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Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users
Cybersecurity

Flexera identifies top PC vulnerabilities for Aussie users

Australian PC users are slowly patching software vulnerabilities, but some challenges remain, according to Flexera Software's latest report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure
Malware

Got an Android device? Here's some tips for keeping it secure

As Android malware surges, ESET issues some tips on how Kiwis can protect themselves - and how to know if you might have been compromised already.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016
From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks
Apple

From Yosemite to El Capitan, Apple scales new peaks

Apple says its next major release of OS X – dubbed El Capitan – focuses on speeding up performance and offering a richer user experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Check Point: Protecting ICS from cyber threats

Check Point Software introduces new security gateway for Industrial Control Systems; aims to prevent cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses
Mobile Device Management

AVG releases Business SSO for IT providers and small businesses

AVG Technologies, the online security company, has announced the immediate availability of AVG Business Secure Sign-On (SSO).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market
Cartech

Radical approach by Microsoft NZ opens up refurbished market

Kiwi resellers are jumping on board a Microsoft initiative which enables them to get Windows OEM software at half price for refurbished computers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
My black hole theory of computing...
Storage

My black hole theory of computing...

Unified theory of computer market: CPU, server OS will swallow up all functions & features. New blog by @valdis_filks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014
Dell unlocks new era for Open Networking...
Network Infrastructure

Dell unlocks new era for Open Networking...

Dell pioneers open networking era, partnering with Cumulus Networks to offer third-party OS for customisable data centre solutions, breaking proprietary models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2014
Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare
Operating Systems

Ubuntu 13.04: Raring Ringtail released to little fanfare

Canonical's Ubuntu 13.04, dubbed 'Raring Ringtail', launched quietly, offering polished performance and minor updates.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2013
Windows 8, we're rooting for you
Microsoft

Windows 8, we're rooting for you

It's an odd position, after all these years, to be firmly on the side of the company which for good reason became known as 'the Beast of Redmond'.

By Donovan Jackson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Oct 2012
What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?
Microsoft

What's Microsoft got planned for Monday?

Microsoft teases a 'major announcement' for LA event on Monday, sparking speculation on focus on Windows RT and ARM devices.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
All go for Mango
Microsoft

All go for Mango

Microsoft's Mango OS has been released to manufacturers, meaning Windows Phone 7 handsets could hit the market in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Operating Systems stories

Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put
DataCentre infrastructure

Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put

It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds
Windows

Yes, Australians do patch Windows - but not their software, report finds

Flexera Software says it's good news and bad news for both Australian Windows users and cybersecurity, as users adopt - and yet ignore - patches.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon
Microsoft

Windows 10 active on 300 million devices, paid version coming soon

With the one year anniversary of Windows 10 on the horizon, Microsoft has announced that the operating system is now active on 300 million devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
iOS 9: coming to an Apple device near you
iOS

iOS 9: coming to an Apple device near you

Apple has previewed iOS 9, the latest software for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, which will be available in September.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods
DevOps

CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods

CIOs cannot keep up with device vendors releasing new versions of mobile applications for existing mobile device updates every couple of months.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013
The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event
Microsoft

The week that was: Windows 8, Surface, iPad Mini and a Cancelled Android Event

Apple unveils the iPad Mini while Microsoft releases Windows 8 and the Surface. Google postpones Android 4.2 event due to US storms.

By Alistair Ross • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2012