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HP trademarks 'Palmpad'
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad'

HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jul 2010
Windows 7 notches up 150 million licences
Microsoft

Windows 7 notches up 150 million licences

In just 8 months, Windows 7 shatters sales records with 150 million licences, becoming the fastest selling OS in history.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2010
Patch Tuesday due this week
Microsoft

Patch Tuesday due this week

Microsoft will fix two vulnerabilities it considers<br />critical, when it issues its monthly Patch Tuesday update this week.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 9th May 2010
Locking the bathroom window
Firewalls

Locking the bathroom window

Endpoint security is crucial. Like securing bathroom windows in a house, neglecting PoS terminals and embedded devices leaves your network exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Microsoft raids reseller
Microsoft

Microsoft raids reseller

Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2010
New IE exploit detected
Microsoft

New IE exploit detected

Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Support ending soon for some Windows users
Microsoft

Support ending soon for some Windows users

Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Microsoft

Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded

Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010
2010 calling
Software-as-a-Service

2010 calling

Despite a challenging 2009, the IT sector looks to a hopeful 2010 with job market shifts, rising Windows 7 adoption, and cloud computing progress.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Don't underestimate Windows 7 migration, says FrontRange
Data Analytics

Don't underestimate Windows 7 migration, says FrontRange

FrontRange Solutions is advising those planning to switch to Windows 7 to plan thoroughly in order to avoid unnecessary delays and costs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2009
More Windows patches this week
Microsoft

More Windows patches this week

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
Axon commits to Windows 7
Partner Programmes

Axon commits to Windows 7

Axon rolled out Windows 7 on all 270 machines in just 38 days, overcoming driver issues and saving costs by upgrading only 6% of their fleet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2009
Dell implements new service offerings for Windows 7
Network Infrastructure

Dell implements new service offerings for Windows 7

Dell launches new services to aid Windows 7 migration, leveraging insights from over a thousand internal pilot users to enhance consulting and deployment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2009

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Microsoft to plug 34 holes
Microsoft

Microsoft to plug 34 holes

Microsoft gears up to address 34 vulnerabilities in June's Patch Tuesday, six affecting Windows and two targeting Office. Critical updates included.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2010
MS: Windows 7 fastest selling OS in history
Microsoft

MS: Windows 7 fastest selling OS in history

Nearly 10% of TradeMe visitors now use Windows 7, which Microsoft says is a phenomenal uptake for such a short period of time.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th May 2010
Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Microsoft

Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming

Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 12th Apr 2010
Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners
Microsoft

Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners

Microsoft rewarded top partners with USD $12,000 during its Windows 7 competition, fostering early adoption and excitement before the official launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009
Tech experts speak at Right Click event
Microsoft

Tech experts speak at Right Click event

Top tech experts will explore Windows 7 and new HP devices, including touch-screens, at the final Right Click event on 19 Nov at SkyCity, Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2009