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MS Upgraded Fingerprint Reader for Vista

I'm starting to get interested in biometric security. Will this really make it simpler for people to use security on their computers? I sure hope so.

Motorola Buys Again

Motorola is buying network hardware vendor Netopia. I'm interested in how this fits with Moto's purchase of Symbol and Good Technology. Netopia is a home-network focused supplier and the others toward industrial and enterprise solutions.

IT managers increasingly in demand

New opportunities for IT folks on the 'net.

Amazon Rolls Out its Visionary WebOS Strategy

Interesting article from Read/Write Web. Amazon has been launching several web-services along side their huge shopping services.

Seagate Readies Secure Drive

Now this is something I would like to have in my next laptop. Now if they will incorporate this with a solid-state HDD, I'll be very happy indeed.

Are Hot Web Sites Like Hit TV Shows?

Cynthia Brumfield at IP Democracy takes an interesting perspective on the current "decline" in MySpace usage. I agree with her that these types of social networking sites are susceptible to being a fad.

BlueTie Launches Free Ajax Email Suite

Mike Arrington details the launch of online email suite BlueTie.

Vista Delivery Date to PC Manufacturers Slips

Microsoft delays the RTM of Vista until Nov. 8th due to a "last minute bug". This won't impact too many consumers, but does throw off many OEM and system builders by a week or more.

Life without broadband not worth it?

While extremely useful, do people actually need broadband connectivity to survive? I'm a big 'Net user myself, but also wish for some time away from connectivity. Any thoughts?

IT Salaries Are On The Way Up

IT Salaries are again increasing, 'tis good news for the weary IT worker.

Microsoft Releases Windows Desktop Search 3.0 to the Web

Windows Desktop Search 3.0 released by Microsoft.

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