SanDisk's High-Performance Mobile Memory Cards
SanDisk added two 16 GB mobile memory cards to its Mobile Ultra line--the microSDHC and the Memory Stick Micro (M2). Read more...

Clock ticking for gas stations to pump up data security

Hack forces Twitter into 'full security review'

Fake LinkedIn profiles promise prurient pics, send patsies malware instead

Data breaches rose sharply in 2008, study says

CheckFree warns 5 million customers after hack

Start-up Ctera will offer cloud storage through carriers

Vista's flaws surface again on eve of Windows 7 beta

SanDisk Adds Easy Backup to USB Drive

Appeals court set to rule on Kentucky effort to seize domain names

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Recover data from optical media with CDRoller
CDRoller purports to recover data from any type of UDF/ISO9660/FAT32 disc that can be written: CD, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray. It's always tricky testing recovery programs, especially those that work with optical discs. All I can report is that it worked with several test CDs/DVDs that I keep around for these reviews.

How to secure your Vista PC in 10 easy steps
You don't necessarily need an expensive security suite to lock down Windows Vista. Here's how to do it using free software and a few easy system tweaks.

Opinion: Security predictions for 2009
Host-based security should make a huge comeback, and a mobile security scare may already be lurking.

1. The Security Imperative
Even security projects could feel the sting of budget cuts this year, but few IT managers will table them altogether.

Review: The Voyager hard drive dock
From the why-didn't-I-think-of-that department, Newer Technology has created a flexible, easy-to-use docking station called the Voyager.

Massive Layoff Is a Security Issue
It isn't easy knowing that 1,000 people will lose their jobs. And it's no picnic making sure that no intellectual property is lost in the process.

Small laptops pose a big security threat
Ultraportable laptops promise to streamline and simplify their users' lives. They're handy and cheap but a security nightmare.

Top 10 tech embarrassments you'll want to avoid
Call it the 'oh-no second.' You know -- the interval between clicking the Send button on a private e-mail and realizing you just cc'd the entire universe.

Manage telecommuters without losing your mind
If you could roll out of bed, commute just 40 feet, work in your robe and fuzzy slippers, and save thousands of dollars on travel expenses, would you do it? And, as a business owner or manager, would you offer the same benefit to your employees?

Opinion: DHS and cybersecurity -- Yes, no, maybe so?
The Department of Homeland Security has had a stained reputation, especially since its dismal performance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With a new administration coming, a lot of smart people are scrutinizing the DHS in an effort to carve out the way forward.

The downturn has softened the IT talent market but done little to weaken demand for SAP, .Net and other technical skills. Every computer user hits a speed bump now and then. Here are some speedy, simple solutions to hardware, software, network, Internet and mobile-device crises. From the iPhone 3G to 'unibody' MacBooks, 2008 was a standout year for Apple. We've got reviews and videos of the new Ubuntu 8.10, Fedora 10 and openSUSE 11.1.

Get the latest news, reviews and more about Microsoft's newest desktop operating system

Find wage data for 50 IT job titles.

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Dan Tynan: CES preview: The wireless revolution is finally here Two themes are clearly emerging: gadgets are going wireless in a big way, and everything is finally getting connected. ... [more]

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