More »

Mozilla is certainly on a hike with the Firefox product range on every front. Recently, it has been approved to enter into the Apple’s App Store through its recently developed product Firefox Home. Firefox home is an official product from the Mozilla foundation developed by some of the very technical developers in the company. The application tends to provide users with a medium to communicate on... Read More »

There was an email sent to the registered third-party developers of Apple. Through this email, Apple is soliciting submissions for the upcoming Safari Extension Gallery. This is a curated collection of extensions that will be created for the latest version of the company’s desktop Web browser. Apple has not given the exact date for the unveiling of the gallery but they have announced that it will... Read More »

Google Chrome basically is a web browser developed by Google. It uses the Web Kit layout engine and application framework. Google chrome was first released a beta version on 2 September 2008, and public stable release was on 11 December 2008. The name of this Google Chrome is derived from the graphical user interface frame, or “chrome”, of web browsers. Now, in June 2010, Chrome was the... Read More »

Internet browsing has become a major activity for today’s jet generation. Rather for most of the folks using computer itself means surfing internet. So in that case the browser used by those people bears a great responsibility of providing an excellent surfing experience to the user and this is where Browsers come in picture. They are like a plug in to a software program which merge with the main... Read More »