Firefox is finally 64-bit on your Windows PC
Believe it or not, Firefox on Windows has been a 32-bit affair until now — while Google and Microsoft made the leap to 64-bit web browsing a while back, Mozilla hasn’t been quite so quick off the mark. All’s well after today, though, as Mozilla has released a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows. So long as you’re running at least Windows 7, the browser can take better advantage of processors from recent...
Firefox is finally 64-bit on your Windows PC
Believe it or not, Firefox on Windows has been a 32-bit affair until now — while Google and Microsoft made the leap to 64-bit web browsing a while back, Mozilla hasn’t been quite so quick off the mark. All’s well after today, though, as Mozilla has released a 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows. So long as you’re running at least Windows 7, the browser can take better advantage of processors from recent...
Nanoparticle-based windows could switch colors on demand
The technology is still far from production, so don’t expect to renovate your home just yet. However, you only need tiny amounts of the precious metals to achieve dramatic effects. As such, you might well find yourself upgrading to color-shifting smart windows around the whole home, not just in one or two prime locations.[Image credit: Craig Warga/Bloomberg via Getty Images] Read the rest here: Nanoparticle-based windows could...
Nanoparticle-based windows could switch colors on demand
The technology is still far from production, so don’t expect to renovate your home just yet. However, you only need tiny amounts of the precious metals to achieve dramatic effects. As such, you might well find yourself upgrading to color-shifting smart windows around the whole home, not just in one or two prime locations.[Image credit: Craig Warga/Bloomberg via Getty Images] Follow this link: Nanoparticle-based windows could...
Uber upgrades Windows app with Cortana, desktop support
Sadly, the desktop version of the app can’t stand alone: Uber says customers will still need to use their mobile device to complete a trip. (See update below.) At least the phone experience is getting an upgrade, too — the new app adds Cortana voice commands (“Hey Cortana, get me an Uber to Central Park”) and live tile support, letting Windows users see when their car is arriving without actually opening the...
