Windows malware dwarfs other viral threats

Since Windows, of one variety or another, runs on over 90 percent of PCs world-wide, it should seem only fair that over 90 percent of malware targets Microsoft’s OS.

Posted on: September 13, 2010 9:00 am

BlackBerry and SharePoint Mobile Integration with SilverDust v2.4

SoftArtisans has announced the release of SilverDust version 2.4, providing BlackBerry mobile access to SharePoint content. SilverDust allows you to access your business data stored in SharePoint from your BlackBerry mobile device.

Posted on: September 10, 2010 9:00 am

‘Here you Have’ Virus Tries to Delete Your Security Software

A new computer worm, that accesses your address book, is spreading via infected PDF files. Once installed, the worm mails itself to everyone in your address book and tries to delete your anti-virus software.

Posted on: September 10, 2010 9:00 am

MS preps 9 bulletins for September Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday arrives on the 14th this month. With it come nine bulletins addressing 13 vulnerabilities in WinXP, Win2003, Vista, and Office.

Posted on: September 10, 2010 9:00 am

Windows XP: Your Last Chance

Once again Microsoft is threatening to pull the plug on WinXP. The new end-of-sales date is October 22, 2010. But. A lot of people, especially businesses, aren’t eager to upgrade.

Posted on: September 10, 2010 9:00 am

Atmail 6.2 Released with ActiveSync Push Support and New CalDAV Features

Atmail has released Atmail 6.2 Email Server and Atmail 6.2 Webmail Client for fixed and mobile messaging. Atmail 6.2 Webmail Client is also available as an independent server, that can be used with other popular email servers. Version 6.2 features several significant advancements in mobile messaging, administration and usability.

Posted on: September 9, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft apologizes for spate of recent Online Services outages

Some of Microsoft’s web sites have been less than stable of late and users have voiced their complaints. Microsoft has now issued an apology as they try to explain what happened.

Posted on: September 9, 2010 9:00 am

Symantec Unwraps Norton 2011 Suite, Free Tools

The 2011 editions of Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security have been released by Symantec. The company has also expanded their line of free tools for internet security.

Posted on: September 9, 2010 9:00 am

Mac Office 2011 allows only ‘light edits’ in Windows Web apps

While Microsoft has been touting the new features in Office 2011, it seems that Mac users will remain second-class citizens.

Posted on: September 9, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft suspends ‘Fort Gay’ gamer

When Josh Moore listed the name of his hometown on his Xbox Live profile, someone at Microsoft took notice and promptly suspended his account. The problem is, the name of the town is real.

Posted on: September 8, 2010 9:00 am