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06 November 2009
News: Google Dashboard lets users control settings in apps

Google has unveiled Dashboard - a new tool that gives users the ability to control the personal settings in each Google product that they use.
News: Microsoft to patch 15 flaws next week

Microsoft this week said it will deliver six security updates next Tuesday, less than half the number it issued last month, to fix flaws in Windows and Microsoft Office. Microsoft will release the six updates on November 11.
News: Palm to launch WebOS development tool: Ares

Palm will introduce a web-based development environment for WebOS applications, called Ares, by the end of this year.
News: Kaspersky launches Mac antivirus software

Following in the footsteps of McAfee and Open Door Networks, Kaspersky Lab has announced its first Mac security software.
News: Google spreads Postini throughout Google Apps

Google is working to extend the Postini policy enforcement layer from Gmail to other Apps components like Docs.
News: Facebook, MySpace fix major coding issues

Social-networking sites MySpace and Facebook have apparently fixed coding errors that could have allowed an attacker access to all of their users' data and photos.
News: Revealed: The real reason Windows 7 is great

All new products have a killer feature - the one function that stands out from the rest and convinces you to part with your hard-earned cash. We look at the killer feature in Windows 7 - it's not what you think.
News: Alliance & Leicester protects customers against phishing

Web users banking with Alliance & Leicester are being offered software that the bank says will protect against phishing attacks and fake websites.
05 November 2009
How-Tos: How to: Optimise Windows Media Center for TV

We're thoroughly impressed with Windows 7, from its sleek interface to its swift operation. We particularly love its Media Center, and show you here how to tune it for TV. If you haven't got the spare cash to buy the new OS, we'll also show you some free or cheap apps that can speed up boot times for Windows XP and Vista.
How-Tos: How to: Virtualise Windows XP on a Mac

Unless you've bought a new PC in the past two years, there's a good chance that you're still running Windows XP - plenty of users are. Microsoft would obviously like you to upgrade to Windows 7, however, and now could be a wise time to make the switch.
04 November 2009
Serif WebPlus X4 web design software

Serif has unveiled a new version of its web design software WebPlus X4, which now includes an integrated PhotoLab that allows users to edit photos without leaving the software.
News: Microsoft reports positive start for Windows 7

Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system has been doing well in the market since it launched nearly two weeks ago, Microsoft executives said Wednesday.
News: Google Chrome gets bookmark syncing feature

Google is giving the latest version of its Chrome web browser a bookmark syncing feature.
News: HP says Windows 7 printer drivers coming soon

HP has revealed it expects to release Windows 7 drivers for its printers soon, as there are currently no compatible drivers.
03 November 2009
Video: How Windows 7 benefits IT admins

Windows 7 and the enterprise. How IT admins can use Windows 7 to improve security for end users.
How-Tos: How to: Run a portable web server

A huge variety of web services and providers are available, ranging from free online site builders to fully configurable virtual servers hosted by an ISP. For a large number of these, you'll be able to log in and create your website fairly easily, so why would you need web server software?
Opinion: Profits of doom

Securing your cash and privacy in the real world is one thing. Doing so on a PC is a whole new challenge. Breaking into other people's computers and doing funny stuff to them used to be a nerdy challenge; today, it's simply an opportunity to make money.
Opinion: Windows 7 adoption puts Vista to shame

Watch out, Vista. Windows 7's early sales are making your figures look embarrassingly puny.
News: Windows 7 use surges by 40%

The number of PCs running Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, surged by 40 percent in the week following its release, says Net Applications.
News: Canon iPhone app lets users print from handset

Canon hasunveiled an iPhone app that lets users print pictures stored on their handset, without the need for a PC.