Microsoft sanctions may extend beyond PCs

The judge considering proposed remedies in the Microsoft case has said that she needs to learn more about other markets in order to decide whether a settlement should extend to these. Reuters reports that judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly commented: 'I've decided that I need more factual information.' Previously she has been cautious about extending the terms of a settlement to cover new markets that Microsoft is making inroads into, such as mobile phones and PDAs, ruling out introducing any new allegations of monopolistic misconduct. ...more

FSP launches cool kit with hot looks

Aimed at those concerned with keeping their PCs cool and quiet, the FSP Group has announced the UK availability of its 'Cooling Kit'. For the colour conscious, the Cooling Kit consists of a 400W power supply (Maximum output 450W) with a dual colour coating (blue and yellow), a golden coloured fan guard and the FSP 120mm fan, which is illuminated with red, green and blue LED's. There are also two 80mm system fans available, for both Intel and AMD compatibility - the kits support Intel P4s up to 3. ...more

This is maptastic!

If you are like me and lack any sense of direction, you probably refer to your trusty A to Z more times than you'd like to mention. There are quite a few map databases on-line, but one of the most popular is Mapquest. The company behind Mapquest has recently announced a UK regionalised version of the site. ...more

Counterfeit software funds organised crime

The next time you spot a street trader palming off software on the cheap, remember that the vendor is probably not a 'loveable rogue' trying to make a few extra bob, but a hardened criminal. The European Leisure Software Association (ELSPA) has said that profits from counterfeit software are being used to fund more sinister forms of organised crime. In a recent drugs raid in Chesterfield, officers seized PlayStation discs worth ?14,000, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. ...more

BenQ LCD display boasts 8ms response time

BenQ is releasing an LCD monitor with an ultra-fast response time of 8ms, which - it claims - is a world's first. Aimed at the home entertainment market, such as games enthusiasts or movie lovers, BenQ boasts that it 'lets the naked eye see the world the way it's supposed to be seen'. The 17-inch monitor also features BenQ's Senseye technology, for automatically managing colour, contrast and sharpness. ...more