computer users
Photos: The Cern computers cracking the Big Bang
Photo The Cern Computer Centre, seen here, is the number-crunching hub that powers the physics research lab's quest to discover the nature of the universe. The data that's left is sent on to the computer... [06 Oct 2008]
Facebook to set up international home in Dublin
News The first UK business computer The talent pool in Dublin is world-class, and recruiting local talent will help us better understand the needs of local users and the regional dynamics that, in turn, can... [03 Oct 2008]
'I take my hat off to the iPhone': Nokia CEO
News Nokia's chief exec gave credit to the company's new mobile competitors from the computer world on Wednesday, but said the Finnish phone company is set to respond to all challengers. Multiply what RIM has been doing... [02 Oct 2008]
Defrag Myth Busters - What You Should Know
White Paper There are many serious misconceptions about fragmentation which, if believed, can lead to significant computer damage. It is also one of the leading causes of a wide range of common computer problems,... [02 Oct 2008]
Sophos Security Threat Report 2008
White Paper A recent survey showed that only 30% of computer users thought that 2008 would be a better year for internet security. Their main focus remains financial gain, and new methods to steal from... [02 Oct 2008]
Can £7m dent £105bn cyber crime menace?
News Co-architect of the PCeU detective superintendent Charlie McMurdie admitted that industry backing and expertise will be critical if the unit, staffed mainly by Metropolitan Police Service computer crime specialists, is... [01 Oct 2008]
Microsoft SearchPerks: Latest attempt to gain share
News The first UK business computer Users who agree to download a small program to track their usage get one "ticket" for every Live Search query, up to 25 per day. The program runs through April, at which... [01 Oct 2008]
Usability and Open Source Software
White Paper Open source communities have successfully developed many pieces of software although most computer users only use proprietary applications. The paper describes how existing... [01 Oct 2008]
Applying Data Mining Techniques for Traffic Incident Analysis
White Paper Computer-based simulation and visualization tools had helped to evaluate new algorithms for incident detection and strategies for incident management. Applications of such tools enable users to evaluate... [01 Oct 2008]
Google's vision for an open wireless world
News The first UK business computer Of course, consumers don't have the same issues in the broadband market, where people can connect to any broadband network using any computer, whether it be a wi-fi, cable... [29 Sep 2008]
Asus Eee PC to get HSDPA next month
News Computer maker Asus has announced its Eee PC mini laptop is to get embedded 3G for the first time. Users will apparently be able to get downlink and uplink speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2Mbps respectively... [26 Sep 2008]
Aquarium Enhances Data Access, Security, and Productivity With New Operating System
White Paper Limited office space required some staffers to share computers, and lengthy logon/logoff procedures further limited those users' time at the computer. To provide more efficient and secure... [25 Sep 2008]
Intel gives vPro 'one button techies' makeover
News The third vPro release also sees a security update in the form of what Intel dubbed a 'PC phone home' function, which allows IT departments to conduct remote scheduled maintenance - including deploying patches or other updates - of the... [22 Sep 2008]
How to get more out of your BlackBerry
Comment The first UK business computer Apple's App Store - which allows users to download all manner of applications - has iPhone converts frothing at the mouth. An Ipsos study - albeit sponsored by... [19 Sep 2008]
Working With Cisco VPN Concentrator
White Paper While the VPNC can be used for limited site-to-site VPN's (interconnecting LAN's rather than connecting a single remote computer), a PIX or router may be better suited for that form of connectivity. In typical use, a... [19 Sep 2008]