Chinese PC maker Lenovo replaces Hewlett-Packard as the world's top PC maker, according to preliminary figures released by research firm Gartner.

Options available to make home computing much easier for the less technically-minded

The regulator for premium-rate phone lines imposes a record £800,000 fine on a company that runs competitions in national newspapers.

A security vulnerability leads to new Firefox browser being taken offline within a day of its release.

European commissioner Neelie Kroes is angry that plans to introduce a Do Not Track standard are being derailed.

New guidelines on policing offensive conduct on social media are being discussed to avoid a "chilling effect" on free speech, prosecutors say.

The company paid £238,000 in tax last year in the UK according to its latest accounts despite estimates of making £175m in sales.

Amazon's boss confirms it only breaks even on its hardware as he launches the Kindle Paperwhite and a book lending service in Europe.