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Spam

UK spam doubles despite global decline

Spam may have dropped globally in 2010, but in the UK the situation got significantly worse.

By Tom Brewster, 20 Jan 2011 at 15:53

Security/News

Apple

Mac usage slipping?

In terms of web use, Mac market share has been falling over the past few months, a report claims.

By Tom Brewster, 3 Nov 2010 at 13:16

Public Sector/News

Mobile phone

Symbian seeks to simplify app development

Symbian claims to have opened up app development for the platform to creators of any technical ability.

By Tom Brewster, 29 Apr 2010 at 16:44

Mobile/News

patched computer

Microsoft to issue two patches for March

But Microsoft has also warned users to keep in mind the Vista RTM and XP SP2 are about to be killed off.

By Nicole Kobie, 5 Mar 2010 at 10:48

Security/News

patch cross

Slight relief for IT admins with ‘lighter’ Patch Tuesday

After the mega patch in October, this month sees less problems for Microsoft to fix.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 11 Nov 2009 at 12:40

Public Sector/News

Microsoft to issue 11 patches next Tuesday

Software giant gives advance notice about the vulnerabilities and fixes that Microsoft intend to release on Tuesday.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 10 Oct 2008 at 14:55

Security/News

Malware

Microsoft squeezes out Duqu workaround

Duqu is still causing trouble, as Microsoft recognises a Windows flaw and offers a workaround.

By Tom Brewster, 4 Nov 2011 at 12:06

Security/News

Security

Microsoft downplays Windows vulnerability

Microsoft says a vulnerability could allow remote code execution, but it's not likely anyone will be able to do it.

By Tom Brewster, 18 Feb 2011 at 12:10

Security/News

Security

Panda and Trend slam Microsoft MSE decision

Microsoft has been slated by two security firms for its decision to include a free MSE download with its Windows Update.

By Tom Brewster, 9 Nov 2010 at 16:19

Security/News

Security

Ubuntu is more secure than Windows, according to Dell

Computer maker Dell has been singing Ubuntu's praises from the rooftops, saying its smaller user numbers meant it wasn't a target for online scammers.

By Martin James, 15 Jun 2010 at 14:41

Security/News

Virtualisation on a Mac

Head to Head: Parallels Desktop 6 vs VMware Fusion 3

We pit the two leading Mac virtualisation programs against each other to see which is best for running Windows on your shiny Apple computer.

By Alan Lu, 10 Nov 2010 at 16:54

Desktop Software/Reviews

security code

Researchers break into Windows encryption feature

With effort, hackers are able to break into an encryption feature available on newer versions of Windows.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 7 Dec 2009 at 13:37

Public Sector/News

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Neverfail launches Windows cluster disaster recovery tool

The disaster recovery vendor adds data replication tools for Microsoft Windows failover clustering, plus a new version of its software that’s...

By Miya Knights, 10 Jun 2008 at 01:01

Server/News

Security

Microsoft investigates Windows zero-day flaw

Microsoft is looking into a fresh flaw affecting the Windows Graphics Rendering Engine.

By Tom Brewster, 5 Jan 2011 at 11:18

Security/News

Microsoft warns users off Safari

'Carpet-bombing' interoperability flaw leaves Windows users open to malicious attacks when using Apple's Safari browser, the Windows maker claims.

By Miya Knights, 3 Jun 2008 at 10:37

Networking/News

Comet

Comet accused of counterfeiting Windows CDs

Microsoft takes legal action against Comet, claiming the retailer produced and sold 94,000 recovery CDs for Windows XP and Vista.

By Tom Brewster, 4 Jan 2012 at 12:18

Desktop Software/News

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Safari flaws hit Windows as well as Macs

Issues with the Safari browser are creating security holes in Microsoft systems, including Windows 7.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 12 Nov 2009 at 11:17

Public Sector/News

Lenovo tablet

Lenovo uncloaks Android tablets

New Android tablets are announced by Lenovo, with Windows devices coming later this year.

By Nicole Kobie, PC Pro, 20 Jul 2011 at 12:01

Desktop Software/News

Threat

Microsoft warns of Windows zero-day

The Windows flaw could allow hackers to gain user data, but nothing in the wild has been seen yet.

By Tom Brewster, 31 Jan 2011 at 14:20

Security/News

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Retailer PC World drops Linux netbooks for Windows

Customers will still be able to buy netbooks running Linux online, however.

By Nicole Kobie, 2 Jun 2009 at 09:39

Desktop Software/News

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