Chrome OS Team Aims for Speed Office 2010 Integrates with the Web Online Help for Holiday Shopping Palm Pixi Is Stylish But Sluggish AT&T Fires Back at Verizon with Ad New Pogoplug 'Cloud' Gets Social Google is showcasing how its Chrome OS will change the user experience when it initially appears on netbook-style devices that will feature bigger keyboards than today's netbooks. With the public beta of Office 2010, Microsoft offers integration with web-based, lightweight versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint; a mobile version; and social-networking in Outlook. Shoppers face a dizzying array of offers of help in the form of new Web sites, services and mobile phone applications as they set out to track down holiday bargains in their shopping this year. Palm is fighting harder than ever to snag a chunk of the smartphone market, and just six months after releasing the stylish Pre it's back with a lighter, petite and affordable version called the Pixi. AT&T isn't holding back in responding to attacks from Verizon Wireless. After losing a court fight to stop Verizon from airing 3G commercials, AT&T is responding with its own commercial. Cloud Engines has released its newest version of the Pogoplug, a small "multimedia sharing device" that connects hard drives to the Internet and allows a user to access the files remotely. FULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORY
Framed for Child Porn -- By a PC Virus Phishing Schemes Snag the Unwary Review : The HP ProBook 4410s Review: Droid's a Serious Smartphone Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 Is the Computer Mouse Endangered? Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses -- the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this twist, it's your reputation that's stolen. The term "phishing" is Internet jargon for "password fishing" -- an attempt by criminals to obtain your credit card, bank account, and other data. Here's how to protect your valuable information. The HP ProBook 4410s notebook computer is targeted at small and medium-sized businesses. It is part of the S series of ProBook notebooks built with features normally found in high-end models. Since its debut, millions have gravitated toward Apple's sleek iPhone. But Droid is a good alternative for those seeking a feature-packed smartphone with a full keyboard and strong wireless service. Nothing will make you feel more at home with a new operating system like knowing the tips and tricks that can help you to be as productive as possible. And Windows 7 is packed full of productivity secrets. The mouse has gained dominance as the number-one input device in use. But new developments are nibbling away at the rodent's lead as more and more displays are designed using touchscreens. FULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORYFULL STORY
House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.
GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.
Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.
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Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.
FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.
Lock-and-Load Security for Your PC While most people know about the dangers of suspicious Web sites and unknown e-mail attachments, what about physical security? Leaving your computer unsecured could be the biggest mistake you make.