In Depth News

Digital Economy Bill: Reactions

About 8 hours ago

Politicians, ISPs and privacy groups have all offered their views about the Digital Economy Bill, outlined in Parliament this week.

Digital Economy Bill - the main points

About 11 hours ago

Web User summarises the main points of the Digital Economy Bill announced this week by the government.

First Look: Sky Mobile TV iPhone App

Thu, 12 Nov 2009

Sky has launched its Mobile TV iPhone App which gives you access to Sky Sports channels and more for £6 per month. Web User takes a closer look.

History of the internet

Thu, 29 Oct 2009

To celebrate the internet's 40th birthday, here is a timeline from the first email ever sent to the launch of Windows 7.

Google Wave review - our first impressions

Wed, 28 Oct 2009

We've been invited to give Google Wave a go. Find out what we make of Google's exciting new communications tool.

Postal strikes: How to use the web to beat the strike

Thu, 22 Oct 2009

Industrial action by Royal Mail staff means that there will be no regular postal deliveries for 48 hours. Web User looks at how you can beat the strike using the web.

Windows - a timeline of Microsoft's OS

Mon, 19 Oct 2009

Twenty-four years after the launch of Windows 1.0, and with Windows 7 about to arrive, Web User takes a look at the history of Microsoft's operating system.

Celebrity scams - 10 to avoid

Mon, 12 Oct 2009

Here's a list of 10 celebrity scams that cybercriminals and hackers are using to hide malware and infect computers with malicious code. Make sure you avoid them!

How to watch Ukraine - England live online

Wed, 7 Oct 2009

England's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine in Kiev will be shown exclusively on the web. We explain how and where to watch the action.

IE8 'faces competition from within'

Tue, 8 Sep 2009

Microsoft has said that the biggest competition to Internet Explorer 8 are older versions of its own browser product.

New laws mean that all of our email and internet telephony communications are being monitored. The government tells us it is a measure to prevent terrorism and crime, but privacy advocates aren't impressed.

How do cybercriminals make money?

Fri, 3 Jul 2009

According to recent reports, online crime is worth billions. But how do cybercriminals convert malicious software and badly-spelt spam emails into cold, hard cash?