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Second Lifers Find God:
A pixilated church in the virtual world Second Life is drawing a congregation.
By Tom LaSusa / Aug 9, 2007

Second Life Loses Gamblers But Finds God:
An Italian Catholic priest is urging the faithful to use the virtual world to get in touch with reality.
By Thomas Claburn / Jul 30, 2007

Identity Theft Has Gone to the Dogs :
A purebred poodle in North Wales has become the latest victim of identity theft.
By Tom LaSusa / Jul 27, 2007

Computer Plays Perfect Game Of Checkers:
Researchers at the University of Alberta said they've 'solved' checkers, thanks to their game-playing computer, Chinook. And it only took 18 years.
By Tom LaSusa / Jul 20, 2007

Aussie Top Cop Predicts Robot Crime Spree:
Australia's Federal Police Commissioner foresees a growing trend in technology-based crimes, including physical attacks by cyborgs.
By Tom LaSusa / Jul 13, 2007

A Real iPod "Shocker" :
Playing your iPod during a thunderstorm could be a hazard to your health, experts warn.
By Tom LaSusa / Jul 13, 2007

Criminals Google 'How To Open Safe' In Middle Of Burglary:
A couple of burglars were stymied when they tried to crack a safe, so they found a computer that had been left on and simply Googled for the information they needed to make off with $12,000 worth of loot.
By Sharon Gaudin / Jul 12, 2007

Hackers Can't Get Enough of Harry:
A worm claiming to be an electronic copy of the final Harry Potter Book is infecting computers through USB drives.
By Tom LaSusa / Jul 5, 2007

Viva La BlackBerry? Je Crois Que Non:
RIM is trying to quell fears among French officials that its BlackBerry devices are safe, secure and not being used to spy on them.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 22, 2007

Harry Potter and the Horrible Hacker:
A hacker claims to have posted key elements of the seventh and final Harry Potter book--including the ending.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 22, 2007

Antispammers Get Slammed:
Antispam organizations are reporting numerous distributed denial-of-service attacks, compliments of their arch-enemies.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 15, 2007

Lose a Finger, Save The Data:
A new advancement in biometrics is designed to deter criminals willing to sever digits to get stuff off the server.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 15, 2007

It's an iBaby!:
Study finds children are discovering cell phones, games and other electronic devices at younger ages.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 7, 2007

The (Cell Phone) Call of the Wild:
Forest rangers in India are using cell phones with animal-sound ringtones to lure leopards away from residential areas.
By Tom LaSusa / Jun 7, 2007

New Zealand: Home to Kiwi and Hackers:
Australia's neighbor has a high concentration of hacker activity
By Tom LaSusa / May 25, 2007

Shocking New Feature for Cell Phones:
Could cell phones someday help you avoid being struck by lightning?
By Tom LaSusa / May 25, 2007

Spam Scam Fakes Better Business Bureau Complaint:
For the second time in three months, the Better Business Bureau's name has been used to run a scam on unsuspecting businesses.
By Sharon Gaudin / May 25, 2007

In the UK The Internet's a Girl's Best Friend:
Across the pond in Great Britan, women 18-34 are the primary web surfers.
By Tom LaSusa / May 18, 2007

Practicing Safe Cell:
A new condom-like sheath can be wrapped around your cell phone, protecting it from water, paint, mud and...ummm, other fluids.
By Tom LaSusa / May 11, 2007

Cell Phones Have Finally Gone to the Dogs:
A slew of wireless gadgets--including cell phones and cameras--will soon be available for pampered pooches.
By Tom LaSusa / May 11, 2007

Inbox Overwhelmed? Declare 'E-Mail Bankruptcy':
Here's a new tactic to handling the deluge of e-mails filling up your inbox: Just get rid of them.
By Tom LaSusa / May 4, 2007

Computer Boogers? Ewwww!:
Electronic noses --complete with their own artificial mucus -- allow computers to 'smell' various scents
By Tom LaSusa / May 4, 2007

Cell Phones: The Inconvenient Truth:
Could your handheld device be a danger to the environment?
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 27, 2007

Do You Have Potty Blog? :
A new study suggests that a majority of blogs on the Web contain 'offensive' material.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 27, 2007

Need A Friend? Ryan Fitzgerald Is There For You:
A young man in Cambridge, Mass., posts his cell phone number on YouTube, encouraging anyone in the world to ring him up.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 27, 2007

Could the 'Net Get Kicked To the Curb?:
A group of scientists and researchers suggest tossing the buggy, security challenged Internet out and starting all over from scratch.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 17, 2007

Are Cell Phones Sticking It to Bumblebees?:
The latest buzz: Radiation from mobile devices could be putting the sting on bee colonies worldwide
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 17, 2007

Would You Give Up Deodorant Or A Spouse For E-Mail?:
A survey shows that people would be willing to forgo a lot of things rather than give up e-mail. They'd say \"see yah\" to coffee, TV, and even their homes.
By Sharon Gaudin / Apr 17, 2007

Top 10 Unusual Excuses Given for Losing Customer Data:
NWC readers suggest some unusual (and hopefully fictitious) excuses that customer service reps might offer when questioned about losing a customer's private data.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 12, 2007

"But Daddy, Suzy has an iPhone!":
A new survey indicates that one in four teenagers would willingly pony up $500 for an iPhone.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 12, 2007

A Real Space Gates?:
Could Microsoft Mogul Bill Gates be eyeing a ride into 'The Final Frontier?'
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 12, 2007

Splish, Splash, There's A Robot Cleaning My Pool:
The strange splashing you might hear around swimming pools this summer may well be caused by iRobot's latest product, the iRobot Verro Pool Cleaning Robot.
By W. David Gardner / Apr 10, 2007

No Fair, Madonna's Got an iPhone!:
The Material Girl has been reportedly seen carrying around Apple's unreleased wireless device. Who knew Steve Jobs was a fan?
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 5, 2007

Rocky Mountain Wi-Fi? :
A British mountain climber plans to scale to the peak of Mount Everest--then whip out his cell phone.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 5, 2007

Google Search for 'Snake' Takes On Whole New Meaning:
Workers at the New York office of the search engine giant spent a few hours performing their own search--for a missing snake.
By Tom LaSusa / Apr 5, 2007

'Cheesy' Webcam's a Traffic Driver:
Cheese lovers have been logging onto a British Webcam in droves to watch a hunk of cheddar ripen.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 29, 2007

A Totally Sweet Cell Phone:
iPods, cell phones and other small, mobile devices could soon be powered by sugar-fueled batteries.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 29, 2007

Cell Phones for the "Young at Heart":
A new cell phone with an oversized keypad and faster access to emergency help is being catered to seniors.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 22, 2007

Solar Storms Could Dampen Cell Phone Calls:
Sunspots and solar flares could make cell phones into paperweights five years from now.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 22, 2007

How The Scot Sued The Spammer and Scored:
Spammers should steer clear of Gordon Dick's inbox. This Scot won't take the law into his own hands, but he will take you to court.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 13, 2007

A Final Farewell Online:
A funeral home in the UK offers a new option to the bereaved: live video of the departed's final journey.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 13, 2007

Top 11 Reasons Batman Would Be a Bad InfoSec Manager:
Our Readers swoop in with their reasons why the Dark Knight, so good at protecting the citizens of Gotham, might not fare that well in protecting critical corporate data.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 2, 2007

"Hi, I'm Bob, and I'm an E-mailholic":
E-mail addicts now have their very own 12-step program to help them manage their obsession.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 1, 2007

Burgers the McWireless Way!:
McDonald's in Japan will start serving up Happy Meals and apple pies to customers paying with cell phones.
By Tom LaSusa / Mar 1, 2007

Self-Configuring Lego-Like SuperBots For NASA Crawl, Fly, Climb:
SuperBots modules can connect in a variety of ways to permit rolling, climbing, burrowing, flying, and inspection and repair.
By K.C. Jones / Feb 26, 2007

THIS is an EX-Scammer:
A tale of revenge upon a Nigerian e-mail scammer that pays a hysterical tribute to Monty Python.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 21, 2007

In Case of Emergency, Go To MySpace:
Scientists propose using social network Web sites in the event of major calamities.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 15, 2007

Can't See Invisible Text? Your Cell Phone Can!:
Fujitsu has created a technology that lets you hide information embedded within printed pictures.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 15, 2007

Top 11 Ways You Celebrated the Release of Windows Vista:
From the fancy-schmancy hors d'oeuvres to musical performances, pomp and circumstance lorded over the Windows Vista launch last month. Now our faithful readers share with us how they celebrated the release -- or how they really wanted to.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 15, 2007

India's Mobile Networks Could Be Bio-Fueled:
A plant that helps relieve constipation could soon be powering India's mobile networks.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 8, 2007

Top 11 Rejected Apple 'iProducts':
They've given us the iMac, the iPod and now the iPhone. But will Apple stop just there? Our intrepid readers chime in with their visions of never-before-seen Apple iProducts (and in some cases, let's hope they stay that way).
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 8, 2007

New York Considers Banning iPodding Pedestrians:
After several New York pedestrians died while chatting on cell phones or futzing with their iPods, one lawmaker proposes a ban on using them while crossing busy streets. But not everyone agrees.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 8, 2007

Gorbachev to Gates: "Have Mercy!":
In an open letter to the former Microsoft CEO, the former Soviet Leader asks Gates to intercede on behalf of a Russian teacher accused of software piracy.
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 6, 2007

eBay says Store is Closed for Virtual Goods:
They say you can't buy something for nothing. Ebay's taking it one step further, saying you can't buy nothing for something -- in this case, online game virtual 'booty.'
By Tom LaSusa / Feb 2, 2007

Top 11: Wacky Replacements for Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death:
Got the BSoD blues? Our readers chime in with some unusual suggestions on how to improve Window's classic error screen.
By Tom LaSusa / Jan 30, 2007

'Diamonds' Could Be A Gadgeteer's Best Friend :
Tired of scratches, scuffs and dirt ruining the pristine appearance of your RAZRs and iPods? Nokia may have a solution, and a glamorous one at that.
By Tom LaSusa / Jan 24, 2007

T4: Rise of the Scrabble Cheaters:
Now there's a whole new way to be humiliated when playing Scrabble against a computer.
By Tom LaSusa / Jan 18, 2007

A Wireless Suntan?:
Need a reminder when to slap on some SPF 30? Grab your cell phone out of your beach bag.
By Tom LaSusa / Jan 18, 2007

More Top 11 Scary Things to do in the Data Center on Halloween:
What kind of spooky tricks could you come up for the data center this Halloween? Our readers scare up a few ideas.
By NWC Readers / Oct 27, 2006

Top 11 Celebrity-Inspired Computer Attacks:
Nothing has more drawing power than celebrities, so it stands to reason that the nasty virus makers might eventually capitalize on that fascination. Check out our reader-compiled list of celebrity-based threats and attacks.
By Tom LaSusa / Oct 2, 2006

Top 11 (Mis)uses for Flammable/Exploding Laptop Batteries:
Keep a fire extinguisher handy and check out our reader submitted list of unusual (and definitely not safe) uses for those flammable laptop batteries we've been hearing about in the recent news.
By Tom LaSusa / Sep 19, 2006

Top 11: Happy Birthday You Bucket of Bolts!:
This edition -- the Top 11 Top 11 Weird Ways to Celebrate the PC's 25th Anniversary with your favorite computer.
By Tom LaSusa / Aug 29, 2006

AOL: You've Got Gold:
Arr! AOL says a big-time spammer buried gold on his family's property and the company wants to dig it up. The spammer's family thinks AOL's been sniffing too much sea air.
By W. David Gardner / Aug 16, 2006

Buddy, Can Ya Spare $358 Million?: Top 11 Budget Cuts Microsoft Will Have to Make If Forced to Pay the European Commission's $357 million fine.
What horrible sacrifices will the folks in Redmond have to make if the European Commission's hefty fine sticks? Last Mile Readers chime in with some thoughts.
By Tom LaSusa / Aug 14, 2006

The Replacements: A Last Mile Tribute; Art School for Spammers
In our final print edition, we laugh at the Top 11 replacements for the Last Mile; a Nigerian e-mail scam gone wrong (for the scammer); and a salute to Last Mile contributor Gregory Mayamek.
By Tom LaSusa and Andrew Conry-Murray / Jul 26, 2006

Worst...Security...Ever: Land of the Rising Sun
This edition laughs at the Top 11 worst security strategies, driving under the influence (of cell phones) and a Zen inspired casemod.
By Tom LaSusa and Andrew Conry-Murray / Jul 12, 2006

Last Mile: Padding the ol Resume: Who Needs Cops? Call Mom!
This edition laughs at the Top 11 worst IT resumes, the world's first computer and, if you're gonna scam on eBay, don't let mom find out!
By Tom LaSusa and Andrew Conry-Murray / Jun 28, 2006

Last Mile: Outsource This!: This Laptop's a Gas!
This edition ponders the Top 11 worst excuses given for outsourcing IT. Plus, when your home phones you, and filling up your laptop's 'tank.'
By Tom LaSusa and Andrew Conry-Murray / Jun 13, 2006

Disaster Recovery of 'Titanic' Proportions: Booze, Cigarettes and the Internet?
In this edition we shudder at the Top 11 worst disaster recovery plans, a computer that's a real 'bomb' and being addicted to the Net.
By Andrew Conry-Murray and Tom LaSusa / May 30, 2006

Last Mile: Mac Running Windows? Fuggedaboudit!: Car Jackers -- Now Car Hackers
In this edition: The Top 11 reasons IT won't run Windows on Macs. Plus, car thieves go high-tech and 'This Old Case Mod.'
By Tom LaSusa and Andrew Conry-Murray / May 16, 2006

Dark Lord of the sITh?: These Boots Are Made for Typing
This edition laughs at the "Top 11 reasons Darth Vader would make a bad IT manager," sneakers made of computer keyboards and more.
By Andrew Conry-Murray and Tom LaSusa / May 2, 2006

Last Mile: Smiles Everyone, Smiles (Or Else):
In this edition we shudder at the Top 11 worst ways to motivate your IT staff. Also: IT ailments diagnosed and more.
By Andrew Conry-Murray and Tom LaSusa / Apr 18, 2006

Slamming Spammers: The Dark Side of Computing
This edition laughs at the Top 11 punishments we'd like to see for spammers. We also face the dark side of the force with a casemod that's sure to please any Sith.
By Andrew Conry-Murray and Tom LaSusa / Apr 10, 2006

Blogging Boo-Boos: Animated Conversations
In this edition, we shudder at the "Top 11 things your employee should never have blogged about." Also, a Junior IT Pro Kit and 3D avatars for mobile phone conferencing.
By Andrew Conry-Murray and Tom LaSusa / Mar 27, 2006

Faith and Begorah!: No Sweat; Music to Swim to
In this edition we point out the Top 11 worst ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the data center. Plus, air-cooled mouse pads and MP3 players for the aquatically challenged.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Mar 7, 2006

Last Mile: Meeting Adjourned!: Stay Out of School
In this edition: The Top 11 ways to shorten a dull IT staff meeting, biometric security procedures for kindergarten and a case-mod using a whiskey bottle.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Feb 22, 2006

Last Mile: Va-Va-Va Vista: True Trekkers; Shiver Your Timbers
In this edition we laugh at the "Top 11 rejected features for Windows Vista," online bidding for Captain Kirk's kidney stone and a computer controlled treasure chest.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Feb 7, 2006

Ready for Some Football?: DWG: Driving While Gaming; Robot Fish
In this edition we look at the Top 11 dumbest things to do at your CIO's SuperBowl party; the Nissan Urge prototype car, which has an Xbox on the driver's side; and robotic fish.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jan 24, 2006

Last Mile: IT Predictions for 2006: New Year's Resolutions for CIOs
In this edition, we gaze into our crystal balls and contemplate the Top 11 outlandish IT predictions for 2006. Also: New Year's resolutions for CIOs and weird USB drives.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jan 10, 2006

Last Mile: Gilligan's IT-land: Raise the Jolly Blogger
In this Survivor-centric edition, we laud the winner of our Survivor's Guide Ship Christening contest. We also look at the Top 11 most useful IT technologies for Gilligan's Island. Plus, a real IT survival tool.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Dec 14, 2005

Last Mile: Happy Hol-IT-days: Just Call It IffyNet
This edition looks at the Top 11 worst holiday gifts for an IT pro, the winner of our "Rename the Internet Contest" and a truly crumby computer.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Nov 29, 2005

An IT Thanksgiving: Dimwitted Users; Real Turkeys
In this edition, we gobble up the Top 11 ways to automate your Thanksgiving celebration. Plus, crazy questions computer shoppers ask and the Jack PC.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Nov 15, 2005

Last Mile: Election Time: Shake It Up; Wascally Wi-Fi Wabbit
This edition looks at the Top 11 reasons IT people never run for political office. Plus, the ButtKicker chair and the cute little Nabaztag?
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Nov 1, 2005

Boo!: Tricky Computer Terms, Ghosts on Your Machine
In this edition we laugh at the "Top 11 scariest things to do in a data center on Halloween." Plus, spooky Webcams and tricky computer terms that are no treat for users.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Oct 17, 2005

Last Mile: Trade Show Trauma: Rename the Internet
In this edition we laugh at the "Top 11 worst places to hold an IT tradeshow" and Pizza Delivery, the next generation. Plus, your chance to rename the Internet.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Oct 3, 2005

Bill's School Daze: The Mother of All Printers
This edition presents the Top 11 things Bill Gates would do if he went back to college today, the world's fastest printer and the ultimate in office space.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Sep 20, 2005

Sport IT-lustrated: The Futurama Is Now
We laugh at the "Top 11 ways to turn IT into a spectator sport," Binary Baywatch and a Futurama-inspired case-mod.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Sep 13, 2005

Whither, Apple Mouse? : Kirk to Enterprises, Face On/Off
We laugh at the "Top 11 rejected functions for the extra buttons on Apple's new mouse," Star Trek cell phones and faces in the strangest places.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Sep 7, 2005

Server Room Quidditch, Anyone?: Udderly Overdone
This time out: the Top 11 reasons Harry Potter would make a lousy IT pro; sound effects in the conference room; and the digital cowbell.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Aug 23, 2005

The Wonderful Wi-Fi of Disney: Free Beer; Free Coffee
Check out the Top 11 reasons Disney's new mobile service will outsell competitors. Also, the MugMouse and Open-Source Beer?
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Aug 8, 2005

Last Mile: Weekend at Bernie's Big House: Will Play for Food; Data Storage of the Gods
Check out the Top 11 reasons Bernie Ebbers' prison time will be harder than Martha Stewart's, "Feed the IT Guy" and the Big Tiki Drive.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jul 25, 2005

It's Summer in the Center: Geek Bling Bling; Replicate me, Scotty
This edition looks at the Top 11 ways to tell it's summer in your data center, creating a 3D replica of yourself for meetings, and techno-jewelry.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jul 12, 2005

The Tribe Has Spoken: Do-It-Yourself Last Mile
We present the Top 11 reasons the next 'Survivor' should not be held in a data center. Plus, the do-it-yourself Grokbot and the really personal computer.
By Tim Wilson and Tom LaSusa / Jun 27, 2005

Last Mile: Can You Hear Me Now? Not Good!:
This edition looks at the Top 11 worst times or places to have cell phone access, transferring your brain into computers and a 'real' R2-D2!
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jun 14, 2005

Last Mile: Bye-Bye, Vendor Guy!: Wi-Fi's Wok in the Park; Nitwit Hunt
This edition, chuckle till you buckle at the Top 11 lame excuses for ducking out of a vendor sales presentation, virtual hunting and getting Wi-Fi access with household items.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Jun 1, 2005

Last Mile: This Old Data Center Disaster: Have At Thee, Hacker; FunLibs
Chuckle at the Top 11 Reasons you don't want Bob Vila working in your IT Department, the "Do-it-Yourself" Hacker, and making your own Last Mile Item
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / May 17, 2005

Wonky Windows Names: Trash That Site; IT Fashion Statements
In this edition we chuckle at the Top 11 worst codenames for the next version of Microsoft Windows, virtual Net disasters and a scrolling marquee belt buckle.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / May 3, 2005

Tradeshow Goodies: Give PCs a Chance; MacAquariums
In this edition we chuckle at the Top 11 tradeshow giveaways we'd like to see, PC violence and MacAquariums.
By Tom LaSusa Tim Wilson / Apr 20, 2005

IE 7 Features You Won't See: How NOT to Cook an Egg
This round presents the Top 11 requested features that won't make it into the next version of Internet Explorer, tye-dye laptops and our first 'Waste of Bandwidth' video.
By Tim Wilson Brad Shimmin / Apr 4, 2005

Carly--You're a Star!: Microsoft Missives
This edition: Top 11 working titles for a movie about ex-HP CEO Carly Fiorina; an ode to Carly; and the zany MS Knowledge Base.
By Tim Wilson Brad Shimmin / Mar 21, 2005

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