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Mozilla product director says Firefox on Window RT 'probably not worth it'

Unless Microsoft allows other browser makers to call important APIs in Windows RT, it's "probably not worth it to even bother" building a version of Firefox for the new OS, a Mozilla product director said.
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Google releases Chrome 19, adds tab sync and patches 20 bugs

Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.

EU to 'remain vigilant' on Microsoft's browser commitments

Regulators in Europe said Tuesday they will watch closely to make sure Microsoft complies with its commitments to ensure competition in the browser market, after Mozilla complained its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT.

EU-Microsoft browser deal requires ballot screen in Windows 8

Microsoft declined to comment when asked whether it believed it's required to offer a ballot screen in Windows 8 to European users for selecting rival browsers in the new operating system's desktop mode.

Senate to look at Mozilla's browser competition allegations

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee plans to look into accusations by Mozilla that Microsoft is restricting access to important programming tools for browsers that will run in Windows RT.

Mozilla accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior with Windows RT

Mozilla yesterday accused Microsoft of withholding APIs necessary to build a competitive browser for Windows RT, and said the behavior "may have antitrust implications."

Adobe preps silent Flash updates for Macs

Adobe last week released a new beta of Flash Player that includes silent updates for Macs

IE 'silent' upgrade helps put newest browser on Windows

Microsoft's decision late last year to switch on 'silent' upgrades for Internet Explorer (IE) has moved some Windows users to newer versions, but has had little, if any, impact on the oldest editions, IE6 and IE7, according to usage statistics.

Mozilla ponders major Firefox UI refresh

Mozilla is working on a revamp of Firefox to synchronize its various versions -- desktop, tablet, phone and Windows 8 Metro -- into a single visual style, according to documents posted by members of its UI design team.

IE on a rebound, browser share data shows

Microsoft's Internet Explorer in April again gained usage share, the third time in the year's first four months, to stay well above the 50% mark and remain the world's top browser, a Web analytics company said today.

Use Your Browser as a Productivity Tool

If you spend time online as part of your daily routine, you know that staying productive while browsing the Web is a challenge. Fortunately some great websites and browser extensions are available to help transform your browser into one of the most powerful productivity tools in your arsenal. Elsewhere we've discussed how to avoid tech distractions in your daily life; in this article we'll discuss three of the most popular productivity and time management systems, along with some great browser modifications to help you stick to them.

Essential browser tools for Web developers

What are the most useful browser add-ons for Web designers and developers? We ask more than 20 professionals to weigh in.

Hands on: Firefox 11 improves syncing

Mozilla's Firefox 11 browser features some useful tweaks, especially in its syncing abilities, but no major changes.

Free and Affordable Software to Sync Your Work and Your Life

If you're like plenty of people these days, you have more than just one computer--and I don't mean just a traditional desktop or laptop PC, but also a smartphone or a tablet. A smartphone is little more than a computer wrapped around a cell phone; and a tablet, of course, is merely a computer in a convenient portable package.

HTML5 client-side storage tutorial: Beyond cookies

This excerpt from the HTML5 Developer's Cookbook takes you step by step through using HTML5's new browser-based storage.

Which Browser Should You Use?

Everyone needs a Web browser, but with so many different ones available, deciding which one is best for you can be hard. Are you looking for something blazing fast? Or is strong security your top priority? Or do you need lots and lots of add-ons?

The Best Browsers for Your Android Phone

In choosing a browser for your phone, you have to take into account the more tenuous data connection, the smaller screen, and the kinds of tasks that you need or want to do on your handset. Here's a look at some of the most popular Android browsers, to help you decide which one is right for you.

EPIC accuses Google of not being forthright in report to feds

Google -- the Internet search leader and purveyor of social networking, a smartphone operating system, email, maps and other applications -- is being accused of being evasive about how it protects the personal information of its multitude of users.

Should I Use the 32- or 64-bit Version of Internet Explorer?

DimplesAkaKaren noticed that Windows came with two versions of Internet Explorer. She asked the Answer Line forum which she should use.

6 Google Chrome remixes worth trying out

Chromium-based spinoffs bring privacy, security, social networking, and other interesting twists to Google's Chrome browser.