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Top 20 Tech Underdogs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:17:00 -0800

A countdown of the top 20 products and technologies that try harder.

OpenOffice Introduces Multi-Button Confusion With New Mouse

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:21:00 -0800

WarMouse introduced a new mouse that seems to be aimed specifically at incredibly dexterous OpenOffice users.

Bugs & Fixes: Magic Mouse Loses Its Way

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:25 -0800

I am now on my second Magic Mouse (Get Best Current Price), having returned the first one within days of getting it. It looks as if I will soon be returning the...

Are You Neglecting Your Windows Key?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:16:00 -0800

A tap of the Windows key takes you to the Start menu, where--in Vista and 7--you can start typing to dynamically search for apps, files, e-mail, and the like.

A Look at Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Apple's newest input device, the Magic Mouse, connects through Bluetooth and recognizes multi-touch gestures.

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.

Apple Magic Mouse Still MIA

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:23:00 -0700

Apple has issued a new Mac software update that lets Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh users employ the company's cool new, touch-sensitive wireless "Magic Mouse." But where's the mouse?

Five Unexpected Uses for the Esc Key

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:10:23 -0700

The Esc key has long been the "get me outta here" panacea for many things: canceling a dialog box, getting rid of a button-less splash screen, closing a menu...

Apple Releases Magic Mouse Software Updates

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:10:18 -0700

On Tuesday, Apple released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice ).

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.

Apple Magic Mouse

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:50:10 -0700

Based on pure aesthetics, Apple's new Magic Mouse is a crowning achievement for the company's design team. Sophisticated, alluring, and downright stunning, the...

IFixit Tears Down the Magic Mouse

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:50:12 -0700

Every time Apple releases a bunch of new products, the folks at iFixit have a field day tearing them down one-by-one and baring their innards for all to...

Magic Mouse Gets The Tear-Down Treatment

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:34:00 -0700

iFixit cracks open Apple's new mouse, and gets to the heart of its magic powers.

Will Windows 7 Bring Touchscreens to the Mainstream?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:00 -0700

PC vendors are rolling out a wave of new systems that incorporate Windows 7's multitouch features. It remains to be seen, however, whether the overnight success of touchscreens in the smartphone world translates to the desktop/laptop PC market.

First Look: Apple Magic Mouse

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:14 -0700

People have strong opinions about computer mice--after all, a mouse (along with a keyboard) physically forms a personal connection between you and your Mac...

Apple's New Magic Mouse is One Clever Rodent

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:00 -0700

Apple may have just built a better mousetrap with its new Magic Mouse.

A Bevy of New Macs: More For Less, But No Major Surprises

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:10:00 -0700

Apple has rounded out its computer line with a bunch of new models that have better specs, upscale features, and the same prices.

Apple Unveils Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 -0700

Apple updates its computer mice with a new wireless Magic Mouse.

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 -0700

Targus Wireless Mouse for Mac

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:50:12 -0700

Designed to appeal to the Apple aesthetic, the Targus Wireless Mouse for Mac will draw comparisons to Apple's Wireless Mighty Mouse ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5...

Net Neutrality Battle Spills Into Wireless World

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:44:00 -0700

As the mobile Web grows in popularity, a power struggle is brewing over who controls the wireless 'pipes.'

Trick Out Your Home Office in Style

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:00 -0700

The coolest office furniture and IT gear — including new releases and celebrated classics — can turn your drab workspace into your dream home office.

Ncomputing Kit Talks to Virtual Desktops Over USB

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:10:13 -0700

NComputing on Wednesday launched a virtual desktop device that connects with the host PC over a USB cable.

Apple Mighty Mouse Caught in Trademark Trap

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:18:00 -0700

Another mouse manufacturer called Man & Machine has been awarded a trademark on the name Apple’s been using, Mighty Mouse.

'Mighty Mouse' Trademark Awarded, but Not to CBS or Apple

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:26 -0700

Remember how when Apple first introduced the Mighty Mouse, they had to license use of the name from CBS, thanks to everyone's second-favorite cartoon rodent? And...

Apple Needs To Rename the Mighty Mouse

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:54:00 -0700

Speculation that Apple is working on a multi-touch mouse revs up, as the company loses the rights to the Mighty Mouse name.

Advice to Apple: Don't Mess With The Mouse

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:00 -0700

Apple should really think before making changes to its popular "Mighty Mouse" design.

Top 10 External Hard Drives

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0700

External hard drives are great for backups and are easy to install.

Top 5 Internal Hard Drives

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0700

Need more storage? These top-ranked internal hard drives will fill the bill.

Top 10 Network-Attached Storage Devices

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700

Network-attached storage devices let you share your data amongst multiple PCs, local and remote.

Are the QWERTY Keyboard's Days Numbered?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:35:00 -0700

I’m guessing that the decline, fall, and disappearance of physical QWERTY will take a decade or two — if it happens at all.

Unisys Service Uses the Cloud to Manage Mobile Devices

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:11 -0700

Unisys is introducing a service that will enable CIOs to manage and support a variety of mobile devices used by staff.

Can You Hear Me Now? iPod Volume Restrictions On The Way

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:38:00 -0700

iPods are about to get a lot more quiet, thanks to a new set of European standards governing how loud portable music players can go.

Wacom Releases New Bamboo Tablet Line

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:40:18 -0700

Wacom has added multi-touch, finger-based input to its updated Bamboo line of consumer tablets. The new family includes five tablets: touch-only, pen-only, and...

Intel Connects PCs to Devices Using Light

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:50:00 -0700

Intel is working on a new optical interconnect that could connect mobile devices to displays and storage up to 100 meters away.

Digital Gear: Battle the Clutter of Remotes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:24 -0700

Are the number of audio and video remotes at home getting out of hand? A new set of universal remote controls introduced in the last few months could help you...

Griffin Intros Kid-friendly MyPhones Headphones

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:12 -0700

Accessory vendor Griffin Technology has announced MyPhones, a set of over-the-ear headphones for kids. Designed for children age three to 12, MyPhones are...

Able Planet PS500MM True Fidelity Headset

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:30:27 -0700

Able Planet's claim to fame is the development of headphones designed for people with hearing disabilities, but the company's Linx Audio technology has enabled...

Study: Most Storage Devices To Use USB 3.0 By 2012

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:19:00 -0700

A recent report details how well upcoming external storage devices will support the faster USB 3.0 standard.

Five Unexpected Uses for the Option Key

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:30:12 -0700

The Option key is the unsung hero of the keyboard. Since the earliest days of the Mac, it has provided access to special font characters; revealed alternative...

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Multitouch Screen: A Fingers-On Look

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:01:00 -0700

One of our current favorite all-purpose laptops just got that much cooler.

Windows 7: The Touch Revolution — Or Not

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:21:00 -0700

Integrating touchscreen technology into the OS sounds revolutionary -- until you try to use it.

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Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:21:00 -0700

Dell to Begin Selling Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:20:14 -0700

Dell will start selling uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) systems as it tries to bring efficient power usage to servers.

Back to School Geek Guide

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:15:00 -0700

GamePro offers a selection of gear and gadgets to help you survive the upcoming school year.

Viliv S7 Netbook Tablet PC

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0700

If you can get past the tiny keyboard and awful touchpad, the S7 is a potent little portable that puts many other netbooks to shame--but that's a big "if."

20 Goofy USB Gadgets & Gizmos You'll Love

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Dress up your desktop and entertain (or annoy) your co-workers with these wacky USB-powered gadgets, from cubicle stink-busters to toasters that print the morning news on your breakfast.

Microsoft Tests Windows 7-based Embedded OS

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:50:12 -0700

Microsoft on Tuesday released a test preview of its Windows 7-based OS for embedded devices.

Sony to Outsource LCD TV Production to Hon Hai

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:40:10 -0700

Sony plans to outsource LCD TV production for the Americas to Hon Hai Precision as it seeks to lower costs and focus on engineering.

Kinesis Low-Force Keypad for Mac

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:50:10 -0700

If your main Mac is a laptop, or if your favorite keyboard is missing a numeric keypad, a standalone keypad is one way to replace those useful keys. Although...

Cure for the Non-working Number Pad

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:10:10 -0700

Reader Gordon Whitney finds the right fifth of his keyboard strangely unresponsive. He writes: