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NewsSurvey: Infrastructure bests securityAlthough security has topped the list of IT spending for some time, IT managers will be putting more of their dollars into infrastructure, according to a new survey of 100 IT managers from Goldman Read more... Recalling what went wrong in 2006A look back at IT in 2006 yields both laughter and tears, achievements and failures and an in-depth perspective on where things are headed. One of the most interesting, and entertaining, aspects Read more... New laptop battery standard in the worksGiven the fact that laptop batteries were the cause of the largest recall of a consumer electronics product in Read more... Email theft draws ire of Justice departmentEmail tampering clearly doesn't go over well with the Department of Justice. The agency's investigation and prosecution of a Utah man for allegedly accessing his ex-bosses' email accounts shows Read more... Busy "Patch Tuesday" for WindowsNext Tuesday will bring a new slew of Windows security patches, with some deemed critical and some not. The monthly Patch Tuesday will provide fixes for vulnerabilities reported in Windows Office Read more... Worm boasts some nasty featuresThe newest worm to hit is W32.Cuebot-K, a new variation in the Cuebot family of malware, and it's got quite a range of malicious functions. Security experts say the worm, which disguises itself as Read more... Tomorrow is "Patch Tuesday" for MicrosoftTomorrow is "Patch Tuesday" for Microsoft, so get ready to grab a whole new bunch of patches and security fixes ranging from a flaw in Word to fixing glitches in the vendor's Internet Explorer Read more... Mobile VoIP coming soonIf there is one thing that has everyone jumping off the balls of their feet these days it's the promise of mobile-phone based Voice over Internet Protocol. Folks are anxious for the technology but Read more... | Press ReleasesPCWorld Names Maxthon One of the "100 Best Products of 2011"The year's standout hardware, software, and services, as selected by PCWorld's experts.SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon (www.maxthon.com), a global software and web services Read more >> Wyse PocketCloud Wins Best Mobile Cloud App Honor for Android TabletsPocketCloud Pro Provides Highest Level Performance, Security, Management and Ease of Use in the Mobile App World SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wyse PocketCloud, the leading Android app on Read more >> OfficeMax Expands Selection of Tablet Computers With New Acer Iconia Tab A500- OfficeMax to offer the new 10.1-inch Acer tablet computer at OfficeMax.com and in-stores nationwide -NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in Read more >> PCWorld Reviews CompanionLink for Outlook to Google SyncPCWorld Praises CompanionLink for Offering Many Customization Options When Synchronizing Outlook Contacts and Calendar to Google PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCWorld reviews CompanionLink for Read more >> |




