Security

‘Critical’ Windows patch coming Tuesday

* Patches from HP, Mandriva, Debian, others * Secret code lurks in Sober variant * Intel working on rootkit detection techniques

IronPort launches SMB e-mail gateway

Users try to balance security, IT needs

Spotting and stopping Skype: Good luck

Anti-spyware, anti-virus on collision course?

What’s happening in the European identity management world?

* Siemens raises its hand while Euro officials research ID management in e-government

The future of mobile data

* What’s next from the mobile operators?

Extending wireless range

News briefs: Gartner urges caution on BlackBerry

The scoop on ViewSonic’s 19-inch LCD monitor

* Latest Cool Tools column: The scoop on ViewSonic's 19-inch LCD monitor and Memorex' Mega TravelDrive * The past 7 days on the Cool Tools Happy Blog * Network Life: The experts' guide to the connected home * What's in Keith's gift sack? * Featured r