Download Disconnect for Web Browsing Privacy
In October, we wrote about “Facebook Disconnect,” an extension allowing users to keep their browsing information private from Facebook (without deleting their Facebook accounts). Now, Facebook Disconnect creator and ex Google engineer Brian Kennish has created one that keeps your information private from more than just the social network.
Kennish watched the Google Chrome extension reach 50,00 active users in just two weeks, according to TechCrunch. It was obvious to Kennish that keeping browsing information private would be a popular trend, and a new opportunity.
The engineer left Google so he could focus his efforts on a new extension… Continue reading
The Beauty of the Google Chrome O.S.
You might think the upcoming Google Chrome Operating System is just another Windows or Mac OS, but it isn’t. In fact, when Chrome O.S. is released mid-year 2011, your netbook will have the ability to function much faster.
The Chrome Operating System is designed around web applications and online “cloud” storage, as opposed to hard-drive based programs. This way, your computer will function much quicker even if it doesn’t have the fastest hardware to work with.
Not only will your applications load and function more quickly than on other operating systems, but Chrome O.S. logs you in immediately through your… Continue reading
Facebook Profile Changes Seem Pointless
Facebook’s re-design of its profile page has so far been met with harsh criticism, and for seemingly good reason. As pointed out by PaidContent.org, Mark Zuckerberg enjoyed a pointless interview on 60 Minutes that simply re-hashed the details we know about him and introduced the minor changes to the Facebook profile page.
I am instantly reminded of LeBron James’s television special through which he betrayed his loyal Cleveland fans and announced his move to Miami in front of the entire world. There was no reason for it except to appease a massive ego.
The changes to Facebook are minor and… Continue reading
Tinychat: Not So Tiny Anymore
An article posted on TechCrunch today outlines the success of a fairly new video chat application on Facebook, called Tinychat.
Using Tinychat, you can easily and quickly invite any of your Facebook friends into a video chat, directly through the Facebook chat window. Even if the person you invite does not have Tinychat installed, they can still enjoy the video chat when invited.
According to TechCrunch, Tinychat is now the most widely used video chat application on Facebook. While there are other Facebook video chat applications available, such as Chatroulette and vChatter, neither has found such quick success as… Continue reading
Verizon’s “Long Term Evolution” Network Coming Sunday
Verizon plans to begin rolling out their 4G network to its customers on Sunday, but only those who have USB modems equipped to access the data on their computers. The 4G network won’t be available for smartphones until 2011.
You would assume that 4G, being naturally faster than 3G, would also cost more. At Verizon, apparently to sell customers on this almost unnecessarily fast data speed, the 4G access costs $10 less per month than their 3G access. To gain access to 5 Gigabytes of data at 4G speeds will cost you $50 per month, while access to the same… Continue reading
