internet

Android internet FAQ: I'm getting an internet access error with my Android application that says, "java.net.UnknownHostException: Unable to resolve host (hostname): No address associated with hostname". I think my HTTP/REST code is correct, what's wrong?

If you get an error message like this:

A lot of times when I'm asked to debug a Unix, Linux, or Mac OS X system, I'll hear a complaint like "The network seems slow", or just "It seems slow", followed by the usual "What is it doing?"

I actually think that last question is a wonderful one: What is this computer doing?

You can see a lot of information about Unix processes using the ps command or the top utility, but it seems like many system administrators don't know how to find networking information, at least not without a network sniffer.

RockMelt browser review - I'll probably be off this "social web browser" kick soon, but at the moment, it's a very intriguing playing field. As I wrote in my earlier Mac social web browsers review, even in a beta status, I think the new RockMelt browser is the current king of social web browsers.

RockMelt browser review - The short story

If you're interested in going down the social web browser road, here's what's good about RockMelt:

Web browser privacy FAQ: What things can I do to improve my internet/web browser privacy and security (especially in regards to "Flash cookies", or "Flash super cookies")?

Continuing my research into internet/web browser privacy, I've already mentioned that I stumbled onto the "Better Privacy" Firefox plugin, but I haven't written much specifically about it. So, here's what I know about web browser privacy and Better Privacy.

Google Chrome Incognito Window FAQ: What is the Google Chrome browser Incognito window, and how does it work?