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The Register
Canonical kicks Kubuntu to the kerb
Axed KDE-based Linux distro was biz non-starter
Ubuntu shop Canonical has withdrawn support from development of the KDE-based Kubuntu Linux desktop after seven years for commercial reasons.
Cloud proves that OldSQL is still cool
Relational lives to fight on
Open... and Shut As the IT world scrambles pell mell into the cloud, veteran vendors like Oracle are having to figure out how to make money in an IT market that is increasingly turning its back on traditional software licensing. While Oracle has faced down challenges to its core database business before from open source, the cloud presents an even thornier problem. If the world wants NoSQL and its ilk, will Oracle be forced to capitulate??
TRENDnet home security cam flaw exposes thousands
Just when you thought you were alone in the bath
TRENDnet has acknowledged a flaw that meant that live feeds from its home security cameras were accessible online without needing a password.
Google's whack-a-mole Marketplace cleans house again
Rovio Mobile, not Rovio MobiIe
Google's reactive policy over content on the Android Marketplace saw dozens of applications popping up overnight with names close enough to the real thing to reel in a mark or two.
Apple eyes ISPs to sell 'iTV'
Canny marketing as World+Dog goes IPTV
Analysis What are we to make of the claims from moles within Canada's two key telcos that both companies have Apple HD TVs in their labs??
ZDNet IT News
Apple launches digital textbooks
At CES, Ballmer highlights Windows phone, Windows 8, Xbox Kinect
Gadgets galore at Sony's press conference
CES 2012: Intel looks to 'wow' with concept Windows 8 ultrabooks
Walt Mossbergs? best gadget picks
The Unofficial Google Weblog
Better Pop Up Blocker for Chrome blocks pop-ups -- better
Filed under: Google
Who doesn't love pop-ups? Really, I mean, it has to be the world's most effective and well-respected mode of advertising. You're browsing along, reading something on the Web, and suddenly your screen explodes with color and NSFW video clips. Seriously, how can you not enjoy that?
If you're one of the odd few who aren't enthusiastic about pop-ups, you might appreciate Better Pop Up Blocker. While Chrome already features some pop-up blocking measures, they're not very serious. Even when you add the popular AdBlock extension, Chrome's blocking abilities still leave something to be desired. This point is made quite convincingly by the Better Pop Up Blocker homepage. If you're using Chrome, just click the image that says Click me, I'm an image, and see what I mean.
By default, Chrome allowed three different huge pop-up windows to appear. After installing Better Pop Up Blocker, no pop-up appeared when clicking the image. I was still able to see what pop-ups were blocked using the extension's menu and open them if I did want to access them. The browser action icon will every time it blocks a pop-up, just to let you know it's working.
All in all, it's a welcome addition to my Chrome installation - and one that will remain installed on my system.
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