Friday, November 21, 2008

Beware "Experimental" Firefox Add-ons

Mozilla's open source Firefox browser can be augmented with add-ons --
miniature programs from third-party developers that change its
functions. Add-ons can be fun and useful, but Mozilla has warned
against using ones still considered "experimental." For example, one
called "China Channel" gives users a taste of what it's like to surf on
China's censored Web. Some users say they can't turn the thing off.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Why veins could replace fingerprints and retinas as most secure form of ID

Forget fingerprinting. Companies in Europe have begun to roll out an advanced
biometric system from Japan that identifies people from the unique patterns
of veins inside their fingers.

Story Link Here