Optus Launches Business App Store Optus has launched a new app store that will provide hundreds of business applications for its customers. The Optus Business App Store currently has applications that protect your files, track your expenses, and even list your things to do.
New Norton Suite Provides Online File Access The new Norton 360 from Symantec will provide users with its latest security technology as well as remote access to backed-up data anytime using a computer or a smartphone.
Microsoft To Patch Windows 7 Hacks Microsoft announced that it will release a new update for Windows 7 that will detect whether a user’s installed copy of Windows 7 is genuine or not.
Microsoft Unveils Office for Mac 2011 Microsoft has announced that its new Office for Mac 2011 will be available later this year. The new suite claims to have new connections to Microsoft services, an updated user interface, and improved compatibility.
New Apple Aperture Detects Faces Apple has launched a new version of the Aperture that allows a user to perform quick photo edits, organise them using face detection, and even comes with geotagging features.
Google Chrome Hits Mac Google has released a beta version of its Chrome browser aimed at Mac users.
Windows 7 Family Pack Hits Oz From tomorrow, users can purchase a Windows 7 Family Pack that includes three licenses for Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade in 32-bit or 64-bit for $249.
Try New Microsoft Office Next Month Microsoft announced that the public beta of its SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 will be available next month.
Lenovo PCs Optimised For Windows 7 Lenovo will be releasing new features, tools and optimisations for its PCs that claim to speed up Windows 7 boot up and shut down times.
Smart Symantec Security Software Revealed Symantec has launched a new line of smart security software that claims to be able to detect malware based on a file’s reputation.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard On Sale This Friday Apple has confirmed that its Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard will go on sale this Friday, August 28, at Apple retail stores and authorised resellers. The company has also announced that its online store is now accepting pre-orders for the new OS.
Microsoft Outlook Coming To Mac Microsoft announced that it will be including Outlook for its next Office for Mac, replacing its Entourage software.
HP Offering Free Windows 7 Upgrade Customers who purchase HP PCs may receive a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it becomes available in October.
Windows 7 Pricing Revealed Microsoft has announced its pricing for the upcoming Windows 7 operating system.
New Apple OS For Servers In addition to the new Snow Leopard, Apple will also be launching a new operating system designed for servers.
Apple Unveils Snow Leopard OS The battle of the operating systems has intensified as Apple will be launching its new Snow Leopard operating system a month before Microsoft rolls out Windows 7.
Backup And Restore Software From Nero The Nero BackItUp & Burn software allows a user to burn and back-up content, sync files and folders, or restore lost data.
Every Bit Of Defence Counts The Bitdefender Total Security 2009 will protect your computer from online threats and provide applications that can tune up your computer. But while it offers a lot, it may be too complicated for the average user.
Microsoft Rolls Out New Internet Explorer Microsoft has today launched its Internet Explorer 8 which the company claims, is easier to use, faster, and will protect users from online threats.
Free Tool To Destroy Virus On PCs BitDefender is offering a free tool for consumers that is capable of disinfecting all versions of Downadup (also referred to as the Conficker worm).
Beware Of New Kido Malware Threat Software security specialist Kaspersky Lab says it has detected a new modification of the Kido malware threat.
Big Changes To Windows 7 Microsoft has today posted a blog that discussed changes to Windows 7. In addition to various bugs and compatibility fixes, the company has also improved performance enhancements and changed various aspects of the upcoming OS.
Microsoft Office Support Gets Intelligent Interactive Intelligence has released a new version of its all-in-one IP communications software, which will work with Microsoft's Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 to help contact centre agents and business users communicate and collaborate more effectively.
Anti Virus Software Targets Mac Threats PC Tools has announced an antivirus solution designed specifically to detect and remove Mac-Specific viruses on the Mac operating system.
Skype Now Available For Mobile Phones Skype has released a lite version of Skype that can be downloaded on Java-enabled mobile phones as well as Android-powered devices.
New Symantec Software Protects Mac Users Symantec has released a new security suite for Mac that claims to come with firewall and antivirus protection with tools to help protect against identity theft.
Feature Packed Skype For Mac Users Skype has released a Beta version of its software for Mac which contains a number of new Skype features including Skype Access and screen sharing.
NEC Offers VoIP App For iPhone NEC's new VoIP application for the iPhone is said to enable users to make voice calls over their business IP networks, saving call costs.
Software Allows Windows Crossover To Mac Parallels 4.0 Desktop for Mac software enables more than 1.5 million users to run Windows, Linux and other operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X.
New Nero Suite Offers TV Recording Nero has today updated its digital multimedia solution that provides easy burning and backup anytime. It also comes with a TV recording feature that can record shows with a touch of a button.
Apple Updates OS X To Kill Bugs Apple has released Mac OS X 10.5.5 to fix nearly 70 bugs and other vulnerabilities, including several in the services that synchronize Macs with other Macs, iPhones and Palm PDAs.
Super Fast Norton Anti-Virus Launched Today According to Symantec, the new Norton Internet Security 2009 and Norton AntiVirus 2009 will set a new industry standard for speed and performance.
Symantec Set To Acquire PC Tools Symantec has signed an agreement to acquire local software vendor PC Tools, a global provider of anti-virus software products and security for Windows computer users.
Epson Releases Printer Drivers For Mac Epson has released 16-bit printer drivers for its Epson Stylus Pro printer range, allowing users running the Apple Macintosh OS X Leopard to achieve smoother colour gradations and greater image detail in their prints.
US Invasion Wreaks Havoc On PCs Bitdefender is advising users to be careful of e-mails about the US Army attacking Iran as it contains a link that tricks a user into downloading a malicious exe file on their computers.
Free Software Upgrade From TalkSwitch TalkSwitch management software 6.10 is a free upgrade for those who use the company’s telephone systems that have been designed fro small and multi-location businesses.
Mac OS X Increasing Its Global Market Share According to reports, Apples OS X operating system market share has increased by some 32 per cent last year, according to data from an Internet metrics company.
Microsoft Says Goodbye To Windows XP For Good As of close of business this afternoon, Microsoft will stop selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers, regardless of protests from a swathe of PC users who don't want to be forced into using Vista.
Quarks Self Destructive Ways Are Over Says CEO Its not often a company has the honesty and candour to admit they were wrong – less still do they admit to blowing a massive market dominance in near cosmic-proportions to arch-rivals.
IT Security Needs To Be Virtual Says Check Point IDC has noted that surfing the Web remains a very dangerous endeavor as criminal hackers and bot herders increasingly corrupt websites, planting Web browser-based attacks used to steal personal information or plant malware on an unsuspecting public.
Vista is Officially Dead Here Comes Windows 7 When a Company starts talking about the next model in their line up you know something is wrong particularly if the previous model has been labelled a lemon. Now it appears that the Windows Vista era is done and dusted with Microsoft keen to move onto Windows 7 in an effort to overcome the problems that the ill fated Vista OS will leave behind.
Half A Million Web Pages Attacked Security software specialist Trend Micro has reported that over half a million web pages worldwide have been attacked by malware.
PC Piracy Falls Due To Tough Laws Says IDC According to a study released today, software piracy in Australia fell one percentage point from 29 per cent in 2006 to 28 per cent in 2007, amid a global trend in which piracy rates dropped in most countries. Industry losses due to software piracy in Australia also fell to AU $525.4 million in 2007.
Apple Sprouts And Helps Microsoft Out According to a number of reports, Apple is selling more computers than ever before in its history, which is then having unexpected flow on benefits for a number of Microsoft products.
New Adobe Acrobate 9 & Flash Security Upgrades Adobe who are set to roll out a new version V9 of their Adobe Acrobat software next month have admitted that there are security problems with their Flash player.
