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Dealing with Microsoft Is the Lesser of Two Evils

Despite the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, theres no question that in certain product categories, Microsoft is the...

Congress Aims to Create Broader Privacy Policies

The stream of high-profile data thefts this winter has turned a trickle of concern over information protection and privacy into a torrent of action...

U.S. Committee Clears IBM-Lenovo Deal

IBMs $1.75 billion deal to sell its PC business to Chinese computer vendor Lenovo cleared a major hurdle last week when a U.S. security...

Thumbs Up for RollerMouse

I type a lot and am always looking for ways to avoid repetitive-stress symptoms. To this end, I recently gave up my wireless mouse...

IT Buyers Need New Purchasing Model

The IT industry has spawned more than its share of celebrity executives. Now IT has borrowed a celebrity from the world of entertainment, heiress...

Spyware Fracas Heats Up

There have been a few interesting stories percolating in the spyware/anti-spyware arena during the last few weeks. We had three anti-spyware vendors drop out...

Easier PCs Hinge on Better Security

One could argue that technology has come a long way. PCs are cheaper and faster than ever, with more memory and storage capacity than...

War Against Phishing Continues

Phishers and other online scammers are well ahead of law enforcement officials and security experts right now in terms of techniques and tactics, but...

Homeland Security Vacancies Strain Agenda

The power vacuum atop the Department of Homeland Securitys cyber-security division is straining the DHS relationship with key private-sector allies and hampering government efforts...

SSL-Explorer Offers VPN Basics

Companies looking for the most affordable way to kick off an SSL VPN technology pilot project—or deploy basic service for a small number of...