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Procter & Gamble tries a bring-your-laptop-to-work program
Procter & Gamble Co. is letting several hundred of its employees use their own laptops at work as part of an experiment -- one of numerous efforts by companies trying to keep workers happy.
Twitter to begin screening some links for phishing
Twitter launched a new link-screening service on Tuesday aimed at preventing phishing and other malicious attacks against users of the popular microblogging service.
Google opens marketplace for cloud apps
In another move to work its way into the enterprise, Google has unveiled an online store where users can buy cloud-based applications designed to work with Googles own apps.
Ex-Sun chief dishes dirt on Gates, Jobs
Don't expect Jonathan Schwartz to go quietly.
Data issue hits BlackBerry devices for second day
Some BlackBerry users are complaining of an inability to use data services for the second day in a row.
How Not to Shut Down Your Laptop, and Other Tips
Imagine my horror the other day when I saw an otherwise sharp friend of mine shut down his laptop by holding down the power button until the system turned off. Why is that a really bad idea? I'll explain this week--and I'll also tell you about a Web service that could very well save your life.
Update: Microsoft researcher wins Turing Award
The Association for Computing Machinery has awarded the 2009 A.M. Turing Award to Charles P. Thacker, for his work in pioneering the networked personal computer.
FCC to propose national digital literacy corps
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will propose a National Digital Literacy Corps to help U.S. residents get online as part of a national broadband plan due out next week.
Update: LifeLock to pay $12M to settle FTC, states' complaint
LifeLock, an Arizona company promising customers protection from identity theft, has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges that the company overstated its benefits and used "scare tactics" to gain subscribers.
Acer storms up on lagging Dell in 2009 PC market
Dell had better take a look over its shoulder -- rival Acer is coming up fast from behind and is on the verge of overtaking Dell as the No. 2 PC maker in the world.
Cisco touts new core router's 100G Ethernet, energy efficiency
Cisco's new CRS-3 core router, which the company has boasted will "forever change the Internet," will come with 100Gbps Ethernet interfaces and 322Tbps multichassis interconnect capability at first customer shipment.
Microsoft skips patch for PowerPoint add-on
Microsoft fixed eight flaws in Windows and Office today, but passed on patching one Windows component because it cannot be automatically updated.
P&G's clout with HP reaches to the CEO's office
A Procter & Gamble IT executive talks about the company's mega outsourcing pact with Hewlett-Packard and about how the consumer products company uses simulation to find ways to increase sales.
Trademark issues could derail new gTLDs at ICANN meeting
Trademark protection, costs and cybersecurity threats are some of the issues likely to derail the introduction of new Internet generic top-level domains, being discussed at a meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Board this week in Nairobi.
Microsoft warns of new IE bug; attacks under way
In its second such admission in the past two months, Microsoft today warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers.
Worldwide poll: 4 of 5 call Internet access a basic human right
A study by BBC World service found that four-fifths of adults around the world believe that Internet access is a fundamental human right.
FCC suggests using wireless for free broadband
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is considering ways that wireless technologies can be used to deliver free or low-cost broadband services, as part of its National Broadband Plan.
HP: Chinese rivals used stolen parts to make copy-cat ink cartridges
HP has accused a Taiwanese maker of printer ink cartridges with using stolen HP parts to make knock-offs and sell them in the U.S. through outlets such as Amazon.com.
Microsoft researcher wins Turing Award
The Association for Computing Machinery has awarded the 2009 A.M. Turing Award to Charles P. Thacker, for his work in pioneering the networked personal computer.
