Posts Tagged ‘internet’
Firefox Improves Security with Click to Play Blocklist
By Evan Asher November 20th, 2012 in Blog
Infections are one of our most frequent calls, and frequently these infections are downloaded through vulnerable plugins. Firefox has now released version 17 of their browser, which includes “Click to Play” windows for plugins like Java and Flash. This alerts you if your plugin is outdated and should be updated. It also gives you the
Win 7 Antispyware 2012 & Vista Antivirus 2012 Explosion
By Evan Asher January 17th, 2012 in Blog
We are currently being inundated with clients who have been infected with Win 7 Antispyware 2012 and Vista Antivirus 2012. This is the largest increase in infection rates we’ve seen in many months. This rogue spyware masquerades as an anti-spyware program, ostensibly alerting you to an infection on your machine. Their goal is to capture
Google Maps Becomes Even More Useful
By Evan Asher August 18th, 2011 in Blog, Videos
Google has announced that they’ve added weather to their Maps, allowing you to see at a glance the weather conditions in your area, or around the world. Clicking will bring up more detailed information, like humidity, wind conditions, and a 4-day forecast. Check out their video below for more info.
Firefox’s Tab Candy is one of our favorite new features
By Evan Asher December 30th, 2010 in Blog
We’ve always been big proponents of using alternative browsers like Firefox and Chrome, but Firefox’s latest Beta release includes some great features we think you should check out. In addition to a faster browsing engine, Firefox has added a feature called Tab Candy which helps tame unweildly browsing habits. If you’re anything like us, your browsing
International travelers: Ditch internet cafes, BYO3G
By Evan Asher October 1st, 2010 in Blog
International travelers know that finding internet isn’t always easy. Now Xcom Global offers a solution for those of you who want to be connected all the time. For only $15-$20/day you can rent a 3G wireless device that will allow your phone and laptop to connect to always-on internet. Just turn it on and leave
