Recent articles by Barry Collins

Intel plans Windows 8 phones

Intel plans Windows 8 phones

Chip maker outlines hopes for full-fat Windows on smartphone devices.
Barry Collins Jan 17 2011, 9:15AM Hardware
Microsoft sneaks out Security Essentials 2.0

Microsoft sneaks out Security Essentials 2.0

Includes revamped anti-virus engine and firewall integration.
Barry Collins Dec 21 2010, 9:25AM Security
Microsoft made $US15 billion bid for Facebook

Microsoft made $US15 billion bid for Facebook

Steve Ballmer's takeover bid for Facebook was rejected, admits Microsoft executive.
Barry Collins Dec 13 2010, 2:51PM Software
AVG update wipes out Windows 7 machines

AVG update wipes out Windows 7 machines

Popular antivirus package leaves some Windows 7 PCs unable to reboot.
Barry Collins Dec 6 2010, 1:20PM Security
Dell's new laptop cooling system sucks air

Dell's new laptop cooling system sucks air

Hyperbaric fans promise more efficient, quieter cooling on Dell's Vostro V130 laptop.
Barry Collins Dec 1 2010, 8:54AM Hardware
Open-source Facebook rival goes live

Open-source Facebook rival goes live

Public admitted to privacy-friendly social network for the first time.
Barry Collins Nov 25 2010, 8:30AM Software
Acer launches dual-touchscreen laptop

Acer launches dual-touchscreen laptop

Acer goes for the best of both worlds.
Barry Collins Nov 24 2010, 8:41AM Hardware
Dell told staff to stay silent on faulty motherboards

Dell told staff to stay silent on faulty motherboards

Staff told to "spread uncertainty" about a known issue with PC motherboards.
Barry Collins Nov 23 2010, 8:37AM Hardware
Nvidia CEO: Galaxy Tab is just "large phone"

Nvidia CEO: Galaxy Tab is just "large phone"

Samsung's Galaxy Tab meets with disapproval from Nvidia chief.
Barry Collins Nov 15 2010, 8:10AM Mobility
Microsoft rejects security bundling complaints

Microsoft rejects security bundling complaints

Software giant waves away talk of Windows security software ballot.
Barry Collins Nov 12 2010, 9:25AM Security
Ballmer share sell-off sparks exit rumours

Ballmer share sell-off sparks exit rumours

Raises doubts over his future.
Barry Collins Nov 9 2010, 9:06AM Software
Jobs gouges Google as Apple profits surge

Jobs gouges Google as Apple profits surge

Apple boss launches outspoken attack on Google's smartphones and rival tablets
Barry Collins Oct 20 2010, 8:40AM Software
Apple "to release smaller MacBook Air"

Apple "to release smaller MacBook Air"

New 11.6in MacBook Air to be launched later this week, according to reports.
Barry Collins Oct 19 2010, 8:27AM Hardware
Microsoft bolsters online document-sharing for Facebook

Microsoft bolsters online document-sharing for Facebook

Online document-editing service gets PDF uploads and other new features
Barry Collins Oct 18 2010, 8:25AM Software
Windows Phone 7 will sync with Mac

Windows Phone 7 will sync with Mac

Microsoft attempts to synchronise its smartphones with Apple Macs
Barry Collins Oct 14 2010, 8:30AM Software
Amazon "to launch Android app store"

Amazon "to launch Android app store"

Web retailer attempts to beat Google at its own game, on its own mobile operating system
Barry Collins Oct 11 2010, 8:19AM Software
HTC Mozart: first Windows Phone 7 details leak

HTC Mozart: first Windows Phone 7 details leak

Leaked specs reveal what we can expect from early Windows Phone 7 devices.
Barry Collins Oct 5 2010, 8:21AM Software
OpenOffice group breaks away from Oracle

OpenOffice group breaks away from Oracle

Oracle faces OpenOffice revolt as developers form breakaway LibreOffice project.
Barry Collins Sep 30 2010, 11:21AM Software
Nokia "considering Windows Phone 7"

Nokia "considering Windows Phone 7"

Ex-Microsoft man consider bringing Windows Phone 7 with him to Nokia.
Barry Collins Sep 27 2010, 4:35PM Collaboration
Still no final version for Firefox 4

Still no final version for Firefox 4

Eighth beta on the cards as Mozilla struggles to get Firefox 4 fit for general release
Barry Collins Sep 24 2010, 8:37AM Software

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