Author Archive: Vygantas

Vygantas is a former web designer whose projects are used by companies such as AMD, NVIDIA and departed Westood Studios. Being passionate about software, Vygantas began his journalism career back in 2007 when he founded FavBrowser.com. Having said that, he is also an adrenaline junkie who enjoys good books, fitness activities and Forex trading.

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Camino 1.6.5 Released

By | November 19, 2008 | 0 Comments

An open source web browser Camino for Mac OS X has received an update. Camino 1.6.5 is a stability and security update so it’s important to upgrade.

Changelog

Upgraded to version 1.8.1.18 of the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine, which includes several critical security and stability fixes. Continue Reading

Fashion Your Firefox

By | November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment

Recently Mozilla launched a new web application called Fashion Your Firefox which should help people to find some of the best add-ons for Firefox 3.

Fashion Your Firefox is a simple Web application that customizes your Firefox browser based on your interests and online activities. Fashion Your Firefox helps you select add-ons that fit your needs, and enables you to install them with just one click. Continue Reading

Can Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) Win This Battle?

By | November 16, 2008 | 10 Comments

While Internet Explorer 7 had only one good feature (are you curious now?), the upcoming Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) is slowly becoming a real web browser. But is it enough?

Standards Support

Web developers doomed IE7. Hours of wasted time, checking… Yes, it still breaks a web. Let’s do more coding… It took a while for Microsoft to realize that it’s a good thing for any web browser to support web standards. Internet Explorer 8 is their 1st correct step in building friendly relationships with web developers. Hope it will not break the web (again). Continue Reading

Safari 3.2 Released

By | November 14, 2008 | 0 Comments

Apple has released a new version of Safari 3.2 through the Mac OS X Software Update. The latest version of Safari provides improved security as well as protection from phishing websites:

This update is recommended for all Safari users and features protection from fraudulent phishing websites and better identification of online businesses. This update also includes the latest security updates. Continue Reading

Firefox 2.0.0.18 and Firefox 3.0.4 Released

By | November 13, 2008 | 0 Comments

As part of Mozilla Corporation’s ongoing stability and security update process, Firefox 3.0.4 and Firefox 2.0.0.18 are now available for download.

Firefox 3.0.4 Changelog

Fixed several security issues.
Fixed several stability issues. Continue Reading

Firefox – Minimal and Clean

By | November 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Do you want to remove specific stuff from Firefox interface? Make it minimalistic look, light and clean? Well, you can do that.

Used Hide Caption by Ji Shiping, to hide the title bar. Cons: have to aim below the window control buttons to move the window; need a Mozilla Add-ons account to download. Continue Reading

WTF (World Taekwondo Federation)

By | November 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Wise and funny phrase by EspenAO

Microsoft promotes Opera Mini on their MSN mobile portal. We like! They even state that:

And the best news is that it is free. Hell, who PAYS for internet browsers anyway!?

Well… People who use Windows?

[digg-reddit-me]

Opera Mini 4.2 Beta Is Here

By | November 11, 2008 | 2 Comments

As expected, world’s most popular mobile web browser Opera Mini 4.2 Beta is now released. The following release now supports long awaited skins as well as got some nice improvements.

What’s New?

Synchronize, edit and delete notes via Opera Link
24 new languages
Better handling of RTSP, enabling more users to watch video Continue Reading

Opera UI Feedback

By | November 11, 2008 | 0 Comments

Have few minutes of your spare time to help Opera? Then go ahead, fill this survey.

What statement best describes your feelings?
How native does Opera look on your OS?
Are there any specific areas that feel out of place? Areas where the UI is done right? Please provide as much detail as you can, and be constructive!

Happy Birthday, Firefox Turns 4

By | November 10, 2008 | 0 Comments

4 years ago (November 9, 2004) Mozilla team released an open source web browser Firefox 1.0. Which as time passed by became one of the leaders in today’s browsers world.

Happy Birthday, Firefox. Enjoy your market share growth.