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5 Ways You Can Get Rid Of A Hard Disk Without Smashing It

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

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

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

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

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

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).

Virgin Media Signs VOD Deal With ITV

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

Virgin Media and UK's largest commercial broadcaster, ITV PLC, have announced that they have signed a dael that will allow ITV content to be shown on Virgin Media's own video on demand catch-up service.

Destroy Your Hard Disks To Save Your Data Says Which

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

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.

Sun Sees Future In Cloud Computing; Acquires Q-Layer

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

In a move aimed at beefing up its cloud computing offerings, Sun Microsystems has acquired the Belgian based cloud computing software provider Q-layer, for an undisclosed sum.

Nokia Announces Release Date For 5800 XpressMusic Smartphone

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

Nokia has announced that its striking touchscreen smartphone, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, is all set to cruise into the UK market on 23rd January. Popularly referred to as “Tube”, the handset goes on sale from 10am at the Heathrow Terminal 5 shop and Nokia Stores at Regent Street in London.

Tetris Helps Patients Reduce Stress Disorder

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

A group of UK researchers have found that playing Tetris could prove to be beneficial in dealing with the consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder, or popularly referred to as “PTSD”.

Samsung Launches Luxia LED-based Green LCD TV

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday presented an all new range of ultra-slim, energy-efficient high-definition televisions at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Details Of Twitter Hack Disclosed

Desire Athow — Thu, 08 Jan 2009

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.