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Droid Likely to Boster Android Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:00 -0800

Developers are intrigued by some of the extras in Droid that will allow new creativity with game design.

Linux Will Kill Windows, Says Former Microsoftie

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

It's not just the Linux faithful who are predicting the demise of Windows -- an ex-Microsoft employee believes that "proprietary software is eventually going to be doomed."

iPhone App Store Hits 100K, Leaves Others in the Dust

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The iPhone may soon be getting stiffer competition from upcoming products like the Motorola Droid, but one area where Apple's commanding lead seems untouchable is its mobile app store.

Is Windows 7 a Panacea for Vista — or Pure Puffery?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

To get technology to work effectively — including Windows 7 — it takes commitment on a company’s part, not just a superior product. Here’s how to get average working folks on board.

Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You Started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:00 -0800

So, you've got your spiffy new Motorola Droid phone from Verizon. Now what? Try these 10 top-notch Android apps to get started.

Switchers Guide: Moving From Windows to the Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:31 -0800

[Editors' note: We asked Harry McCracken, the former editor of PC World and the editor of the Technologizer blog, to write a guide to switching to the Mac from...

Switchers Guide: Move Your Files From PC to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:28 -0800

If you've been using a Windows PC but now want to move to a Mac, you likely have files--documents, PDFs, photos, music, and videos--that you want to bring with...

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:28 -0800

Switchers Guide: Getting Used to OS X

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:25 -0800

Though neither Microsoft nor Apple would care to admit it, Windows and OS X are in many ways strikingly similar. That's good news for switchers: If you're...

Switchers Guide: Moving Hardware and Software to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0800

When you're switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, there's one piece of good news: Most of the peripherals you used with your PC--including printers, digital...

Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac Security

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:14 -0800

When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you...

Windows 7 Sales Up, But is it Really a Hit?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0800

Windows 7 is beating Vista's debut, but Microsoft had to discount it to fend off the growing competition.

MS Office Battles Google in the Cloud

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:35 -0800

When Microsoft releases the next version of its productivity suite, Office 2010, it will be into a very different competitive landscape than the one Office 2007...

Verizon's Droid Launch: Your Complete Guide

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:18:00 -0800

Verizon's hotly anticipated Motorola Droid arrives on Friday. Here's a quick and easy guide to everything you need to know about the Droid and its launch.

Linux Stopped Tech Support Calls from My Family

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0800

If you're the default technical support person for friends and family, switch them to Linux (yes, Linux).

Apple Woos Windows 7 Pirates on Google (Maybe)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:00 -0800

Based on ads that Apple is buying on Google, it appears that Apple considers Windows 7 pirates as hot potential customers for switching to a Mac.

Are Heavy Discounts Behind Window 7's Success?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:00 -0800

Sales of Windows 7 are through the roof — but Microsoft's bargain-basement pricing, particularly on the Home Premium Upgrade version, may be fueling the fire sale.

Backing Up Files Is Smart, But What About Apps?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:00 -0800

Under Windows, the concept of backing up an application doesn't exist. Portable applications, however, are worth a try — here's why.

Jitouch Adds New Gestures to Multi-Touch Trackpads

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:21 -0800

I'm a big fan of the Multi-Touch trackpads on Apple's recent laptops; by letting you use various gestures to perform actions, this technology makes the trackpad...

Four Hints About Mail and Spaces

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:14 -0800

In today's hints blog, I've got a grab bag of four shorter hints, of which two work in both 10.5 and 10.6, and two are 10.6 only. Three of the hints cover Mail...

Viewfinder Aids Flickr Searchers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:20:32 -0800

Photo-sharing site Flickr is great for uploading and exchanging photos, but sometimes it's tricky to find exactly what you're looking for. Connected Flow's...

Upgrade Path to Android 2.0 Uncertain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:20:30 -0800

The release of the Droid will be the first real test of the potential for fragmentation on Android.

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.

Microsoft Rivals, Trade Groups Want Browser Offer Changed

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:23 -0800

Microsoft's antitrust settlement offer to the EC needs minor changes to restore fair competition to the market for browsers, rivals said Thursday

Does Windows 7 Have Contacts?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:08:00 -0800

Brian Colgin read that Windows 7 lacks an email program, but does it still store contacts?

Does Windows 7 Hate Dragon Age?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

BioWare's roleplaying opus has critics doing cartwheels, but what about Windows 7 users?

App Store Hits 100,000 Apps -- Does Apple See the Irony?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:52:00 -0800

Apple has been hyping the number of apps available for the iPhone, but that's not how the company promotes the Mac OS.

Three-year-old Office Patch Stymies Most Attacks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:18:00 -0800

Users running Microsoft Office can stump nearly three-fourths of all known attacks targeting the suite by applying just one three-year-old patch.

Windows 7 Seeing 'fantastic' Sales in Japan, Says Ballmer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:40:12 -0800

Initial sales of Windows 7, Microsoft's newest operating system, were "fantastic" in Japan and helped spur PC sales, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday.

Corel Digital Studio 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

This suite includes a photo organizer, a midlevel photo editing app, and video editing and DVD production tools, but doesn't excel at any of them.

Apple's App Store: 100,000 Apps, But Most Are Unused

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0800

Apple's App Store has surpassed 100,000 apps -- but how many of them are actually in use? The number might surprise you.

Google Unveils 4.0 Beta of Chrome Browser

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:21:00 -0800

Chrome adds Synched bookmarks, although Firefox users have had that function for years.

Ubuntu 9.10 Cleans Windows 7's Clock

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:55:00 -0800

Five good reasons why Ubuntu (or another desktop Linux) will do everything you want to do on a computer, for a lot less trouble and money.

New iPhone 3G Jailbreak Comes from Teen Hacker

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:47:00 -0800

Now you can jailbreak and unlock your iPhone -- even a 3G or 3GS with OS 3.1.2 or baseband 05.11.07. Bloggers bow down and worship young hacker George "Geohot" Hotz.

TechSmith Camtasia Studio 6 Video Editing Software

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0800

Camtasia Studio 6 is a pricey but easy-to-learn tool for producing everything from clean home movies to slick training videos.

iPhone App Store Hits 100k Apps: A Look Back

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800

Apple's App Store hits the 100k milestone serving up apps from games to productivity tools to the inexplicable.

Keep Track of Changes in Pages

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:50:18 -0800

Whether you can't afford Microsoft Word ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice , $180), don't like it, or just find yourself without it on one of your Macs, Apple's...

Microsoft Says Windows 7 Doing Well So Far

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:12 -0800

Microsoft executives said Windows 7 has been doing well since its launch, but declined to offer sales figures.

Adobe Fixes More Bugs in Shockwave Player

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:40:15 -0800

Adobe Systems has issued an update for five vulnerabilities in its Shockwave Player, which is installed on some 450 million PCs.

Huawei Promises Series of Android Phones

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:11 -0800

China's Huawei will release a series of mobile phones using the Google Android OS in Europe, the Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Google Apps Will Get Stronger Video Chat Capabilities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:16 -0800

Google plans to beef up the video chat capabilities in Gmail for Google Apps customers.

Report: Malware Makers Are Organized, Sophisticated

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:00 -0800

Cybercriminals are organized like corporations, and follow regular software release cycles, says principal group program manager for the Microsoft Malware Protection Center.

TwitterPeek: The Twitter-Only Gadget Destined for Extinction

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

The first-ever standalone Twitter device goes on sale this week. Before you consider buying a TwitterPeek, though, you may want to read this.

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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

Windows 7's Unexpected 'Killer' Feature

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0800

Everyone loves a killer feature — but what gives Windows 7 a strong future is not what you're thinking.

World of Warcraft May Go Dark in China

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0800

Squabbling between Chinese government regulatory agencies delays authorization of Activision Blizzard's popular MMORPG, culminating in a diktat to shut the game down.

Free Tools for Fine-Tuning Your Windows 7 Setup

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0800

No-cost apps and Web services help you set up your Windows 7 computer just the way you want it.

Create Pause-zoom-pause Effects in IMovie Stills

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:17 -0800

Although I typically use Final Cut Express for my video projects, I recently had a really short project to do for the family, so I thought I'd give iMovie...

Introducing Macworld's Total Snow Leopard Superguide

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:18 -0800

Every time Apple releases a new operating system, we pull together the most essential, in-depth, and up-to-date information about the Mac OS and create a new...

Protect Your Kids from Profanity-Laden YouTube Comments

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:51:00 -0800

YouTube seems harmless enough, but kids who read certain user comments may get an eyeful. A handy Firefox extension filters out the bad stuff.

Sorenson Media Releases Sorenson Squeeze 6

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:14 -0800

Sorenson Media has released Sorenson Squeeze 6, an update of its video encoding software package. This version is designed to let users more easily encode and...

Google Picasa 3.5

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:14 -0800

When it comes to organizing, editing, and sharing photos, most Mac users know iPhoto. But what happens when you don't feel like plunking down $79 for the latest...