The same day that Firefox released a major upgrade to its Web browser, the Federal Government warned all Internet users to stop using Internet Explorer. Now that is serious! I don’t remember the government ever warning users to stop using a program. You can read all about it in story #1. And if you use IE and Windows XP, you are really in trouble as Microsoft will not issue an IE fix for XP computers. Their advice is to use another browser like Firefox or Chrome.
Meanwhile, seemingly coincidentally, Firefox released a brand major update of their browser. I have only been using it for about an hour, but it looks good. I think I will like it. More on that in the near future. See story #2 for all the details (and a video).
As I am recovering from a severe bout of food poisoning, I will cut my normal diatribe a bit short. But I think you will find some other good stories to wet your technology whistle. -JRC
News and Opinions
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Computer Tips and Tricks
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Mobile Computing
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The 100 Best iPad Apps
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Apple offers free recycling of its products worldwide
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