Tag: scanner

Don't buy stand-alone antivirus: Trend Micro

Stand-alone antivirus applications were dangerous because they could not adequately protect users and so created a false sense of security, according to the top malware expert at Trend Micro. However, the company continues to sell its stand-alone antivirus app because of 'customer demand'.

iTunes update for Windows Vista addresses BSOD

Apple releases a new media player version and recommends that Windows users replace outdated drivers for webcam products, scanners and some media card readers.

Android apps: What would you want?

Google's new Android OS will also support an application download service similar to Apple's App Store in the form of the Android Market.

First iPhone antivirus app released

Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.

iPhone 3G: All the Australian details

Australians all let us rejoice, the iPhone's finally here. After a year of rumours, gossip and frantic speculation the day is finally upon us, but don't expect it to blow you away.

Google Street View cars collect 3D data

Google confirmed today it's gathering 3D data along with the photographs it takes for its online Street View service, but says data currently remains "experimental".

Microsoft: Try Vista, it's not as bad you think

Microsoft still faces an uphill battle to win over consumers, despite the progress it cites on Vista's performance and compatibility.

Study says handsfree phones don't make better drivers

University study says driving with a mobile phone is just as dangerous whether you use a handsfree device or hold the phone in your hand.

Secure Internet stored in your pocket

CSIRO scientists have developed a device that will allow people to work on any computer without having to worry about whether it contains Internet viruses or trojans.

Wikipedia's neutrality is a 'facade'

An Australian academic has accused Wikipedia of "US-centric bias" over the way the online encyclopaedia's administrators edit user-generated entries.

Seitz scanning camera offers 160 megapixels

Seitz Phototechnik's mammoth 6x17 Digital can take photos with uberhigh resolution at an uberhigh price. Bonus: you can cancel your gym membership

Digital Imaging CES 2008 Wrap-up

A summary of CES 2008's camera and camcorder showing.

EasyShare and share alike: Kodak's new cameras and printer

Kodak just announced a slew of new digital imaging products at CES, including several cameras and an all-in-one photo printer scheduled to ship in the first half of this year.

Mobile check-in set to go global by 2010

Paper boarding cards could soon be a thing of the past: checking in over mobile phones has received the official thumbs-up from the airline industry.

Apple, Dell leap on Victoria green IT plan

Victorians will now be able to ditch their unwanted, end-of-life technology equipment in a green fashion following the launch of a state IT take-back program -- with support from big name vendors including Apple, Dell and HP.

Google pulls malicious sponsored links

Google has removed paid links that advertised seemingly legitimate Web sites but actually tried to install nefarious programs on PCs.

Web attackers get better at hiding

Cybercrooks who rig Web sites to break into PCs are getting better at hiding their malicious code, a security expert said this week.

Lexmark launches SMB printer

Printer manufacturer Lexmark has unveiled an all-in-one offering aimed at the small- to medium-size business market.

Minor issues surface after IE 7 launch

Reports of a security bug are flawed, Microsoft says. However, there are some compatibility woes and Microsoft servers are buckling under high IE 7 demand.

Ditch your old stuff for cheaper new stuff

Is your home or office a wasteland of littered computer carcasses? Here's your chance to rid yourself of old tech to score a discount on new products.

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