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  • Hackers offered $100,000 for browser and phone exploits

    These are often a soft underbelly, so excluding them raises the bar.Part two of the contest, account for the remaining $60,000, will ask contestants to successfully hack the Apple iPhone, Blackberry Bold 9700, the Nokia/Symbian S60, and an…
  • Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview

    This build is simply a first look at the work Microsoft has done so far and is ready to share with its developer community.Missing from the browser are critical user navigation tools such as the address bar, as well as security features like the…
  • Small web browser firms bitter over Microsoft ballot

    By itself, the horizontal scroll bar is insufficient. Most of the developers whose browsers have been relegated to a second screen of the ballot Microsoft is now pushing to Europeans are mad as hell, and they won't take it anymore.
  • Office 2011 ribbon divides Mac users

    Some Mac users blasted Microsoft's plan to "ribbonise" the next version of Office for the Mac, while others - many of whom said they also use the productivity suite on Windows - defended the move.Office for Mac 2011 will feature a ribbon similar…
  • Opera claims 10.5 beta is fastest ever

    Opera has also given the browser an updated version of its Opera Turbo technology that compresses the bandwidth of text and data files on websites by 80 percent, ensures pages load faster.Users will benefit from a new minimalist-style interface…
  • Microsoft launches child-friendly version of IE8

    Nearly two thirds (64 percent) of under 18s have been contacted by a stranger online, says Microsoft.Research by the tech giant also revealed that 41 percent of parents don't know if their child has privacy settings enabled on their social…

Latest Features

  • How to buy a new PC: The specs

    PCs of all shapes and sizes have analogue audio outputs, and some models include a digital optical connection, which reduces the number of cables you need.Many all-in-one PCs include a speaker bar attached to the screen.
  • Firefox add-ons that protect your privacy

    Using the NoScript status bar icon, you can whitelist on a temporary basis or add sites to your permanent whitelist. Worried about preserving your privacy in an online world where privacy is disappearing?
  • Hands on with Google Reader Play

    Unlike Fast Flip that displays content in a static browser window, Play uses a filmstrip navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.No sign up is necessary to use Play, but when you're signed in to your Google account, Google will show you shared…
  • Why I don't use Google Docs

    There aren't any floating palettes; everything is done via the menus, the tool bar, or what can be a huge contextual menu that appears when you Control-click.Creating a chart in the Spreadsheet app requires first picking a chart type from a long…
  • Microsoft needs to step up with Windows Mobile 7

    Windows Mobile is uniquely suited to deliver a seamless and familiar experience for business professionals.Expecting Microsoft to introduce unique innovations or raise the bar in any way for mobile operating systems is probably a recipe for…
  • Should you upgrade to a LinkedIn premium account?

    A new link will appear for a limited time in your profile under the navigation bar called "Profile Organiser. What you get for your social networking cash What a Paid Account Includes:Social networking service LinkedIn is free, but if you choose…
 

How-Tos

  • Security tips for large and small businesses

    The 5 minutes that you spend watching the installation progress bar is well worth it in terms of the security provided by such newer technologies.Hardware needs updating, too. If you still can't find the URL, switch your mail reader to display…
  • How to migrate to Windows 7 with Easy Transfer

    You can find it under Accessories, System Tools on the All Programs menu or by typing Windows Easy Transfer in the search bar. Upgrading users to a new operating system always seems to have its pitfalls, and Windows 7 is no exception.
  • How to fix the most common Internet problems

    As nice as it is to keep in touch with friends (or "friends") and look at photos from bar night, constantly hearing about the timekilling habits of others can be downright boring.The Fix: Firefox users can check out Facebook Purity, a script that…
  • How to get Google Buzz now

    Click the Advanced tab and check the box at the bottom that says Show Develop menu in menu bar. Close the dialog box, click the gear icon again, and check Show Menu Bar; then choose the Develop menu, User Agent, Mobile Safari 3.1.2 iPod Touch…
  • How to update your BIOS

    Here's how to make sure your BIOS update goes without a hitch.Step 1: Identify your current BIOS versionThe easiest way to find your BIOS version is to open up the System Information app in Windows--just type msinfo32 into the search bar (for…
  • How to optimise photos for your digital scrapbook

    In Photoshop CS4, you begin by selecting the Crop tool, dragging the portion of the image you want to keep (the rest of the display is masked with a dark screen so you can see this clearly); then click the Commit button in the Options bar (the…

Reviews

  • Canon Pixma MP490 printer review

    A small, front swing-out door protects the three media slots.When you raise the flatbed scanner unit, a vertical support bar automatically props it up, and an animation appears on the colour LCD showing you how to replace the ink cartridges…
  • Sony VAIO AW230JH review

    For a true audiophile experience, you can hook the VGN-AW230J/H up to your home theater's A/V receiver with either HDMI or fiber optic cables.A multimedia control bar at the top of the keyboard supplies playback controls for movies and music…
  • Apple iPad review

    The iPad's photo application is much better than the iPhone's, too, with on-the-fly slideshow creation (complete with transitions) and different ways of viewing the images (including sorting by places, people, events, and a mini-thumbnail bar at…
  • Palm Pixi Plus review

    Like the Pre Plus, the handset offers a touch area with a light up bar. The "Plus" in the Palm Pixi Plus smartphone really means one thing: the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity. Other than that, the phone is identical in specs and design to its…
  • Palm Pre Plus review

    Like the Pixi and Pixi Plus, the Pre Plus has a capacitive touch area below the screen with a light up bar. The Palm Pre Plus is really more of an update of the original Pre than a completely new product.
  • Eset Nod32 Antivirus 4 review

    Against AVTest.org's huge store of known Trojans, spyware, and other malware, its block rate of 94.8 percent was decent, but strong performance from the majority of the apps we tested has raised the bar.The Slovakian-based program also fared…

White Papers

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    For every operational or product improvement a supplier makes, the bar gets raised even higher by those best in class. This paper introduces a more strategic approach to fulfillment operations that starts with optimal channel and customer…
  • Consolidating Oracle RDBMS Instances Using Solaris Resource Manager Software

    In this way, an administrator can configure the lnodes so that their corresponding users get the resources to which they are entitled.A UID and an lnode are loosely coupled, and it is possible to start an application with UID foo under the lnode bar.
  • Raising the Bar on Performance Management- Best Practices To Optimize Performance Reviews and Goal Management

    Raising the Bar on Performance Management- Best Practices To Optimize Performance Reviews and Goal Management Aileen MacMillan A closer look at the benefits of performance management whitepaper Frequently when performance management is mentioned…
  • The enterprise benefits of the industry's first remote management solution for handheld scanners

    These powerful solutions automated the provisioning and configuration of servers, operating systems, switches and more, dramatically minimizing the time and costs associated with the daunting task of managing geographically dispersed computer…
  • Understanding RFID

    There is a business case for RFID, after all we have been using bar codes for many years, so much so, it has not only become a part of our daily lives but, when an item does not have one it tends to somehow loose its appeal in term of value.
  • Polycom Video Communications

    With Siren 14 and now patent pending Polycom StereoSurround audio technology, Polycom once again raises the bar for quality audio standards and delivers true performance to our customers. If you ask frequent users of video conferencing technology…
 
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