Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

HP boasts 24 hour notebook

HP boasts 24 hour notebook

HP has released a new notebook which the company claims will run for up to 24 hours on a single charge.
Shaun Nichols Sep 9 2008 9:13AM Hardware
Samsung may take over SanDisk

Samsung may take over SanDisk

Consumer electronics and memory chip vendor Samsung is reportedly in talks to by flash storage vendor SanDisk.
Shaun Nichols Sep 8 2008 6:33AM Hardware
Picasa and Flash become latest spam tools

Picasa and Flash become latest spam tools

Google's Picasa image hosting service is fast becoming the new tool of choice for spammers to elude email filters.
Shaun Nichols Sep 8 2008 6:33AM Security
Spore hits the open air

Spore hits the open air

One of the most anticipated computer games in recent memory hit the market Friday when EA released Spore in Europe.
Shaun Nichols Sep 6 2008 12:41PM Software
More growing pains for Chrome

More growing pains for Chrome

A fresh round of problems has descended on Google and its new Chrome web browser.
Shaun Nichols Sep 6 2008 12:41PM Software
Cisco warns of new security risks

Cisco warns of new security risks

Attack can cripple Access Control Server, security appliances.
Shaun Nichols Sep 6 2008 12:41PM Networking
Picasa and Flash become latest spam tools

Picasa and Flash become latest spam tools

Google's Picasa image hosting service is fast-becoming the new tool of choice for spammers to elude e-mail filters.
Shaun Nichols Sep 5 2008 12:27PM Security
More growing pains for Google Chrome

More growing pains for Google Chrome

A fresh round of problems has descended on Google and its new Chrome web browser.
Shaun Nichols Sep 5 2008 12:27PM Security
IBM hones security blades

IBM hones security blades

IBM has announced a new blade server system designed specifically for high-traffic network security.
Shaun Nichols Sep 4 2008 1:50PM Hardware
Security world makes short work of Chrome

Security world makes short work of Chrome

Less than two days into its public life, Google's Chrome browser is being put under the microscope by security researchers.
Shaun Nichols Sep 4 2008 1:50PM Security
Apple hints at iTunes and iPod revamp

Apple hints at iTunes and iPod revamp

Apple is sending out invitations for a gathering on 9 September in San Francisco.
Shaun Nichols Sep 3 2008 11:13PM Hardware
Botnet ranks exploding

Botnet ranks exploding

The number of computers currently controlled by botnets has exploded in recent months, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols Sep 3 2008 3:38PM Security
Web braces for wave of hurricane scams

Web braces for wave of hurricane scams

Security experts are warning users of a high risk of phishing operations connected to Hurricane Gustav.
Shaun Nichols Sep 3 2008 11:34AM Security
Botnet ranks exploding

Botnet ranks exploding

The number of computers currently controlled by botnets has exploded in recent months, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols Sep 3 2008 11:34AM Security
Dell puts best face on slow quarter

Dell puts best face on slow quarter

Despite falling profits, Dell is attempting to put a positive spin on its latest quarter.
Shaun Nichols Sep 1 2008 4:27PM Hardware
Yahoo cancels Mash

Yahoo cancels Mash

Yahoo is closing its Mash social networking site.
Shaun Nichols Aug 30 2008 12:23PM Software
No turning back on IE 8, warns Microsoft

No turning back on IE 8, warns Microsoft

Microsoft is warning users of a potential issue in its upcoming Internet Explorer 8 web browser release that makes it impossible to revert to an older version.
Shaun Nichols Aug 29 2008 4:21PM Software
Virtual worlds becoming money laundries

Virtual worlds becoming money laundries

Virtual worlds have become the newest tool for criminals to launder their ill-gotten gains.
Shaun Nichols Aug 29 2008 4:21PM Security
IBM turbocharges solid state storage

IBM turbocharges solid state storage

IBM is touting a new flash memory system hailed by the company as a "groundbreaking" advance in solid-state storage.
Shaun Nichols Aug 29 2008 4:21PM Hardware
Psystar hits back in Apple clone case

Psystar hits back in Apple clone case

Apple's case against a Macintosh clone vendor took a new twist this week when defendant Psystar accused the company of violating anti-trust laws.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2008 4:02PM Hardware

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