SoftwareWill Microsoft deliver Windows 7 next year?

Recent hints suggest Microsoft might release the next version of its operating system, Windows 7, earlier than the expected 2010 date, suggesting that the company may also want to cut its losses on Vista.

GeneralIBM opens cloud computing disaster recovery centres

IBM is investing $300m (£150m) on customer disaster...

GeneralIntel IDF update

Intel has unveiled faster server processors and a roadmap for its multi-core processors, which it said could boost the performance of the PC's memory architecture...

GeneralPersonal details of more than one million bank customers exposed

The personal bank details of more than one million people have been found on a computer sold on eBay last week. The data included bank account information, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, e-mail addresses and signatures of customers of the Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest bank, as well as American Express.

InternetMicrosoft Plans Native Privacy Features for IE8 (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Microsoft on Monday revealed some new privacy features for Internet Explorer 8, the next version of its market-leading Web browser. The features address the concerns of consumers and privacy advocates, who called the plans a positive step.

GeneralCouncils opposed to sale of electoral roll to junk mail firms

A survey of councils by the Local Government Association (LGA), shows overwhelming support for a change in the law to ban junk mail companies from gaining...

InternetEMC Takes Unified Storage Down a Notch

The storage giant's fast-selling Celerra unified storage moves further down market with the new NX4.

GeneralDiscover Your Solar Savings at Roofray

If you've been thinking about solar power for your home, a nicely designed new site can show you just how much you'd spend and save for a custom array on your roof.

InternetAdobe Photoshop Elements Goes Online and Mobile (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Adobe Systems has announced major updates to its Photoshop Elements suite of video- and photo-editing software, including online sharing and mobile-phone options. In beta now, the software is expected to be on retail shelves in early October.

GeneralProposed e-border trial at Manchester Airport raises security concerns

Manchester Airport 's planned...