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HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless
Reviews HP's Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless is a suitable inkjet for offices with high-volume print requirements. With a touch-screen, multiple networking options and very fast print speeds, this workhorse gets an Editors' Choice award.
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Scanner, Wireless, Optical Character Recognition, photograph, printer, fax, built-In
Acer Tempo M900
Reviews We like the Acer M900's large 3.8in. screen, but its slide-out QWERTY keyboard is less successful. Acer's Shell user interface may not appeal to all, but the fingerprint reader is welcome.
Tags: Screen, Acer Inc., Scanner, Headset, GPS, Microsoft Windows Mobile, keyboard, Microsoft Windows, High Tech Computer Corp., camera
Super scanners at British airports
News High-powered machines that produce detailed double X-ray images mean passengers no longer have to unpack laptops. Waits were cut to five minutes in June.
Tags: Security, Green IT, Biometrics, Airport Operator, Scanner, London, energy efficiency, Silicon.com, carbon dioxide, corporate responsibility
Patent reveals Google's book-scanning advantage
News Google is cagey about exactly how it scans books for its digital library effort, but a patent reveals details--and the hurdles competitors face.
Tags: Patents, Patent, Scanner, Google Inc., Optical Character Recognition, 3D, photograph, projector, Search Result, camera
Conficker flaw reveals which computers are infected
News Researchers find flaw in Conficker that lets them detect which computers have the legit Microsoft patch and which were "patched" by the worm itself.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, Scanner, Honeynet Project, Tool, removable storage, Flaw, computer
Filesystem fragmentation--A security threat
Techguide It may not be immediately apparent, but filesystem fragmentation is more than just a minor annoyance; it can also up the level of risk to your system and data security.
Tags: Data security, PC security, Security Management, Business security, Microsoft Corp., Security, Scanner, Backup, File System, Defragmentation
The 10 faces of computer malware
Techguide The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.
Tags: Network security, PC security, Data security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Malware, Scanner, Rootkit, Michael Kassner, operating system
Sony PlayStation site victim of SQL-injection attack
News Automated attack claims another high-profile target, offering sale of a fake antivirus scanner.
Tags: Hacking, Security, Web sites, Google Inc., Scanner, Domain, Sophos Plc., Sony Playstation, Attack, antivirus
RIM, Indian officials to meet again over BlackBerry concerns
News Two sides will continue their discussion over the security issues looming over Blackberry-enabled phones especially with its e-mail delivery service.
Tags: Security, BlackBerry, Wireless e-mail devices, RIM BlackBerry, Mobile, Research In Motion Ltd., India, Scanner, Government, phone
Are regular virus scans necessary with AV protection?
Techguide Find out if you can do away with virus scans by relying on antivirus packages to scan the system in real time.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, Security Management, Security applications/tools, Scanner, IT Security, File System, Tool, antivirus, Sysinternals
Making remote check deposit real
News The technology to deposit checks remotely is here. Small banks gain convenience--and a way to compete with their larger counterparts.
Tags: Banking, Remote management, ATM, Bank Of America Corp., Security, Scanner, Check, payment, software, Germany
Google acquires ReCaptcha as book-scanning aid
News Google's massive book-scanning project could produce more accurate results with ReCaptcha, a twist on the captcha-style log-in screens found on many Web sites.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Data Management, Scanner, Bot, computer science, font, Carnegie-Mellon University, CAPTCHA, blog
Biometric scanners to delve inside your brain
News Brain activity scanners and heart rate sensors are among the next generation of biometric security devices being developed by the EU.
Tags: Biometrics, Security, Sensor, Scanner, RFID, European Union, voice recognition, computer, RFID chip, microphone
Adware supplies one third of all malware
News New figures show increased use of adware to deposit malicious software on victims' desktops, according to Panda Security.
Tags: Security, Viruses and worms, Malware, Adware, Scanner, antivirus, Computer, spyware, security company, financial
Mobile biometric scanners for all UK police
News Handheld fingerprint readers will be rolled out to police across the United Kingdom from 2010 as part of the Project Midas scheme.
Tags: Biometrics, Mobile, Scanner, Database, Officer, Midas Inc., fingerprint sensor, handheld, handheld fingerprint scanner, U.K.
