Archive for July, 2005

Every program consists of files. Even spyware, a virus or a different parasite - all have their own files. Removing the parasite often means deleting all its files. More...

The registry is one of the most vital components of the Microsoft Windows operating system. In simple phrase, it is a complex database containing virtually all system, software, hardware and user settings. Almost every piece of software keeps its data in the registry. More...

Netscape 8 is a new Amercia Online product that qualitatively differs from earlier browser versions, although it still has many in common with previous releases and also is based on Mozilla Foundation's code, this time - code of the best all-around alternative to Microsoft Internet Explorer - Firefox. However, the most interesting fact is that AOL decided to combine two bloody enemies - IE and Firefox in single browser called Netscape 8. Yes, indeed, new AOL creation uses two independent engines, highly co-integrated using a single graphical interface, so the user might not notice the difference. More...

Opera is a multifunction, multi-platform web browser with rich set of functions. It was the first to introduce tabbed browsing, mouse gestures and other noteworthy and unique features. Opera runs on 8 different operating systems and even on smartphones. More...

Browser hijackers are malicious programs that alter web browser settings without asking for user permission. These parasites change default home and search pages to certain web sites, modify essential browser settings decreasing security and privacy levels. Some of them disable several browser functions, add unwanted bookmarks, display commercial advertisements, etc. More...

Firefox probably is the most successful newcomer to the web browsers niche. Started as an open source project in September, 2002 it shortly gained enormous popularity between all kinds of Internet users: 65 millions of downloads is an incredible number! Many IT professionals describe this browser as the best all-around alternative to Microsoft Internet Explorer. Of course, you've heard a lot about Firefox and so-called "browser wars". More...