IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 19/02/2009

U.S. spending $2B to challenge Asia on laptop battery manufacturing
One of the bigger chunks of money aimed at technology in the recently passed stimulus bill will go toward the creation of manufacturing facilities for lithium-ion batteries.

Becoming an IT consultant: Do's, don'ts and disasters to avoid
You're ready to ditch the corporate life -- or it's ditched you -- and start your own IT consultancy. The road can be rocky, seasoned veterans say, but the rewards are sweet. Here's how to get started.

Take Windows 7 for a spin with VirtualBox
If you want to try Windows 7 out, but you don't want to wipe your current operating system from your system, then perhaps you want to try Sun's VirtualBox virtualization software.

Researchers detail Intel TXT hacks at Black Hat
Security researchers fleshed out details today of a method they disclosed earlier this year for circumventing Intel Corp.'s new Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) security software.

Privacy: It's the databases, stupid
There are plenty of reasons to be outraged about the recent revelation that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroid use. But the one that gets me is this: Supposedly anonymous data, which was supposedly destroyed, has instead been splashed all over the newspapers.

Analysis: Microsoft retail stores a risky proposition
Microsoft's decision to open retail stores is a calculated risk that will likely prove a more challenging endeavor than Apple's move into retail eight years ago.

Judge gives Microsoft big win in 'Vista Capable' case
A federal judge today stripped class-action status from the 'Vista Capable' lawsuit that has plagued Microsoft for almost two years, but will still allow the plaintiffs to continue to sue the company separately.

Hackers steal thousands of Wyndham credit card numbers
Hackers broke into a computer at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts last July and stole tens of thousands of customer credit card numbers, the hotel chain has warned.

Clearwire readying WiMax game plan as rival LTE gains steam
When Verizon Wireless announced this week that it would roll out Long-Term Evolution mobile broadband in two cities by year's end, rival Clearwire had its response ready: It claimed it has a better network with WiMax today than Verizon will have with LTE next year.

Canadian Linux firm to supply Brazilian schools with PC-sharing software
Canadian firm Userful Corp. has won a deal to supply its Linux-based PC-sharing software to 357,000 Linux desktops in schools throughout Brazil.

Resize Vista's Alt-Tab Thumbnail Previews

If there's one keyboard shortcut I rely on more than any other, it's Alt-Tab. In case you're unfamiliar with it, Alt-Tab cycles between open programs. And in Vista, you even get to see a thumbnail of each program. The problem is, those thumbnails are way too small. Fortunately, there's a simple way to make the thumbnails larger--though it does require a bit of Registry tinkering. Here's how:

How to download and burn YouTube video to DVD

Most of us go to YouTube website to watch Youtube videos. But have you thought about downloading videos from Youtube and watch them on your mobile players or TV ? The following are the two steps to get the job done.

How to make Flash 3D sphere photo gallery

Want to displays images on an interactive 3D Sphere for website or blog but lack of flash skills?

Fundamentals of small business digital marketing

Here are some digital marketing basics:

Macs rarely belong in the enterprise

For years, Apple fans have told us that Macs are easier to use, result in less tech support, are more stable and have fewer virus issues than their Windows counterparts. As such, some people believe, Macs should be the logical first choice when it comes to an enterprise deployment, especially since they can easily run Windows software. I'm here to commit a cardinal sin by dispelling this idea.

Lost Laptops Come Home in New Ways

Absolute.com has added new services to help get your lost or stolen laptops back. Plus, two other tracking services you may not know of have added new services as well.

Bot busts newest Hotmail CAPTCHA

Spammers have cracked Microsoft's latest defense against abuse of its Live Hotmail e-mail service using a sophisticated network of hacked computers that receive encrypted instructions from a central server, a security company has reported.

Miley Cyrus hit by Twitter hack

Following the news that hackers took control of Twitter accounts belonging to a number of celebrities including Barack Obama and Britney Spears, security firm Sophos has revealed that Miley Cyrus is the latest celebrity to have her account with the micro-blogging service compromised.Miley Cyrus hit by Twitter hack

Tips for Hardening your Exchange Server

Email is the main means of communications for both critical and non-critical information in business today. Therefore, having a reliable email service should be the main concern of any business operator. Here are 10 ways to have a reliable Exchange server and secured email services.

New Bluetooth standards to bring speed, energy efficiency

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is working on two new standards that will make the technology both faster and more energy-efficient.

IBM uses BPL to extend broadband coverage to rural areas

IBM has started building out broadband over powerline networks that the company says could provide broadband connectivity to 200,000 people living in rural areas.

Google News suffers 14-hour glitch

Google Inc. acknowledged late Wednesday afternoon that some users experienced problems with its Google News search results during a span of more than 14 hours earlier Wednesday.

Pirate Bay supporters hack Swedish IFPI Web site

Hackers defaced the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Swedish Web site on Wednesday as The Pirate Bay trial continued.

HP posts declines in all groups but EDS

Despite declines nearly across the board, HP just barely managed an increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2009, which ended Jan. 31, the company announced Wednesday.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWorld) 19/02/2009

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