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Category: Internet/Music

Firefox 4 – Did they get it right?

Posted on April 8, 2011 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Firefox 4 – Did they get it right?

Firefox 4 is out. For a browser that re-sparked the browser wars, Firefox had been falling behind lately. Can 4 bring back Firefox? I have a tendency not to download betas of web browsers. I’m not much of a bug hunter, haven’t been able to establish myself in those communities, don’t have a ton of…

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Internet/Music, Reviews, Software

Here we go again with virus hunting

Posted on January 5, 2011 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Here we go again with virus hunting

Viruses are everywhere in this day. They slip past the defenses we put up, mess with our system, and even steal our information. Its a billion dollar black market for some, a set of hi-jinx for others. For me, its a thorn in my side. 75 to 90 percent of the SMB calls I go…

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Computers, Internet/Music, Rants, Security

Twitter: Use it for Good or Evil

Posted on November 29, 2010 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Twitter: Use it for Good or Evil

I use twitter for a few different reasons. I find it a good way to keep in touch with people and a good way to find information on things. A lot of good people in the tech industry use it efficiently without putting too much useless stuff out there (at least from what seem to…

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