Apple laptop gets jumbo screen
News Macworld: The new PowerBook has an aluminium casing and a 17-inch screen, and is accompanied by a compact version with almost as many features
Apple goes on Safari with open-source browser
News Macworld: Apple has pumped up its 'digital hub' strategy with a range of new software, including the company's first browser, Safari, which is based on open-source technology
Ofcom needs more broadband clout, say MPs
News Some members of the latest committee of MPs to scrutinise the Communications Bill aren't happy that it ignores the issue of broadband availability
Macromedia expands server software
News The latest ColdFusion MX versions can work with back-end systems on different server software - and there is a JRun announcement as well
Yahoo! hits two million mark
News The downturn in advertising has meant that subscriber revenue is increasing important to the Web portal
Broker warns on Apple's prospects
News As Macworld gets underway, a Wall Street financial firm has warned that a new product may not be enough to keep losses at bay
IBM to outsource server manufacturing
News SCI-Sanmina is to take over the manufacturing of some IBM servers in another major outsourcing deal
Improve your communication skills
News Your communications skills are just as important as your technical abilities
CES: Gadgets, digital, wireless are key
News Tech companies are putting out the big guns in Las Vegas this week, with keynotes from many of the major players and gadgets galore expected to be on show
Radio location cuts distribution costs
Feature Radio locators and wireless LANs saved a giant US grocer $1million a year.
Distributed computing project takes on Xbox security
News The lure of a $100,000 prize is enough to persuade PC owners to sign up for a project aiming to crack the Xbox's encryption
New user a security nightmare
Feature A breach in internal security is less likely than an external breach, yet many admins don't devote enough attention to internal security practices
IBM storage deal boosts Cisco
News Big Blue is to sell Cisco's high-end switches, which could prove a big bonus for the newly introduced range
Sony VAIO PCG-FX805
Review The VAIO FX805 is a sound -- if occasionally somewhat basic -- desktop replacement system that's suitable for many home users. However, it would be more compelling if the price was £999, or it came...
New Game Boy Advance revealed
News Nintendo takes the wraps off a new version of its handheld that features an internal light, rechargeable batteries, and a sleek clamshell design
PeopleSoft launches HR applications
News The business software maker has released its latest corporate package, aimed at streamlining human resources activities
Samsung to unveil camcorder phone
News The SCH-V310 is set to feature a zoom lens, 300,000-pixel digital camera and the ability to record multimedia clips
How to tweak Linux network files
Feature In some cases, administrators need to configure Linux networking manually by editing text files. To help ease the task, here are instructions that detail which files you need to edit and how to...
Microsoft eases digital media licensing
News A new licensing plan aims to spur demand for the software giant's Windows Media 9 Series
SGI begins high-end Linux push
News The Altix 3000 systems use Itanium processors and Linux - allowing SGI to benefit from others' research and development, and wean itself off its proprietary technology
PlayStation 3 to get 'Yellowstone'
News The Cell processor, which will form the heart of the PlayStation 3, will use a new high-speed memory interface following a deal between Sony, Toshiba and Rambus



