In Pictures: The weirdest, wackiest and coolest sci/tech stories of 2013 so far
From cool robots and unmanned aircraft to celebrity swatting and Moby Dick emoticons, it’s been an interesting high-tech year!
09 Jul | View galleries
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IN PICTURES: The 20 best gadgets of 2011 - so far
It's been a good year for tech toys, and it'll probably get better, but here are some of the best gadgets we've seen in the first half of 2011.
27 Jun | View galleries
News about PC
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Half of all SMBs cling to Windows 7 despite January 2020 deadline
In five months time Microsoft will stop releasing free security patches for Windows 7. But almost half of all SMB PCs are still using it.
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Windows PC users aren’t updating apps and exposing themselves to hacks
A large chunk of Windows users aren't keeping their PC and apps up-to-date.
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Message in a PCI bottle - preserving message queue integrity
Final part in the series on achieving PCI compliance when dealing with message queues.
Ben Rothke | 28 Jun | Read more
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Researchers steal data from a PC by controlling the noise from the fans
Even the noise from your PC’s fans could be used to steal the data inside. Researchers in Israel have found a way to do just by hijacking the fans inside and manipulating the sounds they create.
Michael Kan | 25 Jun | Read more
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US puts Oracle on 20 year leash over ‘deceptive’ Java security claims
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved an order that binds Oracle to being truthful with consumers about the security of updates for its widely-installed Java SE software.
Features about PC
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5 steps to secure a new PC
A common misconception is that a shiny new computer is more or less secure because it hasn't yet been exposed to the Internet's sinister underbelly. But the truth is, these machines come out of the box needing scores of patches, some basic security software downloads and the disabling or replacing of items security pros don't typically trust.
Bill Brenner | 30 Jun | Read more