Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 tweaks

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 tweaks

Microsoft developers have provided users with a laundry list of new features and interface changes for the upcoming Windows 7 Release Candidate build.
Shaun Nichols Feb 28 2009 6:40PM Software
Adobe posts fix for Flash

Adobe posts fix for Flash

Adobe has posted a security fix for its Flash multimedia browser plug-in.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2009 3:20PM Security
Dell profits take nose dive

Dell profits take nose dive

Dell announced a fresh round of cuts Thursday in the aftermath of a rough fiscal quarter.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2009 3:15PM Hardware
Malware takes to Google search

Malware takes to Google search

Malware distributors are taking advantage of Google trends to earn top billing for their pages, according to security experts.
Shaun Nichols Feb 27 2009 2:23PM Security
Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft has issued a fix for Internet Explorer 8 contained in the Windows 7 beta.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 2:25PM Security
Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft fixes IE 8 for new Windows

Microsoft has issued a fix for Internet Explorer 8 contained in the Windows 7 beta.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 1:50PM Software
HP and Sun ink Solaris deal

HP and Sun ink Solaris deal

Sun and HP have agreed to a new deal which will see the Solaris software platform offered on HP's servers.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 1:50PM Hardware
HP updates IT management tools

HP updates IT management tools

HP is rolling out updates to its Performance Center and Application Lifecycle Management suites.
Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2009 6:13AM Software
Warnings sounded over Excel attacks

Warnings sounded over Excel attacks

Users and administrators are being warned over the emergence of a new attack targeting Excel..
Shaun Nichols Feb 25 2009 12:50PM Security
Apple unveils Safari 4

Apple unveils Safari 4

Apple has released the first beta versions of its Safari 4 web browser for Mac and Windows.
Shaun Nichols Feb 25 2009 12:50PM Software
"Error Check System" attack hits Facebook

"Error Check System" attack hits Facebook

A new rogue application is spreading throughout Facebook, much to the chagrin of security experts.
Shaun Nichols Feb 24 2009 3:02PM Security
Global financial crisis brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Global financial crisis brings rise in 'bargain' spam

Messages promising cash-savings and discounts are becoming an increasingly popular tool for spammers, according to McAfee.
Shaun Nichols Feb 24 2009 2:53PM Security
Adobe warns of PDF threat

Adobe warns of PDF threat

Users are being urged to use caution when handling PDF files following the discovery and subsequent attack of a flaw in Adobe software.
Shaun Nichols Feb 23 2009 3:38PM Security
Novell broadens security portfolio

Novell broadens security portfolio

Novell today announced two new acquisitions designed to extend its identity and access management capabilities.
Shaun Nichols Feb 23 2009 10:21AM Security
Adobe warns of PDF threat

Adobe warns of PDF threat

Users are being urged to use caution when handling PDF files following the discovery and subsequent attack of a flaw in Adobe software.
Shaun Nichols Feb 23 2009 10:14AM Security
AMD spinoff gets the green light

AMD spinoff gets the green light

AMD shareholders have finally approved a plan to spin off the company's embattled fabrication operations.
Shaun Nichols Feb 20 2009 3:42PM Hardware
"Vista Capable" suit hobbled

"Vista Capable" suit hobbled

A judge has ruled that the US case against Microsoft's 'Vista Capable' program can not proceed as a single class action lawsuit.
Shaun Nichols Feb 20 2009 3:41PM Software
RIM execs nailed for backdating

RIM execs nailed for backdating

Four executives from Research In Motion have been hit with stock option backdating charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Shaun Nichols Feb 20 2009 6:44AM Financial Services
4G LTE network for US planned

4G LTE network for US planned

US mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has laid out plans for its 4G network.
Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2009 3:34PM Telco/ISP
Citrix brings remote support service to SMBs

Citrix brings remote support service to SMBs

Citrix is expanding its GoToAssist remote support service to SMBs.
Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2009 3:22PM Software

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