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Create a Bootable Linux Flash Drive in Three Easy Steps

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:31:00 -0800

Thanks to open-source gem UNetbootin, you can quickly and easily transform a flash drive into the ultimate rescue tool.

Galaxy Tab 2's Big Leap is Android 4.0

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:25:00 -0800

Samsung's newest tablet is a small step from its predecessor, and the target competition is a bit unclear.

Mac OS Dwindles in Importance to Apple

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Analysis: iOS, already a larger share of Web traffic than Macs, will only grow as Apple builds on its strengths in mobile devices.

Four Ways Apple Could Improve the iOS Experience

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:56:00 -0800

With just a few small changes, Apple could make iOS and the App Store markedly better.

Google Expands the Scope of Its Vulnerability Reward Programs to Cover Chromium OS

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:10 -0800

Encouraged by the success of its Web and Chromium vulnerability reward programs, Google has decided to expand their scope in order to cover security issues in...

Microsoft Details Windows 8 for ARM Devices

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0800

Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways...

Lenovo Ordered to Pay €1920 for Making French Laptop Buyer Pay for Windows Too

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:07 -0800

A French laptop buyer has won a refund from Lenovo after a four-year legal battle over the cost of a Windows license he didn't want. The judgment could open the...

Numberlys and The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore for iOS

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:00 -0800

The apps come loaded with interactive features that augment the storylines.

How to Back Up and Restore Data With Windows 7

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Microsoft includes a full backup and restore utility with Windows 7. Follow this guide to see how it works.

Mac Basics: How to Set up Time Machine

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:48:00 -0800

Time Machine works with your Mac and an external drive to regularly save important documents, photos, and even important system files.

Apple Security Update Patches Mac OS X

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:50:00 -0800

Critical bug fixes addressed in both Snow Leopard and Lion, in Apple's first security update of the year.

Windows Phone 8 Details Leak

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:14:00 -0800

Microsoft reportedly plans to integrate more of its existing technologies into the next phone OS, from Skype to SkyDrive, adding near-field communications and lots more apps.

How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

Here's how to legally download Windows 7 and make your own install disc.

Linux: A Getting-Started Guide

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:00 -0800

Ready to try Linux? Here's how to get started.

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:00 -0800

Dig Deep Into Lion: 17 of the Best Overlooked and Underrated Features

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

17 useful features every OS X Lion user should know about.

Linux Mint 13 Gets Back to Desktop Basics

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:30:39 -0800

Bucking the trend of increasingly experimental desktop interfaces, the developers behind the Linux Mint are adopting a simpler desktop for the next version of...

HP Plans September Open-source Release for WebOS

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0800

HP announced on Wednesday that it plans to release the code behind webOS in September under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

Deleting Files Within Lion's Applications Folder

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:45:00 -0800

Reader Ted Adams is particular about what is and isn't in his Mac's Applications folder.

Mac OS X's Software Update -- a Rundown

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:16:00 -0800

By default, Software Update runs automatically on a weekly basis, but you can change the frequency or even turn it off.

Debugging a Drive Space Problem

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:17:00 -0800

Mac OS X should delete older log files, as it generates new ones, but the log manager may get stuck from time to time.

Microsoft Upbeat on 2012 Prospects

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:50:00 -0800

Revenue rose in the second fiscal quarter, while Microsoft's profits dipped; Office 2010 sales helped while Windows revenue slipped.

Microsoft Q2 Revenue up 5 Percent, Net Income Slightly Down

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:41 -0800

Microsoft revenue rose in the second fiscal quarter, while its profits dipped a bit.

How to Keep Your PC Safe With Sandboxing

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Setting up your PC to run important apps in a sandbox can help you avoid malware infections. Here's how to do it.

Expect Windows 8 in October

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:17:00 -0800

Microsoft apparently plans a consumer preview in late February and aims for an October release of the commercial version, according to hints at CES.

Androids Invade CES 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0800

The predictable phones and tablets running Android are joined by TVs, goggles, cameras and more. Here are some of the gadgets running Android.

Wall Street Beat: Tech Earnings Season Could Be Stormy

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:20:00 -0800

Get ready for a perfect storm of earnings news. With tech bellwethers set to issue financial reports next week, it could be a bumpy ride.

Canonical CEO: Ubuntu Tablet OS Will Battle Android, iOS

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:46:00 -0800

Jane Silber believes there's plenty of room for a new player in tablets, TVs, and maybe even smartphones.

Microsoft Recaps 15 Years in 2 Minutes, Autotunes Bill Gates

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:15:00 -0800

Microsoft kicked off its final CES with a quick, musical ride through the company's keynote history with CES, as well as touching on Windows 8 and Microsoft Kinect.

Steve Ballmer Delivers Microsoft's Final CES Keynote

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:29:00 -0800

Steve Ballmer gave Microsoft's farewell keynote at CES, where he talked up its Xbox, Windows 8 and Windows Phone software.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer Talks Windows 8 at CES

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:40:00 -0800

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made some exciting announcements regarding Windows 8 and Kinect at the CES keynote speech on Monday night.

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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:40:00 -0800

Hands-On With the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0800

Samsung announces U.S. availability for its high-resolution Galaxy Tab 7.7.

CES: Will Bill Gates Speak at the Final Microsoft Keynote?

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:00 -0800

Here is a preview of CES 2012 as it kicks off this week in Las Vegas. We're expecting to hear from all the major vendors, including Microsoft, whose appearance will be its last. Will we see Bill Gates speak at the keynote? Also: CES is calling 2012 the Year of the Interface and explains why.

HTC, Nokia to Offer First LTE Windows Phones on AT&T

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:00 -0800

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at AT&T's Developer Summit Monday at CES.

One Laptop Per Child Shows Prototype Tablet

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:54:00 -0800

OLPC, the acronym for One Laptop Per Child, might have to become OTPC if its latest reference design takes off.

Lenovo Gets a Jump on Apple in Smart TVs

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:50:00 -0800

Lenovo on Sunday announced its first smart TV that will recognize voice commands and run Android 4.0 applications, getting a jump over Apple's rumored pursuit of...

5 Things You May Have Missed About Windows Phone

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:44:00 -0800

Recent chatter about Microsoft's mobile operating system has been all over the map.

Solving a Strange File Sharing Error

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:56:00 -0800

Glitches occasionally happen when upgrading OS X from one version to another.

Asus Transformer Prime to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Update and Bootloader Unlock Tool

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:34:00 -0800

Asus bows to consumer presser on the bootloader; over-the-air updates to Android 4.0 for the Transformer Prime will start on January 12.

CES 2012: 5 Trends To Watch

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0800

From mobile handsets and ultrabooks up to huge OLED TVs, here are a few expected highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show next week.

Google Pulls 'Official' Siri App from Android Market

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:13:00 -0800

The move comes amid a deluge of Siri wannabes that have invaded the Android market since Apple introduced the iPhone 4S and its innovative features.

Windows 8 May Prompt Malware Attacks on Hardware, McAfee Predicts

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:04:00 -0800

Security features in Windows 8 will discourage operating-system attacks and drive hackers to develop malware that compromises hardware directly.

Google's Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS: An In-Depth Look

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:00:00 -0800

Let's delve deep into a detailed review of what's new in Android 4.0 and how it measures up.

Ten IT News Stories We'll Read in 2012

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:50:00 -0800

Well, we erred in our 2011 predictions in not repeating a 2010 forecast that Carol Bartz would be ousted as Yahoo CEO -- it was bound to happen, we just called...

Windows 8 Details Seep Out

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800

Hints about Microsoft's plans regarding security, touchscreen support, and participating vendors fuel speculation about the refreshed operating system.

A Brief History of Microsoft Vegas Keynotes (Now That They're Going Away)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:19:00 -0800

A look back at Microsoft and CES and the hits, flops, and head-scratchers including: Tablet PC, Windows Smart Displays, the Smart Watch, and the amazingly short-lived Urge music service.

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Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:19:00 -0800

New Zero-day Vulnerability in Windows 7 64-bit May Allow Remote Code Execution

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:10:37 -0800

Microsoft is currently investigating reports of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows 7 64-bit that leads to crashes and could allow attackers to execute arbitrary...

Ice Cream Sandwich Coming to More Android Users

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:40:00 -0800

If you're one of the lucky ones to get the update, check out some tips and shortcuts Google has posted to help you navigate the many changes you'll see on your device.

Quest Extends Unix Sudo Tool

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:20:38 -0800

Reflecting the growing need for automation tools in the enterprise, Quest Software has released a software package that could help Unix administrators better...

Tech Stories of 2011: Jobs, Android, and Anonymous Rank in Top 10

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:16:00 -0800

Sony's PlayStation Network hack, Steve Jobs' passing, and the Stop Online Piracy Act were just three of the top tech stories of 2011.

Did HP Just Give WebOS 'a Death Sentence'?

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:10:00 -0800

As an open-source project with uncertain backing, webOS has a tough road ahead of it, analysts said on Friday.