5 Ways You Can Get Rid Of A Hard Disk Without Smashing It
Consumer magazine Which? advises that hard disk drives should be smashed into pieces using a hammer if you no longer use them. This solution, although quick, is neither easy nor painless especially if you will be opening a computer for the first time.
Ofcom Reveals That Average UK Broadband Speed Is 3.6mbps
In a damning report on the state of internet nationwide, Ofcom found that the average UK broadband speeds are significantly less than half the ones advertised by leading UK internet service providers.
Windows 7 Beta Available For Download Legally From Friday
Microsoft's Chief Executive Office, Steve Ballmer, has announced that the beta version of the company's next flagship operating system, Windows 7, will be available as from tomorrow, Friday, for download (ed: although it is expected to expire at the end of July).
Destroy Your Hard Disks To Save Your Data Says Which
UK Consumer Watchdog magazine, Which?, has advised its readers to destroy their hard drives to prevent fraudsters and cybercriminals from stealing their personal information in a bid to stop identity fraud.
Details Of Twitter Hack Disclosed
It seems that Twitter fell prey to possibly the oldest hacking trick, a brute force based dictionary attack that was used to gain access to an administrator account of the site.
Intel's Q4 Revenue Warning Spells Trouble For Tech Industry
Semiconductor giant Intel has announced that it expects revenue to drop by as much as 23 percent for its fourth quarter, causing its stock to drop more than six percent at the time of writing (ed: it is up slightly in after hours trading)
Rumour Mill : Microsoft To Dish Out Free Windows 7 Upgrades?
Rumours on the blogosphere indicate that Microsoft will provide free Windows 7 upgrades to those users, who purchase Windows Vista PCs after July 2009 (ed : just like they provide free Windows XP for those purchasing Windows Vista).
5 Reasons Why Downloads Won't Kill CD and DVD Sales
Latest figures have shown that sales of DVDs and CDs are still strong despite the growing challenges posed by online piracy, music downloads and the current economic conditions
2009 ... Good Year or Bad Year For Tech?
Recession, unprecedented financial turmoil, unheard of levels of national debt, banks being propped up by us, the great British public, the car industry on the verge of collapse and even good old 'Woolies' failing - one could be forgiven for thinking that it’s all doom and gloom.
Apple Bows To Popular Demand; iTunes Goes DRM Free
Apple will zap Digital Rights Management protection from all songs on iTunes which will remove one of the most persistent criticisms attached to Apple's online music service; the fact that tracks are "infected" with DRM and cannot be played on different players.
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