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New software design technique allows programs to run faster

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new approach to software development that will allow common computer programs to run up to 20 percent faster and possibly incorporate new security ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 05, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (33) | comments 15 | with audio podcast

Firefox backs 'Do Not Track' with online stealth

As concern about online privacy grows, Mozilla is promising to let people cloak Internet activity in free Firefox Web browsing software being released early next year.

Technology / Software

created Dec 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (21) | comments 26

Google's SPDY will speed up downloads

(PhysOrg.com) -- As part of its effort to speed up the Web, Google is experimenting with SPDY, a new application layer protocol, that it hopes will speed up the conversation between browsers and Web servers ...

Technology / Internet

created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (19) | comments 7 weblog

Your web surfing history accessible via JavaScript: researchers

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Web surfing history saved in your Web browser can be accessed without your permission. JavaScript code deployed by real websites and online advertising providers use browser vulnerabilities ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (17) | comments 43 | with audio podcast

Superior 3D Graphics for the Web a Step Closer

(PhysOrg.com) -- The development of improved three-dimensional graphics in Web-based applications took a step forward recently, when programmers began building WebGL into the Mozilla Firefox nightly builds, ...

Technology / Software

created Sep 22, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (17) | comments 1 weblog

Hackers expose weakness in visiting trusted sites

(AP) -- A powerful new type of Internet attack works like a telephone tap, except operates between computers and Web sites they trust.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 02, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (13) | comments 4

Web browser pioneer backs new way to surf Internet (Update 2)

(AP) -- The Web has changed a lot since Marc Andreessen revolutionized the Internet with the introduction of his Netscape browser in the mid-1990s. That's why he's betting people are ready to try a different Web-surfing ...

Technology / Software

created Nov 07, 2010 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (22) | comments 15

New technology displays math problems on browsers

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new technology developed with help from Project Euclid at Cornell University Library makes it possible to display complex mathematics problems on Web pages.

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jan 12, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (10) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Internet Explorer 8 is fast becoming the go-to browser

I generally don't care about Web browsers. I care about getting where I want to go on the Internet quickly and without hassle.

Technology / Software

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (16) | comments 8

IBM endorses Firefox as in-house Web browser

Technology giant IBM wants its workers around the world to use free, open-source Mozilla Firefox as their window into the Internet.

Technology / Software

created Jul 01, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (9) | comments 6

Race is on in browser wars as users' habits shift

When Dawn Shrum was in college a few years ago, her one and only Web browser was Microsoft Internet Explorer. Boy, has her browsing changed since then.

Technology / Software

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 12

Google Chrome extensions to be officially released

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google is expected to release its Extensions Gallery for general users of the new Chrome browser this week, possibly at the Add-On Conference on browser extensions to be held on December 11, ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (9) | comments 3 weblog

Download the new Firefox 3.5 Web browser

Get your hot, fresh Web browser from Firefox.

Technology / Software

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 2

Online social networks leak personal information to tracking sites, new study shows

More than a half billion people use online social networks, posting vast amounts of information about themselves to share with online friends and colleagues. A new study co-authored by a researcher at Worcester Polytechnic ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Chrome 4.0 beta web browser launched

(PhysOrg.com) -- Google has released its latest beta version of its Chrome browser for Windows, which promises faster browsing, bookmark synchronization and more.

Technology / Software

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (10) | comments 0 weblog