Microsoft's Valentine message: apply these patches!

What better Valentine's Day gift could there be for a systems administrator than a bouquet of nine long-stemmed Microsoft security patches?
 

Epson adds to scanner range

Epson's latest scanners are aimed at businesses that need to scan significant quantities of paper.
 

Increase your DropBox by 5Gb for free

  Longtime readers know I am a strong advocate for DropBox, the cloud-based file-synchronisation service. For a limited time you can increase your free DropBox capacity by 5Gb following these simple steps.
 

How to charge your iPad faster – with the white plug or your Windows PC!

Are you annoyed that your iPad seems to charge really slowly – or that your Windows PC refuses to charge your iPad, instead giving you a “not charging” message? Here’s what you absolutely must know!
 

Norton harnesses cloud to safeguard your identity: free download

Symantec has launched its new “Identity Safe” cloud service for ID protection and simple, secure password management as a free download for Windows PCs, Apple’s iDevices and all those Androids.
 

Windows 8: Where Mobile OS and Desktop OS collide?

The era has come where individuals never have to go without computer presence in their lives – thanks to the rise and evolution of smartphones. The gap between desktop and mobile abilities is beginning to narrow due to the influx of updated mobile devices and tablets — all of which are equipped to handle even the most intricate applications. This convergence has inevitably triggered a demand for a one-size-fits-all solution.
 

PCRange takes on Audiomate wireless audio adaptors

A pair of wireless audio gadgets just added to the PCRange catalogue have very different uses.
 

FileMaker frees up Technical Network

Participation in the FileMaker Technical Network is now free to FileMaker developers.
 

Adobe fixes critical Acrobat and Reader vulnerabilities

An update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat addresses multiple critical vulnerabilities.
 

Microsoft kicks off 2012 with seven security bulletins

The first Patch Tuesday for 2012 brings seven bulletins from Microsoft. One was held over from December, and only one of the seven is regarded as being critical.