Can Microsoft Make Vista Less Annoying?
Microsoft plans to tweak the privilege escalation prompts in Windows Vista after beta testers complain that the current implementation is "annoying"and counter-productive.
Symantec Launches Legal Battle Against Alleged Counterfeiters
The security vendor is claiming eight companies throughout the U.S. and Canada sold counterfeit versions of several Symantec products.
Yahoo to Acquire Business Software Maker Zimbra
Yahoo Inc said on Monday it will pay $350 million in a cash and stock deal to acquire Zimbra, makers of "open source" e-mail and collaboration software that is an alternative to Microsoft Outlook.
U.K. to Hold Its Own Post-DTV Spectrum Auction
Britain's media regulator Ofcom said on Thursday it would conduct an auction for the highly sought-after radio spectrum that will be freed up through the digital television switchover.
Wireless Chip Stops The Static, Ups 3G Data Rates
A startup has developed an embedded core capable of cutting CDMA interference, improving download speeds over data networks or increasing the range of a wireless cell tower.
COPA Child-Protection Act Is Struck Down
The decade-long battle over the Children Online Protection Act (COPA) took another turn this week when an appeals court upheld a lower court ruling that found COPA to be unconstitutional.
Verizon: Don't Make Customers Call to Cancel ISPs
Verizon is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to treat cancellations for video and phone service in the same manner, a request the cable industry blasted Thursday as "ridiculous."
IE Favorites in Alphabetical Order
Can I configure Internet Explorer to arrange the Favorites menu in alphabetical order automatically?
How Can AMD Be Fixed?
Following news of a corporate restructuring and dramatic price cuts at Advanced Micro Devices, analysts are beginning to ask (and answer) the questions: Where did AMD go wrong? And what can be done to fix it?
Netgear Launches Email, Web Security SMB Appliance
Netgear has announced that with the launch of its new line of Security Threat Management (STM) products, it is delivering levels of security and performance to the SMB that are normally only within reach of the enterprise.
