World Cup showdown spells net slowdown

Reports of a global Internet slowdown began to circulate long before the first ball was kicked in South Africa this month. But shouldn't businesses be more worried about the cause than the effect?

Read more about the World Cup Internet slowdown and how you might consider managing personal use of the Internet by your staff. Read more
 

Office 2010 - no such thing as a free launch

Microsoft launched Office 2010 earlier this month with most media attention dedicated to the free online versions of components such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

But does 'free' always represent good value for money? Find out more in our review of Office 2010. Read more
 

Hackers exploit bug in Flash and Adobe Reader

In early June 2010, Abode was again forced to warn of hackers exploiting critical flaws in its most widely-used software packages.

Whilst these breaches are sure to reignite debate between Adobe and industry commentators, the core message seems clear: 'keep your antivirus up-to-date'. Read more
 

First man to catch a computer virus

A British scientist based at Reading University has become the first human being to contract a computer virus, which he is carrying on an implanted microchip.

So does this development mark genuine scientific progress or just a new strain of man flu? Read more
 

Netwalking nation

British pedestrians pose a danger to themselves and to others by carelessly crossing roads whilst making calls, sending text messages and surfing the Internet on their mobile phones.

Read the worrying conclusions of a recently published poll by car insurance firm esure. Read more