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  • Google debuts Gears for Firefox 3

    Gears, Google's project to make Web browsers a better foundation for elaborate online applications, now supports Firefox 3, the company plans to announce soon.

  • Google Gadgets now work on Linux

    Google Gadgets mini-applications that can be placed anywhere on the desktop have, until now, only been compatible with Windows and Mac.

  • Google Desktop released for Linux

    Google has today launched a beta version of Google Desktop search for Linux, a sign of growing support by the Internet giant for Linux on the desktop.

  • Microsoft answers Google's call on desktop search

    Microsoft will make modifications to Windows Vista's search feature in service pack one to appease competition concerns from Google, as well as head off further antitrust battles with US regulators.

  • Google Desktop vulnerable to attack

    Security researcher Robert Hansen has published details of a new attack on Google Desktop.

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  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Google Desktop Search inherently insecure

    Google stitched up some gaping holes in its desktop search software recently but the nature of the tool's design means that the contents of users' hard drives will remain under constant threat of exposure.

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    Toshiba's Satellite U500 wants to be portable and powerful, which has a negative impact on both the battery life and the weight. Still, if you need power in a petite package, the U500 might do it for you.

  • Dell OptiPlex 960

    If you're shopping at the premium end of the business desktop market, you'll be hard-pressed to do better than the Dell OptiPlex 960.

  • Toshiba Tecra R10

    Despite its strong performance, the tacky design and inflated price leaves the Toshiba Tecra R10 behind the competition.

  • Toshiba Portege A600

    Don't let the toy-like appearance of the Toshiba Portege A600 fool you, this fully featured portable laptop is packed full of features.

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