Browser, Browser--Why Won't You Play Nicely?

Ever have your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera or whatever you are using) NOT do something that you wanted? You're using a site that promises to open an extra window for a survey, a test, a login window...whatever, and it doesn't happen. I could whinge on about Shockwave and Flash plugins, or how some sites are designed with only one browser in mind (which was very common for years - developers only aimed for IE and Firefox and friends were just out of luck). What you want to know is "How can I get around this stumbling block?".

You might want to try a different browser. Yes, it might be that easy. If it doesn't work in Firefox or Safari, try IE. It's right there on your Windows computer. Maybe you stopped using it because it was slow or didn't let you add Personas or it isn't as cool as Apple's Safari. It doesn't matter. If it will let you do what you need to do on the Internet, then try it.

Of course you may have other issues, like out of date plugins, or corrupted files. But for an easy fix, it is certainly worth trying. Isn't it?

Steve Jobs

APPLE visionary Steve Jobs has died from cancer aged 56, a premature end for a man who revolutionised modern culture and transformed everyday technology.

As Apple confirmed his death today, many learned of his passing through his own inventions like the iPad and iPhone and paid tribute using the same.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," Apple said.

"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."

With tributes pouring in from around the globe, Apple fans flooded Twitter and Facebook to voice their sorrow at the passing of the man who helped put mini-computers into the pockets of millions.

Jobs was just 21 when he founded Apple Computer with his 26-year-old friend Steve Wozniak in his family garage.

The venture, with its ubiquitous trademark of an apple with a bite taken out of it, has since grown to become one of the world's most valuable companies – one whose second quarter profit in July hit $US7.31 billion ($7.57 billion).

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/world-mourns-the-loss-of-visionary-apple-founder-steve-jobs/story-e6frfrnr-1226160514277#ixzz1abZhuBU8

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com