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Firefox 15 / Thunderbird 15 Released

Firefox 15 and Thunderbird 15 were released on August 28, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note.   The future of this version is “Implementation of Silent Update for Windows OS”. When new version comes, Firefox will automatically update itself. After it updated, new version  automatically enables when it is restarted. New Features (Firefox) Implementation of Silent Update for Windows OS (Firefox)  Support version 3 of new protocol called “SPDY”  produced by Google (Improvement of the web browsing speed). (Thunderbird) Added FileLink” function with the external online storage (YouSendIt) for sending  an attached document of large size to “Ubuntu One”. Fixes of security vulnerabilities. Release Note Firefox 15...Read More

How to colorize the folder for Windows

Macintosh supports to colorize the folder for the arrangement of information, but Windows does not support yet. Windows only supports to change the icon. This is very inconvenience, so I would like to introduce the free software. Software  I’m sorry that I could not find out the complete free software. Each software has something of a restriction.Now, the following software cannot install or use in the Kyoto University.  Folder Maker Free The license of this free version is for Home use, so you cannot use in the office. [How to Install it] Download the software from http://www.foldermarker.com/download.php. Open downloaded file and install it. [How to use it] Please right click on...Read More

Firefox 14.0.1 / Thunderbird 14 Released

Firefox 14.0.1 and Thunderbird 14 were released on July 18, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note.  In this version, the security is improved. Firefox 14.0 was not released. The future of this version is “Improvement of secure communication regarding the search keyword” and “Improvement for MacOSX Lion”. New Features (Firefox) Implementation of encrypted communication regarding the search keyword in the location bar, address bar, and so on. (Firefox) Fullscreen support for MacOSX Lion. Fixes of security vulnerabilities. Release Note Firefox 14.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 14 Release Note 18th June, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.3) for Mac Released

Users. It was released on July 10, 2012.This version includes  the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.3 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Please see the following HP about version history. 12th July, 2012  Chief of...Read More

Firefox 13.0.1 / Thunderbird 13.0.1 Released

Firefox 13.0.1 and Thunderbird 13.0.1 were released on June 6, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note.  The purpose of this version is for the bug fixes due to the crash trouble regarding Flash Player.. Bug Fixes (Firefox) Fixed the crash trouble regarding Adobe Flash Player in the Windows OS. (Thunderbird) Fixed the issue that a dialog for changing a password  is displayed when the network error happens. Release Note Firefox 13.0.1 Release Note Thunderbird 13.0.1 Release Note 20th June, 2012  Chief of Information Processing Office: Kitani.

Adobe Flash Player 11.3.300.257 Released

Users New Adobe Flash Player was released (version 11.3). To update to the latest version of this Player is very important because it is used  for browsing web sites without a user noticing. In other words, the Player has been used in many web sites. Especially, many security vulnerabilities have been being found out because attackers try to attack to tools or systems which many persons use.  I feel that the release interval of Adobe Flash Player has been being hastened  more and more.At any rate, Adobe Flash Player has been frequently updating, so I  strongly recommend to access to the following version check site. If you use not only Internet Explorer...Read More

How to send large files with FilePost.

There are various approaches for sending large files. I would like to introduce “FilePost” service among various services because it is simple and easy operation. What’s PostFile? This is online storage service with multi-languages.  Features 10 files, total 1GB Period: 3 days Total download size: 1.5GB　If you upload 100MB (0.1GB) file,  the recipient will be able to download 15 times. No registration required, Multi-language support, and the support of various devices, such as iPHone, iPad, Android smartphone, and so on. About the detail information, please see the HP of PostFile. Notice Please keep in the mind about the risk of information leak because it is the external online storage service. Please...Read More

Firefox 13 / Thunderbird 13 Released

Firefox 13 and Thunderbird 13 were released on June 6, 2012. About the detail information, please check the release note.  In this version, some new approaches are applied. New Features (Firefox) Display of the frequently visiting web pages in new tab. (Firefox) Support of new protocol called “SPDY”  produced by Google (Improvement of the web browsing speed). (Thunderbird) Implementation of “FileLink” function with the external online storage (YouSendIt) for sending  an attached document of large size. Fixes of security vulnerabilities Notice regarding FileLink function (Local Announcement) I don’t recommend the use of the  function because  there is not sufficiently information. The function uses the external online storage service called “YouSendIt”....Read More

How to install and use a “Spybot Search & Destory” tool.

Why is this tool required? Spyware undetectable by a single security software is beginning to be reported.  This tool has very simple function for preventing a spyware.  And it has high compatibility with a security software. The signal to write this article  is that I received a request  for cleaning up “Babylon” spyware. The infected PC has already installed the security software called “ESET Smart Security 4.2” with latest virus definition, but it was infected.  For cleaning up “Babylon” spyware and doing preventive measures, the tool contributed. About  this spyware, I will write other article. This time, I woud like to explain how to install and use the tool. Compatibility...Read More

Microsoft Office 2011 (14.2.2) / 2008 (12.3.3) for Mac Released

Users. It was released on May 8, 2012.This version includes  the serious security vulnerabilities. Please update latest version if you use Microsoft Office 2011. [How to update] There are two approaches. Click “Check for Updates” in the “Help” menu after one of Word/Excel/PowerPoint is started up.  * In case of using company or university network, the update may sometimes be failure because of using closed network with proxy system. If you cannot update it, please use “No.2” method. Download Standalone updater and install it. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac 14.2.2 * Requirement  14.1.0 (Service Pack 1) before install latest version. Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.3.3 * Requirement  12.2.0 (Service Pack 2) before install...Read More