Analysis: Dual Core technology

After the massive acceleration of Intel's dual-core processor plans, dual core has arrived. And it's set to make a huge impact. The processor previously codenamed Smithfield has become two parts: the Pentium D and the higher-end Pentium Extreme Edition (EE). ...more

Internet scams - the FBI view

A newly released FBI report analyses the prevalence and impact of Internet-based frauds on American life in 2001. At the top of the charts, by far, was Internet auction fraud, comprising 43 per cent of all referred complaints. The simple non-delivery of merchandise (or payments) accounted for 20 per cent of these complaints. ...more

Extra disk space for PowerBooks

PowerBook users can add up to 30Gb of disk space with the redesigned Xcar?t Pro 99 expansion bay hard drives from MCE PowerBook Products. Available in 10, 20 and 30Gb configurations, these drives are designed for the current generation of FireWire PowerBooks but are also available for earlier models. They feature a shock-mounted internal mechanism and an LED to monitor drive power and disk activity. ...more

Dell formalises name change

Dell has formalised its change of company name - dropping 'Computer' from the title. At an annual shareholders' meeting, the decision to move to simply Dell Inc. has been approved. ...more

New Order album debuts on the Web

More usually acknowledged for their groundbreaking contribution to the music scene over the past 20 years, New Order broke new ground on Monday with their next album Get Ready, which is playing on the Internet a week before its UK release and a month ahead of its US release. New Order's record label is part of AOL Time Warner, and it is on the same company's Spinner.com Web site that the album will be streamed via the site's Internet radio service. ...more