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2009 Stories
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June 08, 2009
08Jun2009
Photo Story
Photos: Top Ten Google Android Apps
Google's Android OS is taking over with over eighteen new devices de out by the end of the year. We look at the best apps currently available for download. Continue Reading
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June 08, 2009
08Jun2009
Photo Story
Cooking capsules Top Ten Android Apps
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
New iPhone features?
Rumours are flying all over the place about what the new iPhone will feature. This is a detailed analysis of those rumours to seperate the fact from the fiction. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
Information Commissioner raids anti-union blacklisting firm
The Office of the Information Commissioner's made an unprecedented raid on The Consulting Association, which ran an illegal blacklisting database. Construction workers suspected of union activites were barred from work. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
Data protection raid reveals anti union blacklist
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
Homescreen Nokia N97
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
Photos: Nokia N97
See photos of the new Nokia N97 that will be launched in June. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2009
05Jun2009
Photo Story
Full qwerty keyboard for messaging: New iPhone features?
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June 04, 2009
04Jun2009
News
Chinook crash: critical internal memo on software flaws
Computer Weekly is publishing, in full for the first time, an MoD memo that is the clearest evidence yet that software problems made the helicopter unsafe to fly at the time of the accident. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2009
03Jun2009
Tip
How to manage firewall testing using Nmap
Nmap includes many features that can be used to circumvent poorly implemented firewalls. Learn how the freely available tool can test your network devices. Continue Reading
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June 02, 2009
02Jun2009
Photo Story
How to install Windows 7 on a netbook
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June 02, 2009
02Jun2009
Photo Story
Photos: How to install Windows 7 on a netbook
It is possible to install Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 on a NetBook like the Lenovo S10, without burning a DVD and using a USB DVD drive. These instructions will show you how. Continue Reading
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May 29, 2009
29May2009
Photo Story
Best Places to Work 2009
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May 29, 2009
29May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Best Places to Work 2009 winners
The awards was held at the exclusive London Royal Lancaster Hotel, on the 22nd May 2009. IT departments enjoyed a superb lunch and stimulating guest speaker - Tim Fitzhigham - author of "In The Bath". Continue Reading
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May 29, 2009
29May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Windows 7 Touch Pack games and applications for the home
Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 is six multi-touch applications and games that are designed to show the capabilities of Windows Touch in Windows 7. Continue Reading
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May 29, 2009
29May2009
Photo Story
Microsoft Surface Globe - Windows 7 touch pack
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May 26, 2009
26May2009
Answer
What is a LUN and why do we need storage LUNs?
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May 24, 2009
24May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Tragic pictures on Google Street View
The Google Street View eye wanders all across the world. This is a colection of dramatic pictures taken from all over the world, from Japan to the UK. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2009
24May2009
Photo Story
Car on fire - Tragic pictures on Google Street View
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May 22, 2009
22May2009
Photo Story
Sony MBW 100 - Mobile phone watches of the future
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May 22, 2009
22May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Mobile phone watches of the future
Watches of the future will link to your mobile via bluetooth and will have all the features current mobiles have now. Here are some available now that can do all this and so much more. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2009
19May2009
Photo Story
Hornbill software - Red Cross operations
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May 19, 2009
19May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Software supports Red Cross operations
The British Red Cross is using software IT service management software from Hornbill to help it support IT users across the globe. The company was attracted by the software’s compatibility with Blackberry devices as well as its ease of use. The ... Continue Reading
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May 18, 2009
18May2009
Photo Story
What is the answer to life, the universe and everything? - Wolfram Alpha hidden messages
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May 18, 2009
18May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Wolfram Alpha Vs Google
And so the fight begins, will Wolfram Alpha steal some of Google's thunder? Or is Wolfram Alpha a search engine that compliments Google? Continue Reading
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May 18, 2009
18May2009
Photo Story
Apple and Google search - Wolfram Alpha vs Google
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May 18, 2009
18May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Wolfram Alpha's meaning of life and other unexpected answers
Ever had a question that you needed answered no matter how dificult it was? Then today is your lucky day as Wolfram Alpha unveils it's infinite wisdom. Continue Reading
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May 14, 2009
14May2009
Photo Story
Pick your trainers - Reebok iPhone app
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May 14, 2009
14May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Reebok launch 'Your Reebok' iPhone app
Your Reebok app allows you to customize your next pair of trainers on your iPhone on the go. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2009
13May2009
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Join all the dots without lifting pen from paper
Try more puzzlers >> Go to the homepage... Continue Reading
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May 12, 2009
12May2009
Photo Story
Battle to the death - Its a funny old world according to Google Street View
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May 12, 2009
12May2009
Photo Story
Photos: It's a funny old world according to Google Street View
Google Street View cameras travel far and wide and capture every moment as they pass. So what do they see? Continue Reading
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May 11, 2009
11May2009
Photo Story
Axiotron Modbook (Apple Macbook netbook) - Digital Summer 2009
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May 10, 2009
10May2009
News
Bankruptcy, prosecution and disrupted livelihoods - Postmasters tell their story
Rebecca Thomson reports on claims that the Post Office has failed to recognise a potential IT problem. Continue Reading
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May 06, 2009
06May2009
Photo Story
A Digitial Equipment PDP 8 – National Museum of Computing
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May 06, 2009
06May2009
Photo Story
Photo story: National Museum of Computing opens PC exhibition
The National Museum of Computing opens a special gallery devoted to personal computing at Bletchley Park today (7 May). Continue Reading
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May 05, 2009
05May2009
Photo Story
Photos: Celebrities caught on Google Street View!
Google Street View sees all and that includes celebrities and fictional characters amazingly. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2009
05May2009
Photo Story
Darth Vader and Stormtrooper - Google Street View celebrities
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May 05, 2009
05May2009
Tip
How to find credit card numbers and other sensitive data on your users' computers
If you worry that important and sensitive data like credit card numbers is lurking on your users' hard drives, read on to learn how to search for and corral this information. Continue Reading
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April 30, 2009
30Apr2009
Photo Story
Infosec 2009: Catch up with this year's show in pictures
Infosec 2009: The story of this year's Infosec with annotated pictures, so if you weren't there, this is a great to get a flavour of the highlights. Continue Reading
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April 30, 2009
30Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: What went on at Infosec 2009
If you missed Infosec 2009, have a look at our photo story and it will feel like you were there! Continue Reading
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April 30, 2009
30Apr2009
Photo Story
McAfee GMTV style presentation - Infosec 2009
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April 30, 2009
30Apr2009
Photo Story
Infosec 2009: Visitors arrive at new venue Earls Court
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April 27, 2009
27Apr2009
Answer
RAID 5 configuration: How to calculate disk space for data storage and parity storage
Find out how to calculate the disk space available for data storage and how much disk space is utilised for parity storage in a RAID 5 configuration. Continue Reading
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April 22, 2009
22Apr2009
Photo Story
Gadget Show Entrance - The Gadget Show Live 2009
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April 22, 2009
22Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: Wacky gadgets from The Gadget Show Live 2009
Missed out on this year's Gadget Show Live? Well, you can relive the experience with our pick of the strangest gadgets on show. Continue Reading
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April 22, 2009
22Apr2009
Photo Story
Teleporters - Star Trek weapons and gadgets
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April 22, 2009
22Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: Star Trek weapons and gadgets - Engage!
With the new Star trek film released, we look at the gadgets and weapons that have captured the imagination for generations. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2009
20Apr2009
Photo Story
Wolverine's claws - X-Men Origins: Wolverine Gadgets and Weapons
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April 20, 2009
20Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: X-Men top ten Gadgets and Weapons
With Wolverine set to hit the cinemas in the next couple of weeks, we've decided to take a look at what weapons and gadgets have hit the big screen so far in the X-Men universe. Continue Reading
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April 17, 2009
17Apr2009
Photo Story
How to tweet yourself out of a job before your first day
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April 17, 2009
17Apr2009
Photo Story
Fail 2.0: How to lose friends and alienate people through social networking
When it was good, it was very, very good, but when it was bad, it was horrid! Check out some of our favourite stories of social networking gone wrong. Closing date: 18 May 2009. Continue Reading
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April 16, 2009
16Apr2009
Blog Post
NPfIT critics and the Damian McBride smear culture
The culture of smear goes much deeper than the Damian McBride affair. Critics of the National Programme for IT [NPfIT] in the NHS have been the subject of smears in debates in the House of Commons ... Continue Reading
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April 16, 2009
16Apr2009
Photo Story
Inside the BME: an interactive history of British pop music
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April 16, 2009
16Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: Interactive show at the British Music Experience
Interact with the technology behind the British Music Experience at The 02 arena in London. Continue Reading
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April 15, 2009
15Apr2009
News
UBS to cut thousands of jobs
Swiss bank UBS will cut about 10,000 jobs to save up to £2.3bn by the end of next year with more highly skilled IT workers to flood onto a finance sector...
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April 09, 2009
09Apr2009
News
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April 07, 2009
07Apr2009
News
Spend on NHS NPfIT of £5.1bn exceeds initial budget
Taxpayer spending so far on the NHS’s National Programme for IT (NPfIT) has risen to £5.1bn, which is more than the scheme’s original total lifecycle cost. Continue Reading
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April 07, 2009
07Apr2009
Photo Story
Finding Nemo: Top ten CGI films
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April 07, 2009
07Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: Top ten CGI films to keep the kids quiet over easter
Want some DVDs to keep the kids occupied over easter? Have a look at our photo story identifying the best CGI has to offer. Continue Reading
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April 06, 2009
06Apr2009
Photo Story
PC upgrade: Hardware specifications
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April 06, 2009
06Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: Google Street View car in police drama
This is a full picture story about how a Google Street View car was chased by the police and pulled over for going through a restricted road. Continue Reading
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April 06, 2009
06Apr2009
Photo Story
Google Street View: The car
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April 06, 2009
06Apr2009
Photo Story
Photos: How to upgrade your old PC to run Windows Vista and Windows 7
Cliff Saran provides a step-by-step guide to updating an ancient Pentium 4 3.2 GHz XP-based machine with 2 GBytes of memory to an AMD Phenom Quad Core PC with 4 Gbytes of memory running Windows Vista. Continue Reading
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March 30, 2009
30Mar2009
Photo Story
Competition: Send us your mobile working snaps!
Enter our photo competition and win a Sony Cybershot camera. Continue Reading
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March 30, 2009
30Mar2009
Photo Story
Renault F1 - Rolling road tests in a wind tunnel
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March 30, 2009
30Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Renault F1 aerodynamics and design for 2009
Ever wanted the inside track on what goes into redesigning an F1 car? Well this gallery should stear you in the right direction. Continue Reading
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March 24, 2009
24Mar2009
In Depth
Deduce the location of the remaining domino tiles
Go to the homepage >> Try more puzzlers... Continue Reading
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March 24, 2009
24Mar2009
News
Get cracking crushing Conficker
Conficker will activate its botnet on April 1st. Sophos, Symantec, Webroot, BitDefender and other vendors say you should remove it ASAP before the real trouble starts. Continue Reading
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March 23, 2009
23Mar2009
Answer
NAS Backup: What are my options?
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March 20, 2009
20Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Google Street View - A tour of London
Take a virtual tour of London with Google Street View! Continue Reading
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March 20, 2009
20Mar2009
Photo Story
Google Street View - Big Ben
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March 19, 2009
19Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Tesco use Microsoft Surface in the workplace
Computerweekly was invited to have a look at how Microsoft Suface will work in Tesco. Some very impressive stuff. Continue Reading
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March 17, 2009
17Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Top ten cybersquatter cases
Here's our top ten cybersquatting cases. Continue Reading
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March 17, 2009
17Mar2009
Photo Story
Cybersquatting cases: Number 10 - Dell
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March 12, 2009
12Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Key events of the past 20 years of the web
The world wide web celebrates its 20th birthday tomorrow and to wish the web a very happy birthday, we have compiled a picture gallery of some of the web's key events in that time. Continue Reading
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March 11, 2009
11Mar2009
Photo Story
1. Safari 4 - Installation files
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March 11, 2009
11Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Safari 4 - Step-by-step guide
A step-by-step guide to installing Safari 4 and a look at some of the new features. Continue Reading
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March 10, 2009
10Mar2009
Photo Story
CeBIT 2009: KTM X-Bow
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March 10, 2009
10Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Top Ten Gadgets from CeBIT 2009
Gadgets galore at CeBIT this year, here's our top ten. Continue Reading
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March 09, 2009
09Mar2009
Photo Story
Care-O-bot 3 - CeBIT 2009
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March 09, 2009
09Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: The best of CeBIT 2009
Highlights of CeBIT 2009. Continue Reading
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March 05, 2009
05Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Top Ten security sensitive sites on Google Earth
Following the hysteria in the British media that Google Earth can be used to target sensitive sites, we decided to look at which sites so far have not been censored on Google Earth, that could possibly be considered a security risk. Continue Reading
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March 05, 2009
05Mar2009
Photo Story
The White House
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March 04, 2009
04Mar2009
News
LUN storage and its role in SAN management
Explore logical unit number (LUN) storage and its role in SAN management. Learn how to create a LUN, how to share a LUN, and find out about LUN provisioning and LUN masking. Continue Reading
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March 04, 2009
04Mar2009
Photo Story
Camp scene with parhelia
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March 04, 2009
04Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Digital program brings polar history to life
Images relating to two British icons, the glorious failure Scott of the Antarctic, and that leader without parallel, Ernest Shackleton, went online today at noon. Continue Reading
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March 03, 2009
03Mar2009
Photo Story
1) Bogota, Columbia
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March 03, 2009
03Mar2009
Photo Story
Photos: Most dangerous places to outsource your IT
A report published by the Brown-Wilson Group details which locations are the most risky places to offshore your IT. Continue Reading
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March 03, 2009
03Mar2009
News
Make IT change management part of your disaster recovery plan
All the disaster recovery technology in the world won't help without the right culture and process, writes Burton analyst Richard Jones. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2009
27Feb2009
Photo Story
Testudo
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February 27, 2009
27Feb2009
Photo Story
Photos: MoD - War, weapons and gadgets
The Ministry of Defence has released pictures of new technology it is developing, or hopes to develop. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2009
27Feb2009
Tip
How to plant a listening device
Part two of our Les Goldsmith interview reveals how to plant a listening device if you feel like conducting a little industrial espionage. Continue Reading
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February 25, 2009
25Feb2009
Photo Story
Photos: Techfest 2009 - A glimpse into the future
Microsoft researchers from around the world have gathered at company headquarters in Redmond, Washington for TechFest 2009 to show off some of the projects they are working on. Continue Reading
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February 25, 2009
25Feb2009
Photo Story
Microsoft researchers - Techfest 2009
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February 23, 2009
23Feb2009
News
Exclusive: Computer Weekly publishes 'secret' gateway review
This is the first publication of an entire gateway review by an online news service. Continue Reading
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February 19, 2009
19Feb2009
Photo Story
Photos: Toxic tech waste poisoning Africa
Greenpeace has found the UK’s tech waste is being dumped in developing countries instead of being recycled. Around 500,000 tonnes of tech waste in the UK are unaccounted for every year. By using GPS technology to track a TV intended for recycling, ... Continue Reading
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February 19, 2009
19Feb2009
Photo Story
Searching dumps for components to sell
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February 17, 2009
17Feb2009
Photo Story
Workers on the production line
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February 17, 2009
17Feb2009
Photo Story
Photos: Poor factory conditions for tech workers
A recent investigation by the National Labour Committee has found “prison-like” conditions in a Chinese factory supplying Dell, Microsoft, HP, Lenovo and IBM. The Meitai Plastics and Electronic Factory is in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province in ... Continue Reading