Stories by Computerworld Staff

Make the most of your shiny new tech gift

Is there a new smartphone, tablet or computer in your life? These Computerworld stories can help you get acquainted with new OSes, find great apps and accessories, safely dispose of your old devices and more.

Written by Computerworld Staff25 Dec. 12 11:16

Tech gift ideas: Sortable wish list

Not finished with your holiday shopping? This easy-to-scan, sortable chart gives you our best tech gift ideas all in one place.

Written by Computerworld Staff21 Dec. 12 10:52

Man charged with 29 offences related to Telstra cable damage

A 25-year-old Sydney man has been charged with allegedly causing millions of dollars in damage to Telstra's telephone cables on the Northern Beaches, NSW during September and November 2012.

Written by Computerworld Staff17 Dec. 12 08:56

RIM offers free BlackBerry 10 smartphone

Research in Motion Thursday introduced the BlackBerry 10 Ready Program to help prepare business customers for the launch of the next-generation OS on Jan. 30.

Written by Computerworld Staff06 Dec. 12 14:14

Data centre costs, complexity grow: Report

Data centre complexity issues such as increased use of business applications and rising facility costs were cited as areas of concern for IT executives, according to the results of a Symantec global survey.

Written by Computerworld Staff17 Oct. 12 09:11

Seniors can learn a new trick -- social networking

An 89-year-old woman used to find computers intimidating. Today, she's not only using a computer, she's on a social network, emailing with her family and getting pictures from her grandson in Australia.

Written by Computerworld Staff16 Oct. 12 10:11

Facebook reflects swings in presidential campaigns

Social networking has become so critical to the 2012 presidential campaign that one analyst said Facebook is accurately predicting swings in the election polls.

Written by Computerworld Staff15 Oct. 12 10:36

In pictures: HP opens Perth office

HP recently unveiled a new Perth office in Western Australia as the vendor looks to increase its presence in the state’s mining and government sectors .
According to HP South Pacific managing director David Caspari, the vendor is currently playing in the security, health system, educational system management and state record management space.

Written by Computerworld Staff12 Oct. 12 09:50

Strategy the best security defence: AFP

While Australian law enforcement agencies are doing their best to combat cyber crime, businesses need to do their part too, according to an AFP assistant commissioner.

Written by Computerworld Staff18 Sept. 12 16:36

In pictures: Trimble Navigation joins Living Lab network

Trimble Navigation celebrated its membership of the NICTA Future Logistics Living Lab and creation of an A/NZ transport and logistics division with an event in Sydney. Guests were given a demonstration of the vendor's transport management system called FleetWorks.

Written by Computerworld Staff31 Aug. 12 10:15

Apple's Mountain Lion clears 10% bar, now runs 1 in 10 Macs

Apple's OS X Mountain Lion now powers more than 10% of all Macs, and may be on the way to outdoing its predecessor, Lion, in adoption speed, an online advertising network said today.

Written by Computerworld Staff30 Aug. 12 20:22
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