Its well known that you can buy anything on the Internet. People now use major shopping sites to buy things as varied as houses, cars and holidays. But the risks associated with online shopping still stop many from entering into this world.

Spammers are cashing in on trends in the lifestyle market, peddling wares more upmarket than traditional spam products. In particular, the iPod has become a favourite for savvy spammers.

Peer-based tech support for friends and family? Sounds like a an interesting timesaver to us.

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AMD HAS ANNOUNCED it will be launching its Opteron Magny-Cours 12-core server processor in late Q1 2010, only a tad later - and slower - than previously anticipated.

Depending on your view, this is either the hippest, most Internet savvy piece of viral marketing Microsoft has ever produced, or another example of why Microsoft should not try and be funny.

A stylish and capable camera, further enhanced by wireless tech

Unlike most business security solutions, you don't need to be running a server to set up Sophos Security Suite SBE 2.5.

Smart and easy to use, and can be positioned vertically or horizontally

Redmond expands mobile business with Sidekick designer.

A cheap and cheerful approach to Flash but the sheer power it offers is exceptional, as is the price.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package