When All Other Explanations Fail..

An article in Wired titled Mind over Matter discusses some researchers who claim that human thought can have effects upon physical events - such as falling ping pong balls and other things.

Microsoft Securing Its Own Software

Software leviathan Microsoft aims to produce a product in 2005 that will offer a protective barrier against spyware, viruses and rootkits. This test product, Microsoft Client Protection, will provide protections for business file servers, desktops and laptops against the traditional enemies of the computer world.

Windows XP SP3 Online?

There's been no official announcement from Redmond about a possible third service pack for XP, but a software download site claims to have a preview version of XP SP3 available.

Four Communities Getting An AIM Presence

America Online has focused on blogging and community sites, and secured deals that make AIM the preferred or exclusive IM provider on them; it's a series of shrewd moves that enhances the value of AOL's advertising strategies.