Recent articles by Shaun Nichols

Lenovo refreshes netbook lineup

Lenovo refreshes netbook lineup

Lenovo has launched a new model in its line of netbook systems.
Shaun Nichols May 12 2009, 3:21PM Hardware
Apple tightens up iPhone developer rules

Apple tightens up iPhone developer rules

Compatibility with 3.0 update now mandatory for App Store.
Shaun Nichols May 11 2009, 9:27AM Software
Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell make mobile push

Companies vow to work on mobile Linux systems.
Shaun Nichols May 9 2009, 8:59AM Software
Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell make mobile push

Intel and Novell have renewed their backing for Linux-based mobile devices.
Shaun Nichols May 8 2009, 1:41PM Collaboration
IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM snaps up Exeros

IBM has agreed to acquire data discovery software vendor Exeros.
Shaun Nichols May 7 2009, 9:22AM Software
Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

New crop of employees notified of layoffs.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009, 12:20PM Software
French hacker lays claim to Twitter attacks

French hacker lays claim to Twitter attacks

A French hacker is taking credit for a recent high-profile attack on microblogging site Twitter.
Shaun Nichols May 4 2009, 12:41PM Security
Sun Microsystems issues Solaris 10 5/09 update

Sun Microsystems issues Solaris 10 5/09 update

Sun Microsystems has issued the 10 5/09 update for its Solaris operating system, offering several new components designed to improve the energy efficiency of servers.
Shaun Nichols May 4 2009, 9:25AM Software
Trend Micro buys Third Brigade

Trend Micro buys Third Brigade

Security giant Trend Micro is aiming to increase its enterprise security presence by acquiring enterprise specialist Third Brigade for an undisclosed sum.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009, 2:25PM Security
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009, 10:07AM Software
IBM supercomputer to take on Jeopardy quiz show

IBM supercomputer to take on Jeopardy quiz show

IBM has set its sights on US quiz show Jeopardy for an upcoming supercomputer challenge that could have important implications for practical artificial intelligence programming.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2009, 9:28AM Hardware
MySpace names Van Natta new chief executive

MySpace names Van Natta new chief executive

MySpace has officially named Owen Van Natta as its new chief executive.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009, 3:17PM Collaboration
Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

Top 10 themes from RSA Security Conference

The world's biggest computer security show has come to an end, the expo hall is full of workers breaking down the stands and the assembled throngs are heading home.
Shaun Nichols , Iain Thomson Apr 27 2009, 9:18AM Security
Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Apple tops 1bn App Store sales

Less than one year after it was formally launched, Apple's iTunes App Store has served its one billionth download.
Shaun Nichols Apr 27 2009, 9:16AM Software
Layer up for security, say RSA experts

Layer up for security, say RSA experts

A panel of network security experts have warned administrators to steer clear of so-called 'magic bullet' offerings.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009, 12:08PM Security
RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

RSA 2009: Benefits and dangers of device fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting has security experts and privacy advocates split down the middle.
Shaun Nichols Apr 24 2009, 12:06PM Security
RSA 2009: McAfee's DeWalt talks of 'predictive security'

RSA 2009: McAfee's DeWalt talks of 'predictive security'

Chief exec unveils new program for attack monitoring and protection.
Shaun Nichols Apr 23 2009, 2:48PM Security
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009, 12:23PM Collaboration
SSH server attacks resurface

SSH server attacks resurface

Security researchers are warning administrators to secure their servers in the wake of new Secure Shell (SSH) attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009, 12:22PM Security
Toshiba expected to cut 3,900 jobs

Toshiba expected to cut 3,900 jobs

Layoffs expected in the wake of big losses.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009, 9:30AM Hardware

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