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Operating systems

Microsoft addresses critical vulnerability in latest security update

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Seven vulnerabilities are closed by the patch, including a critical flaw with Windows Remote Desktop Protocol
14 Mar 2012

Mozilla developing IE10 rival for Windows 8

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Mozilla is developing a new version of Firefox that will function across both desktop and tablet versions of Windows 8
13 Mar 2012

Apple fixes 81 security flaws with iOS 5.1 update

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Latest iOS update from Apple is designed to prevent screen-lock bypasses and cross-site scripting attacks
12 Mar 2012

Microsoft releases Windows 8 consumer preview

Microsoft Windows president Steven Sinofsky made the announcement today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
29 Feb 2012

Microsoft launches Windows 8 public test version

Windows and Windows Live Division chief Steven Sinofsky will announce the release today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
29 Feb 2012

Intel delays Ivy Bridge processor

Follows low take-up of current Sandy Bridge chip
16 Feb 2012

Microsoft fixes critical bugs in Explorer and Windows

The bugs could allow hackers to remote-access users' machines if left unpatched
15 Feb 2012

Microsoft sues retailer Comet

US software giant claims the retailer created and sold counterfeit Windows recovery CDs
05 Jan 2012

Analysis: What does Windows 8 have to offer the enterprise?

And what will the operating system's success or failure mean for Microsoft?
05 Jan 2012

Leaked Windows Phone roadmap reveals details of high-powered business device

High-end Apollo phone due for release in autumn
30 Dec 2011

Review of 2011: Is the Wintel axis starting to buckle under pressure from Apple, ARM and Google?

The Wintel desktop OS axis is being buffeted by Apple, ARM and Google - will it go into a tailspin?
30 Dec 2011

HP turns to open source community to keep WebOS going

Software acquired in 2010 for £770m will now be released for free, in another departure from previous CEO Apotheker's strategy
12 Dec 2011

DWP to trial 1,000 open-source desktops

The move comes in the wake of the government's recent drive to increase open source adoption across Whitehall
07 Dec 2011

Windows 7 would have stopped RSA hack, says security expert

Windows' DEP facility would have stopped March's damaging hack on secure token specialists RSA, according to a researcher
01 Dec 2011

Malware writer claims to have hacked Windows 8

A security researcher has released a new version of his software that he claims will successfully penetrate Windows 8's defences and allow it to be controlled
18 Nov 2011

Is Assad a Mac or a PC?


16 Nov 2011

Microsoft targets $520bn intelligent device market with next version of Windows Embedded

Roadmap for Windows 8 versions of embedded operating systems is unveiled
14 Nov 2011

Crash Podcast: UK IT Awards, Silicon Roundabout and Fedora

In this week's Crash we discuss the success of Computing's awards, the government's involvement in silicon roundabout, and the latest iteration of the Fedora community OS
11 Nov 2011

Fedora 16 operating system now available

Latest cutting-edge Linux OS has a major focus on cloud and virtualisation
09 Nov 2011

Oracle releases Solaris 11

First major release of Solaris since Oracle acquired Sun
09 Nov 2011

Software flaw could let hackers control Apple devices, says security expert

Hackers could access private data and erase information on iPhones and iPads
09 Nov 2011

Review: Apple Mac OS X Lion

Apple’s latest operating system is cloud-enabled and also lifts some iOS features
31 Oct 2011

Latest Android upgrade delivers enterprise-grade security

Google’s mobile operating system has been improved for enterprise users, but McAfee has found Android malware spreading via QR codes
26 Oct 2011

Review: Windows 8 Developer Preview

Windows 8 introduces a new touch-screen interface and App Store software delivery model
24 Oct 2011