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Spammers out of ideas?

Google has said spammers are going back to tried and tested methods.

The top ten UK web brands

We look at why the top web brands have won a spot in the hearts of UK surfers.

Facebook trials privacy tools

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Facebook is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.

    Latest Internet News

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Samsung i7500 coming soon to UK

Network has confirmed that the Samsung ‘Galaxy’, its first Android based phone, will be coming soon to O2.

Monday Jul 6

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Fed up of queues, Brits want Post Office services online

Queues seem to take up much of our lives – could online public services be the answer to the interminable waiting?

Monday Jul 6

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UPDATED: BT drops Phorm, investors follow

As BT steps back from behavioural advertising plans, Phorm stays confident while investors falter.

Monday Jul 6

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First patch for Firefox 3.5

Mozilla has only just released the latest version of Firefox, and the browser needs a fix.

Monday Jul 6

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Ancient bible meets the internet

The bible managed to survive sixteen centuries, but the web site didn't last the morning after heavy demand.

Monday Jul 6

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Brits want e-retailers to be responsible for security

Many UK users know the risks of leaving passwords around, but online frustration is stopping them from worrying about it.

Monday Jul 6

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BT's high-speed broadband pilot starts Monday

BT’s pilot of high-speed broadband in two locations in the UK starts on Monday.

Friday Jul 3

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Reviews Round-up: Firefox burns brightly

This week, we looked at digital pens, small NAS boxes, a mobile workstation from HP and the latest browser update from Firefox.

Friday Jul 3

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Week in Review: Pirates and foxy speeds

This week in IT, we've seen a new version of Firefox, the end of The Pirate Bay, and government urged to rethink its data policies.

Friday Jul 3

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Facebook trials new privacy tools

Facebook has announced it is trialling a system to simplify its privacy settings.

Friday Jul 3

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BT: Broadband tax won't cover fibre rollout

A BT executive has claimed the 50p broadband tax will not cover fibre for all.

Friday Jul 3

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‘Smart’ phones fight back against thieves

Thieves aren’t having it all their own way as smart phones help victim get reunited with their phones.

Friday Jul 3

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Canonical offers free Ubuntu cloud computing system

Private clouds could save businesses money and time, according to Canonical.

Thursday Jul 2

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Google irons out Apps Sync bug

Google fixes Apps Sync bug, and begins campaign to persuade business users over from Microsoft’s dominating enterprise software.

Thursday Jul 2

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Bing integrates Twitter data into search

Microsoft Bing looks to take advantage of the Twitter phenomenon by integrating real-time tweets into its search results.

Thursday Jul 2

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    Latest Internet Features

Steve Ballmer

Microsoft: One year under Steve Ballmer

It's been one year since Bill Gates left Microsoft in Steve Ballmer's hands. What kind of year have we seen?

26 Jun 2009

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The top ten UK web brands

We look at why the top web brands have won a spot in the hearts of UK surfers – and what they need to watch for in the future.

17 Jun 2009

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Can Microsoft make a success out of Silverlight?

Just over two years ago, Microsoft launched its entry into the Rich Internet Application (RIA) marketplace. So how has Silverlight fared, and can it really topple Flash?

5 Jun 2009

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A short history of Phorm

As Phorm launches a new consumer product, we track the system's rocky reception in the UK.

3 Jun 2009

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Top of the flops: 10 pieces of tech that died before they’d lived

We run down some of the key tech inventions of our time that didn’t last the distance.

29 May 2009

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Can Google or Microsoft get any bigger?

With increased competition and regulatory attention, both Microsoft and Google may find that future growth is hard to come by...

18 May 2009

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    Blogs

Would James Bond have had a Facebook account?

6 Jul 2009

One of the most amazing stories I've heard in a while. The wife of the new head of the MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service no less, thought that it would be a good idea (...)

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Mozilla CEO says it’s too soon for the next Google

6 Jul 2009

No-one has made a business out of Web 2.0 - not in the traditional sense of business success, the IPO. Nearly $30 billion has gone into Web 2.0 startups since 2001; why (...)

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Is Microsoft right to launch free security software?

19 Nov 2008

The news today that Microsoft is axing its fledgling Windows OneCare subscription-based security product for desktop SoHo and consumer users was of little surprise to most (...)

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    Latest Internet Reviews

Mozilla Firefox 3.5 review

Rating: 5

Firefox has had its status as the number one IE alternative under threat for a while. Can it reclaim its position with the latest update?

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    Latest Videos in Internet

Video: How to set up a Smoothwall firewall

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We take you through how to setup your own low-cost firewall system using nothing more than a low spec PC and free software.

 

    Latest Internet How Tos & Tutorials

Internet Explorer 8

Internet Explorer 8 in action

As the Internet Explorer 8 release candidate becomes available to download Mary Branscombe looks at what your users are going to be making support calls about, from rich search results to anonymous browsing.

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Bing Beta

Join the Search Debate in Association with Bing Beta

We want to hear from you, tell us about your search experiences and hear what others are saying. Have your say in the debate.

 
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CA - IT Governance that lets you bring more to the table

Visit CA's Data Recovery, Protection, Management and Compliance resource centre today. Access free trial downloads, videos, the latest ARCServe review, and the latest white papers and case studies.

 
Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

The Future of Storage

In association with HP, IT PRO examines the future of storage, looking at HP's Storage Works 9100, customer viewpoints, and previous cutting edge incarnations. HP's UK Enterprise Storage Product Manager also discusses how video and compliance are changing storage needs.

 
Best practices for delivering remote support

Are you the world's smartest database professional?

Quiz from Oracle

Get in the top 10 scores and submit your own questions to the quiz.

 
Netbooks vs Notebooks

Securing Data on Your Notebook

SME’s rely on notebooks for the safe running of their business, but don’t think about security and data protection. This guide will help them so they’ll be protected even if a notebook gets stolen, lost or simply stops working.

 
Netbooks vs Notebooks

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Win a Dell Notebook

Dell Outlet are giving one lucky user the chance to win a Dell Notebook

 
The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The BlackBerry has changed mobile communications forever.

This guide covers all the latest models, shows you how to set up your handset, walks you through the advanced services, looks at third-party applications, reviews the essential accessories and of course provides hundreds of hints and tips on how to make the most of your BlackBerry.

Buy the guide here today, and tap into your Blackberry’s true power.

 
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Channel Pro

Visit IT PRO’s sister title Channel Pro for news, in-depth analysis and industry comment aimed at distributors, resellers and anyone else working in the IT channel.

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