Windows phones

One of the problems of our day is the issue of online security. With so many services requiring password login, the temptation is to use an easy to remember password, or use the same password across multiple services. In doing so, however, we leave ourselves open to online fraud and identity theft. To combat this problem, Trend Micro has announced DirectPass, an online tool that helps users manage passwords and logins, for multiple accounts. DirectPass is a simple to use tool, which allows users to keep all online ID's and passwords stored in one, easy to access online location. DirectPass can...

So yesterdays news was all about Windows Phone 7, the new operating system from Microsoft, which aims to deliver a unique experience to consumers, promising high specification handsets aligned with a simplicity of use. But just how good is the new OS? Will it have what it takes to compete with the likes of Apple's iOS, or Google's Android? We're going to take a more in depth look at the new operating system, to see if it has what it takes to compete with the more established platforms. The first thing to do with Windows Phone 7, is to try and...