Could you switch to 100% open source? – Whether it’s the economy or the slow death of XP, I’m hearing from more people looking to jump off the Microsoft bandwagon and pitch up with Free and Open Source Software. Could you replace your operating system and all your software with open source alternatives?
Fake Microsoft patches themed malware campaigns spreading – Researchers from Computer Associates (NASDAQ:CA) and Sophos are reporting on three currently active malware campaigns using fake Microsoft patch themes as a social engineering tactic to spread over email.
The first one is spreading as an “Important Windows XP/Vista Security Update” and is offering a bogus Conficker removal tool, the second is using an ……..
PC makers are lying to you about battery life – well not exactly, but they’re certainly not giving you an accurate picture of how long it will take for your laptop battery to run down next time you’re using it.
Could LG and NComputing Partnership Mean the End of Desktop PCs? – LG and NComputing’s partnership will develop an all-in-one computer solution that sells for less than $200 — potentially rendering desktop PCs obsolete.
How good is Microsoft’s free antivirus software? – Microsoft has officially unveiled its long-awaited consumer antivirus offering. Formerly code-named “Morro,” it’s now been christened Microsoft Security Essentials, and it will enter public beta testing next week. If you have a licensed copy of Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or above), Windows Vista, or Windows 7, you’ll be able to download and install the software at no additional charge. No subscription is required for ongoing definition updates, either.
How to Fix Wi-Fi Hotspot Problems – Quick tips to help you secure your connection, access remote files, share connections and more.
Secure E-Mail with Open Source Software – Strong e-mail security isn’t just for the enterprise. With Thunderbird and GnuPG, you can protect confidential information with industrial-strength encryption.
Prototype Nokia phone recharges without wires – pardon the cliche, but it’s one of the holiest of Holy Grails of technology: Wireless power. And while early lab experiments have been able to “beam” electricity a few feet to power a light bulb, the day when our laptops and cell phones can charge without having to plug them in to a wall socket still seems decades in the future.
