From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

'Stripped-down' device aimed at home users seeking a simple back-up solution.

Vendor to support XP Home and Media Center Edition for an extra five years.

Global prices for Vista Ultimate and Home Premium to fall by up to 40 per cent.

Analysts praise early numbers, but long-term outlook still up in the air.

Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

Home networking company rolls out VoIP devices bearing the unofficial name ofApple's much-anticipated mobile phone.

It's been done before, but now big TV makers like HP are pushing Web connections for your plasma or LCD.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Do-it-yourself kits allegedly violate HP's ink patents.

Windows 7 users will have option to move to Premium and Ultimate editions after purchase.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Otellini sees mobile home media devices as key.

iPod maker expected to kick off home entertainment offensive.

Apple chief executive and co-founder Steve Jobs has officially returned to his position following a six-month medical leave.

Phoney video used to push malware.

OpenOffice wins big with users.

US$149 bundle aimed at small businesses.

Company readies Phenom processors to compete with Intel's latest offerings.

Big Blue begins mass production of 65nm version of Cell processor.