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Google Releases Chrome 4.0

by Craig Buckler

Your browser upgrading isn’t over yet: Google has released Chrome 4.0. Craig takes the new version for a spin around the web.

 

Store Any File on Google Docs

by Craig Buckler

Google will shortly allow any type of file to be stored and shared on the Google Docs system.

 

Microsoft Prepares Emergency IE Patch

by Craig Buckler

Microsoft is releasing a patch ahead of the normal schedule following adverse publicity concerning IE’s Aurora exploit.

 

Mozilla Denies Ditching Add-Ons for JetPack

by Craig Buckler

Mozilla have released an official statement following several reports which speculated the existing XUL add-ons system would be abandoned in the near future.

 

Stop Using Internet Explorer Warns German Government

by Craig Buckler

The German Federal Office for Information Security is advising users to abandon IE following the security exploit discovered during the recent GMail attacks.

 

Google Threatens to Quit China

by Craig Buckler

Following a series of attacks on the GMail accounts of human rights activists, Google is reviewing its stance on Chinese search engine censorship and could shut down their operations in the country.

 

France Considers “Google Tax” on Internet Advertising

by Craig Buckler

The French Government are considering a tax on search engines and websites which use pay-per-click advertising – and it doesn’t matter whether you’re based in France or not. Will you pay your bill?

 

Google Unveils the Nexus One Smartphone

by Craig Buckler

Google has revealed their Nexus One smartphone with the tag line “web meets phone.” Is it an iPhone killer? Craig takes a look at the device.

 

How to Enable Windows 7 GodMode

by Craig Buckler

“GodMode” is a great trick that allows you to access all Windows 7 configuration options from one location. Craig explains further.

 

Sign-Up to Save MySQL?

by Craig Buckler

Michael Widenius, the original creator of MySQL, is concerned about Oracle’s takeover of the popular open source database. If you agree, you can now sign a petition at helpmysql.org.