Archives for July 9th, 2008

360Desktop is a New Kind of Virtual Desktop

Virtual desktops are one of those things that have been around for ages, and they have been an integral part of the Linux operating system for a long time. It wasn't until Apple released Mac OS X Leopard last year that a virtual desktop system, which Apple calls Spaces, shipped with an operating system other than a Linux distribution.

July 9th, 2008
360Desktop is a New Kind of Virtual Desktop

Hurry! You Won’t Find Ubuntu this Cheap Anywhere Else!

I'm sure many of you already know that Ubuntu is not only available as a free download, but you can also order it on a CD at absolutely no cost. What's the fun in that when you can actually pay to have the CD delivered to your home?

July 9th, 2008
Hurry! You Won’t Find Ubuntu this Cheap Anywhere Else!

Google Takes on Second Life with Lively

When we recently read news of Google's new Lively service, it kinda threw us for a loop because it just does not sound like something Google would do. Lively is like Google's own Second Life, it's a place to go for a 3D virtual experience. Users Download Lively for free (Windows only at the moment), and then use Firefox or Internet Explorer to exist in their virtual world.

July 9th, 2008
Google Takes on Second Life with Lively

Is Storing Your Data Online a Reliable Thing to Do?

As the web continues to evolve it seems as though more and more of our information is being kept online. This begs the question of whether your data will be available in your time of need.

July 9th, 2008
Is Storing Your Data Online a Reliable Thing to Do?

Microsoft Describes Apple as a “Noisy Competitor”

Several weeks ago we wrote about how Microsoft is serious about improving their brand by hiring a well-known firm, Crispin Porter & Bokusky, to help them find ways to improve the way people view Microsoft. Now we're getting a few more details about what the firm is going to be doing for them.

July 9th, 2008
Microsoft Describes Apple as a “Noisy Competitor”

Gmail Prevents eBay and PayPal Phishing Attempts

Google has just taken an extra step to protect Gmail users from eBay and PayPal phishing attempts by implementing technology called DomainKeys. With the technology, email messages sent by phishers attempting to trick unsuspecting people into giving out an eBay or PayPal password are completely blocked.

July 9th, 2008
Gmail Prevents eBay and PayPal Phishing Attempts

Daily Downloads: ReadAir, Joomla, and More

Welcome to Daily Downloads brought to you by CyberNet! Each weekday we bring you software updates for widely used programs, and it's safe to assume that all the software we list is freeware (we'll try to note the paid-only programs).

July 9th, 2008
Daily Downloads: ReadAir, Joomla, and More

CyberNotes: Make Firefox 3 More Like Safari

Mac only Making one browser look like another has been a trend for ages. More often than not users like the functionality of a browser, but don't exactly like how it looks on the particular operating system.

July 9th, 2008
CyberNotes: Make Firefox 3 More Like Safari