Latest release integrates KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice and Firefox.

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

Free 'Morro' service to replace Windows Live OneCare in 2009.

Skype is to be integrated into Nokia handsets, enabling mobile users to make free calls to other Skype users, see presence information for contacts, and send instant messages.

The OpenOffice.org community has released an updated version of its office suite, adding changes such as improved graphics and better file-locking support for multi-user environments..

New release adds virtualisation improvements.

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system..

Linux developer Mandriva has updated its operating-system-on-a-stick with the release of Mandriva Flash 2010, which includes a bootable version of the software on a USB Flash drive.

Details are starting to emerge about Microsoft's forthcoming security product for consumers to replace the cancelled Windows Live OneCare subscription service.

LogMeIn Ignition lets users remotely access PCs or Macs.

The technical demos of browser-based Office apps are available to select testers only.

Microsoft has announced full availability of Windows Live Movie Maker, the latest version of its video editing software for Windows PCs.

Web-based versions of Office apps to be available at no cost to Windows Live subscribers.

Microsoft has made available the beta version of its forthcoming Security Essentials tool, designed to protect consumers against malware and other threats..

The latest Lenovo ThinkCentre A Series desktop PCs offer AMD single- ordual-core processors.

Parallels is making Windows applications on the Mac an even more seamless experience with the release of Desktop 5 for Mac, which adds support for Windows 7 and a new Crystal view mode that gives Windows applications a more Mac-like appearance.

Is the Igel Universal Desktop Converter the answer for small businesses wanting to breathe new life into old PCs?.

New version adds hundreds of refinements, including built-in support for Exchange email servers.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), meaning that the operating system is essentially finished and ready to ship to PC vendors ahead of official availability on 22 October.