Google Chrome

Adobe Flash is a well well known plugin used today by most of the internet users. Its next upgrade i.e version 10.1 will get private browsing support. Flash player will now automatically clean all flash history of your computer once you end the session. It will use the same technique as used in browsers supporting private browsing. As you end the session the browsers in private mode automatically clears cookies, history and data, similarly flash will also remove any user password, login information or data stored that were associated while working in flash environment. ...

The third version of Firefox has emerged as the most successful leader in the browser category of all alternatives to Internet Explorer. Since the official launch of its first release in mid 2008 has not only grown in use but also in popularity, although during this time there was a launch of the greatest threat that has known so far, Google Chrome. That is why, people from Mozilla are working hard to beat newcomer in the race to become the most popular browser. It is true that the current “saga” still has to cut fabric, then Firefox 3.6 It is planned for early 2010, and Firefox 3.7 will happen a few months later, respectively including versions 1.9.2 and 1.9.3 Gecko engine. ...

It’s the time of year to make predictions. I only have one: in 2010, governments around the world will BEGIN to increase their efforts to do something about the massive malware threat that every Internet user on the planet faces. It’s going to be controversial and difficult legally and technically. It’s going to cost serious tax money, political capital and diplomatic work to counter this crime wave that is like nothing the world has ever known. ...

Google Chrome arrived yesterday as a Windows beta with a comic explaining multi-process tabs and a reputation for speed. Another browser is the last thing some people wanted. For web developers and security folks, it is a big signal: the rendering engine wars are back. Mac and Linux versions do not exist yet. This is a Windows-only beta — but the design choices are worth studying regardless of platform. What Is Different Separate processes per tab — one crash does not take down everything Sandboxing ambitions — harder for web content to touch the system V8 JavaScript engine — fast enough to change how web apps feel in the browser Minimal UI — the address bar doubles as search, fitting Google’s habits Incognito mode — private browsing without digging through menus Silent auto-update — patches ship without a user-facing version bump Chrome uses WebKit for rendering — the same engine family as Safari — with Google’s own V8 replacing JavaScriptCore for script execution. ...