Anonymizer Nevercookie: Firefox Add-on to Kill the Evercookie

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Is it too much if one is asking for one’s own privacy on the Internet these days? First, we had normal browser cookies, then we had more persistent Flash cookies and now the Evercookie that can provide everyone from advertisers to malware authors with useful information about the sites you have visited and more. Evercookie, an open source JavaScript API developed by security researcher Samy Kamkar, when implemented by any website stores a user ID and cookie data in eight different places. This makes evercookie a more persistent cookie form than Flash cookies or normal browser cookies.

Its goal is to identify a client even after they’ve removed standard cookies, removed Flash cookies (Local Shared Objects or LSOs), and others. This allows websites to track user behavior even when users have enabled private browsing because an Evercookie stores data in locations outside of where standard cookies are stored, an Evercookie can rebuild itself unless users go through a number of steps to completely clear and reset their local storage. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Browsers, Firefox, Internet, Plugins, Security, Tips and Tricks

Yahoo Messenger 11 Beta [Including Offline Download Links]

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Yahoo has recently released the first beta version of the upcoming Yahoo Messenger 11. It now offers more ways than ever before to connect and have fun with friends and family. Yahoo Messenger is one of the most popular instant messenger, and with the release of the new beta version that comes loaded with new features, popularity of the instant messenger is going to increase. One of the most buzzed feature in Yahoo Messenger 11 is that users will now be able play games created by Zynga, the same company behind who has created some of the most popular Facebook games such as Mafia Wars or Farmville, and games by other companies.

Another new feature useful for all Facebook users, is the ability to chat with all your Facebook friends right from within Yahoo Messenger. This new Facebook integration also allows users to share and update the status, post comments and keep up with conversations across Facebook and Yahoo. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Internet, News and Updates, Windows

AVG LinkScanner Adds Real-time Protection To Your Browsing

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AVG LinkScanner is a free standalone product that protects home users against random, invisible cyber threats. These threats can steal or damage data simply by users visiting infected web pages. Regular anti-virus software cannot protect users against this type of threat due to their transient nature. LinkScanner gives users an extra real-time layer of protection on top of their existing security software.

AVG LinkScanner technology is a part of AVG’s products, including AVG Free. The free standalone version of AVG LinkScanner is available to all and can also be used alongside other antivirus security solutions. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple, Browsers, Internet, Security, Windows

Opera 11 Alpha Released With Extensions Support

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The day at last came, when one of the world’s fastest browser, Opera gets the much wanted feature, support for extensions. Even though Opera is one of the most customizable browser, yet its lack of support for extensions till Opera 10 was like the missing puzzle piece for Opera users. Now, Opera with the release of Opera 11 alpha has added this missing piece. Opera browser is unique in many ways and has its own fan base. Many of the modern features, like tabs, speed dial, integrated web search, data synchronize, etc that are now defacto for almost all browsers today were first seen in Opera.

Opera has Widgets feature that is still unique feature. Now, Opera extensions allows you to easily add new functionality to your Opera browser. These extensions are created using familiar open standards: HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, along with supported APIs. Opera has also launched Opera Extensions website: https://addons.labs.opera.com/addons/extensions/. Opera 11 alpha is available directly from Opera software for all supported operating systems and only available in English. Only the windows version is directly available for download on Opera Next, the Mac OS X and Linux versions can be downloaded from Opera’s Snapshot server. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apple, Browsers, Internet, Linux, News and Updates, Opera, Windows

How To Backup Your Complete Facebook Profile

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Out of the many Facebook’s features, one of the most useful feature that Facebook has rolled out is the one that allows you to download your complete profile as a backup. This backup includes all your messages, Wall posts, photos, status updates and profile information. At this moment not all Facebook accounts activated with this feature but once the feature rolls out to your account, all you need to do is follow the guide below to get your complete Facebook profile backup. [Read more...]

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 Offline Installers Download Links For All Languages

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Microsoft released the final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011, now available free download. But if you try to download it from the website then you will get a web installer that when you run downloads and installs the program for you. If you want to have more control or wondering “How do I install Windows Live Essentials 2011 without an internet Connection?,” below you will find a list of links to the offline installers of all available languages.

Supported languages includes Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, etc. Indian languages like Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu are also available for download. Simply download the localized version of Windows Live Essentials 2011 offline installer from the corresponding link below. [Read more...]

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Google URL Shortener Service Goo.gl Gets Website, Opens Doors To All

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Most of you are already aware of Google’s URL Shortener, Goo.gl. It is also not new for bloggers who are using FeedBurner’s Socialize service to automatically post updates from their feed to their social media account like Twitter. Till now there was no real website for this service, but Goo.gl has finally been given a website. Now, you can easily shorten links using it and view real-time analytics of every short link that you’ve ever created. [Read more...]

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Uninstall Internet Explorer 9 [How To, Windows]

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Internet Explorer 9 is already available for download and you may have installed it already just to see whats new. Now, if you are looking for how to uninstall Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) off Windows 7/Vista or if you don’t want to keep IE9 and want back previous version of IE installed, IE8 or IE7. Then we have just found an easy way to do so.

Since IE9 is installed as a Windows Update and is not like other programs on your computer, you won’t find IE9 listed on the “Uninstall” or “Change a program” screen. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Browsers, Internet, Internet Explorer, Tips and Tricks, Vista, Windows, Windows 7