Web Talk

By default Adobe Reader, the famous pdf reader, uses Javascript. Now, you have to know two important facts about this news. First, Adobe works pretty well even if it doesn’t use Javascript at all. Secondly, by using Javascript, Adobe puts your computer in jeopardy. In fact, a lot of malware and viruses, use Javascript bugs and errors to exploit computers. So it is better and safer if it is off. Let’s see how to turn off Javascript in Adobe Reader. Continue reading »

If you are concerned about viruses, spyware and malware, then you should have a look at my  antivirus and antispyware sections right away.  Panda has recently come out with a nice, free antivirus based on the Cloud technology called Panda Cloud. Now, if you dont’ understand what I am talking about you have to know that such antivirus is nothing else than an online tool which is connected in real-time to PandaLabs’ online Collective Intelligence servers to protect you against the newest malware variants without slowing down your computer and your work. Let’s read more info about this product after the break. Continue reading »

My favorite browser is Firefox. I like because it is fast, bug-free and comes with tons of add-ons. However, every now and then I like playing with Internet Explorer. Some website are rendered in a better way with such a browser so, when Firefox can not display a website correctly I use Internet Explorer for a couple of minutes (and nothing more!). Now, the annoying thing about this is that every time I open Internet Explorer, the browser keeps asking me if I want to set it as my default browser. Let’s see how to turn off this annoying reminder. Continue reading »