(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) If you have anti-virus software on your computer you’ve probably noticed a flurry of activity during the past couple of days with new virus definition updates coming thick and fast. If you’re not already familiar with Symantec’s Security Response site, now is probably a good […]
We all have hate lists — don’t we? Read Post »
Telecom has slashed residential calling rates to 55 countries this weekend and one customer will have the chance to win a $5000 travel voucher. Okay, so it’s not as good as grabbing $8.5 million in Lotto but $5000 is not to be sneezed at.
Telecom offers up prizes Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I feel sorry for John Tamihere. Not because he thought the interview for Investigate Magazine was off the record. No one could be that gullible. Not because he’s been lambasted in the press both here in New Zealand and overseas. He’s deserved every bit of
Holidays for the outspoken Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) The death of Pope John Paul 2 has had a global impact for both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. His 26-year reign makes him the third longest-serving pope in history and for anyone under the age of 30, the only one ever known. A full list
Election of successor steeped in history Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) This is another of those columns where I kick off with a message for my poor, long-suffering husband: I didn’t forget our wedding anniversary yesterday. In fact I remembered it as soon as I was reminded by a colleague who shares the same anniversary. And
Wonderful websites for the virtual joker Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) After all the hard work, stress, chaos and swearing I hope you’re all happy with the new-look Southland Times that appeared in your letter boxes on Monday. The new headline font we are using is called interstate. It was designed by New York-born designer Tobias
All in the name of newspaper design Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) It seems us Kiwis are spending more time online. A four-week Nielsen//NetRatings NetWatch survey of regular internet users shows New Zealanders are spending up to 90 more minutes online than they did four years ago. Interestingly, of the top 10 New Zealand sites that held
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The word on the net is that updates in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7 will focus on improved security. No surprise there. It also looks likely to ship separately from the new Longhorn operating system.
