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10 Free Downloads for Your Laptop

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

With these no-cost tools for syncing data, monitoring battery life, working with wireless networks, and using a thumb drive, you can get the most out of your laptop or netbook.

Microsoft Technology Reduces Network Redundancy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:30:12 -0800

Microsoft Research India has developed host server technology for reducing redundancy on wide-area networks.

Speed Up Everything

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.

AT&T's Verizon 'Map' Suit a Risky Necessity, Lawyer Says

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:08:00 -0800

The false-advertising claim is a "gamble worth taking," says an intellectual property attorney watching the case.

Cell Phones Drive Social Networks Now, IDC Reports

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:35:00 -0800

Mobile devices have edged PCs as the tool of choice in Asia for online social networks, researchers find.

Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:00 -0800

PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.

AT&T Loses in Court, but Catfight with Verizon Continues

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:00 -0800

AT&T's ongoing legal battle only serves to make itself look bad. Here's why.

NTT DoCoMo Moves up Date to Shut off 2G Mobile

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:30:11 -0800

Japan's biggest wireless service provider plans to shut off its 2G mobile phone network in March 2011.

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:30:11 -0800

Wipro Uses Wireless to Monitor Patients Remotely

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:50:11 -0800

Wipro has designed a gateway that allows remote collection of patient information using wireless and wired communications.

Hello, Sezmi -- Goodbye, Cable

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

The Sezmi TV service aims to provide a more personalized, Net-savvy, inexpensive alternative to cable and satellite.

Cisco Ups Offer for Videoconferencing Firm Tandberg to $3.4B

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:20:10 -0800

Cisco has raised its bid for Norwegian video conferencing vendor Tandberg to about US$3.4 billion. The previous offer was US$3.0 billion.

Augmented Reality: Coming to a Device Near You

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

We've all seen augmented reality in the movies: A character puts on a pair of glasses and suddenly data about their surroundings appears within their field of vision. Now this technology is available on a device near you.

AT&T's Verizon Ad Battle: Who's Being Hurt Worse?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0800

AT&T's fighting Verizon over its network-bashing ads -- and, according to some new data, the public is starting to take notice.

AMD and Intel Patch Things Up, HP Buys 3Com

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:14 -0800

We had a blockbuster deal this week, with Hewlett-Packard saying it plans to buy 3Com, and a blockbuster settlement, with Advanced Micro Devices and Intel ending...

DNS Problem Linked to DDoS Attacks Gets Worse

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:20:13 -0800

ISPs are distributing consumer modems that could be used in DDoS attacks, researchers say.

Wall Street Beat: Big Tech Deals Stir Market

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:14 -0800

Acquisitions and legal deals among vendors sparked investor interest this week by potentially altering the shape of the tech market.

Google's Free Wi-Fi Gift: Lessons for Airports to Learn

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:17:00 -0800

Sure, it's nice to get free Internet access this holiday season. But why should we have to pay for it the rest of the year?

How to Deny Service to a Federal Wiretap

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:50:00 -0800

Researchers have discovered flaws in the wiretapping standard used to define how switches should transmit wiretapped information to authorities.

HP to Buy 3Com in Networking, Data Center Bid

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:30:24 -0800

Hewlett-Packard has agreed to buy 3Com for about US$2.7 billion.

HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:50:21 -0800

HP to acquire 3Com for $2.7 billion

Thanks Google, But Airport Wi-Fi Should Always Be Free

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0800

Google's getting lots of kudos for sponsoring free airport Wi-Fi during the holiday season -- but free airport Wi-Fi should be the rule year 'round.

New Malware Affects Jailbroken iPhones

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0800

Yesterday, security firm Intego reported the discovery of a harmful piece of malware affecting jailbroken iPhones that can obtain personal data.

Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: Five Ways to Protect Yourself

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:00 -0800

Free Wi-Fi while waiting for your flight sounds like a nice holiday gift, but public hotspots can be insecure. Follow these security tips to keep away hackers and humbugs.

Free Wi-Fi Wars: Google vs. Microsoft vs. Yahoo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:34:00 -0800

Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo are each offering free Wi-Fi to consumers this holiday season.

Google Gives Wi-Fi Away Free at 47 U.S. Airports for Holidays

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:46:00 -0800

Google gives the gift of free Wi-Fi to millions of holiday travelers in 47 U.S. airports.

Verizon vs. AT&T: The Ad Wars Shift

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:48:00 -0800

Is Verizon changing its target from the iPhone to strictly attack AT&T for a reason?

Cisco Undervalues Tandberg, Investment Firms Say

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:22 -0800

An investment firm wants Cisco to offer Tandberg shareholders at least 11 percent more, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Lexmark's Platinum Pro905 Printer is Suitable for a Small Office

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800

This color inkjet multifunction printer is a competent small-office device that can can access and view Web-based applications on its LCD.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800

RemoteSight Turns an ISight Into CCTV

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:13 -0800

Do you wish your iSight were more like the unblinking, ever-vigilant Eye of Sauron? Then you might be interested in Ben Software's new RemoteSight, an...

Acadia Gets Cloud Computing Venture Rolling in Asia

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800

Cisco, EMC and VMware hope to soon sign the first Asian customers for their cloud-computing partnership and Acadia joint venture.

Huawei Promises Series of Android Phones

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:11 -0800

China's Huawei will release a series of mobile phones using the Google Android OS in Europe, the Asia Pacific and Latin America.

New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

At $399, with built-in speakers and great sound, the ZonePlayer S5 network music system is a good deal, but its setup may pose problems for you.

Cisco to Buy Chinese Set-top Box Business

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:30:12 -0800

Cisco Systems will buy a Chinese set-top box maker as the country works to digitize all cable television by 2015, creating market opportunities.

Cisco Lays out Why It Might Let Tandberg Go Free

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:13 -0800

In a blog entry on Monday, Cisco publicly hinted it might let its Tandberg acquisition bid expire.

Will New Internet Domain Names Change the Web?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:48:00 -0700

ICANN approved new international domain names, but how will this change the Internet and the Web?

Alcatel-Lucent's Losses Deepen as Sales Drop

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:10:12 -0700

Alcatel-Lucent saw third-quarter losses increase and sales drop compared to the same period last year.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

AT&T: What Network Problems?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:02:00 -0700

AT&T refutes researcher's claims that its network suffers from a faulty configuration.

Internet Phone Systems Become the Fraudster's Tool

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:17 -0700

Cybercriminals have found a new launching pad for their scams: the phone systems of small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Diagnose a Bad WiFi Connection

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:24:00 -0700

B2CAC asked the Answer Line forum why his laptop couldn’t connect wirelessly to his router

Net Neutrality FAQ: What's in it for You

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:51:00 -0700

Here's the status and some straight answers on the proposed rule change regarding ISPs' responsibilities and access.

Net Neutrality: Two Huge Positives for Business

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:41:00 -0700

Net neutrality could lead to inexpensive, high-quality broadband services for businesses.

U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Hobbled by Dial-Up

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700

It seems unthinkable that an industry with such apocalyptic power would not be using the most efficient, modern technology.

FCC Votes for Net Neutrality, McCain Wants to Stop Them

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:06:00 -0700

Sen. John McCain is leading an effort to prevent the FCC from proceeding with its plan to implement network neutrality.

AT&T Considers Raising Fees for Data Gluttons

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:10:00 -0700

Carrier is considering "pricing options," which could be affected by whatever rules come from the Federal Communications Commission as it weighs net neutrality.

Net Neutrality Fans, Meet Your New Foe

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:36:00 -0700

House Republican Rep. Joe Barton of Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, asks FCC to stop open Internet vote.

Canada Weighs in with Net Neutrality Ruling

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:24:00 -0700

Telecom regulator upholds the right of major telcos and cable providers to manage the traffic of its Internet customers.