News tagged with web programming

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

White House opens Web site programming to public

(AP) -- A programming overhaul of the White House's Web site has set the tech world abuzz. For low-techies, it's a snooze - you won't notice a thing.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 25, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (9) | comments 5

Review: Thunderbird innovates, but Web mail wins

The last time I relied on email software for personal messaging, George W. Bush was starting his second term, Pluto was still a planet and the Motorola Razr was America's most popular mobile phone.

Technology / Software

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (12) | comments 4

Firefox 4 Beta 1: Overview of Changes and Performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the latest version of Firefox's free, open-source Web browser, you will notice some visual changes like tabs on top similar to Google Chrome and single button menu similar to Office 2007. ...

Technology / Software

created Jul 08, 2010 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast weblog

OpenDNS service is an alternative to major Internet providers

You turn on your computer and try to log onto your favorite sites. Nothing happens. A message at the bottom of your screen tells you your computer is trying to connect, and trying and trying.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Taking the hard work out of software

Developing software is a complicated and laborious process. A new European platform automates much of the tricky building and testing phases of programming.

Technology / Software

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Google Dart debut sparks chatter of JavaScript coup

(PhysOrg.com) -- When the news appeared earlier this week that Google was unveiling a new programming language, Dart, for developers. tech blogs ignited with talk of how Google is staging a JavaScript coup. ...

Technology / Software

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Task force recommends reducing global harvest of 'forage fish'

A task force that conducted one of the most comprehensive analyses of global "forage fish" populations issued its report this week, which strongly recommends implementing more conservative catch limits for these crucial prey ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 03, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

www@20: How the techies tamed the cyber zoo

Huddled around a vintage computer, four of the creators of the world wide web were blissfully unaware of the audience as they demonstrated how, some 20 years ago, they spawned the exponential growth of the ...

Technology / Internet

created Mar 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Expert: Webcam spy suspect's computer used in chat

(AP) -- A Rutgers University computer system manager told jurors on Tuesday that it appears the computer of a former student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another ...

Technology / Other

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft urges Web learning in case of swine flu

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says it can help schools get through swine flu.

Technology / Software

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Automated stress testing for Web 2.0 applications helps Web developers find programming errors

Web applications such as Google Mail, Facebook and Amazon are used every day. However, so far there are no methods to test them systematically and at low cost for malfunctions and security vulnerabilities. ...

Technology / Software

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Go from hobby to money-maker: For freelancers, Web makes fun pursuits pay

I've never sold anything on eBay, but I've often thought about it when I see how much money I have in my checking account. And when times are this bad, I know I'm not alone. But what if I want something a little steadier? ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New York pay phones to get touchy feely makeover

A handful of grimy New York pay phones will be reincarnated as touch-screen pads with online access to neighborhood information, the mayor's office said Monday.

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Harry Potter breaks e-book lockdown

(AP) -- The Harry Potter books are finally on sale in electronic form, and they have a special magical touch to them: In a break with industry practices, the books aren't locked down by encryption, which means consumers ...

Technology / Other

created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1