Bizarre Internet Explorer 8 Favorites Quirk
Something odd happens when you click Open from the context menu on favorites from inside the “Organize Favorites” window in Internet Explorer 8.
Computers – Internet
News From Microsoft
Some new events from Microsoft that impact my work showed up this morning. See if they have any baring on your day.
Firefox 3.5 vs. Chrome 2 Why Firefox Wins For This User
Even if everyone else seems to be ready to jump to Chrome, for this user, there are too many critical things missing, and I’m not talking about cutsie little add-ons.
Fix for WP-DBManager Error Warning: Your backup folder MIGHT be visible to the public
If you keep getting the Warning: Your backup folder MIGHT be visible to the public error even though you copied the .htaccess file to the correct folder, there might be a glitch with your Path to Backup setting, but it’s not what you think.
Why Google Search Is Still Better Than Microsoft Bing
You don’t have to run a single test to know that Google Search is still a better choice for finding accurate information than Microsoft Bing. Here is the proof.
Expensive Netbooks Are Not Good Investment – ZDNet Agrees
Even more agreement that expensive netbooks are a waste of money.
Brower Privacy Mode and Small Minded Fools
Nothing says "simple minded" like calling the latest privacy innovation built into browsers "porn-mode". Seriously? You can’t think of a single reason other than surfing porn that you would want a privacy mode for? If so, you are either too naive or too obsessed with porn. Let’s start by saying I don’t want other people … Read more
Buying a Netbook? Cheap Ones Are Better Than Expensive Ones
Thinking about buying a lightweight, ultra-portable, netbook computer? You aren’t alone. Netbook sales have been rising which is a good thing because regular laptop sales have taken a hit during the recession. Now that there are lot of netbook makers out there with multiple models each, the question becomes which netbook is right for you. … Read more
Firefox Close Button On Every Tab Minimum Width Glitch
I have installed and uninstalled so many plug-ins for Firefox that I long ago lost count. As of this writing I have around 35 installed and maybe 20 or so enabled. So, when I get a little glitch here or there in the Firefox interface, I usually figure it’s probably my fault and that one … Read more
Facebook Screws Up and Gets Usernames Vanity URLs Wrong
One of the greatest things about Facebook has always been that it is the same for everyone. You don’t have to be a “power user” like on Digg to get anything about of it, and you didn’t have to join 3 years ago to get a decent username like on Google Gmail or Yahoo Mail. … Read more
WordPress PSD Framework
A lot of people use WordPress to build and run their blogs. A lot of people use Photoshop to mock-up an layout of their web site design and then use that layout to create the actual website layout, usually via some sort of grid. There are a growing number of WordPress Theme frameworks than can … Read more
Google Profiles – New Feature A Smart Answer To A Potentially Tricky Problem
I happened to be on Google this morning for various things and noticed in one of their blogs, a post regarding Google Profiles. A Google Profile is an interesting potential solution to what is surely a growing issue on the Internet in general, and of course, in Google’s own search results. One upon a time, … Read more