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Microsoft CFO to leave at end of year
Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell plans to leave the company at the end of the year after managing the software giant's finances for nearly five years.
Hack allows for Magic Mouse scrolling in Windows
Apple's new Magic Mouse, billed as the world's first Multi-Touch mouse, is now reportedly available to Windows users.
A quarter of office workers say they'd steal company data
A quarter of office workers would steal sensitive company data if they thought it would help a friend or family member in securing a job, says CyberArk.
Drobo expands line with Drobo S and Drobo Elite
Data Robotics, makers of the popular Drobo, is expanding its product line with two devices, the Drobo S (now with eSATA) and the Drobo Elite (now with Multi-Host).
Jungle Disk upgrades online backup services
Company adds file-syncing, better revision tracking, and improved Web access to services for home and business users.
Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug media sharing device
On Friday, Cloud Engines introduced the second generation of its Pogoplug multimedia sharing device. The Pogoplug is designed to plug into your home or small office network and let you access and share content of USB hard drives over the Internet using a standard Web browser.
Google goes for speed, security in Chrome OS
Google launched its Chrome OS, focusing on speed and security.
AOL looks to slash staff by a third
AOL is looking to cut by a third its global staff.
EU Ombudsman faults EC's Intel antitrust ruling
The European Ombudsman accused the European Commission on Thursday of "maladministration" during its antitrust investigation of Intel.
Mac News Briefs: Better scanning in Snow Leopard
Scanner software from Fujitsu and Creaceed now support Mac OS X 10.6, and Mariner Software creates software-hardware bundles combining its Paperless software with Fujitsu ScanSnap scanners.
Dell touts "World's fastest office laser printer"
Dell announced the 5130cdn ($1549), a workgroup color laser printer that the company claims is the “world’s fastest single function letter-size office color laser printer.”
Five unbelievable printers you can't have
While ink-on-paper printing technology is getting smaller, faster, and more affordable, the world of specialty printers is expanding. Mind-blowing tools are being developed that can print everything from food to human organs.
Google aims to double Web speed
The search giant is experimenting with a new networking protocol called SPDY, which could someday dramatically speed up Web browsing.
Mint puts Twitter to work
The popular online finance service Mint launched a new feature on Thursday that uses Twitter's real-time information stream to keep users updated on the latest financial news and tips.
For the enterprise, Google Apps fights uphill battle with Microsoft
Microsoft's incumbent status as a provider of office productivity software gives it a leg up over Google Apps in the enterprise, Computerworld's Eric Lai reports.
Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million
Logitech has agreed to buy HD video communications company LifeSize for $405 million.
Primera intros BravoPro Xi-Series disc publishers
Primera Technology, a developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing equipment, has announced the new BravoPro Xi-Series Disc Publishers.
Microsoft releases Office 2004, 2008 updates
On Tuesday, Microsoft issued updates for its Office 2004 and 2008 suites of Mac software.
Bare Bones Software releases Yojimbo 2.1 update
Barebones Software has announced an update to Yojimbo, its intuitive information organizer. Yojimbo 2.1 includes a few fixes and refinements to version 2.0.
Business use of Twitter, Facebook exploding
A survey of 200 companies worldwide found that use of social networks like Facebook and Twitter for business use has exploded in recent months.
Google to buy AdMob mobile ad company
Google plans to buy mobile advertising provider AdMob for US$750 million stock, the search giant said on Monday.
Analysis: The search market created Microsoft's worst enemy
Microsoft had a reputation for tenacity when it enters new markets. But its efforts have failed to pay off in the area of search.
Primera intros PTPublisher burning and printing software for Mac
Primera Technology, a leading developer and manufacturer of CD/DVD/BD duplication and printing equipment, has announced PTPublisher for Mac.
Skype's legal storm clears up
Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners.
JavaScript getting faster, could displace Flash
JavaScript's creator claims JavaScript has displaced Java as a Web client, outlines projected enhancements
Kaspersky Lab releases antivirus app
OK, so Mac malware is virtually nonexistent. But Kaspersky Lab says Macs can still transmit viruses to PCs, and its new product can help prevent that.
Intuit to phase out Quicken Online in favor of Mint.com
Intuit has announced plans to replace its Quicken Online Web service with the recently acquired Mint.com.
Save big by combing through company wireless costs
Is your company cutting back? According to participants at the VoiceCon conference, your wireless costs might be a good place to start.
Google to upgrade video chat
The search and online-apps giant plans to beef up video chat capabilities.
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac arrives
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is shipping, including Aero support in Vista and Windows 7, a new Crystal mode for full Windows/Mac OS integration, OpenGL 2.1 acceleration in Windows and Linux, and more.