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Google Unveils Chrome OS; Tech World Yawns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:05:00 -0800

The much-anticipated Chrome OS is available and the early returns are underwhelming (but many).

Google Chrome OS: Not for Your Desktop

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0800

The newest operating system isn't for the PC, it's for Web appliances and netbooks that run only Web apps.

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0800

Windows 7 Sales Brisk? Can't Give it Away

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0800

Analysis: Microsoft's newest Windows wasn't zooming off the shelves when one user tried to peddle an extra copy.

Steve Jobs: Born to Tweet?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:37:00 -0800

The Apple CEO's infrequent e-mail to customers is typically brief and to the point -- well within 140 characters.

Google Chrome: 5 Best and 5 Worst Features

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Here's an overview of the open-source operating system, with both its wonders and its warts.

FAQ: Microsoft Office 2010 Beta

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:03:00 -0800

Here's all you need to know to get and try out the Office 2010 Beta, released last week.

The Best iPhone Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0800

We've sifted through the thousands of games currently available in the iTunes App Store, and have settled on these 36 titles to enthusiastically recommend. Some are old, some are new, but all are worth both your time and money.

Chrome OS: Move Along, Nothing to See Here (Yet)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:00 -0800

Thinking about downloading Google Chrome OS? You might want to think twice.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

Microsoft and Rivals Trash Talk Google Chrome OS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:55:00 -0800

Microsoft was, predictably, not all that impressed by Google's demonstration of its upcoming Chrome OS.

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...

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.

Field of Glory PC Wargame Released

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:00 -0800

Slitherine releases official PC tie-in to Osprey Publishing's popular turn-based ancient and medieval miniatures wargame.

Use Tab Key in Snow Leopard Keyboard Shortcuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:19 -0800

Among the many improvements in Snow Leopard is the ability to use the Tab key in user-created keyboard shortcuts. In OS X 10.5, pressing the Tab key while...

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...

Google Chrome OS Source Code Now Available For Download

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:00 -0800

Come and get it! The source code for Chrome OS is now online.

Microsoft Windows Mobile: Your Essential Guide

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0800

Microsoft has its work cut out for it in the mobile operating system market given the strength of Apple iPhone among consumers and RIM BlackBerry among businesses.

Microsoft's Thoroughly Modern IE9?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:00 -0800

Browser will get a faster JavaScript and HTML5 support, but we don't know what it will look like, or when it will arrive.

When the Backup Drive Gets Full

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

Rat74136’s external hard drive is full. How does he keep backing up?

Microsoft Cuts Mac Office Prices up to $50

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:39:00 -0800

Microsoft has cut the price of Office 2008 for the Mac by between $20 and $50 as part of its annual holiday sale.

China Wants Fewer Monsters, More 'culture' in Online Games

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:10:15 -0800

China ordered online games to include less "lowbrow" content such as monster hunting.

Microsoft Office 2010: 5 Ways to Make It Better

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Judging from the beta release, there's plenty to like in Office 2010 -- but there's plenty of room for improvement as well.

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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

When Bad Things Happen to Good Products

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Ten major upgrades that went awry, the consumer revolts they prompted, and how the products involved recovered--or didn't.

Viruses, Malware Creeping into Online Games

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0800

Maker of online gaming protection software reveals why virus attacks on video games is a problem that has increased over 600 percent in the past year.

Reality Check: Google Phone Far From a Sure Thing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:00 -0800

The Google Phone is coming -- at least, if you believe the rash of factual-sounding headlines around the Web today. Here's why you may want to be skeptical.

Microsoft Offers Public Beta of Office 2010: Download Details

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:44:00 -0800

If you're curious what’ll be new in Office 2010, the beta is worth a look. But keep in mind that the Web part of this newly Web-savvy suite remains a work in progress.

Google Chrome OS: Rounding Up The Rumors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

We look back at the speculation surrounding Google's hotly-anticipated Linux-based OS.

Office 2010 Beta: A Visual Tour of What's New

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:00 -0800

Microsoft's Office 2010 beta emphasizes integration with the Web, interface upgrades, and collaboration.

Microsoft Office 2010: An Intriguing Beta

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:00 -0800

The revised productivity suite brings interface tweaks, modest but useful desktop innovations, and integration with minimalist Web apps.

Internet Explorer 9 Wish List

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:00 -0800

We may get a peek at the next-gen browser at Microsoft's Professional Developers' Conference today.

5 Expectations for Google's Chrome OS Event

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

Google promises details about its mysterious operating system this week, and here's what we want to know.

Why There Shouldn't Be an iPhone App for That

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800

For some retailers, an iPhone app makes perfect sense. Others, not so much.

Microsoft Office 2010: So Many Reasons to Hate It

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

The combination of bad UI decisions and sluggish performance has turned me off from Microsoft's latest and greatest.

EMC Brings Avamar Backup to PCs, Macs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:20:14 -0800

EMC is extending its Avamar backup software to desktop and laptop PCs and Macs.

New Linux Isn't That Different from Old Linux

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

The funniest thing about comparing, for example, 1999's Corel Linux 1.0 with today's Ubuntu 9.10? How much hasn't changed.