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    An unpublished security vulnerability in Apple's OS X operating system which first came to light after a hacking competition has sparked concern in the user community.

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  • Mac users to get PGP whole-disk encryption

    PGP is planning to release a version of its whole disk encryption software for Apple Macintosh computers running OS X.

  • Mac clone company silent on court risk

    Psystar is currently selling Open Computers with Apple's Mac OS X Leopard preinstalled, in what appears to be a clear violation of Apple's software licence agreement.

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    Apple's Mac OS X operating system simplifies the process of connecting Windows systems to Macintosh PCs, and this guide shows you how it is done.

  • Become a security guru in five simple steps

    It's not difficult to become the local security expert -- the person others look to when they need network resources secured or who they point to when they want to source someone in their attempts to reform security policy -- There are really only five steps to it.

  • Photos: Running Apple's Safari securely

    Despite Apple's public claim that its engineers "designed Safari to be secure from day one," researchers have already found several dangerous flaws. Here are several steps you can take to disable various features in Safari to reduce the risk of hacker attacks.

  • Why you should (and shouldn't) upgrade to Vista

    There are plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista and there are also plenty of reasons not to. Here's a look at 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Windows Vista ... and 10 reasons why you shouldn't.

  • What's new in Windows Vista?

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  • Mac OS X 10.3 Panther

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  • Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

  • First Take: Apple Mac OS X 10.3 Panther

    Panther, a.k.a. Mac OS X 10.3, offers beefed-up compatibility with Windows networks and support for IPv6 networking.

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

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