Recent articles by Guy Dixon

Gates rules out Yahoo acquisition

Gates rules out Yahoo acquisition

An acquisition of Yahoo by Microsoft is looking less likely than ever following confirmation from the software company's outgoing chairman that he does not think the deal will go ahead..
Guy Dixon Jul 1 2008 1:41AM Software
Security spending to survive the downturn

Security spending to survive the downturn

Budget reductions unlikely, claims VeriSign.
Guy Dixon Jun 27 2008 9:55AM Security
HMRC slammed over child benefit fiasco

HMRC slammed over child benefit fiasco

No visible management of data security at any level, concludes Poynter review.
Guy Dixon Jun 27 2008 9:55AM Security
Microsoft snaps up MobiComp

Microsoft snaps up MobiComp

Microsoft has unveiled plans to acquire mobile data company MobiComp in a bid to flesh out the services available on Windows Mobile and Windows Live..
Guy Dixon Jun 27 2008 7:46AM Software
Storage power costs spiral out of control

Storage power costs spiral out of control

Worldwide spending on powering and cooling spinning disks used in external enterprise storage topped US$1bn in 2007, according to IDC..
Guy Dixon Jun 26 2008 7:40AM Storage
Google and Yahoo gain at Microsoft's expense

Google and Yahoo gain at Microsoft's expense

Google and Yahoo gained the edge on Microsoft in the battle for eyeballs in the search engine arena during May, according to market watcher comScore..
Guy Dixon Jun 23 2008 7:41AM Software
Skype 4.0 promises improved video calls

Skype 4.0 promises improved video calls

Skype has unveiled a test version of its latest Skype 4.0 upgrade, offering improved video and options to help users better manage calls..
Guy Dixon Jun 23 2008 7:41AM Software
IT professionals admit to snooping

IT professionals admit to snooping

One in three IT staff abuse administrative passwords to gain access to confidential data, according to a recent study..
Guy Dixon Jun 23 2008 7:41AM Security
Teens use Google Earth to host illegal pool parties

Teens use Google Earth to host illegal pool parties

Tech-savvy teenagers are using Google Earth to pinpoint private swimming pools for illegal summer parties..
Guy Dixon Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Software
Yahoo adds new webmail domains

Yahoo adds new webmail domains

Yahoo is to offer free email accounts in two additional domains in an effort to free up more desirable webmail addresses..
Guy Dixon Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Software
Oldest known digital recording unearthed

Oldest known digital recording unearthed

The earliest known recordings of computer-generated music have come to light in the form of a patchy rendition of Baa Baa Black Sheep and a shortened version of In the Mood..
Guy Dixon Jun 20 2008 7:59AM Software
Supercomputer mimics stroke-affected brain

Supercomputer mimics stroke-affected brain

Scientists have teamed up with psychologists at Manchester University to develop a model of speech and language using a computer system 1,000 times more powerful than a standard PC..
Guy Dixon Jun 18 2008 8:18AM Hardware
Chinese police arrest fake quake hacker

Chinese police arrest fake quake hacker

Chinese police have arrested a 19 year-old suspected of hacking into a seismology website and falsely warning of a major earthquake, according to state media..
Guy Dixon Jun 18 2008 8:18AM Security
Average iPod has 800 illegal tracks

Average iPod has 800 illegal tracks

Young iPod owners are walking around with an average of 842 illegally copied songs, according to research by the University of Hertfordshire..
Guy Dixon Jun 17 2008 10:02PM Hardware
Social sites need tougher privacy rules

Social sites need tougher privacy rules

Social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace should introduce tougher rules to stop users posting abusive information about other members, according to a survey..
Guy Dixon Jun 7 2008 11:42AM Software
Microsoft preps 'critical' software fixes

Microsoft preps 'critical' software fixes

Microsoft is to issue seven security patches in this month's Patch Tuesday, including 'critical' fixes for DirectX, Internet Explorer and Bluetooth wireless software for Windows..
Guy Dixon Jun 7 2008 11:42AM Security
Asus laptops to offer 'instant-on' Linux

Asus laptops to offer 'instant-on' Linux

An 'instant-on' version of Linux from US-based firm DeviceVM will soon appear on Asus laptops alongside Windows Vista..
Guy Dixon May 31 2008 4:29PM Hardware
Dell confirms cut-price 'netbook' plans

Dell confirms cut-price 'netbook' plans

Dell has thrown down the 'netbook' gauntlet to Asus, MSI and HP after confirming plans for a cut-price mini-notebook on the company's blog..
Guy Dixon May 31 2008 4:29PM Hardware
Computers 'decode' the human brain

Computers 'decode' the human brain

Scientists have come up with a computer-based system which can predict activity patterns in the human brain when prompted by certain words..
Guy Dixon May 31 2008 2:17PM Software
Gates promises 'multi-touch' Windows 7

Gates promises 'multi-touch' Windows 7

Windows 7, the successor to the much-criticised Windows Vista, will come with multi-touch features that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates predicts will ultimately replace the mouse..
Guy Dixon May 30 2008 10:00AM Software

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