tech

IE 8 InPrivate Filtering

Friday, March 6, 2009
By Colin

UPDATE:  If you are looking for instructions on how to set IE 8 inPrivate Filtering on by default, please go here:  http://www.ruddwire.com/reviews/2009/05/07/ie-8-inprivate-filtering-on-by-default/ IE8’s most notable new feature is “inPrivate Filtering”:  this is a domain filtering service that is very easily turned on by a button at the bottom of the window, in the status bar.  ... »

block ads with hosts files

Sunday, January 25, 2009
By Colin

Anyone with 15 minutes of free time can edit their hosts file to block 99% of the ads that appear on web pages, for free. This works on PCs, Macs, and Linux/Unix computers. What’s a “hosts” file?  It’s a file named “hosts”, and every normal computer sold to consumers has one. A background on hosts files can... »

The 24-inch iMac

Sunday, November 30, 2008
By Colin

It’s the best computer I’ve ever used or owned.  A beautiful screen, plenty fast, never crashes.  It’s a very simple system:  Big flat screen with computer built-in (includes super DVD RW, USB 2.0 & Firewire ports, camera, microphone, bluetooth, ethernet connection, and hidden wireless antenna) , keyboard, mouse, and remote control.  But these four... »