Computing

Toshiba shows off ultrabook at CES 2012

Every year the CES exhibition sees a host of exciting and innovative products by hardware manufacturers.

TV maker Vizio entering PC market

Vizio, best known for selling flat screen televisions at affordable prices, is now entering the PC market.

Sotheby's to auction Apple’s founding contract

The original contract which established Apple Computer Co. as a formal business entity is the highlight of upcoming books and manuscripts auction by Sotheby's on Dec. 13 in New York.

The 25 worst passwords of 2011; is yours one?

Given that most security breaches, frauds and online risks are due to weak passwords, you would think that people realize the importance of creating strong passwords.

Now, a 15-inch ultra-thin MacBook?

Apple Inc. is getting ready to introduce an ultra-thin 15-inch MacBook, Japanese blog Macotakara claims.

Minnesota firm backtracks on claim Steve Jobs was St. Croix fan

After cashing in on Steve Jobs' death, a Minnesota firm Knitcraft is now distancing itself from its claim that the Apple Co-Founder was a fan of St. Croix black Style 1990 turtlenecks, the Smoking Gun has revealed.

Will Windows 8 ring death knell for Linux?

Ever since Microsoft came out with the secure boot for Windows 8, many industry analysts and tech enthusiasts have voiced concerns if the new boot procedure of Windows 8 will block the installation and use a Linux operating system.

Windows 8 preview released for download

Here's good news for those who've been eagerly waiting to experiment with Windows 8. A developer preview of Windows 8 has now been made officially available for download!

Microsoft set to impress developers with Windows 8

Microsoft is set to reveal more details about its upcoming new OS, Windows 8, to developers at the BUILD conference, and the news has excited industry insiders and tech enthusiasts.

Apple wins! Court bars Samsung from selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany

Apple Inc.’s legal battle with Samsung came to an abrupt end Friday when a German court ordered a countrywide ban on sales of Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy 10.1 tablet computer.

Lenovo unveils 7-inch, $199 Android tablet

For all those who want to add an affordable tablet to their device collection, Lenovo has announced their latest IdeaPad A1 with a starting price of $199.

Hackers steal car via SMS

Gone are the days when cars were stolen by breaking windows or rewiring the engine, high-tech thieves are now becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to auto theft.