Productivity Jan 27, 11:34 AM

Coming Soon: An 'IBM Edition' of Apache OpenOffice

Lotus Symphony 3.0.1, launched last week, marks the end of the line before IBM shifts its focus to OpenOffice instead.

Tablets Jan 27, 11:29 AM

Two Years of Apple's iPad: Happy Second Birthday, Innovative Tablet!

Two years ago, Steve Jobs showed us the original iPad. Here are some of the milestones for the innovative slate over the past 24 months.

Security Jan 27, 10:16 AM

Chinese Hackers Led Western Attacks, Symantec Charges

Researchers report finding more links from Chinese servers to attacks on defense contractor sites.

Gadgets Jan 27, 10:01 AM

Juicebox Could Be Your At-The-Bar Smartphone Charger of the Future

Prototype credit card-operated charging systems are currently being tested in New York bars, so you can one day free your smartphone from wall sockets.

Security Jan 27, 9:52 AM

Symantec's Security Slips

Analysis: The recent record includes two major hacks, two major delays admitting fault, and risk to customers.

Networking & Wireless Jan 27, 9:42 AM

White Spaces: The Next Generation of Wireless Broadband Has Landed

North Carolina community gets first taste of lightning fast "Super WiFi" or "TV Band" broadband speeds base on TV white spaces technology.

Security Jan 27, 9:20 AM

Hackers Ride Radio Waves to Hack Smartphones

Encryption keys on smartphones can be stolen using a technique involving radio waves, says one of the world's foremost crypto experts.

Security Jan 27, 9:01 AM

Drive-by-download Attack Exploits Critical Vulnerability in Windows Media Player

Security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro have come across a Web-based attack that exploits a known vulnerability in Windows Media Player.

Apple Jan 27, 8:34 AM

Apple Accused of Ignoring 'Human Cost' of Manufacturing

Some former executives and contractors join in the chorus questioning the operations of Apple's international suppliers.

Phones Jan 26, 10:33 AM

Nokia Sells 1M Windows Phones But Lumia 900 Faces Challenge

The Lumia 900, with a 4.3-inch screen, support for 4G and a rumored price of $100 with a two-year contract, will be Microsoft and Nokia's best shot at getting people interested in the Windows Phone platform.

Search Jan 27, 8:04 AM

Google Defends Privacy Changes as Questions Mount

While Google touts its new policy as good for users, others argue that the real beneficiaries are advertisers.

Computers Jan 26, 6:00 AM

7 Things I Learned From Building My First Desktop PC

Browsers Jan 26, 7:26 AM

Should I Use the 32- or 64-bit Version of Internet Explorer?

DimplesAkaKaren noticed that Windows came with two versions of Internet Explorer. She asked the Answer Line forum which she should use.

Desktops Jan 25, 4:05 PM

PCs Are Selling Just Fine, Thank You

The demise of of the personal computer appears to be very much exaggerated.

Productivity Jan 25, 6:00 PM

Work Faster in Microsoft Excel: 10 Secret Tricks

Uncover hidden features, new uses for old tools, and handy workarounds to speed up your everyday work in the powerful spreadsheet application.

Phones Jan 25, 2:58 PM

Report: Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone to Cost $100 on AT&T

The release of such a high-quality 4G phone at such a low price indicates Microsoft and Nokia are serious about Windows Phone becoming a third contender in the U.S. smartphone race.

Linux / Unix Jan 26, 10:35 AM

Four Signs That WebOS Is on the Right Track

HP's early decisions and aggressive new timeline bode well for the future of the open source mobile operating system.

Apple Jan 27, 8:34 AM

Apple Accused of Ignoring 'Human Cost' of Manufacturing

Some former executives and contractors join in the chorus questioning the operations of Apple's international suppliers.

Security Jan 26, 3:45 PM

15 Worst Internet Privacy Scandals of All Time

In honor of National Data Privacy Day this Saturday, Jan. 28, we've put together a list of the 15 worst Internet privacy scandals of all time.

Storage Jan 26, 12:53 PM

MegaUpload Users Look Into Suing U.S. Over Lost Files

When the U.S. Department of Justice shut down MegaUpload last week, users storing files legally on the site became collateral damage. Now, some of them want to sue.

Networking & Wireless Jan 27, 5:14 AM

First 'Super Wi-Fi' Network Goes Live in North Carolina

Lucky residents of Wilmington, N.C., will be the first in the nation to have access to a 'Super Wi-Fi' network.

Search Jan 26, 1:43 PM

Lawmakers Question Google on Its New Privacy Practices

Google's decision this week to share user data across its online services has caught the attention of eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives, with the lawmakers asking whether the changes will compromise privacy.

Search Jan 27, 8:04 AM

Google Defends Privacy Changes as Questions Mount

While Google touts its new policy as good for users, others argue that the real beneficiaries are advertisers.

Web Jan 27, 7:34 AM

Warner Bros. Says 'No' To Early Netflix Queuing

Video fans can't even ask to see the newest releases until nearly two months after they've been out ... except at the pirate sites, of course.

Tablets Jan 26, 1:42 PM

iPad Loses Ground to Android Tablets? I Don't Think So

Android tablet shipments are catching up with Apple's iPad. Should Apple be worried? Nah!