Visions of Vista versions surface

Speculation is circling the Internet over the versions of Windows Vista to be released by Microsoft. The story originated from a temporary posting by Microsoft of a Windows Vista help page. Eagle-eyed Microsoft watchers noted that it detailed six core Vista versions, along with two 'N' editions (Media Player-less versions - to conform with the European anti-trust settlement). ...more

US gets first taste of Apple TV

Apple made its first major assault on the living room on Wednesday with the first shipments of the Apple TV device, a gadget that lets people take music, photos and video stored on a computer and play them on a television screen. The small silver box with a white Apple logo costs $299 and can store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination thereof. It is available this week at Apple's online store, retail stores, and also from resellers. ...more

Microsoft warns: your new PC is already out of date

Microsoft has warned consumers that the first thing they need to do when they open their new computers this Christmas is to protect and update them. There will be plenty of folk waking up Christmas morning to the thrill of a new PC packed with the latest components. But the Windows XP platform, with which it will most likely be preloaded, may not be include the latest security patches and fixes. ...more

Skype plumps out admin tools for business appeal

Improved deployment and more administrator controls touted in business VoIP software. VoIP company Skype has added further functionality to its Skype for Business package with more tools for enterprises to use the VoIP software within their organisation. The software now includes improved IT administration and central management as well as a host of extras. ...more

Apple offers ?211 cut on Adobe design suite

The UK Apple Store is offering a ?211 rebate on Adobe's Design Collection, comprising InDesign 2.0, Illustrator 10, Acrobat 5 and Photoshop 6.0. ...more