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Yahoo launches tool allowing users to control targeted ads

Users can turn off behavioral advertising or adjust the categories of ads they receive

Building the Google smartbook dream machine

Scientists, IT Community Await Exascale Computers

Powerful systems that could aid in the fight against global warming are expected by 2018.

Ruckus patents technique for video over Wi-Fi

The system turns multicast video into unicast streams so it can run more smoothly

Got virtual support? Systems management vendors can’t survive without it

Enterprise IT managers won’t buy management technology that doesn’t address the growing demand for virtual system support.

Web giants unite to oppose UK copyright proposal

The bill would give the secretary of state too much power to change copyright law, the companies alleged

China warns of Skype phishing, shuts offending domain

The rare warning comes as authorities and companies work to stamp out phishing

Apple customer collates 27-in. iMac display problems

Flickering, shattered screens lead iMac gripes, says data culled from Apple support forum

Will U.S. Supreme Court overhaul Sarbanes-Oxley ?

U.S. Supreme Court justices review the oversight board's legitimacy and power, potentially setting up further debate around Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Barnes & Noble Nook demo units arrive, but sales of e-reader delayed

Nook e-reader now slated to be available in Barnes & Noble stores after the holidays