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Firefox 4 released!

Mozilla releases the long awaited Firefox 4 after a period of testing and fixing performance and security issues. This new version offers a cleaner interface, faster loading times and compatibility with HTML 5, Mozilla Firefox 4 is considered one of the best browsers available which is slowly gaining user confidence over the standard Internet Explorer.

Aside from offering more screen space and allowing the user more control over the tabs, Firefox 4 offers a wide spectrum of options to enhance its security settings and privacy options. Given its reputation and reliability here at Liax we recommend Firefox 4 for your daily browsing. Download it now, we promise, you will not be disappointed.

5 reasons to choose Foxit Reader

Before we begin I must be clear that I am not being paid for this post and this is definitely NOT an ad, I get this asked a lot and it is time to make public note about it. So, why do I always recommend Foxit Reader?

Many people seem to think that by choosing any PDF reader other than Adobe, they are somehow getting an inferior product, this is not necessarily true.

Here are five good reasons why you should get Foxit Reader.

1. Foxit Reader is faster.
The loading time for a PDF reader should not be over 10 seconds, specially if the document is a couple of pages long.

2. Foxit Reader is lighter.
Foxit Reader takes very little memory resources from your system, try it and you will see the difference.

3. Foxit Reader is free.
This is an easy one, although they offer a paid version for the PDF creator, the reader remains completely free.

4. Foxit Reader is safe.
You have probably heard of the security issues with PDF files, well Foxit Reader has your covered, they keep the product updated with the latest security patches to keep your computer safe.

5. Foxit Reader is clean.
When you install Foxit Reader the only annoying thing they offer is a toolbar, but it is easy to uninstall. Adobe installs unwanted software from their “partners” to the installation process that slows your computer down and takes more resources.

BONUS: Foxit Reader does not need to restart your computer after installation and does not keep bothering you about updates all the time.

If you are still not convinced, just try it for a month and you will see the difference. You can thank me later.

How do I use iDisk in a Windows PC?

1. Open “Computer”
2. Click on “Map Network Drive” on the top bar
3. Select the drive letter you wish to use with iDisk.
4. In the folder name entry area you want to enter:

http://idisk.me.com/[yourusername]

for example: http://idisk.me.com/johnapp

5. Check the box marked as “Connect using different credentials”
6. Click FINISH.
7. Enter your me username and password and check the box to save the password.

Done!

To see your new drive go to “Computer” and you should be able to use it.

Blank HTML or HTM icons when using Firefox

If you are using Firefox as your default browser and your icons appear like blank pages it means you have an error on your registry.

To fix it:
1. Press your Windows key + R
2. Type regedit
3. Look for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\FirefoxHTML
4. Delete the ShellEx registry key.
5. Close Regedit
6. Restart computer.

The icons should appear normal now.