Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Top ten biggest egos in technology

Top ten biggest egos in technology

This week, we count down some of the biggest egos in the IT business - the larger than life personalities that dominate IT.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Jun 15 2009 6:56AM Software
T-Mobile posts specs for iPhone 3G S hardware

T-Mobile posts specs for iPhone 3G S hardware

Further details on the hardware powering the new iPhone 3G S have emerged, after T-Mobile Netherlands posted the specifications on the processor and RAM used in the new handset.
Shaun Nichols Jun 12 2009 6:28AM Hardware
Analysts give early thumbs up to Windows 7

Analysts give early thumbs up to Windows 7

With its formal release still months away, Windows 7 is already being given the thumbs-up by industry analysts.
Shaun Nichols Jun 11 2009 2:49PM Software
Apple slides security fixes into Safari update

Apple slides security fixes into Safari update

In the shadow of Monday's product rollout, Apple has packed a major security update into its Safari browser.
Shaun Nichols Jun 10 2009 3:11PM Security
Microsoft issues latest round of security patches

Microsoft issues latest round of security patches

Microsoft's June security update contains ten bulletins which address some 31 bulletins in Windows, Office and Internet Explorer.
Shaun Nichols Jun 10 2009 2:21PM Security
China to mandate web filtering tools

China to mandate web filtering tools

The Chinese government is said to be asking PC vendors to bundle filtering software on systems sold within the country.
Shaun Nichols Jun 9 2009 12:21PM Security
Unique web domain total tops 180 million

Unique web domain total tops 180 million

The total number of unique domain names on the internet has reached more than 180 million, according to recent figures from VeriSign.
Shaun Nichols Jun 5 2009 1:08AM Telco/ISP
Rogue malware attack seeps into Twitter

Rogue malware attack seeps into Twitter

A new Twitter attack is infecting users with a rogue antivirus download.
Shaun Nichols Jun 4 2009 1:48PM Security
HP tweaks licensing program

HP tweaks licensing program

HP has announced a new plan which could see the company expand its reach in the managed enterprise service field.
Shaun Nichols Jun 3 2009 3:22PM Software
Google to launch e-Book store as Amazon readies new Kindle

Google to launch e-Book store as Amazon readies new Kindle

Google will enter the electronic book sales market later this year with a new store that allows publishers to sell e-books online for use on what the company termed 'web-enabled devices.'
Shaun Nichols Jun 3 2009 6:01AM Hardware
HP rolls out flexible screen material

HP rolls out flexible screen material

HP is showing off a new printing system which can place electronic screens on multiple devices as a thin sheet.
Shaun Nichols Jun 3 2009 2:21AM Hardware
MP falls to Facebook hack attack

MP falls to Facebook hack attack

A UK member of parliament has admitted to having his Facebook account hijacked.
Shaun Nichols Jun 2 2009 3:28PM Security
Obama unveils US cybersecurity plan

Obama unveils US cybersecurity plan

President Barack Obama has outlined his plan to enhance cyber security protections in the US.
Shaun Nichols Jun 1 2009 1:08PM Security
Wikipedia boots Church of Scientology

Wikipedia boots Church of Scientology

User-generated encyclopaedia site Wikipedia has formally banned the Church of Scientology from accessing and editing its pages.
Shaun Nichols Jun 1 2009 6:38AM Software
Top 10 industry-changing applications

Top 10 industry-changing applications

At the end of the day a computer is a very sophisticated bit of kit, but without applications it is nothing more than a fancy toy.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Jun 1 2009 6:14AM Software
Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft is apologising to users after the company incorrectly listed the date for the beginning of the Windows 7 beta expiration process.
Shaun Nichols May 29 2009 1:49PM Software
Sun builds on Unified Storage lineup

Sun builds on Unified Storage lineup

Sun has added a new model to its line of Unified Storage systems.
Shaun Nichols May 28 2009 2:52PM Storage
Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols May 28 2009 10:43AM Security
New investment values Facebook at US$10billion

New investment values Facebook at US$10billion

Social networking giant Facebook has landed a new investor and set a new mark for its valuation.
Shaun Nichols May 27 2009 2:02PM Software
Opinion: Sizing up Google's new search rivals

Opinion: Sizing up Google's new search rivals

Can computational search engine Wolfram Alpha or Microsoft's forthcoming 'Kumo' search engine compete with Google's dominance in search?
Shaun Nichols May 25 2009 3:21PM Software

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