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Netbooks Offered Virtually Free With Mobile Contracts

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:00:20 -0700

Best Buy and RadioShack are offering netbooks virtually free with two-year mobile contracts.

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Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:00:20 -0700

IMac and the Constantly Ejected CDs

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:40:13 -0700

Reader Linda Gardner seeks a cure for a cantankerous media drive. She writes:

Macally Intros Wireless Input Devices

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:00:14 -0700

Accessory vendor Macally on Wednesday announced a number of new products for the Mac, including several wireless input devices and two "eco-conscious" laptop...

SpamSieve 2.7

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:10:15 -0700

If you're looking for the best Mac-based anti-spam solution, look no further than C-Command's SpamSieve 2.7.4. The program's filtering is highly accurate, it's...

My PC Won't Boot

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:32:00 -0700

When Keatlaretse boots his PC, it shuts itself down

Crunchtime For Crunchpad? Prototype Tablets Due Soon

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:34:00 -0700

TechCrunch blog founder Michael Arrington says his Crunchpad web tablet is getting closer to becoming a reality, with prototypes due by month's end.

Apple Releases Minor MobileMe Web Service Updates

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:20:11 -0700

It may not be MobileMe 2.0, but Apple has applied another shot of elbow grease to its suite of Web services. Continuing MobileMe's slow and steady trend this...

Mac Clone-Maker Psystar Renews Legal Fight

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:40:00 -0700

Psystar asks to drop its bankruptcy proceedings and promises to 'battle Goliath' Apple.

Final Draft AV 2.5

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:23 -0700

For years, documentary-style film and video makers have struggled to use jury-rigged tables within word processing programs to create the unique two-column...

Suit Over China's Web Filter to Target Lenovo, Acer, Sony

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:00 -0700

A U.S. company will seek legal action against Lenovo, Acer and Sony after they started shipping controversial software that stole its programming code in China.

Apple May Be Exempt From China's Web Filter Mandate

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:40:10 -0700

Apple's computers and other that do not use Windows appear to be exempt from China's mandate to package new computers with Web filtering software.

Mac News: BenVista Releases PhotoZoom Pro 3 Photo Enlarger

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:50:12 -0700

BenVista has released the latest version its photo enlargement software, PhotoZoom Pro 3.

Bluelounge CableDrop

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:20:18 -0700

Whew! If you've been paying attention to the Mac Gems Weblog for the past six weeks, you know that it's been home to GemFest 2009, a Gem-a-day marathon of over...

Create Events-based IPhoto Albums With Specific People

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:40:12 -0700

If you use iPhoto '09 and its Events organizational feature in a true events manner--separating your photos by actual event--then you may have stumbled onto a...

Final Draft 8

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:12 -0700

Hollywood may love remakes, but ticket buyers beware: it's often tough to tell whether you're about to see a modern reinvention of a tried-and true tale, or a...

Dell and HP Take Knocks in India Over Recycling Programs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:40:10 -0700

Dell and HP face criticism from Greenpeace in India for their take-back and recycling programs

Windows 7 May Get Family Pack Discount

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:40:00 -0700

Windows 7 will reportedly come with a Family Pack option that will allow multiple installs of the OS on PCs per license purchased.

China Will Still Require Green Dam Web Filter Program

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:30:11 -0700

China has not lifted its mandate that a Web filtering program be shipped with all computers sold in the country, even though the plan was postponed this week.

Greenpeace Pans PC Makers for Toxic Products

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:10:18 -0700

Greenpeace on Wednesday panned some major PC makers for backtracking on commitments to reduce hazardous substances in hardware.

Mac News Briefs: Omni Group Releases OmniGraphSketcher

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:10:14 -0700

The Omni Group's OmniGraphSketcher is a new tool for creating graphs. It imports data from spreadsheets or text files, or lets you input information by hand. You...

Cataloging Mail by Date

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:19 -0700

Reader Kent Pletcher is a generally heppy ket with his move from Microsoft Entourage to Apple's Mail. He has one concern, however, that goes like this:

Netbook Vendors Overhype, So Consumers Underbuy

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:18:00 -0700

Analysis: Before you shell out for a smaller, cheaper — and less powerful — netbook, decide if you actually need a notebook instead.

All About Laptops

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:13 -0700

What with all the hubbub about the iPhone 3GS and just as much hub (though a little less bub) regarding Snow Leopard, it's easy to forget that Apple opened the...

Macally Intros Wireless Input Devices

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:25 -0700

Accessory vendor Macally on Wednesday announced a number of new products for the Mac, including several wireless input devices and two "eco-conscious" laptop...

Ambrosia Releases Soundboard

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:13 -0700

Ambrosia has announced the release of Soundboard, a new audio playback tool for live performances, podcasts, broadcasts and more. It costs $29, and a demo is...

Apple Releases Minor MobileMe Web Service Updates

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:13 -0700

It may not be MobileMe 2.0, but Apple has applied another shot of elbow grease to its suite of Web services. Continuing MobileMe's slow and steady trend this...

Give an Old Desktop New Life

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:50:00 -0700

Analysis: Instead of trashing this old PC, revitalize it on the cheap.

Does Apple Really Have the Greenest Notebooks?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:19:00 -0700

Apple and other PC makers are overdoing it when they flash their EPEAT Gold to prove they're green.

At Last, a Netbook Worth Buying: Samsung's N120

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700

Long battery life, great keyboard (for a netbook), and other features make the N120 a top netbook choice.

Cooliris Even Cooler

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:20:13 -0700

Cooliris, the visually-enthralling free browser plug-in that allows you to navigate through online photos and video via a 3-D image wall, has been updated to...

Mac News: WineCellar 2.0 Adds Cloud Support for Mobile Access

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:12 -0700

Users who turn to Cadent Computing's wineCellar to log and organize their wine collection will now be able sync entries via a new synchronization service added...

IPhoto 8.0.4 Fixes Crashing Bug, Corrects Location Names

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:14 -0700

Apple on Tuesday released an update to its iPhoto 8 software, part of the iLife '09 suite of applications. iPhoto 8.0.4 fixes a rare bug in which updating to...

Small PC Makers Throw Support Behind Windows 7

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:50:21 -0700

Small PC makers are paying a price for Windows 7 upgrades, but are confident in the OS, with the hope to see more profits in the long run.

Firefox 3.5 Officially Hits the Streets

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:30:16 -0700

When is a point update not just a point update? When it's a point-five release, naturally. On Tuesday, Mozilla released Firefox 3.5, the latest version of the...

Maine Expands MacBook Program to High Schools

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:16 -0700

The Maine Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it has expanded its student laptop program to include high school students. It's a huge win for...

GemFest 2009: All-time Favorite Affordable App

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:40:16 -0700

With yesterday's review of Plex, we wrap up our GemFest 2009. If you're interested, you can see a complete list of the applications in our GemFest. You can also...

Questions Hang at Deadline for China's Censorware

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:10:11 -0700

Just one day before China expects PC makers to start shipping Internet filtering software with new computers, it was unclear if China would enforce the rule.

Group Pitches Linux for Free Netbooks From Mobile Carriers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:10:11 -0700

Mobile carriers may start giving away netbooks for free, and Linux-based app stores could help them profit doing it, the head of a Linux advocacy group argued.

Trade Groups Urge China to Drop Web Filtering Program

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:30:14 -0700

A wide-ranging group of trade associations has urged China to lift its requirement that an Internet filtering program be distributed with new PCs.

Report: Dell Developing Handheld Internet Device

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:10:19 -0700

Dell is developing an MID the size of Apple's iPod Touch handheld device.

Kace to Boost Mac Features in Systems Management Appliances

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:10:13 -0700

Systems management appliance maker Kace Networks on Tuesday plans to unveil changes to its Kbox product line that it says will create a true cross-platform...

MacBook Air Update Adds Replacement Battery Compatibility

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:50:11 -0700

On Monday Apple released the MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2, available now for compatible models via Mac OS X's Software Update mechanism.

Mac News Briefs: Mimio Studio 6 Now Available to Mac Users

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:30:16 -0700

Mimio Studio 6 is finally available for the Mac, three months after having been announced. The software turns a whiteboard in a classroom or presentation room...

'Quicky Jr. II' USB Antenna Triples Laptop Range

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:40:26 -0700

QuickerTek has introduced the Quicky Jr. II, a device purported to triple the wireless networking range of any Mac laptop equipped with USB. It costs $90.

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Cooliris Helps Showcase Photos and Videos

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:14 -0700

[Editor's note: The following review is part of Macworld's GemFest 2009 series. Every day until the end of June 2009, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems...

Plex Media Center Software

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:17 -0700

[Editor's note: The following review is part of Macworld's GemFest 2009 series. Every day until the end of June 2009, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems...

ShoveBox 1.7

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:09 -0700

Organization is not my strong suit. I don't mean that in a bad way. I only mean that I'm not the kind of guy who does well with the GTD kind of clear-your-desk...

Another Day, Another HackBook

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:20:16 -0700

There's an old saying, widely attributed to Will Rogers, that describes three types of people: "The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation...

Supercomputers Lose Glamour, Price Tag

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:19:00 -0700

The focus for supercomputers is shifting from the biggest to the cheapest, as every entry gains power.

Seagate Refreshes Encryption Drives

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:30:00 -0700

New to the BlackArmor line of self-encrypting hard drives are an external PC unit, NAS device, and portable.