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Criminals Take Control of CheckFree Web Site

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:20:18 -0800

Payment processor CheckFree says that hackers redirected customers from its Web site to a server that downloaded malware.

FBI Says Copper Thefts Threaten U.S. Infrastructure

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:10:22 -0800

The FBI warns that thefts of copper wire pose a threat to the U.S. infrastructure.

Networking Glitch Knocks Yahoo Offline for Some

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:20:37 -0800

A networking problem knocked Yahoo offline Wednesday.

Groups Push for Net Neutrality in Obama Administration

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:10:40 -0800

The Open Internet Coalition calls on Barack Obama to act quickly on net neutrality promises.

Forum Says Femtocells to Boost Cellular Capacity Ten-fold

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:20:11 -0800

Forum says femtocells to boost cellular capacity ten-fold.

ΜTorrent Finally Available for Mac

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:10:26 -0800

After months and months of rumors and no application to use, µTorrent has come to Mac as a beta. A long time ago, I was...

Just In! The Latest, Greatest Black Friday Deals

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:30:00 -0800

While you stuffed your face this Thanksgiving Day, give thanks to PC World for hunting down some of the best Black Friday bargains for you.

In-Flight Wi-Fi Aboard the Virgin Party Plane

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:10:00 -0800

PC World's own Tim Moynihan joins a cabin full of Web celebrities to trial Virgin America's Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi service.

AnchorFree Brings Free VPN Solution to IPhone

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:10:12 -0800

Now that the iPhone lets us get online wherever we are, the concern for data security becomes even more important. One way to...

Macworld Expo Outlines Featured Conference Speakers

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:50:17 -0800

IDG World Expo on Monday offered details on some of the speakers that will be featured during Macworld Conference & Expo...

Surveillance System Helps Police Snare Shooters

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:10:00 -0800

A network of electronic ears is quietly monitoring more than six square miles of high-crime Boston neighborhoods.

Nokia Tells Plan for Internet Services

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:12:00 -0800

Search with a gesture, surf on wireless radio waves, and other next-gen technologies are in the works.

15 Tech Secrets for the Serious Road Warrior

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800

Use these smart mobile tech tricks to create your own wireless hotspot out of a phone or laptop in a pinch, protect your laptop from grab-and-dash thieves, and communicate with anyone anywhere.

VMware Security Chief Leaves to Run OpenDNS

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:40:00 -0800

VMware security chief Nand Mulchandani has left to be CEO of OpenDNS.

Mobile Group to Lead Expansion of 3G Beyond Phones

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:00:12 -0800

The GSM Association will lead a group to embed 3G wireless technology in a range of consumer products.

Zenoss Core Sysadmin Tool Adds Native Mac OS X Installer

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:15 -0800

Zenoss on Wednesday announced the addition of a native Mac OS X installer to Zenoss Core 2.3, an open-source IT monitoring...

ExpanDrive 1.3.1

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:50:26 -0800

Since the early days of Mac OS X, the Finder has offered support for FTP, letting you work with FTP servers in the Finder as...

MacWireless 200 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:40:18 -0800

Before I dive into the review of MacWireless's 200 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter, I need to clarify something about the...

Proxim Ships 802.11n Access Points, Claims Fastest Speed

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:35:00 -0800

Proxim is shipping two new 802.11n access points, one with two radios.

Speed Up Wireless Access

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:46:00 -0800

These tricks can boost your local wireless network speeds.

Carriers Urged to Team with Google for Telecom

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:05:00 -0800

Google just wants access, so why fight over network issues but instead seek common goals, Gartner analyst suggests.

Obama May be Good News for Wireless Efforts

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:42:00 -0800

One lobbyist suggests Obama's support for widespread broadband may be a boon for wireless projects, though economic issues may interfere.

Block Ports to Restrict Online Access

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:02:00 -0800

Use router settings to keep employees honest.

Wireless Networking Hacked! Should You Worry?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0800

The most commonly used protocol for securing wireless networks has been cracked. How much risk does this development mean for your network? You shouldn't lose any sleep over the hack -- but you shouldn't ignore it, either.

GlobeSurfer III Routes Net Connection via Mobile Network

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:10:00 -0800

Nova Media on Friday introduced the GlobeSurfer III, a wireless router for the Macintosh.

Days Numbered for Standalone NAC Firms?

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800

Money talk dominates security, wireless, green IT and open source sessions at annual 451 Group event.

How Recessions Make Good People Do Bad Things

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800

In a corporate environment, we tend to trust our co-workers -- but we might want to fight our instincts on this one.

Wi-Fi in the Sky

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:00:00 -0800

Surfing the Web while jetting coast to coast is the only way to fly.

Meru Brings Virtual Ports to Wi-Fi

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:40:00 -0800

Meru announced Monday it is bringing virtual ports to Wi-Fi.

Enterprise Embraces Collaboration Tools

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:10:00 -0800

Wikis and social networks are finding a home in the workplace, a Forrester study reports.

Will White Spaces Equal More Choices?

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:45:00 -0800

The real problem with broadband is the lack of real choice.

Are You Happy With Your ISP?

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:33:00 -0800

JD Powers surveys customers of Internet Access Providers across the country and offers a roundup of results.

Storing Your Data in Their Cloud

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Are you ready to store your data online in a service hosted by a third party provider?

AT&T Brass Talks Big on Future of iPhone

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:54:00 -0800

AT&T's CEO of Mobility and Consumer Markets talks frankly about some wacky new uses of the iPhone in coming years.

Once Thought Safe, WPA Wi-Fi Encryption Is Cracked

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:20:00 -0800

Researchers plan to disclose a partial crack of the WPA wireless security standard next week.

Four Reasons Why You Should Care About White Space

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:24:00 -0800

The FCC's decision to open up white space to broadband devices could lead to cheaper wireless devices and ultra-fast connections.

Broadband Caps Coming to AT&T

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:38:00 -0800

AT&T says it will enforce caps on broadband use limiting total monthly downloads of data to between 20GB to 150GB as part of a test in Reno, Nevada.

Social Networking Changing Face of Collaboration

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Experts, end-users say evolution is taking shape.

AT&T Trialing DSL Bandwidth Caps

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:20:00 -0800

AT&T is capping the monthly bandwidth use of new DSL users in Reno, Nevada, to try out a system for reining in heavy use.

Mobile WiMax May Not Make Corporate Connections

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:45:00 -0800

Sprint Nextel's Xohm network is live in one city and being rolled out in more. But WiMax technology has some enterprise limitations.

FCC Considers Bigger Space for Wi-Fi

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:12:00 -0800

The regulatory agency may vote tomorrow on opening "white space" bands for wireless networking.

Wireless Security Better, Needs Improvement

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:33:00 -0700

A new survey published last week by RSA concludes wireless security is improving, but too many organizations are still relying on primitive security protections when it comes to wireless networks.

Share Photos Easily With Anyone, Anywhere

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700

Powerful photo networking services let you share shots to anyone, from anywhere, even while you're still on vacation.

Drive Goblins out of Your Converged Network

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:45:00 -0700

QoS tools prioritize network traffic for better performance.

How Small Businesses Can Win in the Tight Economy

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0700

It's not peaches and cream out here right now, but it's not all moldy fruit and curdled milk, either.

Harvard Professor Challenges RIAA

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Nesson claims Digital Theft Act, on which RIAA lawsuits are based, is unconstitutional.