Inside Users and Accounts
Linux allows multiple user accounts on the same installation. Here's how to set up multiple accounts during Ubuntu installation.
'Biggest Year in Xbox History' for Microsoft's Console
Microsoft sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday.
Intel Pulls Back Execs' Comments on iPhone
A statement by Intel, released Thursday, appears to slap down executives who reportedly made disparaging comments about the iPhone.
How Safe are Those Leftovers? StillTasty.com Knows
You just got home from work, and you head to the fridge looking for something to eat for dinner. There are a couple of turkey cutlets that you took out of the freezer to thaw about a week ago. Are they still safe to eat? StillTasty.com has the answer.
Do Women Really Prefer the Wii?
Best Buy tries to attract women to the Nintendo Wii games console. Does it actually work?
Chipset Prices Fall; ATI's Profits Do Too
ATI Technologies Inc., one of the world's largest graphics chip designers, said on Thursday second-quarter profit fell 40 percent as its gross margin was squeezed by sales of cheaper chipsets.
Cisco to Buy Web Security Firm IronPort
Cisco Systems Inc. said on Thursday it will buy e-mail and Web security firm IronPort Systems Inc. for $830 million to tap growing demand for anti-virus and anti-spam software.
Acer Countersues HP for Patent Infringement
Acer Inc., the world's fourth-largest seller of personal computers, said on Friday it had countersued Hewlett-Packard Development Co. for patent infringement.
Apple Begins Opening Up About MobileMe Problems
Perhaps stung by the torrent of criticism surrounding its MobileMe launch, Apple has begun doing something distinctly un-Apple: it has begun talking about what's going on inside the company.
Will New TLDs Usher in Domain Name Fraud?
As they always do, ICANN promises to vet all of the registry companies that will want to run these TLDs, such as .montana, .bank, and others. But such assurances have failed before.
