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Wall Street Beat: Tech Shares Need to Rally Friday

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:10:13 -0700

The Nasdaq faces its second consecutive losing week if it fails to rally Friday, while the Dow and S&P 500 face their fourth losing week.

Google Chrome OS Shows Limitations of Android

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0700

Google insists Chrome OS is a separate project not meant to replace Android, but observers wonder why Google would tackle two OS projects for netbooks rather than adapt Android.

Mac News Briefs: CheckUp Adds Compatibility With Latest Macs

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:40:19 -0700

App4Mac announced an update for CheckUp, improving the interface and adding other enhancements to the system maintenance tool.

Blogosphere Buzzes About Promotion of Windows SVP

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:37:00 -0700

Analysis: Bloggers cheer, sneer, and jeer about Windows Engineering SVP Steven Sinofsky, while predicting OS's final release date.

U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: Lessons Learned

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:24:00 -0700

Five days after the start of a widespread cyberattack on the U.S. and South Korea, security researchers say they know where the governments likely slipped up.

Google's Chrome OS Has 'Fail' Written All Over It

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:45:00 -0700

Analysis: Google's efforts to dislodge Microsoft Windows with Chrome OS don't stand a snowball's chance in hell.

Chinese 'Web Addicts' Get Boot Camp, Therapy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:40:12 -0700

Tao Ran, the founder of a youth rehabilitation center on a Beijing army base, has made it his mission to treat teenagers who are antisocial, doing poorly in...

Safari Tip: Open New Windows With a Tab Folder

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:30:18 -0700

To the disappointment of many users, Safari hasn't traditionally offered much when it comes to saving your sessions. Re-opening your tabs from your last browsing...

Will Google's OS Make the Desktop Safe?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Google has ambitious plans to make its Chrome operating system ultrasecure, but will it deliver?

BackupLoupe 1.4

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:50:13 -0700

Mac OS X's Time Machine backup feature can be a life-saver--in your computing life, at least--by automatically backing up multiple versions of important data on...

Create a Tab-switching Gesture Shortcut in Firefox 3.5

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:14 -0700

The recently-released Firefox 3.5 supports multi-touch gestures on newer Mac laptops, at least if you believe this Firefox features page. However, these gestures...

Google Chrome OS Will Reshape Desktop Landscape

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:38:00 -0700

The Google Chrome operating system will make serious waves in the desktop space. Here is how.

Meet the Google Chrome OS Fanboy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:00 -0700

Apple has them. Microsoft too. And Linux is just teeming with them. Now Google's Chrome OS has them, too.

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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:15:00 -0700

Convert Mp3s to Aacs

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:50:00 -0700

kdillon17 asked the Answer Line forum how to convert .mp3 music files to the .aac format

Chrome OS's Impact? It's Too Early to Tell

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:40:00 -0700

So Google's going to release its own operating system, Chrome OS, targeted at netbooks and those who spend most of their time on the Web.

Google’s Chrome OS: Not the first Web-based OS

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:34:00 -0700

Chrome OS may get all the attention, but several companies have been offering similar products for years.

Why Chrome OS Will Push Apple

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:24:00 -0700

Apple should be nervous about Google's move into the operating system market, some analysts say.

Why Chrome Won't Replace Windows

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:14:00 -0700

Former Google employee says Google's OS could spawn a whole new class of faster, cheaper, diskless PCs.

Analysts: Google Has Muscle for Long Battle With Microsoft

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:12:00 -0700

Analysts say that Google is one of the few -- or only -- companies in a position to take on Microsoft in the operating system business.

How Google Chrome OS Could Beat Windows

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:47:00 -0700

If Google really wants to compete with Microsoft, it needs to join 'em to beat 'em.

10 Free, Must-Have Windows Security Downloads

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

Put an end to prying eyes, bad guys and sneaky spies with free software for Windows that can help protect your privacy and security.

Google OS Could Put Squeeze on Other Flavors of Linux

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:30:11 -0700

Google's new Chrome OS could provide more recognition for Linux, but steamroll other Linux OSes that are being used on netbooks.

Microsoft Promotes Sinofsky to Head Windows Division

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:52:00 -0700

UPDATE: Microsoft has promoted Steven Sinofsky to president of its Windows Division.

Google OS May Force Microsoft to Reinvent Windows

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:50:00 -0700

Google's Chrome OS won't be an immediate threat to Windows, but it may force Microsoft to reinvent its operating system more quickly into a product that takes...

With OS Project, Is Google Over-extending Itself?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:30:16 -0700

Google's decision to build a PC operating system could be a master stroke or a colossal blunder, depending on whether the company has the resources that such an...

5 Ways Microsoft Will Bring the Hurt to Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:16:00 -0700

Here are five ways Microsoft can and will stop Google from finding success with its Chrome OS.

The U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: How Did It Happen?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:54:00 -0700

A massive attack is being blamed for crippling numerous government Web sites in the U.S. and South Korea this past week. Here's how it happened.

Google's OS Security Claims Called 'idiotic'

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:52:32 -0700

Security experts disagree on whether Google can deliver a safe operating system.

Safari 4.0.2 Update Fixes Stability Issues

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:10:12 -0700

Apple on Wednesday updated its Safari Web browser to version 4.0.2. According to Apple's notes, the update improves the stability of the Nitro JavaScript engine...

FAQ: Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:55:00 -0700

Here is a list of questions you may regarding Google Chrome OS and here are the answers.

Recover Lost Form Data in Firefox

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:50:00 -0700

The Lazarus form-recovery add-on solves one of life's most annoying hassles.

Analysts Paint Chrome as Long-term Threat to Microsoft

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:22:00 -0700

Based on the Linux kernel, Google's entry into the OS market is due sometime in the second half of 2010.

The Google OS: Are We Saved at Last?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:51:00 -0700

Forget Michael Jackson, Sarah Palin, Roger Federer, Vladmir Putin, and everybody else. Today we have some real news: Google has finally stopped dorking around...

Is Chrome OS The Future Of Computing? I Hope Not.

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:50:00 -0700

While there's a lot to like about Chrome OS's Web-app approach, more traditional operating systems are far from dead.

Google's New OS Raises Privacy, Antitrust Concerns

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:40:16 -0700

Google's new operating system will allow the company to track users all over the Web, privacy advocates say.

Google Chrome OS: Win or Fail?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:48:00 -0700

Google's new Chrome operating system could transform computing as we know it, or it could fizzle into obscurity like so many Linux variants have before. Which will it be? Our bloggers duke it out.

Five Reasons Chrome OS Will Succeed

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:35:00 -0700

It's fast, cheap, from a proven brand and it's not Microsoft -- what's not to like?

Archiving Items via a Keyboard Shortcut

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:20:12 -0700

Reader Walter Lenk has hit a small bump in the transition from Tiger to Leopard. He writes:

Topaz Photoshop Plug-ins Work With Aperture via Free Plug-in

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:30:26 -0700

Topaz Labs on Wednesday announced the release of Fusion Express for Apple Aperture. It's a free plug-in that lets Aperture users work with their Topaz plug-ins...

Will Consumers Take a Shine to Google's Chrome OS?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Google may win the hearts of techies with its Chrome OS, but what about the rest of the computer world?

VoodooPad Pro 4.1

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:30:27 -0700

According to August Mueller, proprietor of Flying Meat and purveyor of VoodooPad Pro, the concept behind VoodooPad Pro is simple. It's a garden for your...

Five Questions About Google Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:23:00 -0700

Will the Chrome OS dominate the mobile Internet device space? Will it be a free OS? There are lots of unanswered questions -- here are five.

Google Is Already Working With PC Makers on New Chrome OS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:50:00 -0700

Google will reveal a list of PC makers its already working with on the new Chrome operating system within the next day or so, it said

Google Chrome OS: Does the World Need Another Operating System?

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700

The concept of an operating system has been turned inside out with the announcement of Chrome OS.

Google to Launch Open-Source Chrome OS This Year

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Google is developing an open-source operating system targeted at Internet-centric computers and will release it later this year, it said Wednesday.

Google Announces Chrome OS

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:36:00 -0700

Google plans to take the Web out of the browser and extend it into a new operating system.

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Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:36:00 -0700

Web Services: Twitter Topics, Screencasts, and Web Notes

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:40:00 -0700

These free online services let you scan local Twitter topics, make HD screencasts, and mark up Web pages.

Delicious Library iPhone App Yanked From App Store

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:40:00 -0700

The iPhone companion app for the popular Delicious Library 2 media-cataloging software ran afoul of Amazon in its use of APIs.

Mac News Briefs: CalDigit Ships 1TB RAID System

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:20:14 -0700

CalDigit VR mini, a compact, bus-powered two-drive RAID system from CalDigit, began shipping Tuesday. The 1TB storage device costs $699.

Cameras 1.0.1

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:00:14 -0700

Mac OS X can automatically open iPhoto, Aperture, or another program whenever you connect your digital camera or media card, but not everyone likes this...