E-browse

My last posting I have been writing about “prevent Protect yourself from phishing attacks with OpenDNS“. Now I want tell you about another way to prevent you from phishing attack with Google Safe Browsing. It’s available for firefox user.

Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. Google Safe Browsing is a free and useful extension to Firefox. By combining advanced algorithms with reports about misleading pages from a number of sources, Safe Browsing is often able to automatically warn you when you encounter a page thats trying to trick you into disclosing personal information.

Google’s constantly updated blacklists of suspected phishing and malware pages, Google Safe Browsing can warns users about phishing sites and other malware. When a user visits a suspected phishing site and is warned by Firefox, they are given the option to navigate away from the site or ignore the warning and continue on. Google Safe Browsing are now a part of the Google Toolbar for Firefox. But you can install extension Google Safe Browsing without install google toolbar. It’s easy to install.

More info you can visit: www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/

Phishing is an illegal activity where sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, are acquired. Facebook and other social networking sites are frequently targeted. Phishing attacks can steal private information, such as login credentials or credit card numbers.

The latest generation web browsers, such as Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2.0 come with built in phishing protection but this is not enough. Various solutions were offered, including running anti-spyware software, disabling plugins, and so forth but  It would not prevent all. If the problem was caused by ISP’s DNS server,  you can use OpenDNS to help prevent things like this. Bypass your ISP’s DNS server and use a service like OpenDNS.

OpenDNS can Blocks One Quarter of a Million Phishing Attacks. OpenDNS makes the Internet safer, faster, smarter and more reliable. Based in San Francisco, the company operates a large distributed network that powers a new kind of recursive DNS (Domain Name System) service that provides all Internet users increased security, reliability and performance.

These steps that how to use OpenDNS with your existing DNS servers

1. Click “Start” -> “Setting” -> “Control Panel”
2. Click  “Netwok Connections” from the Control Panel choices.
3. Choose your connection from the Network Connections window and Click Properties button.
4. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”
5. Click the radio button “Use the following DNS server address”
6. Type in OpenDNS addresses  Open DNS addresses 208.67.222.222 in “Preferred DNS server” and 208.67.220.220 in “Alternate DNS server”
7. Click “OK” and “Close”

More info: www.opendns.com

The Google Android operating system may be built for mobile phones, but you can to try Google Android on your PC. LiveAndroid lets you download a LiveCD disc image of the Google Android operating system. LiveAndroid is a LiveCD (and LiveUSB) for Google Android OS running on x86 platforms. LiveAndroid make you taste Google phone on your computer.

How to Install Google Android on your PC. Here is a guide to Install Google Android on your PC

1. Download a LiveCD disc image here
2. Burn Image to a disc
3. Stick it in a CD-ROM drive
4. Boot your PC from that CD. Reboot your computer to check out Android without installing it or affecting any files on your computer.

You can also use the disc image in a virtualization application like VirtualBox, VMWare or Microsoft Virtual PC if you want to try the operating system without even rebooting your computer.

Google is planning to use Android for any device, not just the mobile phones.

Do you want to browse the web faster? You can install Google Pack, the collection of applications recommended by Google.
Google says, Google Pack is a free collection of essential software from Google and other companies. The software in the Google Pack helps you browse the web faster, remove spyware and viruses, organize your photos, and more.

Google Pack Software:

- Google Chrome Web Browser
- Google Apps
- Google Earth
- Google Toolbar for IE
- Norton Security Scan
- Spyware Doctor
- Google Desktop
- Picasa
- Google Photos Screensaver
- Adobe Reader
- Firefox with Google Toolbar
- Google Talk
- Skype
- RealPlayer

Google Pack is currently only available for Windows XP and Vista.

You can download and install all or choose only the software you want in just a few clicks.

Download Google Pack

Right now, I’m thinking about buying a new notebook. First time I lay my eyes on Macbook, I know I have fallen in love. Their styles are very slim and had this sophisticated look. After reading some reviews and compared all of the Macbook. I have decided, Macbook Pro is the most suitable Mac for me. So, here’s the specs:

Macbook Pro

macbook pro

Main features:

Precision aluminum unibody Up to 2.53GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo, 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy, widescreen display, Multi-Touch trackpad

Specifications:

2.26GHz, 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB or 4GB memory, 160GB or 250GB 5400-rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor.

Display

13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy, widescreen display 1280 by 800 pixels

Other Features

MagSafe power port Two USB 2.0 ports One FireWire 800 port, Mini DisplayPort, iSight camera Full-size, backlit keyboard, SD card slot, SuperDrive

Google has released Google Chrome version 2.0.172.37. Google Chrome 2.0.172.37 is now being delivered to users on Beta and Stable channels.

This release fixes some minor bugs:

* Fix: Solving captcha images broken at orkut.com. (Issue 15569)

* Make forward/backward navigation work even when redirection is involved. (Issue 9663, issue 10531)

* Fix: Daylight savings time not recognized for some CET locales. (Issue 12579)

* Fix a browser crash on closing a URL request. (Issue 8942)

* Update the V8 Javascript engine to version 1.1.10.14 to fix issues with regular expressions.

* Update Gears to the latest release, 0.5.25.0.

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Do you want to know which is the most popular sites in the world? Refference of the popularity is based on traffic rank, you can choose Alexa for it. Why Alexa? Alexa Web site ranking is the most popular ranking in the world which measures web traffic on daily bassis. Alexa is the most accurate to know most popular sites.

Here is the list based on July 2009’s Rankings:

1. google.com

2. yahoo.com

3. YouTube

4. facebook.com

5. live.com

6. msn.com

7. blogger.com

8. wikipedia.org

9. baidu.com

10. yahoo.co.jp

Source: http://www.alexa.com/topsites

According to alexa, Google.com, is the most popular sites. Second place is yahoo.

Google is releasing a new operating system called Chrome OS and will be available in the second half of 2010. Google has stated that Chrome OS, which is said to combine the Linux kernel with Google’s Chrome browser, will support both x86 and ARM architectures. Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. It is a very small, simple, and extremely fast operating system designed heavily for web surfers. Speaking with CNET News , Bill Gates more or less described Chrome OS as just another Linux distribution, saying that “there’s many, many forms of Linux operating systems out there and packaged in different ways and booted in different ways,” adding that, “in some ways I am surprised people are acting like there’s something new.

We surfing the web, blogging, search, chat, email and collaborate in a browser. You can trying some web browser. Below I will review some browser.

Mozilla Firefox Mozilla

Firefox is a free and open source web browser descended from the Mozilla Application Suite and managed by Mozilla Corporation. The Firefox Web Browser is the faster, more secure, and fully customizable way to surf the web. Firefox features include tabbed browsing, a spell checker, incremental find, live bookmarking, a download manager, private browsing and some add-ons. Firefox offers advanced pop up blocking so you won’t have to see another pop up again. Firefox is recommended for users who switch between Mac and PC, or for users who value its extra features and add-ons. I used Firefox as my primary browser. I like firefox because Firefox has a lot of this stuff available through extensions.

Safari

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. Apple says Safari is designed to emphasize the browsing, not the browser. The browser frame is a single pixel wide. Safari was the first browser to support HTML 5 audio and video tags. They allow developers to integrate media directly into standard web pages, reducing development time and leading to faster response. I think Safari is to be faster, but lacks the customization and add-ons available with Firefox. If you’ve used the tabs in other browsers, Safari’s tabs may appear to be upside-down and cause some confusion.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is the most common and widely-used Internet browser that developed by Microsoft. Internet Explorer is a web browser packaged with the Windows operating system. Also known as IE. When you first use any Microsoft Operating System, such as XP or Vista, the default web browser is Internet Explorer. Many of people are very used to Internet Explorer as default browser but IE is very slow compared to Safari, and firefox. I remember the first web browser I used was IE but now, I only use IE to verify it renders my websites correctly.

Opera

The opera web browser is the flagship product of Opera Software. Opera is Internet browser innovation. They claim Opera features, speed and security. Opera started in 1994 as a research project inside Norway’s largest telecom company, Telenor. Opera Web browser offers the best internet browsing experience available. Opera looks nice. Opera features includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, integrated searches and advanced functions like Opera’s groundbreaking e-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. Opera uses less memory but Opera doesn’t work with all sites but has superior synchronization features. For my phone I like use opera mini but not for my pc.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome is Google’s open source browser project. Google says the Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. But Chrome runs incredibly slowly for me. Google Chrome faster than IE8 but slower than Firefox and Safari. The interface in Chrome is very different from other browsers and takes a little getting used to. Dragging tabs in and out of windows is awesome. There are many web browser that not mentioned above. You can choice your favorite browser.

The notebook is becoming more popular due to its portability. According to the newest report from global market intelligence firm IDC, the sales of desktop computers have fallen further worldwide. On the other hand, sales of notebook computers have been a strong driver in the PC market in the second quarter of this year that, all in all, the total sales of PCs have risen by 12.5 percent worldwide. In the Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), the growth of portable computers reached around 50 percent, according to IDC’s PC Tracker released on July 18. With notebooks becoming more popular and affordable, their sales grew this year by 65 percent and will continue strong next year.

Notebook Computers in indonesia goods is no longer a luxury. The people can buy cheap New Notebook in Indonesia. There are several local notebook brands in Indonesia that are also gaining traction in the market. Brands manufactured in Indonesia include Zyrex, and Byon.

zyrex anoa 942

Zyrex is one of the famous computer vendor in Indonesia. PT. Zyrexindo Mandiri Buana designs, manufactures, distributes, and services computer systems in Indonesia under the brand name Zyrex. Local brand Zyrex introduce their mini low cost. One of product Zyrex is a notebook named Zyrex® Anoa 942. Zyrex® Anoa 942 netbook is the new standard in traveling, learning, work and play computer with Intel® Mobile ULV 900Mhz,40GB HDD, 512MB DDR2, 9″ (800×480) LVDS, Wireless Ready, Build In Camera.

byon Chameleon N-610XP-GA

Another local brand, BYON (Build Your Own Notebook). Infokomputer Magazine gives Platinum Award to Byon for their product, Chameleon N-610XP-GA. BYON Chameleon N-610XP-GA is the first netbook bundle in the Works 9 in order to present the one-stop-solution for the user. Works 9 has a simple interface and easy to use but have more features to complete the daily digital activities. Features: Display 10.2”, Chipset Intel® 945GMS, Prosesor Intel® Atom N270 (1.60GHz/533MHz/1MB), Bluetooth 2.0, Wifi, pre-installed Microsoft® Windows® XPTM, Webcam 1.3 Mpix & No FD, 160 GB 5400rpm SATA, 1 GB 667MHz/DDR2.

More info: zyrex.com, byon.co.id