Microsoft has a “Get the facts” page for Internet Explorer 8. As you can see, Internet Explorer has security, privacy, and ease of use, whereas Firefox and Chrome don’t have those. Gotta love some old-fashioned propaganda.
Microsoft's Browser Comparison Chart
Friday, June 19, 2009
Microsoft's Browser Comparison Chart
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Use the Good Stuff
A few years ago, I read this excerpt from one of Erma Bombeck’s columns, when she discovered she was dying from cancer — it was titled “If I Had to Live My Life Over”:
Use the Good Stuff
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Drowsy drivers: Study finds motorists asleep at the wheel
A 2005 survey from the National Sleep Foundation found 60 percent of drivers (168 million people) drove while drowsy in the past year and more than a third have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Four percent of these people, or 11 million drivers say they have either been in an accident or almost had an accident.
Drowsy drivers: Study finds motorists asleep at the wheel
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Hands On with iPhone 3.0's Best New Features
The iPhone 3.0 software update hit servers a few hours ago, and we spent our afternoon playing with every new feature we could find. Step inside for a look at our favorite new iPhone 3.0 features.
Hands On with iPhone 3.0's Best New Features
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Estate Planning 101: Preparing for the Possible — and the Inevitable
We interrupt this regularly cheerful website to bring you some unpleasant news: You’re not going to live forever. And, just to pile on the unpleasantness, you might become incapacitated before you join that Great Tax Shelter in the Sky.
Estate Planning 101: Preparing for the Possible — and the Inevitable
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iPhone OS 3.0 Arrives Today: What You Should Know
While you may know many of the features that are coming out with the iPhone 3.0 update, you probably don’t know them all, and you may not even know where to download the software. This short guide provides a quick overview of the iPhone 3.0 software, what to expect, and what’s upcoming in terms of applications and the iPhone 3G S.
iPhone OS 3.0 Arrives Today: What You Should Know
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Dry Clean Only?
An eco expert tells us when it’s safe to ignore labels.
Dry Clean Only?
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Blackstump Australia Issue 19 - June 18, 2009
The latest issue of new family friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Blackstump Australia Issue 19 - June 18, 2009
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Hard stats shed light on bushfire risk
The risk of a house being burnt down in a bushfire in Australia is small and hasn't changed in the past 100 years, say researchers.
Hard stats shed light on bushfire risk
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6 Intriguingly Shaped Communities As Seen On Google Maps
The introduction of mapping applications such as Google Maps (undoubtedly the most popular example of all) and their subsequent widespread use around the world has resulted in an enormous amount of people taking up an interest in an interactive view of the world which previously was very difficult to obtain. There are millions of incredibly interesting sights to experience which, when living at ground level as we do, are rarely seen in the flesh.
6 Intriguingly Shaped Communities As Seen On Google Maps
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Lifehacker's Firefox Add-On Packs
It used to be a pain to hunt down your favorite extensions every time you reinstall Firefox. Mozilla's recently launched Collections make it easy, so we've assembled a few easy-to-install collections of our favorite Firefox helpers.
Lifehacker's Firefox Add-On Packs
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Monday, June 15, 2009
The Future Of GPS Traffic Monitoring In Australia
The Suna traffic-tracking service will cover most of Australia’s key cities within weeks, but what else can we expect from this handy GPS enhancing technology? Lifehacker chatted with Adam Game, CEO of Suna’s parent company Intelematics, to find out.
The Future Of GPS Traffic Monitoring In Australia
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Top 10 Social Media Stories of the Week
This week’s social media news was dominated by three stories: the launch of Facebook Usernames, the activation of Twitter Verified Accounts, and the announcement of Apple’s iPhone 3G S. Mashable brought you all this news, including live coverage of the Usernames launch from Facebook HQ.
Top 10 Social Media Stories of the Week
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60 Rare and Unusual Vintage Signs
In the U.S., most outdoor signs made between 1890 and and 1950 were constructed of a base of heavy rolled iron, which was die cut into the desired shape, then coated with layers of colored powdered glass and fired in a kiln. This process made them durable and weather-resistant. Signs made this way were known as porcelain enamel signs or simply enamel signs.
60 Rare and Unusual Vintage Signs
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Save Time With Excel's Double-Click Tricks
The article runs down a list of double-click actions you can use to save time in Excel—for instance, if you want to resize a number of columns at once you can simply select them and double-click on the separator to make Excel automatically resize those columns to the width of the content.
Save Time With Excel's Double-Click Tricks
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Q&A: Is it safe to buy meat when the "sell-by" date is about to expire?
How safe is it to buy beef or fish at a reduced price because the “sell by” date is about to expire? What are signs of bad steak? Does browning around the edges indicate it’s spoiled?
Q&A: Is it safe to buy meat when the "sell-by" date is about to expire?
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How to Adjust a Front Bicycle Derailleur
On any bike with gears, the derailleurs need to adjusted periodically to ensure proper shifting. Follow these steps to ensure that your front derailleur is properly adjusted.
How to Adjust a Front Bicycle Derailleur
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Oxford English Dictionary Adds New Words
The Oxford English Dictionary has added several new words to their publication. That complete list can be accessed online here.
Oxford English Dictionary Adds New Words
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Being Green: 11 Environmentally Friendly Habits
Sending kids outside, household chemicals explained, promiscuous boaters, and more.
Being Green: 11 Environmentally Friendly Habits
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