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How often have we pointed this out? You lock your house, you lock your car, but when it comes to securing your computer, you act like an idiot.

A consumer survey reveals that poor mobile web performance can harm retailer reputations. Amazon and Walmart excel, but many lag behind. Here's how to improve.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has seized over 70 domains in a major crackdown on torrent and piracy sites, citing an ongoing investigation.

THQ treated Game Console to an early look at what promises to be one of the most topical and frighteningly plausible shooters of 2011.

A US company tracking parolees shut down unexpectedly after hitting data storage limits, leaving authorities unaware of offenders' movements for 48 hours.

The adoption of SIP in New Zealand is slower than the rest of the world, with Australia reportedly two years ahead.

Apple gears up to unveil Mac OS X 10.7 Lion at a special event on 20th October at their HQ, teasing it with a lion-themed invite.

Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.

Microsoft reveals nine Windows Phone 7 devices, launching globally this holiday with top brands and carriers, promising a unique mobile experience.

Apple gears up to wow with an iPhone 5, setting sights on a fresh design and early next year's launch, says WSJ.

Samsung sells over five million units of Galaxy S smartphone, plans to launch in Japan. Skype now available on Android, but with issues on Galaxy S.

Apple faces a £450m fine after a US jury orders it to pay Mirror Worlds for infringing patents, but vows to appeal.

Plans for an Islamic centre near 9/11's Ground Zero fuel America's right-wing revival amid economic woes and growing discontent with Obama.

Dell has introduced its 10-inch Inspiron duo tablet, equipped with Windows 7 and a dual-core Atom processor, at its US developer forum.

Nashua police have apprehended three men linked to a crime ring dubbed 'the Facebook burglars', who allegedly targeted a home based on a Facebook post.

Apple announces the end of its free iPhone 4 case offer this September, citing the antenna issue was less widespread than thought.

Cloud solutions offer flexibility and cost savings for business continuity, but aren't a one-size-fits-all fix. CIOs still juggle risk and budget.

Behavioural Targeting (BT) revolutionises online marketing by enabling advertisers to precisely reach target audiences, but raises significant privacy concerns.

Ken Levine's team at Irrational Games reveals BioShock Infinite, lifting the action from Rapture to a mysterious floating city, Columbia.

SAP's Business ByDesign won't hit New Zealand until late 2011, citing localisation needs for HR payroll and finance modules, says spokesman.