Recent articles by Barry Collins

Internet Explorer 11 "won't slow with 100 tabs open"

Internet Explorer 11 "won't slow with 100 tabs open"

Internet Explorer 11 won't harm a PC's performance even if it has 100 tabs open, according to Microsoft.
Barry Collins Jun 28 2013, 11:05AM Software
Windows 8.1 focuses on small tablets

Windows 8.1 focuses on small tablets

Tablets aren't PCs - Microsoft.
Barry Collins Jun 28 2013, 8:13AM Mobility
Intel boss heaps praise on Windows 8

Intel boss heaps praise on Windows 8

Could "transform" PC and tablet markets.
Barry Collins Dec 1 2011, 8:25AM Software
50 Ultrabooks to be launched at CES?

50 Ultrabooks to be launched at CES?

Las Vegas show organisers anticipate a barrage of new Ultrabooks in January.
Barry Collins Nov 21 2011, 3:09PM Hardware
Sorry Apple, but Siri runs fine on an iPhone 4

Sorry Apple, but Siri runs fine on an iPhone 4

Hacker shows that Apple's new voice assistant runs perfectly well on older handsets.
Barry Collins Nov 2 2011, 8:57AM Hardware
Opinion: The PC is far from dead

Opinion: The PC is far from dead

The PC is far from dead, it's just in sleep mode, argues Barry Collins.
Barry Collins Nov 1 2011, 1:27PM Hardware
Sony pays $1.35 billion to take over Sony Ericsson

Sony pays $1.35 billion to take over Sony Ericsson

Assumes full control of smartphone firm, as part of "four-screen strategy".
Barry Collins Oct 31 2011, 8:40AM Collaboration
Ballmer makes cameo at Build

Ballmer makes cameo at Build

Microsoft chief unfurls the roadmap for developers.
Barry Collins Sep 15 2011, 7:05AM Security
Windows 8 to ship with antivirus

Windows 8 to ship with antivirus

AV firms likely to be feeling nervous.
Barry Collins Sep 14 2011, 6:30AM Security
Windows 8 unveiled

Windows 8 unveiled

Microsoft gets touchy-feely.
Barry Collins Sep 14 2011, 6:16AM Software
Apple records sky-high profits and "hunts for the new Jobs"

Apple records sky-high profits and "hunts for the new Jobs"

Board members reportedly sound out prospective CEOs as Apple smashes profits record.
Barry Collins Jul 21 2011, 9:50AM Finance
Amazon to launch tablet "in second half of the year"

Amazon to launch tablet "in second half of the year"

Colour tablet to lead to Kindle price cut, claims reports.
Barry Collins May 4 2011, 9:46AM Mobility
YouTube founders buy Delicious

YouTube founders buy Delicious

Chad Hurley and Steve Chen swoop for Yahoo's social bookmarking service.
Barry Collins Apr 29 2011, 9:09AM Software
Windows 8 tablets ready by early 2012?

Windows 8 tablets ready by early 2012?

Leaked roadmap reveals Dell plans to launch Windows 8 device early next year
Barry Collins Feb 18 2011, 8:22AM Mobility
Apple targeting Android with $200 iPhone Mini?

Apple targeting Android with $200 iPhone Mini?

Apple is reportedly set to launch an outright attack on Android with a new, low-cost version of the iPhone.
Barry Collins Feb 14 2011, 8:07AM Mobility
Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate out now

Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate out now

Microsoft unveils feature-complete version of its next-generation browser
Barry Collins Feb 11 2011, 9:14AM Software
Nokia boss admits: "We're years behind"

Nokia boss admits: "We're years behind"

Stephen Elop admits Nokia is standing on a "burning platform".
Barry Collins Feb 10 2011, 10:34AM Finance
Hotmail launches disposable email addresses

Hotmail launches disposable email addresses

Alias system allows users to quickly create and dispose of alternative email addresses.
Barry Collins Feb 7 2011, 3:27PM Software
Internet Explorer 9 ready to roll in February?

Internet Explorer 9 ready to roll in February?

Microsoft prepares to unveil next-generation browser on 10 February.
Barry Collins Feb 1 2011, 9:06AM Software
Microsoft's iPad attack plan revealed

Microsoft's iPad attack plan revealed

Microsoft plans to expose the iPad's business weaknesses.
Barry Collins Jan 27 2011, 8:37AM Hardware

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