Monday, November 26, 2007

Fast Windows Fixes
From bullet-fast startups and shutdowns to automatic data protection, here are 31 tweaks to make Vista and XP smarter, more reliable, and more efficient.

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In Pictures: 29 Exceptional Products for Tech Lovers
From laptops to printers, to GPS devices and cell phones, we honor just a few of the products that broke performance, design and price barriers in 2007

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Five Ways to Share Music Without Getting Sued
How to Buy a Flat-Screen TV
PC World Editors' Holiday Wish List
10 Tech Pioneers: Where Are They Now?
Cheap and Free Tools to Put Zip Back in Your PC
The 20 (Mostly Free) Downloads You Can't Do Without
Did Microsoft's Security Focus Hurt Vista Adoption?
PS3 Sales Jump in US on Heels of Price Cut

Latest News, Reviews, and Tips

Fast Windows Fixes
From bullet-fast startups and shutdowns to automatic data protection, here are 31 tweaks to make Vista and XP smarter, more reliable, and more efficient. 25-Nov-2007

Wanted: A Network to Match a Company's Growth
Case Study: Engineers at GEI Consultants tackle big waits for big files, when the firm threatens to outgrow its network. 25-Nov-2007

Web Music Videos Go Interactive
Some musicians are experimenting with user-editable videos, but a new site brings that option to anyone. 25-Nov-2007

Google Siphons Searchers From Yahoo, Microsoft
Google extended its lead in U.S. Web searches in October, ComScore says. 25-Nov-2007

U.N. Food Agency Invites YouTube Promos
The World Food Program is sponsoring a contest for 'edgy' videos that raise awareness online. 25-Nov-2007

Is Security Software Becoming a Security Risk?
Security researchers believe that file-parsing bugs in security software could become a big problem. 25-Nov-2007

Target Tests Online Sales of Used Electronics
Online shoppers can buy 'pre-owned' iPods, game consoles and TVs--at least for now. 25-Nov-2007

Keep Selling the Cheap Laptop, Supporter Urges
A tech enthusiast's site asks the One Laptop Per Child group make the XO laptop commercially available. 25-Nov-2007

Did Microsoft's Security Focus Hurt Vista Adoption?
Analysis: Even Microsoft execs say now the strategy may have undermined business adoption of the OS. 25-Nov-2007
Halcyon Will Bring 'Terminator' to Games
An adaptation of the 'Terminator Salvation' movie is expected to ship for most gaming platforms in mid-2009. 25-Nov-2007

Western Digital Unveils Green Hard Drives
The serial ATA GreenPower models have efficiency features that can cut power needs by 40 percent. 25-Nov-2007

What's the Future of Municipal Wi-Fi?
Community wireless service will thrive in smaller cities and is making international headway, an analyst reports. 24-Nov-2007

Predictions Conflict on Online Holiday Shopping
ComScore expects a 20 percent gain in online holiday spending, but Nielsen believes a drop in overall budgets might slow growth. 24-Nov-2007

Apple Settles iPod Lawsuit for $10 Million
Apple will pay to license patents from Burst.com, after two years of litigation over compression technology. 24-Nov-2007

'Windows for Supercomputers' Needs Less RAM Than Vista
The high-performance Windows HPC Server 2008 contrasts enterprise workplace needs with the desktop OS. 24-Nov-2007

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Friday, November 23, 2007

News
Vista Service Pack Doesn't Speed OS
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not measurably faster than the original edition, researcher says. 20-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Dell Targets Apple iMac With XPS One
With the XPS One Dell has moved into the all-in-one PC market that Apple pioneered. 20-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Vodafone Protests T-Mobile iPhone Sales
T-Mobile continues to sell Apple's iPhone in Germany, despite a legal challenge filed by rival Vodafone. 20-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST

Amazon Kindle Finds a New Use for 3G
Amazon's method for delivering e-books to its Kindle readers may present a new use for mobile data networks. 20-Nov-2007 07:00AM PST
Film Fans in China Hit With Virus
Ang Lee fans in China who download unauthorized copies of 'Lust, Caution' are getting viruses instead. 20-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

Nintendo Wii Turns One
Nintendo's Wii, only a year old, has already managed to outsell the older Microsoft Xbox 360. 20-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

Hackers Poised for Black Friday Assault
Hackers are ready to launch a slew of Web attacks against consumers this Thanksgiving--here's how to protect yourself. 20-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

AT&T Buys Pay-Per-Call Advertising Firm
AT&T is buying Ingenio, which measures ad campaign effectiveness by tracking calls made to phone numbers used in online, mobile, and print ads. 20-Nov-2007 06:00AM PST

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Latest Games News
Nintendo Offers New DS Bundles for the Holidays
Special editions from Nintendo: Gold version comes with "The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass," metallic pink model comes with "Nintendogs." 20-Nov-2007

Sony Cuts Price on PS3 Development Kits
Sony halves the price of the PlayStation 3 development kit in an effort to encourage more games. 20-Nov-2007

Mass Effect: Xbox 360 Game Doesn't Live Up to its Hype
Beautifully rendered with an above-average plot, Bioware's new sci-fi epic for the Xbox 360 still turns out to be a disappointingly overhyped encore to Microsoft's main holiday act in gaming, Halo 3. 19-Nov-2007

Sony Touts PS3 Momentum; But Analyst Bets on Wii
Successful October sales encourage Sony, but will Wii dominate holiday wish lists? 18-Nov-2007

Xbox Originals Will Not support 360 Achievements
"Will Xbox Originals have additional functionality like Achievements and Gamer score? The answer apparently is no. 16-Nov-2007

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Top 10 All-Purpose Laptops
A new $1000 Toshiba snags a high position on the all-purpose chart, while a Gateway with giddy up holds onto the top spot.

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Top 10 Ultraportable Laptops
A new model from Lenovo's budget line debuts on the ultraportables chart; it's joined by new Tablet PCs from HP Compaq and Fujitsu.

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These well-rounded laptops can do it all, and are a great choice for notebook users who don't need lots of bells and whistles.
Power Laptops
These big and heavy--but loaded--laptops are ideal if you're looking to replace your desktop PC.
Ultraportable Laptops
Perfect for the mobile professional, these lightweight notebooks can help you stay connected on the road.
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Special Coverage

The Best Vista Notebooks
The Best Vista NotebooksThe new version of Windows can be a challenge for some notebooks to run. Our tests will point you to the laptops with the power to handle Vista.
Solid-State Drives Versus Hard-Disk Drives in Laptops
Solid-state drives outrun standard hard drives in some laptops and on some applications, but does their performance edge justify their higher price?
Laptop Buying Guide
How to Buy a Laptop
You have more laptop choices than ever. We'll guide you through the available options--including screen size, weight, battery life, and communications ports.
Tech at Work: Business Laptops
Ultraportable Laptops
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Latest Laptop News and Reviews

Roxio Updates Popcorn for Leopard
Current users of the video transcoding software get a free update with bug fixes and Leopard support.

How to Be a Tech Hero...And Incredibly Popular
When something goes wrong with your girlfriend's computer, you're the one she calls. So here's how to impress her and have some fun doing it.

Samsung Shows Off WiMax Handhelds
New devices from Samsung are limited to the South Korea's WiMax network, but they provide a glimpse of gadgets to come.

Microsoft, GSMA Promote 3G Laptops
Microsoft and the GSM Association are hosting a contest challenging companies to design 3G mobile phone-like connectivity into easy-to-use laptops.

Nigeria Favors Mandriva Over Microsoft Once More
Nigeria's Universal Service Provision Fund wants to keep Mandriva Linux on its Classmate PCs.

Ditch Your Desktop for a Laptop
Desktop replacement laptops combine portability with desktop PC power. Find out which ones are best and how to identify the right model for you.

Fujitsu Siemens Announces Green Makeover
Fujitsu Siemens plans to revamp its entire product line to improve energy efficiency, starts with new monitor.

Kansas City Public Schools Distribute MacBooks
Kansas City public schools are distributing more than 5,000 MacBooks to poor or underprivileged students who may lack a computer at home.

Sound Studio Updated for Leopard
Freeverse's audio editing software, has been updated for the Mac's Leopard OS.

Phoenix Pushes Platform for Instant-on Notebook Apps
HyperSpace supports instant-on notebook computers, but Phoenix needs to lure vendors.
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