How to Preserve Your 15 Minutes of Fame with Windows Vista Media Cente
With a TV tuner and a Vista PC, you can capture a clip and show off your big moment.
Top CEOs Ignore Social Media
The heads of the top U.S. companies might be engaged in the boardroom, but they're switched off when it comes to social media, according to a new study that said CEOs should be more connected to their customers.
New Ways That Your Cell Phone Could 'Talk' to You
What if, instead of vibrating, your cell phone simply tapped your hand or leg? And would you perceive a game controller that rubbed your hand to be a good thing? Microsoft researchers are working on new ways to make this happen.
Heard Any Good Malware Lately?
Digital rights shouldn't violate civil rights—as Sony's DRM rootkit seems to do.
Digital Camera Growth Doubles
Consumer appetite for digital cameras so far this year has grown twice as fast as expected, as buyers replace older models at cheaper prices, according to research firm IDC.
Asus Thinks Battery Shortage is Clearing Up
Asus said on Monday it expects most of its battery shortage problems to be resolved by the end of the second quarter, as it maintained its sales target for its popular low-cost PCs.
Verizon Considers $5 Limited Service Plan
Verizon Communications is considering offering a $5-a-month home phone service that lets customers receive calls, but make only emergency service outgoing calls in an effort to stem the rate of phone service cancellations.
Just in Time for Vista!
Microsoft has declared Windows 98 officially dead. If you're going to upgrade here are few ways to do it safely.
Adobe Patches Acrobat, Acrobat Reader
Acrobat 8.12 and Acrobat Reader 8.12 (and, presumably, earlier 8.x versions) are vulnerable to a stack overflow attack when reading specially-crafted malicious PDF files. Adobe has issued updated versions of both.
Agencies Approve E-Gambling Ban Despite Protests
Internet gambling was dealt another blow Wednesday when the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve approved a final rule banning the practice, despite protests from Democrats in Congress.
