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BounceBack Essentials Offers Easy PC Recovery

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:00 -0800

Mirror your Windows installation with this set-it-and-forget-it continuous data protection utility.

Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:00 -0800

Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.

Qualcomm's Updated 3G Chipset Coming to ThinkPads

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:40:16 -0800

Lenovo will offer Qualcomm's latest Gobi multimode 3G (third-generation) mobile data chipset on ThinkPad laptops.

Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:15 -0800

Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...

Gameloft to Cut Back on Android Development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:40:14 -0800

Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone...

Two Approaches to NFC Battle for French Hearts and Mobiles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0800

French network operators are counting on their SIM cards to put NFC in phones, while Twinlinx offers a self-adhesive Bluetooth device with similar functions.

General Mobile DSTL1: Good Software, Clunky Hardware

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:00 -0800

The General Mobile DSTL1 smartphone offers all the great features of Google's Android operating system, but it has some major hardware flaws.

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0800

The OS X 10.6.2 update dropped support for the hackintosh-friendly Intel Atom processor. Just two days after the update was released, it was hacked to allow the chip to be used once again.

Third-party Screensavers Return to Snow Leopard

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40:18 -0800

When Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) was first released, I noted that many (maybe even all) third-party screensavers would no longer work in the new OS. This was...

Sony Online Service to Challenge iTunes? Fat Chance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0800

Sony has little hope to rival Apple's iTunes with a new music service called Sony Online Service.

Toggle Sidebar Visibility in All Open Finder Windows

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:18 -0800

When I publish hints here on Macworld, I usually try to walk through and explain how they work, so as to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes...

Some Nook E-readers Won't Make It for the Holidays Either

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:00 -0800

Following similar news from Sony this week, Barnes & Noble said its e-reader won't ship for some people by the holidays.

Isabella's Vizit Less Memorable Than We Had Hoped

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:00 -0800

The Vizit digital photo frame by Isabella makes uploading and sending pictures a snap, but the high price tag and uninspired design are big turn-offs.

Get Chrome OS Now

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:00 -0800

Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.

Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:40:29 -0800

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 point-and-shoot camera and the Sonim XP3 Quest rugged phone are supposed to be tough. How tough? We decided to find out.

Canon Selphy CP790

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:12 -0800

At first glance, Canon's Selphy CP790 snapshot printer looks more like a lime-green lunch pail. With its convenient handle, it begs you to take it to your next...

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Keyboards Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:17 -0800

Is there a more underappreciated part of your desktop computer system than the keyboard? It's the second-most-used component--after the display, of course--and...

Mice Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:14 -0800

All hail the humble mouse, lowly foot soldier of the productivity wars, pint-size pointer-pushing pawn in service to mighty King Mac. Your mouse is the only...

Twitter Turns on Geolocation Functionality

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:15 -0800

Twitter has turned on its geotagging functionality for external applications.

World Tech Update: Google Chrome, Obama in China, and More...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Google open sources its Chrome OS, Obama in China, and an application from Microsoft displays massive amounts of data graphically.

Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.

Techies Gather for a Lunch to Save the World

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:21 -0800

The 43rd floor of the Spear Tower in downtown San Francisco is empty. Possibly because of the slumping economy, there's just a big, open office space with...

Happiness on Facebook Cuts Canadian Woman's Health Care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:50:00 -0800

An IBM employee claims her medical leave was cut short based on the insurance company's assessment of her Facebook activities.

Google Adds Captions to YouTube Search

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:00 -0800

Automatic video captioning service is designed to make YouTube searches easier.

Judge Sets Schedule for Google Book Search Case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:19 -0800

The judge in the Google book search case has set a date in mid-February for the final settlement hearing.

Twitter Geotagging: What You Need to Know

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:03:00 -0800

Tweet your location along with your thoughts but -- for now -- only via some apps.

Google Chrome OS Will Fail: Here are the Fatal Flaws

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:00 -0800

Google Chrome OS is headed straight to the dustbins of tech history.

Google Chrome OS: Its Promises and Secrets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:14:00 -0800

What we know and what we don't yet know, even after a closer look at Google's operating system.

California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

The California Energy Commission's new rules will ripple across North America and affect priorities for HDTV development.

Alibaba Site With Own Search Engine May Outshine Yahoo China

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:10:11 -0800

Alibaba Group, which owns Yahoo China, is increasingly adding features to retail site Taobao.com that the group formerly reserved for Yahoo.

First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0800

The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.

Sony's Hirai Hopes for Quick Start to Online Content Service

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0800

Sony is hoping to launch its planned online content service early next year, the executive heading up the project said Friday.

AT&T's Anti-Verizon Ad Is a Stinker

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0800

Unable to silence Verizon, AT&T fights back with an ad featuring Luke Wilson -- and ends up looking like a tongue-tied kid being teased at recess.

Security Pro Says New SSL Attack Can Hit Many Sites

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:40:16 -0800

A security researcher has developed code that could be used to attack a large number of sites vulnerable to a new bug in the SSL protocol.

Foxconn to Build JIL Handset for China Mobile

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:40:12 -0800

Foxconn will launch a mobile phone for China Mobile next year that was developed around the Joint Innovation Lab agreement.

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...

Alienware OptX AW2210 21.5-Inch LCD Monitor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0800

The Alienware OptX AW2210 is a solid display in a slick package with settings galore--and a slightly higher-than-usual price tag.

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...

Global Video News Recap, World Tech Update Nov. 19

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:17 -0800

President Obama talks tech in China, Dell readies its smartphone, the EU shutters 54 Web sites and more.

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.

California Energy Commission Rule to Impact HDTV Industry

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:00 -0800

New regulation is in line with existing measures, but will hasten the shift to energy-efficient televisions. Here's why.

Apple May Release $2,000 Tablet in 2010, Says Analyst

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:28:00 -0800

Aiming for the luxury end of the technology market, Apple's reported plan to introduce a $2,000 tablet next year fits the company's historical pattern.

Android vs. iPhone: Which Has the More Advanced Users?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0800

It seems the mobile world is full of silly little battles these days, so here's one more: Which mobile platform has the more advanced users -- Android or iPhone?

Hack Brings 10.6.2 Back to Atom Processors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:35 -0800

Remember last week, when the net was abuzz with the news that the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update broke notebooks with Atom processors? Well, given the first syllable of...

Benioff Trumpets Force.com Platform's Success

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff hyped the success of his company's cloud development platform on Thursday.

Company Selling 'free' Web Auction Kits Settles With FTC

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:10:20 -0800

A company that offered free Internet auction kits settles charges from the FTC that it then charged customers a monthly fee.

Photo Geotagging Apps for IPhone

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:12 -0800

Geotagging--adding data to a photo that reveals the location it was taken--has quite literally added a new dimension to enjoying and sharing photography. Online...

Google Goes for Speed, Security in Chrome OS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:13 -0800

Google launched its Chrome OS, focusing on speed and security.

Google Chrome OS: Visual Tour

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0800

Google's Chrome OS was shown for the first time Thursday, where the company gave a brief demo of the operating system.