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13 October 2009
News: Windows 7 UAC not fit for business

Windows 7's redesigned User Account Control (UAC) is little more than a superficial tweak aimed at consumers that will do nothing to solve the practical problems for businesses using the technology, a software company has claimed once again.
12 October 2009
News: ID fraud surged by a third in 2009

The number of victims of ID fraud in the UK rose by a third in 2009 compared to the previous year, said the CIFAS.
News: Stephen Gately death exploited by hackers

Hackers have already starting exploiting the death of pop star Stephen Gately just 48 hours after the singer tragically died, says Sophos.
News: Addiction causes China to cleanse online games

Chinese authorities have promised to clean the country's online gaming industry of "unhealthy" content such as violence and pornography, asserting more control over use of the internet in the country.
News: Google Chrome for Mac to launch by Christmas

A Mac version of the Google Chrome web browser is likely to be available by Christmas, earlier than initially reported.
10 October 2009
News: The 10 funniest people on Twitter

With its 140-character limit, Twitter is a perfect medium for humour delivered in quick, inspired bursts. These 10 tweeters bring the funny, and then some.
News: Gallery: 5 of the best Windows Mobile 6.5 Phones

Here's a closer look at five phones running Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 6.5.
News: Timeline: 15 years of the web browser

Here is a look back at the 15 years of wars, lawsuits, and standards the web browser has brought us.
09 October 2009
Opinion: Microsoft 'planning 128bit Windows 8'

Windows 7 hasn't even launched yet and rumours are already circulating about the next version of Microsoft's OS, Windows 8.
News: Free Office 2010 to replace Microsoft Works

Microsoft is discontinuing its venerable Works program, an entry-level productivity suite for home users, and replacing it with an advertising-support version of Office 2010
News: Tests show Windows 7 boots slower than Vista

Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system boots slower than its unloved predecessor, Windows Vista, a PC tune-up developer said today.
08 October 2009
News: eBay and Skype win patent case on appeal

A federal appeals court has found eBay and Skype have not infringed on two peer-to-peer patents held by Peer Communication, according to Skype's general counsel.
News: Google, Opera probe Microsoft ballot screen changes

While EU officials seem eager to accept Microsoft's modified 'ballot screen' proposal, its rivals want time to study the modifications.
News: First Windows 8 details emerge

Windows 8 will include a 128bit architecture, according to an embarrassing leak from Microsoft's research and development team
07 October 2009
News: EU seeking opinions on latest Microsoft antitrust measure

The European Commission has revealed it is asking the opinion of software industry and consumers over a new offer put forward by Microsoft following its antitrust charges.
News: No attacks yet for Windows Vista flaw

It has been a week since hackers released software that could be used to attack a flaw in Windows Vista and Server 2008, but Microsoft and security companies say that criminals haven't done much with the attack.
News: Windows 7 saves £100 per PC per year

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has insisted that businesses moving to Windows 7 could save up to £100 (US$160) per PC per year, in tight economic times.
How-Tos: How to create watercolour effects

Watercolour is one of the most popular forms of painting – mistakes can be easily corrected and you needn't be particularly precise in your strokes. This somewhat impressionistic medium is ideal for a first foray into digital painting.
How-Tos: How to use shortcuts in your favourite apps

Most of us will already be using Ctrl, Alt, Del to access the Windows login screen (or more likely, the Task Manager to end an unresponsive app); while Ctrl, S to save a document and Ctrl, C and Ctrl, V to copy and paste are other common commands. But there are tons of helpful shortcuts that can make creating, navigating and formatting documents a breeze. We'll be your guide.
06 October 2009
Opinion: Farewell Windows XP

It may have taken eight years, but Microsoft has finally finished its replacement for Windows XP. Yes, you read that right: XP.

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