Fifteen security packages go head to head in our labs test, including Kaspersky, Norton, ZoneAlarm, McAfee, F-Secure and AVG. Find out which will keep you safe and which could let you down.

For every way that the web has improved life, it has also made things more complicated, frustrating and dangerous..

A doctor and social worker have set up the first centre in the US to treat people suffering from internet addition..

Microsoft is working on a new multimedia phone that is designed to compete with Apple’s popular iPhone, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal..

Amidst howls of protest against ISP filtering in Australia, including street rallies, the Australian Christian Lobby says filtering the tubes is actually a good idea.

You’re driving past a fast food chain or roadsign, and suddenly an electronic image of a coupon appears in the corner of your windscreen advertising “$2.00 off any Burger Meal”.

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Advanced long document functionality and screen-based publishing via Flash contribute to another Quark-bashing.

A Dutch ISP intends to severely restrict users' bandwidth when accessing certain web sites.

Welcome to the first zombie movie we’ve seen that’s actually any good. Left 4 Dead finally gets gaming away from the trigger-point mechanic: you have no idea if a dozen zombies are around the corner, or one, or none.

The latest high-tech gadgetry for when you’re tangling with nature

From the EyePet to Topfield's Masterpiece HD personal video recorder, here are five gadgets and toys making our hotlist this Christmas

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Financial institutions bullish on new system, but privacy concerns loom.

Medical sites that let you skip the doctor and do your own diagnosis are all over the Net, including one that gives 700 causes for your stomach pain, including Abruptio Placentae and Abdominal Neoplasm.

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is holding a rally in Boston, Massachusetts today to campaign against Microsoft and proprietary software, ahead of the release of Windows 7 on 22 October..

Wireless in-car connectivity centres are gaining popularity thanks to 3G and burgeoning 4G services. We take a look at a couple of the bigger examples and investigate how they're changing the way we drive.

Security and privacy advocates argue that RFID tags could make it easier for hackers to target our private information, as RFIDs permeate every facet of everyday life

Every industry has its share of villains, and the computing world is no different.