Researchers at Kaspersky  have come across the first macro virus to target Sun's StarOffice/OpenOffice suite.  The macro virus, named Virus.StarOffice.Stardust.a, is written in StarBasic and downloads adult images from the Internet and opens them.
Could this be the first of many?
Technorati Tags: StarOffice, OpenOffice, Virus.StarOffice.Stardust.a

This one got me chuckling:
White Cedar Kindling Wood

Hand-crafted from durable, affordable, environmentally conscious White Cedar
100% Made in the U.S.A.
Arrives ready for use
Naturally insect, weather and rot-resistant, maintenance-free
Can be stained or painted, or left unfinished to weather to a warm silvery grey

But does it burn?
Thanks to Kathie  for the find! 

Dell have announced their overpriced next-generation XPS  "mobile entertainment device" PCs.
A few thoughts:

These systems are terribly overpriced.  I'll do a cost breakdown later ...
Skype comes bundled (along with Google software I'd imagine) which means more just to remove ...
I can't believe that an AMD-based system isn't offered.  The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ beats the 3.73-GHz [...]

"I bought a new hard drive for my PC.  Unfortunately I bought a Serial ATA drive instead of what I needed which was a Parallel ATA drive.  I can't take the drive back because I've opened it and I don't want to have to upgrade my motherboard.  What can I do?  TIA!"

Thing aren't as bad [...]

Instructables  has instructions for an excellent DIY USB charger for an iPod that makes use of AA batteries (think green, use rechargeables!).  These instructions have been drawn up by ladyada  and the attention to detail is incredible. 
This kit requires you to be able to solder if you want to follow along at home but if [...]

A woman from Greater Manchester has become a victim of ransomware .

"Helen Barrow, a 40-year-old nurse from Rochdale, is believed to be one of the first victims of the con in the UK.
Criminals encrypt files with complex passwords, leaving a ransom note telling victims not to contact police....Ms Barrow contacted police and an IT expert [...]