Computer worm calls for death penalty

Computer viruses are all too common these days, unfortunately. Less common, however, are ones that advocate the use of capital punishment.. ...more

Rambus memory patent revoked by European Patent Office

The European Patent Office has revoked one of memory designer Rambus's patents. The patent relates to 'an access time register'. The EPO, following normal practice did not give any reasons for revoking the patent but is expected to explain why in around four to ten weeks. ...more

Hands-on with Intel's e-ink laptop

Intel has shown off a ground-breaking new notebook chassis design. Currently dubbed the 'portfolio wrap laptop', it sports a leather-effect slip cover with its own integrated, high-resolution 'e-ink' LCD display. The model was revealed during the press-only 'day zero' of the Spring 2007 Intel Developer Forum being held in Beijing, China. ...more

Intel intros vPro combo

Putting its financial woes behind it, Intel has launched its vPro platform. Consisting of Intel's new Core2 Duo processor along with the Q965 Express chipset and the 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection, it also includes Intel's Active Management Technology and Virtualisation Technology. In addition, Intel vPro-based PCs include Intel's latest integrated graphics - which will put the platform directly up against the new AMD and ATi axis that came together a month ago. ...more

Lack of PC knowledge leads to computer hypochondria

Viruses like Anna Kournikova have caused the majority of UK computer users to jump to wrong conclusions when their machines crash. Last year saw the real threat (and heavy, national reporting) of computer viruses such as the Anna Kournikova, Nimda, LoveLetter and CodeRed. Even before these high-profile virus epidemics, 'average' end users had a penchant for panicking about viruses whenever something broke on their PC. ...more