The Energy Star rating for PCs is about to be updated. There's a Trend Micro flaw that allows hackers to take over the PC. HP's printer cartridge packaging is going green.

The redesigns feature smaller and lighter packaging that contains more recycled content. These changes, according to HP, will cut down on 15 million pounds of materials over the course of 2007, including 6.8 million pounds of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic.