Pupils conquer fear of computers
The E-library in Nepal proves a hit with children unfamiliar with computers.

Chris Bishop: Even the most sophisticated computers can't tell a dog from a cat
The task of recognising structure or objects in data is called pattern recognition. It's something computers find incredibly difficult. Let's say we want to distinguish between pictures of cats and pictures of dogs. The problem is that there is huge variation in the images. There are different sizes and different colours of cats and dogs, and different shapes, and there are changes in the ...

Police given new powers to hack into personal computers
Police will be allowed to hack into home computers without a warrant, after the Home Office adopted a plan put forward by European...

Computers, Privacy & Data Protection conference: Data Protection in A Profiled World?
The annual Conference Computers, Privacy and Data Protection aims to create a bridge between policy-makers, academics, practitioners and activists.

Computers: Notebook sales overtake desktops
Shipments of notebook computers edged passed desktop sales in the third quarter of 2008 for the first time, according to data from the research firm iSupply.

Government plans to extend powers to spy on personal computers
Police could routinely hack into personal computers without the need for a warrant under new plans from the European Union.

CES 2009 preview: Computers and hardware
The annual consumer electronics show isn't always a hotbed of new laptops, desktops and accessories. That being said, there are several big trends in the computer industry that will be prevalent on the show floor.

Fear of computers
Children learn to love an e-library in Nepal

Infected Computers May Show Offensive Web Advertising
Many online users are hit with offensive ads when visiting well known web sites.  The fault may not lie in the web site, but on the user's own computer.  

After an Agonizing Wait, Picasa for Mac Finally Arrives
Google has released a version of its popular free photo management application for Macintosh computers just ahead of the annual Macworld Expo. Picasa has been available for Windows and Linux for years, and the Mac version is eagerly awaited by those looking for an alternative to Apple's iPhoto.

Selma Senior Center gets five new computers
Seniors in Selma will now be able to have a better understanding of their options for Medicare prescription coverage.

Police 'encouraged' to hack more
The Home Office has signed up to an EU suggestion to remotely access computers for surveillance but say little will change.

Farmers to be subsidized when buying computers
Starting from February 1, 2009, the "home appliances to the countryside" program will be extended from 10 provinces, one autonomous region and one municipality to the whole country. Additionally, products including computers, water heaters and air conditioners will be included in the subsidies of the "home appliances to the countryside" policy. According to the opinion issued by the General ...

Police 'encouraged' to hack more
The Home Office has signed up to an EU suggestion allowing police to remotely access computers without a search warrant.

Recycle those computers and other electronics for free
SARA GETTYS/Yakima Herald-Republic SARA GETTYS/Yakima Herald-Republic Functioning computers and televisions sit on a shelf at Goodwill on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009. Non-functioning computers and televisions can now be dropped off to be recycled at Goodwill.

Recycle; don't trash old TVs or computers
With the passing of the holiday season and the approaching switch to digital television signals, many Wichitans have TVs and other electronics they no longer need or want. But just because you've gotten a new computer or TV doesn't mean you should throw your old set to the curb, said Jo Oliver, recycling coordinator for Sedgwick County. "There's still value in it," Oliver said. "There's value ...

Apple Security: Time To Stop Feeling Superior?
There have been far more Apple-related security problems in the past two years than in previous years, requiring Mac users to be more vigilant than ever to ensure that their computers are safe.

Quad core computers: More than you need?
Hanover - Anyone looking to buy a new family PC should not get caught up in the hype surrounding quad core computers. The quad core machines offer far more brawn than really needed for household applications, says the Hanover-based c't magazine. A PC...

Texas Group Brings Linux Computers Home
Blog of Helios: "As important as the numbers must be, it's not near as important as something else. Faces and Names. John Adam, Stacy Lynn, Jennifer, Michael Roy, Juanita..."

Tech News
Smart gadgets, lifelike video, and pocket versions of laptop computers are expected to be Consumer Electronics Show (CES) stars as the annual extravaganza follows its gizmos onto the Web.