‘Computer News’ Archives
Child maintenance body ’struggling’
Child maintenance body 'struggling' The new body responsible for enforcing the payment of child maintenance by absent parents is facing a "rapid" increase in cases which cannot be dealt with by its flawed IT system, according to a report. Related Stories '10% of UK permanently in the red' Editor 'right to quit' over hacking PCC criticised over [...]
Advanced form of language
Advanced form of language By: Daniel J. Sobczynski Brain to computer interfacing not far off Imagine driving a car and listening to music that changes according to mood, or having a technology that alerts the driver when they are drowsy while behind the wheel.... Read more on The South End
NJ man gets 7-year sentence for $880,000 theft
NJ man gets 7-year sentence for $880,000 theft NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for stealing more than $880,000 in cash and equipment from his employer. Read more on Greenwich Time
Property tax payments pile up: Computer problems slow down process
Property tax payments pile up: Computer problems slow down process ELYRIA — Drawers filled with envelopes containing property tax payments are piling up in the Lorain County Treasurer’s Office because of a new computer software program that is slow and hard to understand, Treasurer Dan Talarek said. Read more on The Morning Journal
Going Primitive
Going Primitive Cliff Hodges '02, MEng '04, revels in early tech. In the bare-bones warehouse space of CrossFit West Santa Cruz, rock and rap music thrums over the clamor of some very fit people lifting big weights. Cliff Hodges, the 30-year-old MIT grad who co-owns the new gym, starts his day here around 8 a.m. But a few hours later in the [...]
The library has a serious problem
The library has a serious problem Bravo Leslie Cannold for outing the State Library on noise in its so-called ''quiet'' space. Read more on The Age
Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem
Toyota Official Says Recall May Not Fully Solve Safety Problem An executive told a House committee Toyota’s recall might “not totally” solve the problem of unintended acceleration in its vehicles. Read more on International Herald Tribune
China PLA officer urges new Internet control agency
China PLA officer urges new Internet control agency By Emma Graham-Harrison and Chris Buckley Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News
E-filing taxes is the way to go
E-filing taxes is the way to go It’s safe, it’s easy, it’s time MOUNTAINSIDE N.J. IRS e-file, the popular electronic tax return preparation and delivery service used by two-thirds of New Jersey filers, opens for business Jan. 15. In New Jersey, nearly 2.8 million e-filed last year out of the 4.2 million returns filed. Read more on The [...]
As Web attacks grow, experts say government must take more active role in securing Internet
As Web attacks grow, experts say government must take more active role in securing Internet WASHINGTON - The government must take a more active role in securing the Internet, industry experts told Congress Tuesday, arguing that as businesses and governments rely more on cyberspace the prospect of a serious attack grows. Read more on [...]
