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Apple security talk cancelled
Just days before the annual Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, a talk on Apple's FileVault encryption system has been abruptly cancelled by its presenter. Read more »
Apple Mac less secure than Windows in 2007?
During 2007, Apple has patched more than ten times the number of critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X compared to the number patched in Microsoft Windows. Read more »
Apple issues Java security update
Apple Computer has released a Java update for Mac OS X to deal with flaws, one of which could enable malicious attackers to gain access to a system. Read more »
Widget security worries dog Apple
Though Apple Computer updated its latest OS last week to solve a security problem with widgets, worries persist that the small applications still pose a potentially serious risk. Read more »
Better Windows security keeps Apple safer: Gartner
Research group Gartner has said that Mac OS X users are now safer from a mass attack -- such as Blaster on Windows -- than they were two years ago, partly because Microsoft has closed so many holes in its ubiquitous platform. Read more »
Jobs blames security for Apple iPhone apps delay
Steve Job has revealed that third-party applications will be coming to the iPhone from next year. Read more »
Ubuntu more secure than Leopard, Windows Vista?
Ubuntu Linux was the only system left unscathed in a multi-platform hacking competition last week, but does that mean it is more secure? Read more »
Mac community must wake up to security
Apple Macintosh users believe they are immune from security problems and need to wake up to the potential of attack -- before they are rudely awoken by a destructive piece of malware. Read more »
MacBook hacked in contest at security event
Software engineer Shane Macaulay hacked into a MacBook through a zero-day security hole in Apple's Safari browser, winning a free laptop in the process. The computer was one of two offered as a prize in the "PWN to Own" hack-a-Mac contest at the CanSecWest conference in Vancouver, Canada. Read more »
Mozilla releases security updates
Mozilla has released updates to its Firefox browser and Thunderbird e-mail client for Windows, Mac and Linux users, the organisation announced on Friday. Read more »
Features (30)
CVSDude: Queensland one day, global the next
Beginning with hardware bought on eBay, Brisbane-based CVSDude now manages source code for Apple, Intel and the BBC. Read more »
Mac OS X on x86 tested
Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out. Read more »
What if? an alternative history of tech
Michael Kanellos imagines a world where Apple licenced the Mac and wrestling is a corporate sport. Read more »
Going long on Longhorn
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why the upcoming OS is so important to Microsoft and the rest of the tech industry. Read more »
How the Mac was born, and other tales
Steve Jobs will be the star attraction when the Macworld Conference and Expo opens to the public Tuesday, but many Mac fans might be just as interested in hearing from one of the original Mac's creators. Read more »
Securing Mac OS X
While OS X is secure out of the box, the following tips will help you determine whether your configuration is consistent with your needs. Read more »
Why AOL wants developers to put passion over profit
Edwin Aoki, technology fellow at AOL, speaks about the impact web applications have had in the enterprise and what trends are emerging. Read more »
Interview: Microsoft's security guru, Steve Riley
Before the start of Tech.Ed 06 Builder AU caught up with Steve Riley who works at Microsoft as a Senior Security Strategist to talk about Vista's new networking stack, security vs usability, and the uptake of IPv6. Read more »
50 significant moments from internet history
We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet. Read more »
Vista is sunk
It's not really a mid-life crisis, not really. But eighteen months after Vista appeared - and eighteen months before Windows 7 - Vista has bought a metaphoric red sports car and a new pair of tight jeans, and is getting ready to go on the pull. Read more »
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OS X + NFSv4 == SSHFS + open bitterness
-- Has anyone, who isn't a die-hard Darwin fanatic, ever tried to recompile their kernel in OS X? If you answered yes then you are among a rare breed of user indeed. Read more »
XP stays on life support for longer
-- This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »
Lack of turn out shows Linux's crossover
-- This week's Roundup looks at the lack of excitement surronding this year's LinuxWorld conference, Dan Kaminsky has finally revealed the details of his DNS flaw and we take a look at the new features to come in Firefox. Read more »
Windows XP's last hurrah
-- The mere fact that Microsoft will stop widespread sale of Windows XP at the end of the day has been a topic here and elsewhere for months. The most immediate question is, with Windows XP moving off the stage, just where is Windows Vista? Read more »
Are your Web apps ready for the next-gen browser war?
-- Webkit, Firefox, and Internet Explorer are all scheduled to update their browsers in 2008. Are you ready for Web dev test fest 08? Read more »
QuickTime and Firefox combine for insecurity
-- A vulnerability in Apple Software's QuickTime media player can be exploited to execute remote javascript code, or by tapping into Firefox's chrome engine can execute remote code of any kind. Read more »
Get more out of Safari with Debug mode
-- Safari's debug mode can open up a few nice features like a JavaScript consol and mask Safari as Internet Explorer. Read more »
Technology that will still suck in '07
-- As another year begins I thought I'd compile a short list of technology I think will still suck in 2007. Read more »
Live Aussie Vista Launch
-- Live Blogging from the Australian launch of Microsoft's Windows Vista and Office 2007 at the MCA in Sydney. Read more »
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The good and truly awful celluloid depictions of computers
Ever wonder why your lawyer uncle leaves the room whenever you turn over to Boston Legal? Or why your forensic science cousin can't stand crime drama? You know the answer: it’s the horrid trivialisation and dumbing down of an occupation to make it appear entertaining. Sometimes it is so unbelievable that it actually hurts and yelling at the screen is the only outlet. Read more »
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Apple's iPhone engineers to tour Sydney, Melbourne
Aussie developers will be able to get up close and personal with some of the iPhone engineers in November to learn how to build applications for the platform. Read more »
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Visting Club Builder this week: Steve Ballmer to speak in Australia, local ISPs say Net Neutrality is an American problem and we look at the best dressed from Tech.Ed.
