The other half were in the pub.

The best source of knowledge or “broken beyond repair”? PC Authority uncovers how the net’s highly controversial encyclopedia really works.

Companies not monitoring energy efficiency.

Eight in 10 Americans admit being more dependent on their computer than three years ago.

LCD monitors look pretty slick, and beat most of the competition on looks alone.

Out with the inches, in with the speed. PCA puts nine of the best LCDs through their paces.

Big Blue avoids charges or fines.

Abuse of admin passwords rife, claims survey.

Company agrees to pay $133m to Warner Music.

Microsoft's intellectual property claim against Linux still standing.

MinWin to serve as foundation for custom Windows versions.

Flashy features buy mindshare, but plain uptime brings in the revenues.

Company concedes security software not up to scratch.

The Punisher, developed by Red Faction’s Volition, is the latest franchised game to roll across our desks.

A nondescript looking scanner that admits to a 36-bit colour depth, enhanced to 48-bit through its drivers.

When Macromedia released the first Dreamweaver almost three years ago it was welcomed with open arms by professional Web developers.

Video site agrees to limit billing software.

Online services are growing smarter by the day – but can they replace desktop applications? We spend a week working online to find out.

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