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Elements of Firefox overhaul arrive for testing
Mozilla, faced with new competitive pressures, has begun work on three separate, significant changes to Firefox. Read more »
ICANN gives non-Latin scripts the nod
ICANN, the nonprofit body that oversees internet addresses has approved the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on the Latin alphabet in a decision that could make the web dramatically more inclusive. Read more »
Microsoft taps the 'Family Guy' to sell Windows 7
Microsoft on Tuesday plans to announce a deal with News Corp's Fox that will see Microsoft sponsoring a TV show that will merge a pitch for Windows 7 with the comedic stylings of "Family Guy" voices Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein. Read more »
Microsoft wants to 'rescue' apps for Windows 7
The rule of thumb is that if a program runs in Vista, it will run in Windows 7. Conversely, in general, programs that won't run in Vista also won't work with Windows 7. Read more »
Australian Twitter use hits all-time high
Australian use of the Twitter micro-blogging service hit an all-time high for the week ending 10 January 2009, as a number of factors contributed to its growth. Read more »
'Curse of silence' flaw hits smartphones
A denial-of-service attack that limits the number of SMS messages that can be received by Nokia smartphones has been disclosed and demonstrated. Read more »
Why I switched from Firefox to Chrome
Sorry if it sounds like I'm drinking the Google Kool-Aid here, but I have switched from Mozilla Firefox to Google Chrome as my default browser for the very reason Google's executives said we should: speed. Read more »
Google details 'reboot' bug, Android security fixes
Google has begun releasing some details about the vulnerabilities it patched in two updates to Google's Android operating system software in the T-Mobile G1 smartphone. Read more »
ASCII: An artful way around spam filters
An old computer art form is making a comeback as a newer way to evade spam filters. Read more »
ICANN's custom TLD will be a 'nightmare'
The decision to allow custom top-level domains will be a "nightmare" for brand managers, analysts and lawyers have warned. Read more »
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The lost art of paying attention
People want their information the fastest way they can get it. Should we learn to reshape the way we communicate? Read more »
Anti-social media: Is this social media stuff really the future?
Hype aside, what does social media mean and how should a savvy executive approach it? Read more »
Beware of crazy recruiter tricks
One CEO has his receptionist check out the state of a job candidate's car as a means of gauging his or her "character". Read about this and other crazy interviewer ploys. Read more »
10 ways to stay sane in your cubicle
If you're stuck in a cube 40 hours a week, you may need a few coping strategies to keep from going crazy. This article offers some survival tips to help make your workdays more bearable -- and maybe even enjoyable. Read more »
The 10 most useful Linux commands
Maybe the command line isn’t your favorite place to hang out, but to be an effective Linux admin, you need to be able to wield a few essential commands. These 10 commands are guaranteed to simplify your Linux admin life. Read more »
10+ tips for working smarter with SQL
The sharper your SQL skills become, the more robust and error-free your solutions will be. Here are a dozen practical tips to get you started. Read more »
10 ways to be a good manager during a recession
It's tough enough to be an effective manager when the economy is strong. But making the right decisions, keeping staff focused, and maintaining IT service levels may seem next to impossible when you're managing through an economic crisis. Here are some ideas for keeping yourself and your team afloat. Read more »
10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work
Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when communicating with colleagues and partners. Read more »
PowerShell 2.0 - Community Technology Preview (CTP) 3 released
Microsoft recently released the third Community Technology Preview for PowerShell 2.0. Sporting a vast number of improvements, PowerShell 2.0 is shaping up to be a robust, reliable choice for administrators with enterprise-grade features critical in many organizations. This article walks you through some of the highlights. Read more »
Backup compression in SQL Server 2008
New to SQL Server 2008 is the native ability to compress database backups. This great new feature results in a smaller backup file, which saves disk space and can lessen the time latency. Here's how it works. Read more »
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Opera Mini 4.2 shakes off its Android beta
-- The final release of Opera Mini 4.2 for Google Android adds regular features of the Java browser that were disabled in its November beta version. Read more »
Fennec: Firefox for Mobile reaches alpha
-- Mozilla has released Firefox for Mobile alpha code, codenamed Fennec, to users of the Nokia N810 and N800 Internet tablet. We take a look at the features of Fennec. Read more »
Making the new Firefox Beta even faster
-- Mozilla fans can now play with the anticipated speedier JavaScript engine in the first beta for Firefox 3.1, as well as explore improvements to the Smart Location Bar and a slick interface for hotkey tab switchi Read more »
Will China produce the next GTA?
-- Is it only a matter of time before the next big gaming hit in the west is built in the east? Read more »
How useful is OpenSocial?
-- This week's coverage was all over the local MySpace developer launch, we took a look at Google's AppEngine, had more videos than we knew what to do with and can someone put us out of our misery buy Yahoo already! Read more »
You need to be smart
-- One of the most popular buzzwords in software development agile. Today everyone
wants to be agile. That is good! However, being agile is not enough. Read more »
October DVD competition
-- If you could read peoples thoughts what would you do with your power and why? If you can answer that question you could win a dvd pack Read more »
Adobe's MAX Conference 2007, Day One Keynote
-- The big event of a Flex, Flash or ColdFusion developer's year is Adobe's annual conference held this year in Chicago. Builder AU's Andrew Muller attended this year and reports on the first day's opening. Read more »
We don't need an eBay for security holes
-- It's been likened to an eBay for hackers -- new security site WabiSabiLabi is a market place for auctioning security vulnerabilities. Read more »
Creating Web apps at iPhone Developer Camp
-- "Apple is not ready to have a developer community yet ... you have to be on the Apple happy list to be a developer," Christopher Allen said. "There has always been this tension with Apple and the developers' community." Read more »
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