Microsoft, the software giant’s s forthcoming Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate build will introduce an important new filtering feature which will let users selectively pick which parts of Web pages can load ActiveX elements.
According to blog WinRumors, “The filter will allow users to control what ActiveX elements are displayed on sites they visit, furthering Microsoft’s commitment to security within its browser.” The security-focused feature will be included inside the first release candidate for Internet Explorer 9, which is expected to release in later this month. The software giant is expected to ship the feature inside Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate.
The browser tabs and buttons of Internet Explorer 9 RC have also been improved. The build features square tabs and minor UI enhancements to the address bar buttons in IE9. Microsoft has also updated its download manager so that it now displays the transfer speed without the need to hover over individual downloads. Microsoft is expected to release Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate on January 28. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: ActiveX Filtering, IE 9, Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 9 RC, security-focused
No, this time it’s not Microsoft Word or Excel, but with the publish of OneNote Mobile for iPhone today, Microsoft has begun to put its Office suite on the iPhone.
Over the past a few years, OneNote has been available as part of the Office suite for Windows (since Office 2003); there hasn’t been, and still isn’t, a Mac desktop client. Last year, Microsoft introduced a Web-app version of OneNote.
Microsoft Office VP Takeshi Numoto explained OneNote in more detail in an Office Exec blog post. "In case you haven’t experienced the unsung hero of Office, OneNote is a digital notebook that lets you put everything you need to remember in one electronic place and then easily find it wherever you are. I use it every day. Think of it as a digital file cabinet for all the random bits of information that are too hard to keep track of in your head." Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: iPhone, Microsoft, Office App, OneNote, OneNote Mobile, Takeshi Numoto
The government of Indonesia has got Research in Motion (RIM) to give in and filter pornographic websites as part of an agreement that will give it access to encrypted customer data.
Research In Motion Ltd. made a commitment last week to install the filters after Indonesia threatened to revoke its license to operate their business in the country, one of the world’s most populous Muslim nation. The Canada-based company had made sure the details of the deal in a meeting with government officials on Monday.
According to Reuters, RIM said in a statement, "Research In Motion confirms that it shares Minister Tifatul Sembirings sense of urgency on this matter and it is fully committed to working with Indonesias carriers to put in place a prompt, compliant filtering solution for Blackberry subscribers in Indonesia as soon as possible." Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BlackBerry, Indonesia, Porn, Research In Motion, RIM, Tifatul Sembirings
Apple’s App Store is approaching to 10 billion downloads of mobile apps. Apple posted a download countdown page on its site as it approaches 10 billion apps downloaded. That makes this a good time to revisit app growth metrics and compare them with the other digital media store that we have data for: the iTunes Music Store.
To celebrate the forthcoming milestone, the iPhone maker has launched a countdown screen and a sweepstakes under which the individual downloading the 10 billionth app could win a substantial prize.
As of 3:15 p.m. Eastern time Friday, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users had downloaded more than 9.77 billions apps. “Download the 10 billionth app, and you could win a U.S. $10,000 iTunes gift card,” Apple said on its web site. “Just visit the App Store and download what could be your best app yet.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 10 Billion Downloads, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iTunes Music Store, mobile apps
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A chocolate factory is laden with yummy chocolates ready to be stolen and collected along with bonuses and reward points waiting to be bagged in the kitty. Sounds easy? Not so easy, as there would be funny factory workers ready to tackle our hero’s predetermined actions. Help our hero to navigate into the factory by hoodwinking them to achieve the ultimate target, Chocolates. A combination of old-school game play and delicious ‘yummified’ targets makes ‘I Luv Chocolat’, fun-filled and challenging.
ENTER THE WORLD OF “CHOCOLATE” with “I LUV CHOCOLAT”
Do you love chocolate? Do you love it enough to - gasp! - steal it from the factory itself?
In this fun family game, you'll be outwitting the chocolate factory's guards as you munch on tasty treats across seven exciting levels*. Collect the good chocolates to rack up a high score, while avoiding the bad ones to escape time and point penalties. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: chocolate game apps, Free Iphone Games, I luv Chocolat, iPhone games, Iphone Games Girls, Iphone Games Kids
Today, Microsoft published five new plans for Office 365 cloud Service Suite mainly aimed at offering educational institutions to get the hosted Office Services, and licensed version of the Microsoft Office software.
Microsoft announced that the educational version of Office 365 Service which will be available for the K-12, primary and junior education institutions, later this year. This service give the K-12 institutions 5 services options, such as the free plan which is the lowest level and the highest level of 17$ per month. The free plan offers services like Web e-mail and anti-virus, as well as the 17$ plan brings the combination including VoIP and Microsoft licensed Office Professional Plus for staffs and faculty of K-12. Besides, the same plan for students takes 5$ per month.
As a part of the new plan, Microsoft offers the students Lync Online communication platform and SharePoint Online for free, while the faculty and staffs has to pay 10$ per month per user for this plan. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: education industry, Microsoft, Office 365 cloud, Office Professional Plus, office software, Service Suite
Speaking of the security of folders and files, we won’t feel unfamiliar about it. There are various software that could help lock your folder, hide your files or encrypt your files. BitSec Secure Folder is an encryption software from Erfasoft inc. Let’s have a try and find out what it will bring to us.
The version of BitSec Secure Folder we are testing is 2.6.0. The size of the installer file is 1.94MB. There is no difficulty to install the program. The trial version could be used for free for 15 days. After installation, it will ask you to set a password for the program and the question and answer when you encrypt your files.
The little virtual keyboard is a delicate design. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: BitSec, file encrypt, Folder Encrypt, Folder Hide, Folder lock, Secure Folder
Hull, UK/ NGames reveal themselves as the mystery award-winning company behind the secretive “Project Ninja” announcements!
The cloak has finally been lifted on the “Project Ninja” mystery, with award-winning online game publishers NGames revealing that they're working on a new anime-inspired MMO, due for release in Q1, 2010.
It's a Game!
To celebrate the unveiling, the online publishers - best known for anime MMO's “Fairy Story Online” and “DD Tank”, as well as powerhouse browser-based MMO Caesary; has released more drool-worthy assets for the upcoming ninja focused game, including gorgeous in-game backdrops and 3D character renders.
Still codenamed “Project Ninja”, the new MMO promises to focus on the unique life and journey of a ninja, entrusted with defeating the world's most evil and destructive warrior corporations.
As the last hope of the world and the 'chosen one', the ninja needs to protect Angel City and restore the natural balance of order, utilizing extraordinary ninja skills along the way.
The epic journey will see players experience a plethora of varied locations, from special dojo's and cavernous locales, to rocky mountainous regions and sun-drenched deserts.
Ngames have well and truly brought the previously released character images to life, revealing a brilliant set of 3D character renders that will appear in the game – big, anime eyes included! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: 3D characters, anime-inspired MMO, mystic characters, New game, Ninja practitioners, Project Ninja
Hull, UK/ More character images have been released for “Project Ninja”, the mysterious project under production by an ambiguous, award-winning publisher.
As soon as the unnamed company released their first batch of character images, anime fans have been desperate to discover more. Who are the characters in these images? Are they for a new cartoon, or maybe even a new game?
Either way, these characters certainly look familiar…
Today, the secretive publishers have released even more character images, further deepening the “Project Ninja” mystery!
These new images show some of the cool items and strange powers that the characters will possess.
This time, the women of “Project Ninja” look a lot more powerful and commanding! Is the mystic woman on the left flying? Why is she glowing green? And what is the mysterious weapon in her hand?
It almost looks like a magic wand… Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: anime-inspired project, mystic characters, new cartoon, New game, Project Ninja, web comic
