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Disable Java? Here's how, after US agency warns of software 'vulnerability.'

To prevent cyber crime, the Department of Homeland Security advises Americans to temporarily disable Java 7 software, commonly used in Web-browser programs. 

PayPal restructuring means lost jobs

PayPal is cutting about 325 jobs as part of a major reorganization by its new president in an effort to head off competition. Though revered on Wall Street, Paypal has a reputation as slow and bureaucratic on Silicon Valley, making it hard to attract top-level talent. 

Horizons How to defend against Flashback malware, which hit 600K Macs

A Trojan called Flashback is on the loose. The target: Apple Mac laptops and desktops. Good thing Apple released two defensive patches.

Horizons Firefox 11, live this week, gets dev tools and add-on sync, but not much more

Firefox 11 goes live this week. Will the new edition of the popular browser help revive Mozilla's fortunes? 

6 men alleged to be LulzSec hackers

Tuesday saw the news that the FBI had identified and charged six men allegedly behind the hacktivist group LulzSec. Who are the men that the FBI says are behind LulzSec's mayhem?

Horizons SOPA blackout: How to get around the Wikipedia protest

Wikipedia imposed a SOPA blackout today, redacting its English encyclopedia in protest of the US bill. Don't worry. Here are five ways to get around the blackout.

Firefox 6 quietly rolled by Mozilla

Firefox 6 and a beta version of Firefox 7 are being made available by Mozilla this week.

You just dropped your phone in water. Now what?

When your phone, camera, or other gizmo takes an unexpected plunge into a swimming pool or toilet bowl, all is not necessarily lost.

How to save the last tigers on Earth

The tiger population of India grew by 300 in the past four years. But this week 13 Asian nations are meeting to discuss ways to save the last remaining tigers.

Firefox 4 available for download now

Firefox 4 includes a range of updates, including tighter security and a slimmed-down, sleek browser interface.

Top Google search terms for 2010: Chatroulette beats Justin Bieber

Tech terms such as 'iPad' and 'iPhone 4' dominated the most popular Google search terms, with 'Justin Bieber' and 'Glee' making a strong showing, too. But what's Chatroulette?

Twitter hacked? Not really. Here's the scoop.

'Twitter hacked' doesn't really describe what happened. Nor does 'Twitter virus.'

Internet Explorer 9 beta makes the browser wars interesting again

Internet Explorer 9 will hit the Web on Wednesday night.

Google balls: What's up with the Google logo today?

Bouncy Google balls bob, bound, and ricochet all over the Google homepage today.

Google Chrome 6: What it is and how to get it

Google Chrome turns 2 today – and Google is celebrating with the release of Chrome 6.

FTC considers anti-trust inquiry into Apple

Apple says developers must use a specific source language in creating apps for its iPhone. The FTC is concerned and is opening anti-trust inquiries.

Firefox 3.6 released

The latest version of the open-source Web browser gets back to its roots, putting new technology in the hands of its users, its developers say.

Google Wave: Developers paddle in

One developer: Using Wave suddenly makes Chrome and Chrome OS make a whole lot of sense.

Download of the day: Firefox 3.5

Browser wars: New Safari soars, leaving competitors in the dust

Safari 4's browser war salvo

Palm Pre breaks the rules, but can it break into the market?

One month later, has Chrome’s polish lasted?

Google has attracted few converts with its Web browser but it's thinking long term.