Carrie-Ann Skinner - Author - PC World Australia

Stories by Carrie-Ann Skinner

Article | 6/06/2008 Linux users get Google Gadgets

Google Gadgets are now available for Linux users.

Article | 5/06/2008 'Sniff' out your friends using a mobile phone

A mobile phone service which allows users to 'track' their friends and family has been launched in the UK.

Article | 5/06/2008 Britons arrested in illegal file-sharing case

Six Brits have been arrested for illegally sharing music files. Cleveland Police made the arrests on May 23 and 28 'in relation to uploading pre-relea...

Article | 2/06/2008 Scientists build mind-reading computer

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh have developed a 'mind-reading' computer.

Article | 21/05/2008 Napster launches DRM-free online music store

Napster has launched an online music store that offers more than six million tracks, all without digital rights management (DRM).

Article | 16/05/2008 Bogus Grand Theft Auto IV contains Trojan

Hundreds of Grand Theft Auto IV fans eager to get their hands on a free copy of the game have been targeted by a Trojan virus, according to DriveSentr...

Article | 14/05/2008 Facebook targeted by dodgy loan adverts

Facebook is accused of publishing rule-breaking adverts that push expensive loans to young people, it has emerged.

Article | 8/05/2008 OpenOffice 3.0 beta released

A beta version of OpenOffice.org 3.0 has been released for evaluation by the public.

Article | 8/05/2008 Study: IT industry lacks female role models

Fewer girls are considering a career in IT because the industry doesn't have enough positive female role models.

Article | 7/05/2008 Radiohead axes 'pay what you like' downloads

Radiohead fans will no longer be able to choose how much to pay for the band's music.

Article | 7/05/2008 MoGo Dapter Bluetooth USB adaptor

The MoGo Dapter adds Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity to any PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista.

Article | 29/04/2008 Lexar Jumpdrive Secure II Plus

At first glance the Lexar JumpDrive Secure II Plus looks like a thermometer with a sleek black design.

Article | 17/04/2008 'Pro-Tibet' rootkit attacks Windows PCs

A cartoon that ridicules the efforts of a Chinese gymnast at the Olympic games is the latest ploy used by cyber-criminals to infect Windows PCs, accor...

Article | 15/04/2008 9 legitimate Music Sharing Websites

A collaboration of some great music sharing websites

Article | 14/04/2008 LogMeIn remote access software

LogMeIn is very simple and easy to use and is an ideal service for less experienced users