2.16.2011

IE9 and Tracking Protection: Microsoft disrupts the online ad business

IE9 and Tracking Protection: Microsoft disrupts the online ad business: "

Microsoft has just launched a remarkably effective tool to protect your privacy on the web. Using the IE9 RC, it takes exactly two clicks to begin blocking cookies, web beacons, and other third-party tools that track your movements and activities on the web. Here’s how it works.

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As indicated by Ed Bot in this report there are some really great features coming in the next version of Internet Explorer (IE9). If you have not done so already I encourage all our users to download the IE9 Release Client to see what improvements have been made - Download from Microsoft's Beauty of the Web HTML5 test site.

2.08.2011

How to Avoid the Most Common and Dangerous Passwords


In a recent survey conducted by ZoneAlarm, 79% of consumers were found to use risky password construction practices, such as using personal information and common words. The graphic below illustrates some of the most commonly made mistakes people make when selecting a password, as well as some tips on how to make your password more secure - read further at the Zonealarm Blog.