As of last weekend, it has become a crime in Germany to build, sell, obtain or distribute so-called "hacking tools", which experts say will damage overall computer security by severely curtailing legitimate research and analysis, and prevent "good" hackers from discovering and plugging system security holes.
The open-source community is pushing customers to patch their systems to close a hole in a software component that allows Windows programs to store and retrieve files on Linux and Unix servers.
Relationships have often been strained between Apple and the publications (both professional and personal) that cover the computer maker -- especially when it comes to as-yet-unreleased products.
Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?
The best route to establishing a secure wireless LAN is missing one detail: a standard. Naturally, plenty of vendors are offering proprietary solutions in hopes of locking you in. What can you do besides wait and compare?
StarOffice 6.0 is relatively inexpensive, but it's unlikely to win over existing users of Microsoft's Office products.
D-Link's 802.11g debutant delivers impressive wireless range and performance for an entry-level router.
History of British PCs
The cash-strapped UK National Museum of Computing is home to an exhibition of the evolution of British PCs.… Watch it now
Telstra's BT coat doesn't fit
Australian security: the lucky country
Storage infrastructure on the tender track
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