Offtakes on Web-related software, services 'n tips
Archive for year 2008
WordPress 2.7 (Coltrane) is jazzy!
Dec 16th
Sorry for the blog snafus over the past 24 hours. A schedule WordPress update went horribly wrong. First I deleted the wrong folders. Then I uploaded all the wrong files. Then my Net connection broke down for the evening.
This morning with a clear (rested) brain I restored my previous (2.6.x working) version first. Then after I’d had my morning cuppa joe, upgraded the blog to WordPress 2.7 ‘Coltrane’. There are still a few installation bugs I need to work through. My pretty URLs are all broke for now. And several plugins are misbehaving (could be as a result of URL More >
Plug that Burning (er, Firefox) Leak
Dec 15th
If you are as regular a Firefox user as I. You do need to be aware of two key learnings about Firefox extensions.
First, it’s not a good idea to load up your browser with multiple extensions. The greater the installed extensions, the longer the browser takes to fire up (load into memory for the non-geeky). And think by installing then disabling extensions speeds matters up. You are W-R-O-N-G!
As far as Firefox is concerned those extensions must be loaded. Before the next instruction is to disable them. They remain embedded into memory along with the rest of the browser. Until More >
Why Firefox 3.1 Beta Rocks
Dec 1st
I know I’ve been emoting (anyone got a better alternate?) that I’ve grown too old and cautious to keep testing cutting-edge Beta stuff. That’s not really true. I still use quite a few software in Beta. But only from the developers I trust.
Firefox 3.1 Beta is one such app. But Cautious I remain. And use a Portable version. Not only because I can carry it around on my lifeline USB sticks. But also ‘cos it sooo much easier to keep my home and office versions updated. On Monday’s I carry my home version to work. And on Friday’s bring my More >
Use Firewall for Better Internet Security
Nov 18th
As my posts never seem to get any responses other than spam comments I’m falling back on a hit ‘n miss method of gauging via my site statistics. If reader want me to go back to the old huge (relatively speaking) posts. Or keep it simple with today’s shorts that don’t offer opinions; just links to interesting content.
As someone who’s online most of the day except when BSNL Dataone or my regular access provider decide I’ve spent enough time surfing the web. And disconnect me unceremoniously. I depend a lot on keeping my computer secure from the many (mutating?) forms More >
Free PC-Cillin 2008? I think Comodo’s free security suite is a lot better
Nov 5th
I chanced across a download link to free copies of Trend Micro’s PC-Cillin 2008 complete with serial number. Also on tap are links to free copies (with serials) of Trend Micro PC-Cillin 2006 and Trend Micro PC-Cillin 2006.
But there’s a catch: the versions released are compatible only with Windows 2000, ME (does anyone still use that sick puppy?), XP SP 2 and Vista without SP1.
And if you are looking at a really trustworthy solution, PC-Cillin is no longer it. According to Virus Bulletin AV Test Results (September 2008), PC-Cillin’s overall detection rate is way lower than that for free tools like AVG Antivirus More >
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