* How to Secure Windows *

In previous OS News articles, I've claimed that mature computers up to ten years old can be refurbished and made useful. My last article identified and evaluated different ways to refurbish these computers. One approach is to keep the existing Windows install and clean it up. This has the advantage of retaining the Windows license and software, the installed applications, and the existing ...

Security think tank: Value added cloud security services

What can be done better in the cloud and can it really be safer than hosting on-site?

Home computing advice in plain english

The Dyson Air Multiplier is a fan, but it’s not a fan. As you can see, where the blades would be on a standard desk fan, is just a hole. I can put my hand through it or even put my head through it with the fan running all the while, and without cutting bits of me to shreds.

Mayo Vs. Citi, M&A Madness - Week in Review

This week in business news: The drama between CLSA analyst Mike Mayo and Citigroup continued. Meanwhile, HP won the bidding war for 3Par.

BioWatch: Emergent wins more federal backing for anthrax vaccine

Emergent BioSolutions has won up to $28.7 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to help develop its next-generation anthrax vaccine candidate.