IRS still losing laptops (InfoWorld)

IRS still losing laptops (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - A new report filed by federal security auditors finds that that the Internal Revenue Service has had almost 500 laptop computers lost or stolen over the last three years, many of which were loaded with sensitive taxpayer information.



Laptop Security Basics

...special issues that need to be taken into consideration. Due to the portability factor, notebook computers require extra security measures .



Fujitsu Puts Brakes on 1.8" HDDs to Focus on SSDs

media players like the iPod, is now finding its way in larger capacities and faster operating speeds in UMPCs and notebook computers. SanDisk recently announced a new 2.5" 32GB SSD destined for notebooks and Samsung countered with 1.8" 64GB SSD of its own offering read/write



Missing IRS Laptops Phone Home (PC World)

PC World - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may not be doing a very good job of encrypting data on its laptops, but it does have a way to recover its lost equipment.



Intel Offers vPro for Laptops (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - Just a few weeks after Intel announced the new features of its vPro technology for desktops, the chip maker announces that it will offer the platform for business notebooks.



Harvey Norman Adds 17.2% Profit To Q3

LCD and plasma televisions, digital cameras and notebook computers were all in hot demand over the three months ended March 31.