Lost laptops get open-source rescue service (ZDNet UK)
University of Washington researchers argue their laptop-tracking system, unlike proprietary rivals, is designed to protect both the PC and the user's privacy
Beating Up Storage Vendors (InformationWeek)
A Forrester report telling large businesses to hold off on deploying Windows Vista contradicts earlier reports on the operating system, Microsoft says.
net4mac 1.5 updates chat, user interface, more (MacNN)
Mac-based social network net4mac has updated its software to version 1.5. net4mac is a Mac-only social network, with Mac-integrated software that allows users to build profiles, add friends, contact other users, create events and search for members using specific criteria. The new update has a completely rewritten chat function, with an improved ge...
Personal Tech (Washington Post)
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro will discuss his recent reviews and answer your personal tech questions.
Absolute's Computrace LoJack for Laptops Now Available on Costco.com (T-Net British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC, July 23, 2008--(T-Net)--Absolute Software (TSX: ABT), a leading provider of firmware-based, patented, Computer Theft Recovery, Data Protection and Secure Asset Tracking solutions announced today that its solutions will now be available from Costco Wholesale Corporation, which will distribute Absolute's home office computer theft recovery and identity protection service Computrace ...