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Web browser companies rethink certificates
Web browser makers are starting to revisit how they handle net authentication right after previous month's breach that authorized a hacker to impersonate sites like Google, Yahoo and Skype. Study much more »
Certifying trust: Comodo highlights risk
For all the tens of billions of dollars a year spent on internet security there's one component that's vital but remains obscure: which websites browsers decide to trust. Examine a lot more »
Google grinds Gears to a halt
Standards groups are unwieldy and slow moving. But when it comes to expanding what browsers can do,
Cheap Windows 7 Key, they turned out to be a faster way for Google to bring a handful of features to the web than its Gears plug-in. Examine a lot more »
Hackers exploit Microsoft zero-day hole
Microsoft has warned that hackers are targeting a zero-day flaw that affects all Windows operating systems. Go through far more »
Pwn2Own claims RIM, Microsoft, Apple
Entries from Microsoft, RIM and Apple have all bitten the dust at this year's renowned Pwn2Own hacker-fest at CanSecWest in Canada. Study a lot more »
Microsoft sets IE9 release date
Microsoft will be formally launching the next version of its Internet Explorer browser, IE9, at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival (SXSWi) on Monday. Go through much more »
Microsoft fixes critical Windows holes
Microsoft released three bulletins fixing four vulnerabilities in Windows and Microsoft Office, like one that is rated "critical" for Windows XP, Vista and
Windows 7. Go through more »
Win Phone 7 market now dev-friendly
Microsoft tweaked its Windows Phone Marketplace to make it easier for developers to publish in the now five-month-old digital storefront. Go through far more »
Bing eyes instant search
Microsoft is preparing to make searching Bing an instantaneous affair. Examine more »
Microsoft Aus CTO talks open source love
After years of being seen as a proprietary software monolith, Microsoft is keen to change its image in the open-source community. Spearheading the charge for Microsoft Australia is the chief technology officer Greg Stone, who feels that locking customers into software is not the way to secure repeat business. Study more »
What's new in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4
This article highlights some of the features in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4 and explains why he thinks Visual Studio 2010 looks like a worthwhile upgrade. Read far more »
10 Windows applications that should be ported to Linux
The ranks of Linux users would certainly grow if a few go-to Windows apps could run natively on the OS. This article lists the ones he thinks would turn the tide. Go through far more »
Giving Samba its due
Here's some healthy praise to a tool often overlooked in the accolade department. Can you think of a tool much more deserving of open-source love than Samba? Examine far more »
Using a hybrid XSLT solution to send an email
Edmond Woychowsky recounts how a hybrid XSLT solution that he used recently reminds him of his college days. Study more »
A look at ColdFusion 9's new features
This article looks at some of the best features in ColdFusion 9 and discusses why the application server is still compelling. Read far more »
How using an XSL/C# hybrid may prevent an accounting snafu
Check out this hybrid of XSL and C# that Edmond Woychowsky used to resolve a floating point error in Microsoft's implementation of the XPath sum() function. Study much more »
Explore the Semantic Web's standards and real-world applications
Here's an overview of the Semantic World wide web standards RDF and SPARQL and a look at two real-world applications that have emerged from the Semantic Net concept. Read a lot more »
10 open source Windows apps worth checking out
The open source community has a lot to offer,
Cheap Windows 7 Home Basic, and not just to Linux users. These 10 outstanding Windows tools can make your life easier (for free). Read more »
Windows Server 2008 R2 changes for core installation
This article outlines the new features in the core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 and discusses which components were removed. Examine more »
10 Google Chrome extensions worth checking out
Improve your Chrome browsing experience by adding extensions that provide custom functionality. Study far more »
Google unleashes Chrome OS beta
Google's browser-based operating system isn't quite ready for a mass-market debut, but that hasn't stopped the company from distributing a limited number of specially designed laptops running Chrome OS. Take a tour of what's similar and what's new in this First Look video. Examine a lot more »
Mac vs. PC: the battle for instant-on
Apple's MacBook Air ups the ante in the battle to reduce the time needed to wake a computer from sleep. We pit a typical
Windows 7 machine against the MacBook Air. Study more »
Windows Phone 7: everyday apps
Part 2 of our guide to Windows Phone 7 shows you some of the apps you'll use on a day-to-day basis. Go through more »
Remove malware from your computer
Worried your computer is infected? Follow these steps to identify, remove and protect yourself against spyware, adware and the like. Examine more »
Google Docs: can you live without it?
Google Docs is a popular cloud-based word processor, spreadsheet, calendar and email application provided by the search giant. But should you deploy it in your business? Examine a lot more »
Download all your data from Facebook
The new tool squeezes your entire Facebook identity into a tidy little zip file. Here's how it works. Study far more »
Ballmer talks Windows Phone 7
CNET News senior writer Ina Fried interviews Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer right soon after the launch of Windows Phone 7 in New York. Study far more »
A look at Cisco's Android tablet
Cisco's Kathy English shows an early prototype of Cisco's Cius tablet. Go through more »
Microsoft's IE9 exploits hardware for speed
Microsoft's new beta version of Internet Explorer 9 improves its graphics rendering performance by making more efficient use of the PC's hardware. Go through more »
Internet Explorer 9 beta
Microsoft has delivered a beta for Internet Explorer 9 that looks and feels modern, with a minimal interface, comprehensive search features and smart security for Windows users. Study much more »
A hack brings Android to iPhone
[blogs:syslog] -- Apple was put in the spotlight this week, with iPhone news dominating the scene. Read a lot more »
iPhone OS 4.0 features revealed
[blogs:syslog] -- Steve Jobs reveals some novelties from the upcoming iPhone OS 4.0, Canonical releases details about the next version of Ubuntu, and far more in this week's Roundup. Read much more »
Google.cn relocates to Hong Kong
[blogs:syslog] -- This week Google ended search censorship in China by moving its search engine to Hong Kong and Microsoft released the new Office Communications Server "14". Examine much more »
Microsoft shows off IE9 preview
[blogs:syslog] -- This week, highlights from Microsoft's MIX10 conference and a lot more in the Roundup. Read much more »
IE9's H.264 vote killed Ogg
[blogs:betaliving] -- In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Study far more »
Google launches Apps Marketplace
[blogs:syslog] -- Google launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. A lot more of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »
Microsoft showcases new NUIs
[blogs:syslog] -- TechFest, Microsoft's internal even took place this week with researchers showcasing some new interfaces the company is working on. Read more »
Google to dump Gears
[blogs:syslog] -- Google is about to pull the plug on its Gears project, while Mozilla plans to drop Mac OS X 10.4 support in future versions of Firefox. Read far more »
Windows Phone 7 makes its debut
[blogs:syslog] -- The highlights from the Mobile World Congress and much more in this week's Roundup. Read more »
Microsoft Surface comes to Australia
[blogs:syslog] -- Microsoft Surface finally to hit Australia, Google adds Buzz to the social networking array and a lot more in this week's Roundup. Go through much more »
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Ubuntu Lucid Lynx makes a debut
Canonical releases Ubuntu 10.04 LTS,
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A hack brings Android to iPhone
Apple was put in the spotlight this week, with iPhone news dominating the scene. Examine more »
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Google Chrome increases printer voodoo
Google today revealed its plans for printing from within cloud-based Chrome OS, and every printer you have ever owned, used or sneered at from afar,
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