Can you keep a secret? New encrypted drive can / Seagate Technology is ready to deliver the world’s first laptop with (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lost a laptop loaded with sensitive files? In a few months it may not be such a big deal. Seagate Technology is poised to deliver the world’s first laptop hard disk drive with built-in encryption, or data-scrambling, capabilities. Industry…

Commentary: You Can’t Do That To Me! (Forbes)
Tired of being frustrated by tech annoyances? You can often find ways to conquer them.

Belle and Sebastian Return to Matador, Reveal Tracklist (Pitchfork)
If you’re feeling sinister today, we’ve got some news that will lift your twee spirits right back up to kitten-snuggling euphoria: Belle and Sebastian have announced that they will return to longtime home Matador Records for the U.S. release of their upcoming album, The Life Pursuit . Due February 7, the disc also now has a full tracklisting.

Sampling Two Browser Upgrades (Washington Post)
Yesterday I did something I haven’t done since September 2001 — reviewed a just-shipped Microsoft browser. In my column I try the new Internet Explorer 7 and compare it to the new Mozilla Firefox 2.0. (Note: I reviewed the Beta 3 release of IE 7 last July.)

CONSUMER WATCH: Tips offered to protect kids on the Web (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
So, your youngster thinks that Myspace.com is one of the coolest places on the planet to meet new friends and create a network of pals? Careful, parents.