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Microsoft Updates XP Wi-Fi Security Support

Microsoft over the weekend rolled out an update to its Windows XP operating system to add support for WPA2, aka Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the wireless security specification approved by the IEEE. Add comment

Time Warner Loses Backup Tapes With Employee Info

Media giant Time Warner said Monday that it lost a container of computer backup tapes with information on current and former employees. Add comment

Sun Plans July Release For StarOffice 8

Sun Microsystems plans to release its next version of StarOffice in July, bringing new compatibility with its chief competitor, Microsoft Office. Add comment

Sober Worm Variant Makes The Rounds

A new variant of the mass-mailing Sober worm has been discovered and is spreading among consumer PC users, security experts said Monday. Add comment

512MB Graphics Boards To Be Widespread?

[url=http://www.beyond3d.com/]Beyond3D[/url] has a few words to say about how realistic the prospect is of having 512MB graphics cards becoming the norm, for high-end cards, in the not to distant future. Add comment

Longhorn WinHec 2005 Round-Up @ Neowin

[url=http://www.neowin.net]Neowin[/url] has posted a round-up article summarising all the Longhorn news and activity from this years WinHec. Add comment

NEW Omega Catalyst 5.4 Released

A new set of Omega drivers based on ATI's Catalyst 5.4 driver suite have been made available for download. Add comment

Download.com says : No Adware, No Exceptions

Premier download site; Download.com strikes into the heart of the adware pirates distribution: [quote]When it comes to fighting unwanted adware and spyware, CNET Download.com has always been in your corner. During the past few years, we've brought you the best tools and tips in our Spyware Center, and we've maintained a strict policy toward adware by allowing only software that discloses advertising partnerships during installation. This week, we've upped the ante: we're launching a new zero-tolerance policy toward all bundled adware. That means every time you download software from Download.com, you can trust we've tested it and found it to be adware-free--period.[/quote] Add comment

Samsung and Microsoft partner up for HDTV

Deal sees Korean electronics company and next-gen Xbox showcase technological talents in retail displays. Add comment

8-Bit Art Show

The “i am 8-bit” art show in LA features work inspired by classic 8-bit video games. Add comment

First Look: Tiger Lives Up to the Hype

Excellent new search tool and numerous additions make Apple's update largely a no-brainer. Add comment

Verizon Pulling Plug on Free NYC Wi-Fi

Verizon Communications Inc. is turning off the free wireless Internet access it beams from New York City telephone booths for DSL subscribers who use laptops away from home or the office. Add comment

NEW Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 RC2b

A new release candidate of Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 has been made available for download. Add comment

Age of Empires III – Hands-On @ GameSpy

[url=http://pc.gamespy.com]GameSpy[/url] has an exclusive look at the upcoming Age of Empires III PC title. Add comment

Scientists Make Bacteria Behave Like Computers

Bacteria have been programmed to behave like computers, assembling themselves into complex shapes based on instructions stuffed into their genes. Add comment

Adware/Spyware Vendor Sued Over ‘Invasive’ Software

New York State has gone on the attack against spyware and adware by filing a lawsuit against a Los Angeles-based marketing company that allegedly installed "invasive" software onto consumers' computers without proper notice as part of free software downloads. Add comment

Pirates Of The Caribbean Goes MMORPG

The popular Disney theme ride turned motion picture starring Johny Depp will be taking to the PC in the form of a new massive online roleplaying game. Add comment

SilverStone LC11 PC Case

The LC11 turns the PC case world upside down...literally. Add comment

SilverStone LC11 PC Case

The LC11 turns the PC case world upside down...literally. Add comment

Intel Begins To Look At 450 MM Wafers

Intel says it is eyeing 450 mm wafer processes, and it has begun early investigation into transitioning to the more efficient methodology. Add comment

AMD To Offer Quad Cores In 2007

Not content to have launched its first dual-core server chip last week, AMD is already chatting up its successor. Two cores not big enough for one socket? Meet the quad-core. Add comment