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Dell Latitude D505
Reviews Budget-minded business buyers should take a close look at Dell's well-featured Latitude D505, which introduces Intel's cut-down Celeron M processor.
Major graphics flaw threatens Windows PCs
News Security flaw involving JPEG files affects at least a dozen Microsoft software applications and operating systems.
Tags: Viruses and worms, windows alerts
Windows XP SP2: almost here
Insight Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.
Tags: Windows XP
Google Chrome breaks out of beta
News The Web giant's recently launched browser is now officially ready for the public. Plus: How to make sure you get the new build.
Tags: Domain names, Web sites, E-mail servers, Web browsers, Google Chrome, Web Browser, Google Inc., Google Picasa, Apple Macintosh, Update System
Critical IE 7 exploit making the rounds
News Microsoft issues warning of a nefarious Internet Explorer 7 exploit that is making the rounds, which carries the potential of installing malware onto users' computers.
Tags: Web browsers, PC security, Data security, Microsoft Corp., Malware, Security, Site, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Microsoft Internet Explorer
Researchers exploit flaws in SSL, domain authentication system
News Dan Kaminsky and Moxie Marlinspike explain how flaws in the way domain names are verified on the Internet could allow attackers to impersonate a site and steal information from unsuspecting Web surfers.
Tags: Network security, Data security, Authentication and encryption, Web sites, Authentication, Security, SSL, Domain Name, Web Browser, Vulnerability
November launch for Microsoft SMS successor
News System Center Configuration Manager 2007 also will be offered as a trial download for prerelease evaluation.
Tags: Software
Avoid Windows Server 2003 reboots with hotpatching
Techguide Throwing a Windows server off track isn't as easy as it used to be, but patching a Windows Server 2003 can still often require a reboot. Save yourself trouble and time by stopping processes with hotpatching.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003
Patch for masses swats Windows bug
News Microsoft uses Windows Update to fix a problem that caused PCs to show the "blue screen of death."
Tags: Microsoft Windows, windows alerts
Singapore 2006: IT at your service
News Cisco Systems, Alcatel and Oracle are among the technology bigwigs to lend their expertise at the upcoming global financial confab.
Tags: Infrastructure/architecture management
Details trickle out about EC Vista probe
News Microsoft exec says regulators noted four aspects of Windows update as raising potential anticompetition concerns.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Antitrust
Linux systems are saving more than just money
Insight When TechRepublic member Charles Hagen set up a foundation to benefit leukemia research efforts, he turned to Linux and saved $10K. Now he's advocating Linux to help his local municipality save as well, but the outlook doesn't look as promising.
Implementing new technologies during a recession
Insight A recession is no time to hide, lay low, or withdraw IT initiatives. The most successful companies will forge ahead with technology in a much smarter and cost-effective way, as outlined here.
Staying connected at Singapore 2006
News World financial leaders can expect ubiquitous Net connectivity when Singapore 2006, which includes the IMF-World Bank annual board meeting, opens next week.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless
Companies patching security holes faster
News But administrators are still taking longer to secure computers located within a LAN, believing they're safe.
Tags: Network security
