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Bypass Location-Based Internet Restrictions With Unblock Us

by Marc Angeli on 04/26/2012 in Networking, Software, Tech with 4 Comments

When I moved from the U.S. to Canada 11 years ago, Internet content restrictions weren’t an issue. The Internet wasn’t the multimedia experience it is today, so most sites didn’t even bother geo-blocking. But now everything seems to have to be re-licensed for each country it airs in (don’t even get me started on the stupidity of the process), and it’s become a huge nightmare for services to try keep content the same across the board (say, what happened to NAFTA?).

So, as a result, content in other countries compared to content in the United States is lacking. So what is an expat supposed to do to get the sweet, sweet, rich content offered in the good ol’ USA? Unblock Us is a service that charges $5 a month to give you all the content you want for stateside. Continue reading →

Final Release of Firefox 11 Hits Mozilla’s FTP Servers

by Patrick Bisch on 03/10/2012 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with 1 Comment

The latest version of Firefox is set to be released this Tuesday, March 13th. However, the final version of Firefox 11 has been uploaded to Mozilla’s FTP servers for immediate download. This new version of Firefox comes with changes like Add-on syncing between computers and importing data from Google’s Chrome browser along with a few smaller changes. If you can’t wait to grab the new version on Tuesday, we have the download links after the break! Continue reading →

Firefox 9 Debuts Tomorrow, Download It Now

by Patrick Bisch on 12/19/2011 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with No comments

I know, I know. When will Mozilla stop with all these Firefox updates? It seems not any time soon because tomorrow marks the day that Firefox 9.0 is officially released. As usual, the official update has hit Mozilla’s FTP servers letting avid Firefox users get the update a few hours ahead of time. We have the download links and all the info on what’s new in Firefox 9 including improved Mac OS X compatibility, a new UI for Android tablets, and more. Continue reading →

Firefox 8 Coming Tomorrow, Download It Now

by Patrick Bisch on 11/07/2011 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with 1 Comment

The Mozilla Firefox team have unofficially released a new version of Firefox on their FTP servers. This isn’t uncommon for the Mountain View, Califnornia company though. According to their rapid release schedule, every 6 weeks the team releases a new iteration of the web browser, and this time it’s Firefox 8. Unlike their last update with Firefox 7, this new version doesn’t contain quite as many new features, but it’s still worth updating. Continue reading →

Firefox 7 Released, Update To It Now

by Patrick Bisch on 09/27/2011 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with 1 Comment

That’s right! The Mozilla team just won’t stop the Firefox updates and have been sticking to their 6-week rapid release schedule. About a month ago the team released Firefox 6 and now they’re ready with the latest version: Firefox 7. If you’re running any earlier version of Firefox now, you will definitely want to upgrade to Firefox 7 after you see some of improvements that have been made. Continue reading →

Maryfi Turns Your Laptop Into A WiFi Hotspot

by Patrick Bisch on 09/26/2011 in Software, Tech with No comments

Here’s a hypothetical situation: you’re at an airport and you just paid for Internet access during your 3-hour layover. Your wife and 13 kids are with you and they’re all demanding Internet access on their devices. Instead of forking over the $10 per device, you could simply share your laptop’s wireless connection with your family and spare yourself the $140. Sounds nice, right? Continue reading →

Firefox 6 To Be Released Tuesday, Download It Now

by Patrick Bisch on 08/15/2011 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with 1 Comment

The most popular web browser is getting an update this Tuesday, but as usual Mozilla has released the final version on its FTP servers a few days early. That means you can download the final version of Firefox 6 right now! There are a few changes Mozilla has packed into this new version, so let’s see what the team has in store for us this time! Continue reading →

Rapportive Aggregates Gmail Contacts’ Social Data

by Rick Torres on 08/09/2011 in Gmail, Google, Social media, Software, Web Apps with 1 Comment

Rapportive is a free Gmail extension that replaces Google sidebar ads with practical social networking information about your contacts. This handy, little add-on for Firefox, Safari, Mailplane and Chrome calls up your contact’s social data such as their profile pic, job description (via LinkedIn), and location (via Foursquare or other location-based social apps). Continue reading →

Wunderlist: A Free Cloud-Syncing Task Manager

by Rick Torres on 08/01/2011 in Android, iPad, iPhone, Software, Web Apps with 6 Comments

If you’re like me and need lists to help keep your life organized but you also use several computing platforms on a daily basis, your tasks can often be misplaced or spread across multiple devices. Personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones…where will the onslaught of digital device options end? Or, better yet, where will all my digital task-keeping chaos converge? Unfortunately, technology doesn’t always make life easier, much less organized. I do, however, feel much closer to achieving multi-platform, list-regulating bliss. 6Wunderkinder’s free task-managing app, Wunderlist, allows cloud-syncing for all your to-dos on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android and the Web. Continue reading →

Mozilla Firefox 4.0 Comes a Day Early

by Patrick Bisch on 03/22/2011 in Mozilla Firefox, Software with 4 Comments

If you’re an avid Firefox user like myself, you’ve probably been growing impatient with the Mozilla team and the amount of Firefox 4.0 updates. Well, my fellow Firefox user, there is good news for us today. The final version of Firefox 4.0 has been “leaked” (or rather, simply just discovered on Mozilla’s FTP server) by eager users. Continue reading →