Hasta La Gadget!

We’re assuming it would still prefer you use Internet Explorer for all your web browsing needs, but Microsoft is now lending something of a helping hand to Windows 7 users that insist on using Firefox for one reason or another. It’s just released a plug-in that gets around Firefox’s current limitations in handling H.264-encoded videos on HTML5 pages by taking advantage of the H.264 support built into Windows 7. On a more technical level, that means the plug-in parses HTML5 pages and replaces the Video tags with a call to the Windows Media Player plug-in, which then allows the content to be played right in the browser. Sound like just what you’ve been waiting for? Hit up the link below to download the add-on and try it yourself.

Microsoft releases H.264 video plug-in for Windows 7 Firefox users originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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An internal document showing a Bluetooth keyboard for HP’s upcoming tablet hits the Web. The same report also says a new version of the Pre aimed at teens is on the way.

Originally posted at Circuit Breaker

CNET updates its Monitor Buying Guide.

This article was written on August 12, 2008 by CyberNet.

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Last year we talked about a new product called ZoneAlarm ForceField who’s goal is to protect users from the dangerous attacks on the web that could leave their computer vulnerable. It does this by creating a virtualized environment much like the free alternatives we’ve covered before: BufferZone, LivePC, and Sandboxie.

By running your browser in a virtualized “bubble” anything that you download and install can easily be undone since it is all kept isolated from the rest of your PC. What differentiates this from the freeware alternatives is that this also scans your activity and downloads looking for phishing or spyware attacks.

How do you get it for free? Tipster “ainstushar” pointed us to the page where ZoneAlarm ForceField is freely available for download. You have until August 13th @ 6AM PST to grab your free 1-year license.

ZoneAlarm ForceField is compatible with Windows XP & Vista, but only works with the Internet Explorer and Firefox web browsers. Here’s a more extensive list of what it has to offer for those of you interested:

• Virtualized surfing – Creates a “bubble of security” around your browsing session that works two ways: it protects your PC from Web site threats such as drive-by downloads; and protects your browsing session from threats on your PC
• Anti-phishing – powerful best-of-breed signature and heuristic methods providing the most comprehensive fraud protection
• Spyware site blocking – prevents users from accidentally visiting known spyware distribution sites
• Site rating – provides important security information about any site
• Dangerous download protection – scans downloads and alerts user of danger
• Keylogger and screen grabber jamming – prevents spyware already on the PC from seeing what the user does online
• Temporary file encryption & memory scan – secures local Web files from spyware, protects the session
• Private browser mode – keeps user’s personal information private and secure

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While the military is still hashing out plans to outfit soldiers with their own smartphones, gadgets are already a part of daily life of troops in the field. Of course, more technology means more demand for power, and the Army has been evaluating technologies for flexible, lightweight photovoltaic tents and shades. “They are ideal for charging up batteries, making sure your (communications), night vision goggles and computers are powered up. You don’t want a generator on top of a mountain, and you don’t want to have to bring fuel to a generator or haul batteries,” said assistant secretary of the Army Katherine Hammack. Among the various items being tested are the TEMPER Fly, a roughly 16-by-20-foot tent able to generate 800 watts of electricity; QUADrant, a smaller version of the TEMPER Fly that generates roughly 200 watts of power; and Power Shades capable of generating up to 3 kilowatts of exportable electrical power. Sounds like a kick-ass tent for next year’s festival season!

US Army testing solar powered tents for troops, gadget addicted campers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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