Hewlett-Packard faces $1bn lawsuit from shareholders over Autonomy deal
HP accused of ignoring evidence on 'vastly overvalued' acquisition while Autonomy founder denies financial impropriety
Google under pressure to cut $5bn valuation of smartphone patents
US firm's mobile arm faces fines from European commission's antitrust unit for trying to use patents to block Apple iPhone sales
Would better forum software make the internet a nicer place?
Jeff Atwood is redesigning online discussion with his Discourse project – starting with its fundamental building block, the forum. By Rob Boffard
How to stop using Google – for search, email, video, maps and more
If you want to take a stand over tax, Google will only notice if it doesn't get your attention. Here are usable alternatives to its services. By Charles Arthur
Redact Secure Messenger app can wipe sent messages from receiver’s phone
British app maker aims for first-ever CESG approval for peer-to-peer security app with hefty encryption and no usernames. By Charles Arthur
BlackBerry Q10 is ‘fastest-selling ever’ at Selfridges as corporates snap it up
Corporate buyers and exporters queue to buy dozens of handsets at a time to get keyboard-based BB10 model despite lack of advertising around UK launch. By Charles Arthur
The rebirth of the compilation album: now that’s what I call a surprise!
Spotify, iTunes and digital downloads were supposed to signal the death of the compilation album. But in the past year sales have shot up, writes Eamonn Forde
iTunes is 10 years old today. Was it the best idea Apple ever had?
Charles Arthur: While the shares fall and the smartphone wars rage, Apple's music store keeps growing – and tying users into its platform
Making ICTs work for social justice and development
From encryption to data validation, our panel give 16 key pointers on using information and communication technologies
Microsoft Office: which version should I buy?
Jack Schofield: ML Gomes is getting a new PC running Windows 8, and wants to know which version of Microsoft Office is best for her needs
Why big IT projects always go wrong
Fred Brooks's 1975 book The Mythical Man-Month is essential reading for anybody about to embark upon a costly software project, writes John Naughton
How Microsoft got Windows revenue to go up despite PC sales going down
Charles Arthur: One clue is the Surface – which managed to hide the erosion that is eating away at the heart of one key Microsoft business
Microsoft signs Chrome and Android deal with Foxconn parent Hon Hai
Software giant's deal with parent firm of manufacturer Foxconn covers devices using Google's smartphone system and browser. By Charles Arthur
Twitter blocks Flattr from using ‘favourites’ to direct payments
Row over interpretation over terms of service as Twitter shuts out system aiming to reward any user of Twitter based on other users' favourites. By Charles Arthur
Eric Schmidt denies claims Google plans to block Facebook Home
Google chairman also rejects suggestions there is tension with Samsung, the world's biggest mobile phone maker. By Charles Arthur