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Great Tech Gadgets: When Spouses Collide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Your tech dream may be your significant other's nightmare. Here are the items our married tech experts drool over (while belittling one another's choices).

27-inch Core I5 IMac (with Core I7 Option)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:14 -0800

When Apple announced new iMacs last month, it included a major step forward amid the subtle-but-welcome refinements in most of the models: the first ever iMac to...

Google's Chrome OS Stands to Make Waves

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:16 -0800

Google is ambitious, there's no question about that. It has both the privilege and necessity of being so and, given its position as a major player in multiple...

Dell's Q3 Profit Slides 54 Percent

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:50:15 -0800

Dell reported third-quarter profits on Thursday that were down 54 percent from this time last year.

Agile Web Solutions Releases 1Password 3

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30:20 -0800

Everybody bring out the noisemakers, confetti, and party poppers. Fresh out of public beta, the one-stop password-managing shop known as Agile Web...

Camino 2.0 Adds Tab Overview, Improved Annoyance Blocking

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:20:18 -0800

Safari may have stolen much of the browser thunder in recent years, but that doesn't mean that other players aren't still plowing ahead, as evidenced by...

Mac Mini With Snow Leopard Server

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:10:17 -0800

Ever since the Mac mini was first released, people have been using Apple's diminutive Mac desktop as a server. At 6.5 inches square and 2 inches high, it bears...

Mac Hardware, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:24 -0800

Things slow down in the Mac universe just before the holidays, but the Macworld office is still hoping in the wake of last month's hardware updates. We've...

Mac Hardware, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:19 -0800

Things slow down in the Mac universe just before the holidays, but the Macworld office is still hoping in the wake of last month's hardware updates. We've...

Macintosh Buying Guide

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:18 -0800

'Tis the season to do some shopping, and if you've added a new Macintosh to you shopping list, you've picked a great time to buy one. Apple's current lineup...

Photo Essentials 3 Plug-in Released for Photoshop Elements

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:50:19 -0800

OnOne Software has released Photo Essentials 3, a suite of five add-ons for Adobe Photoshop Elements. The suite includes tools for correcting color, removing...

How We Test

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0800

PC World Labs follows rigorous procedures when testing products intended to receive a PC World Rating.

Adobe Unveils Public Betas for Flash Player 10.1, AIR 2.0

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:00 -0800

This just in: Adobe Labs has some new toys up for grabs.

Runtime Revolution 4.0 Offers New Web-authoring Option

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:20:13 -0800

Runtime Revolution has released version 4.0 of its self-titled application-authoring software. New in this release is the ability to deploy applications directly...

The Macalope Weekly: Business 101

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:14 -0800

Looks like there some people out there could use some schoolin’ on how to do business. A rather surprising admission from a Microsoft exec gets us kicked off...

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:14 -0800

Apple Beats Psystar: Is It a Win For You?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:58:00 -0800

Apple is celebrating a court victory over Psystar, but should you be cheering as well?

Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.

Apple Wins Court Victory Over Mac Clone Maker Psystar

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:56:00 -0800

Mac clone maker Psystar was dealt a crushing blow by a federal judge that ruled the Florida company violated Apple's copyright as well as the DMCA.

Bugs & Fixes: LaunchBar Causes an Unexpected Surprise

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:10:15 -0800

Step 1: Take one of the best utilities ever created for the Mac; one that I use every day. Step 2: Enhance its latest version with a promising new feature. What...

Upsized Apple Stores Coming Soon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:27 -0800

Apple may have only opened 26 stores throughout the 2009 fiscal year which ended in September but get ready because they're about to unleash between 40 to 50...

Apple Launches ITunes Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:50:29 -0800

iTunes. You know it. I know it. We all have some sort of a relationship with it, whether it's love for the things it does or hate for how bloated it has become.

FTC Files Contempt Complaint Against Computer Financing Firm

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:10:22 -0800

The U.S. FTC asks for a contempt order against computer financing firm BlueHippo after the company allegedly did not deliver computers to everyone.

MacUpdate Desktop 5 Adds Smart Scanning, Drops Price

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:15 -0800

MacUpdate recently released a major upgrade to its MacUpdate Desktop application, which allows you to keep abreast of updates available for every third-party...

Report: Chrome for Mac Beta May Appear in 'early December'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:18 -0800

The developer preview versions of Google's Chrome Web browser for OS X have slowly been improving to the point where they probably won't kernel panic your...

HP-Cisco Battle Spreads to China With 3Com Deal

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

HP's purchase of networking gear vendor 3Com could unlock sales opportunities for its other hardware and services in China, where 3Com has a strong base.

More Mac Bundles for the Masses

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:21 -0800

Deeply-discounted bundles have turned the difficult process of selling Mac shareware into a viral, timed event with plenty of pomp and circumstance. It's kind of...

Indev Software Releases MiniMail 2.0

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:10:27 -0800

Indev Software has released MiniMail 2.0, a Snow Leopard-compatible upgrade to the software the Canadian developer acquired from Olive Toast Software in October...

Four Ways to Access Files From Afar

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:20:15 -0800

Many of us now find ourselves working from multiple locations. We sometimes trot around with a laptop, sometimes use different computers in each location and...

Macessity NX Stand Gives MacBooks a Lift

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:10:26 -0800

Ever wish your laptop could stand up? The NX Stand from Macessity lets you prop up your closed laptop in a cushioned slot, freeing up more real estate on your...

Apple's Snow Leopard Update Also Bans Hacked Macs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:29:00 -0800

Apple's release of Mac OS X v.10.6.2 squashes bugs and blocks Atom "Hackintoshes" in the process.

Practical Advice for Laptops and Desktops

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:25:00 -0800

Standby vs. hibernate mode, the wonders of uninterruptible power supplies, and the oft-ignored (and useful) Windows key.

Peek Inside Folders, Files With FolderGlance

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:13 -0800

I previously covered FinderPop, a great utility that, among its myriad features, lets you see what's inside a folder in the Finder by simply right-clicking on...

Filmmaker Kevin Smith to Appear at Macworld 2010

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:18 -0800

Maybe Apple isn't coming to Macworld 2010, but that just means it won't be hogging the spotlight. On Tuesday, IDG World Expo announced that filmmaker and Mac fan...

Bare Bones Software Releases Yojimbo 2.1 Update

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:30:21 -0800

Bare Bones Software has announced an update to Yojimbo, its intuitive information organizer. Yojimbo 2.1 includes a few fixes and refinements to version 2.0...

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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:30:21 -0800

AMD Previews Dell Inspiron Zino and Other Emerging Win 7 PCs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:00 -0800

AMD shows off snazzy new Dell gear for the living room, office. and for those on the go.

Photoshop Tip: Global Light

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:15 -0800

Think of Global Light as a shop light--one of those caged light bulbs with the hook at the top.

Apple Posts Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:40:11 -0800

If you're using an Apple Wireless Keyboard with OS X 10.5.8 or later, you'll want to install the Wireless Keyboard Update 2.0 from Apple. Released on Monday, the...

Speed-up IMovie Clips

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:23 -0800

Andy Milder (aka Dean Hodes on Showtime's Weeds), sends this question:

New IMacs Get Touchscreens, Courtesy of Troll Touch

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:13 -0800

Troll Touch, the makers of fine touchscreen versions of Macs, have now announced prices for adding finger-friendliness to Apple's latest range of iMacs.

Apple Store Announces Reserve and Pick Up Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 -0800

For you pre-Thanksgiving shoppers, the Apple retail store on Friday announced a way to get a jump on your holiday list.

Introducing Speedmark 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:15 -0800

Back in August, Apple entered the era of Snow Leopard. Today, Macworld's Speedmark test suite enters the Snow Leopard's den.

XGestures Updated for Snow Leopard

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:22 -0800

Brian Kendall has released an updated version of xGestures for Snow Leopard, which allows you to drive your Mac with "mouse gestures"--a particular combination...

Add More Effects to Photo Booth and IChat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:22 -0800

As you know, Photo Booth includes a collection of image-altering effects you can use to distort your photos; just click the Effects button to see the collection...

Upgrade the Mac Mini in Six Minutes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:50:22 -0800

I've upgraded quite a few Mac minis over the past several years, from the original 2005 model to the latest version, released last week, and some in between...

Switchers Guide: Moving From Windows to the Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:31 -0800

[Editors' note: We asked Harry McCracken, the former editor of PC World and the editor of the Technologizer blog, to write a guide to switching to the Mac from...

Switchers Guide: Move Your Files From PC to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:28 -0800

If you've been using a Windows PC but now want to move to a Mac, you likely have files--documents, PDFs, photos, music, and videos--that you want to bring with...

Switchers Guide: Moving Hardware and Software to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0800

When you're switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, there's one piece of good news: Most of the peripherals you used with your PC--including printers, digital...

Switchers Guide: Run Windows on a Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:18 -0800

These days, buying a Mac doesn't mean you have to leave Windows behind. In 2005, Apple started building Macs with Intel processors. Among the other benefits of...

Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac Security

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:14 -0800

When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you...

Mac Developers Band Together for One Finger Discount

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:16 -0800

MacHeist threw a curveball this year by offering six Mac apps for free (well, in exchange for your name and email), so other developers got motivated to launch a...