Apple releases iTunes Store patch for Vista

Apple has released a software tool that enables iTunes Store compatibility with Windows Vista. The patch repairs permissions for files that iTunes requires to play DRM-restricted files purchased from the accompanying downloads service. Previously, Vista users had to enable administrator permissions for the iTunes. ...more

Producing the Producer for PowerPoint

An add-on tool for Office XP helps take PowerPoint to the Web... ...more

HP targets IBM in quest for mobile computing top spot

HP's General Manager of Mobile Computing, Ted Clark, was in bullish mood as he presented his keynote speech at HP's Mobility Conference in San Jose, California. He declared 2005 to be 'The Year For Mobility' and boldly stated HP's goal to reclaim number one position worldwide in notebooks this year. 'We have a very strong retail presence worldwide, an equally strong corporate channel presence, and we're also building on our direct business. ...more

Apple versus Apple reaches the UK High Court

The latest round in the intermittent but long-running trademark tussle between Apple Computer and The Beatles' company, Apple Corps, reaches the UK High Court this week. Apple Corps is demanding damages totalling several million pounds after alleging that the computer firm's iTunes Music Store breaches a previous settlement between the two companies that restricted Apple Computer's activities in music. As part of that 1989 settlement, the California company paid out $26m (though some reports have put this as high as $50m) to the London-based Beatles operation, which oversees the musicians' lucrative legacy. ...more

Intel cuts a third off mobile computing prices

As anticipated, Intel pruned its Pentium M processor prices over the weekend by as much as a third. The Dothan-based processors form the basis of the Centrino platform, and four models are effected. The top-of-the-range 755 (2GHz, with 2MB of cache and a 400MHz systems bus) is cut by 34 per cent - from $637 to $423. ...more