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Epson Perfection 2400 Photo
In Epson's new scanner line-up, the reasonably priced Perfection 2400 Photo strikes a comfortable balance between the entry-level Perfection 1660 Photo and the professional-level Perfection 2450 Photo. Its improved design…
IBM ThinkPad T43: a first look
IBM has unveiled its first Sonoma-based notebook, an upgrade to the successful thin-and-light T42 model. Now that Intel has taken the wraps off its revamped Centrino platform, codenamed Sonoma, notebook…
IBM ThinkPad T42 with biometric security
IBM's thin-and-light ThinkPad T42, is a 'Dothan' Pentium M-based update to the popular ThinkPad T41. The T42 is almost as fast as the best-performing Dothan we've tested, the Dell Latitude…
IBM ThinkPad X40
The sad truth about small notebooks is that shaving off size and weight typically means sacrificing performance and features. The IBM ThinkPad X40 is an exception. At a mere --…
Epson Perfection 3170 Photo
Whether you need to scan an old film negative or an important new contract, the £199 (inc. VAT) Epson Perfection 3170 Photo can handle the job. Its optical resolution of…
IBM beefs up security on ThinkPad T42
IBM's business workhorse notebook gets a fingerprint reader and an upgraded suite of security tools. We take a first look. IBM's 'thin-and-light' ThinkPad T42 already offers one of the most…
Corex CardScan Executive 600cx
Despite the widespread usage of wireless-equipped handhelds, the paper-based business card is still very much with us (another nail in the coffin of the mythical 'paperless office'). Corex's CardScan Executive…
Sony VAIO B1 Series: a first look
Sony's recent revamp of its VAIO notebooks includes a range aimed at the business sector. Sony's new VAIO B1 series turns the company's attention firmly to business buyers. With a…
Acer Aspire 1714SMi
Think of the £1,199 (ex. VAT) Acer Aspire 1714SMi as a notebook possessed by a desktop. In other words, expect brute-force performance but don't plan on jumping hurdles at airports…
Introduction to SSL certificates
What is a SSL certificate? A SSL certificate provides a means of vouching for your web site's integrity and authenticity. If your site requires a secure section, you want people…
Where should I get my SSL Certificate?
Though there are a large number of entities selling secure certificates, there are primarily 6 major SSL certificate providers. Whoever you purchase your SSL certificate from will most likely be…
What is SSL? And how can I use it?
What is SSL? And how can I use it? SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. What this means in plain language is that when a Internet Browser connects to a…
MIDP Application Security 2: Understanding SSL and TLS
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that enables authentication and data encryption over insecure networks. It is implemented as a layer between TCP/IP and higher-level network protocols like HTTP,…
What is SSL (the „little padlock”)?
SSL (“Secured Socket Layer”) is a protocol used to encrypt the communication between the user's browser and the web server. When SSL is active, a “little padlock” appears on the…
What is SSL?
The SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Handshake Protocol was developed by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide security and privacy over the Internet. The protocol supports server and client authentication. The SSL…
RSA Security and GeoTrust Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Digital Certificate Solutions
RSA Security and GeoTrust help customers needing low-cost, SSL server certificates to receive them quickly and easily compared to other managed service providers BEDFORD, Mass. & WELLESLEY, Mass. — May…
How do I generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for my web server?
For detailed instructions on the different web servers and how to create the Certificate Signing Requests (CSR's) for server certificates, please proceed to the following URL: Select your server software…
Wi-Fi overtakes Ethernet for home networks
Wi-Fi now rules the roost, according to a new research report concluding that wireless technology has gained a slight edge over Ethernet cables in US home survey, by research firms…
Worm plays games with victims
A worm that plays video game Tetris with victims as it attempts to further contaminate networks has infected a small number of PCs, antivirus firm Sophos warned worm, known as…
McAfee Launches SiteDigger 2.0 – program, which checks sites for their vulnerabilities
Using Google's search index has a tool, McAfee has launched SiteDigger , a utility designed to locate human error information vulnerabilities that can show up in search checks for errors…