When you type in a Web address such as www.example.com into a browser, the application contacts a DNS (Domain Name Services) server looks up the DNS name and translates it in to a numeric IP address. When Windows does a DNS lookup it first checks a file called HOSTS which is like a mini-DNS server before it checks the regular DNS server. This file is a legacy technology from the past, but its
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Introducing Tracking Protection
Posted on 8:07 PM by Unknown
Internet Explorer 9's (currently in Beta) includes a new feature called Tracking Protection, that enables visitors to control a third-party web sites ability can track their surfing. The technology uses a combination of consumer opt-in and Tracking Protection Lists (TPLs) to balance between a visitor's privacy rights while still trying to meet the needs of the online industry.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Video: QR Codes
Posted on 6:25 PM by Unknown
QR Codes seem to be everywhere these days, and each has a unique destination. Ellie gives you a look at some of the most popular QR code reading apps for your mobile device and where to find these elusive codes!
Resources:
Google URL Shortener
ScanLife
QuickMark
Mirascape
QR Code Reader and Scanner
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Software: Comodo System-Cleaner
Posted on 5:50 PM by Unknown
Are you running low on disk space, and want a tool that clears your the file history from popular applications. Check out Comodo System-Cleaner its a free a file, registry and privacy cleaner.
Some of the feature include:
Deletes cookies, cache, history, and usage records.
Removes corrupt or unnecessary registry entries.
Delete duplicate and needless files.
And more.
Some of the feature include:
Deletes cookies, cache, history, and usage records.
Removes corrupt or unnecessary registry entries.
Delete duplicate and needless files.
And more.
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