Did Microsoft use the “Firefox’ keyword on Twitter to promote IE9?

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology — whether that be by learning to program, building a PC from a pile of parts, or helping them get the most from their new MP3 player or digital camera.

Adrian has authored/co-authored technical books on a variety of topics, ranging from programming to building and maintaining PCs. His most recent books include “Build the Ultimate Custom PC”, “Beginning Programming” and “The PC Doctor’s Fix It Yourself Guide”. He has also written training manuals that have been used by a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Adrian also runs a popular blog under the name The PC Doctor, where he covers a range of computer-related topics — from security to repairing and upgrading.

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Twitter Enables “Always Use HTTPS” Setting

Ashton Kutcher as did complain that some executive Twitter Twitter after being hacked in TED? Starting today, users tired Twitter Firesheep can check the "Always use https" setting on the bottom of the settings in your profile. HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure uses SSL / TSL, as well as HTTP for secure encrypted communication over a secure channel. This protects users on untrusted networks such as WiFi cafe.

While users of Twitter could use HTTPS before at https: / / www.twitter.com, you now have the option of having it always on. In addition HTTPS is used when logging into Twitter and Twitter for the iPhone and iPad.

Mobile browser users have to visit https: / / mobile.twitter.com to access the feature, for now, but Twitter is trying to make adjustment on all devices, with the hope that sooner or HTTPS configuration default.

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