NSA to help watch civilian networks
NSA to help watch civilian networks
A Bush-era plan to use National Security Agency help in screening government computer traffic on private-sector networks is proceeding, according to current and former government officials.
Jackson’s hospital known for ‘raising the dead’
A world-renowned surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center has pioneered a way to revive people that most doctors would have long written off.
10 Worst Computer Viruses of All Time
Most computer-savvy people know about viruses and know what precautions to take to prevent an infection. But what are the most destructive viruses of all time?
Eye-Fi creates wireless SDHC card for pro market
Eye-Fi creates wireless SDHC card for pro market 
Eye-Fi has developed a version of its wireless SDHC memory cards aimed at the pro market. The Eye-Fi pro supports RAW file transfer and allows the creation of ad hoc connections to a computer or mobile device (without the need for a wireless router or internet connection). It also incorporates a new selective transfer feature that downloads only images that the user has marked as locked or protected. The Eye-Fi Pro is now available for a retail price of $149.
Do The New 19" LCDs Pass Muster?
Do The New 19" LCDs Pass Muster?
After a brief digression on LCD TV sets and professional monitors, we invite you to take a look at the latest LCD computer monitors. All the heavy hitters in the sector are represented, with no fewer than nine panels on the test bench. How do they stack up?
Teardown reveals thin profit margin on Mac Mini
Apple may rake in stunning profits on its iPods and iPhones, but as far as computers are concerned, the company cannot break out of the common price pressure that dominates the market these days. According to iSuppli, Apple spends 62% of the retail price of the Mac Mini just on hardware, which makes the device much less attractive than Apple’s gadgets, at least from a financial perspective.
Efficiency: Core 2 Nukes Atom On The Desktop
Atom is geared for low-cost, low-power netbooks and nettops, while the device is a poor choice for desktop PC applications. We show you why Core 2 is better, and give some guidance on how to pick the best power supply for your low-power application.
OLPC software to power old PCs
OLPC software to power old PCs
Software originally developed for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project can now be used to power any PC.
Acer Launches Back-to-School Desktop PCs, Monitor
Acer Launches Back-to-School Desktop PCs, Monitor
Acer on Friday released a trio of new models and a new monitor aimed at the home and school user.
Computer Monitor Riser
Computer Monitor Riser
This image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Free Woodworking Plans. Click on any image to see the step-by-step instructions for building these woodworking projects in your workshop.
Code-cracking and computers
Best known for its code-cracking work, Bletchley Park also played a role in the origins of the computer age.
Casio enables tethered shooting in EX-F1 digital camera 
Casio has released a software enabling tethered shooting with its EX-F1 high-speed superzoom compact. The software allows the camera to be controlled from your computer via a USB cable. Casio recommends updating camera firmware to v2.00 before using the software.
UK Gets Anti Hacking Tzar
UK Gets Anti Hacking Tzar
Britain is to appoint its first national cyber security chief to protect the country from terrorist computer hackers and electronic espionage, Gordon Brown will announce tomorrow.
Simulation Shows How Sunspots Evolve
High-resolution computer simulations of sunspots reveal how they form.
Can computer chips be air-conditioned?
Can computer chips be air-conditioned?
It takes a pretty big AC unit to lower the temperature of your entire house or apartment. And while you may not think about keeping your computer cool, it can overheat, too. Is there an air conditioner small enough to cool a computer chip?
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs opens July 1st, 2009 (wide)
Manny, Sid, Diego and Ellie are back in this third film in the computer-animated Ice Age series. With those creatures in starring roles, fans also get another dose of the vocal talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, who all return from the previous two outings.
Microsoft readies free PC security software
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall….
Stylish Men's Computer Bags
Stylish Men's Computer Bags
Laptop Computer Bags - Stylish Mens Laptop Computer Bags - Whether you travel by foot pedal plane train or automobile it seems everybody these days carries a laptop around. Unfortunately until recently laptop bags have never been very attractive or fashionable. Thankfully more and more companies are coming out with stylish ways to tote around the ever important high tech companion. Here I have picked a few stylish alternatives to the lackluster laptop cases we are all used to seeing.
Moving Your Computer
Moving Your Computer
Gives tips on safely packing your computer to ensure it arrives safely.
Company alleges Chinese software has stolen code
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California company claims that the Internet-filtering software China has mandated for all new personal computers sold there contains stolen programming code….