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Apple Releases ILife, Raw, and Aperture Updates

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:17 -0800

In the wake of Apple's release of Aperture 3 on Tuesday comes a flurry of related image software updates: iLife Support 9.0.4, Digital Camera Raw Compatibility...

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Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:17 -0800

Deals of the Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:00 -0800

Our budget choices for this week include the HP Envy 13 laptop, the Motorola Droid, and some Xbox 360 games.

Apple's iPad, Laughably Lampooned

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:36:00 -0800

Apple fan-boys and fan-girls, cover your eyes! This roundup of iPad parodies runs the gamut from amusing to ROTFL.

ATI Introduces Radeon HD 5570, Targets Small Desktop PCs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:44:00 -0800

ATI's newest graphics card brings DirectX 11 and its Eyefinity technology to small-form-factor desktops.

Will Apple's New MacBook Pros Offer 3G Wireless?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:39:00 -0800

It seems like a MacBook Pro update is coming, and Apple has been talking to wireless carriers about its iPad. So why not offer 3G on its laptops, too?

Users Dispute Microsoft's Explanation of Windows 7 Battery Problems

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:24:00 -0800

Windows 7 does not ruin notebook batteries or issue premature warnings that the power is exhausted, Microsoft's head of Windows said in response to customer...

Intel Atom Netbooks Get Whole-disk Encryption

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:10:00 -0800

Netbook users worried about storing sensitive data on their portables are being offered the world's first whole-disk encryption that will run useably on Intel's...

Apple Releases Aperture 3

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:50:23 -0800

Apple may not be at Macworld 2010 this week, but the company still managed to announce a new product just in time for the trade show. On Tuesday Apple announced...

Nvidia Unveils Optimus Switchable Graphics Technology

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:01:00 -0800

Promises switchable graphics that “just works.”

Fujitsu LifeBook T4410: Good Touch Features, but a Little Too Heavy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:03:00 -0800

It isn't especially light or attractive, but the business-friendly T4410 offers strong performance in a multitouch-ready, convertible package.

Apple Offers 'find out How' Tutorials as Podcasts

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:40:14 -0800

For some time, Apple has given the Designated Family Tech Support Personnel among us a small reprieve with its "Find out how" selection of tutorial videos. While...

Apple to Remain 'Nimble' on iPad Pricing

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:34:00 -0800

Apple indicates that it's not against cutting prices for the iPad if initial sales are less than stellar.

iPad Interest Evaporates, But Math is Fuzzy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 -0800

Apple's iPad has piqued public interest — but not convinced many folks to buy one, according to a new study. But do the study's numbers really add up?

E-mail App Postbox Adds Tighter Integration With OS X

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:20:18 -0800

For Mac e-mail software, Apple Mail is good enough, but barely just. Microsoft Entourage has retail polish and bloat, while Mozilla Thunderbird is clearly a...

RealPlayer SP Beta Now out for Mac

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:10:18 -0800

On Monday, RealNetworks released a beta of RealPlayer SP for the Mac, the latest version of the company's free multimedia playback software.

PrintMaster Platinum 2.0

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:23 -0800

So you've just snapped some great pictures of your new puppy and you want to do something special with them. You could use your favorite photo editing tool--like...

Apple and the Importance of Macworld Expo

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:50:17 -0800

This week, Macworld Expo opens in San Francisco. And, as everyone likely knows, it's a particularly significant episode of Expo because Apple will not be counted...

Traveling With Laptops Could Get Tougher

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:46:00 -0800

Proposed restrictions on batteries on flights could create a hassle for business travelers.

iPad 'No Tablet,' Says Ex-Apple Exec

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:38:00 -0800

It's too big and "smarted out," says maker of the Modbook, which morphs MacBook laptops into tablets.

The Macalope: Pad Derangement Syndrome

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:00:10 -0800

Everyone's got it! It's the next big thing, computing reinvented, or it's a piece of junk! Nothing more than a sized-up iPod touch!

This Week in Geek: Killer Case Mods, Shape-shifting Gadgets, and Odd Speakers

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:32:00 -0800

This week our geeky round-up looks at reusing old tech, building your very own Lego iPad, hacking a Nokia N900 to run Mac OS X and more...

Mozilla Discusses Dropping Tiger Support in Firefox

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:20:13 -0800

According to our cousins at Computerworld, the developers of Mozilla's Firefox Web browser are deep in discussions about the future of the program on Mac OS X...

Dell Loses Appeal in Defective Laptops Lawsuit

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:00:19 -0800

A class-action lawsuit alleging Dell of manufacturing and selling defective laptops will go back to trial.

Contextual Consolidation in ITunes 9

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:40:16 -0800

If you have your iTunes library set to not copy media files into the iTunes Music folder when adding to your library, you're probably familiar with the File ->...

Asustek Plans Eee Book E-reader and Tablet PC to Rival IPad

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:20:14 -0800

Asustek plans to debut a tablet PC to rival the iPad and an e-reader in the second half of this year.

IT Services Vendor Takes China Internet Quirks in Stride

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:12 -0800

ChinaNetCloud, a fledgling IT services company in Shanghai, aims to tap rising demand for back-end IT services in China, a complex Internet environment.

Microsoft Defends Itself Against Op-ed by Former VP

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:50:12 -0800

Microsoft defended itself against an opinion piece written by a former vice president, who argued the software company has lost its edge.

New Macfriendly Software Bundle Offers Great Savings

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:12 -0800

MacFriendly, a company known for releasing bundles of apps at far lower prices than their combined values, has released its latest bundle of goods, MacFriendly...

Valentine's Day Tech Gifts Under $100

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0800

Flowers may last a week, but romantic technology could outlive even the relationship itself. If you truly want to impress your Valentine, rethink your gift strategy. Here are eight great February 14 suggestions that won't break the bank.

Freedom Locks Down the 'Net So You Can Work

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:20:25 -0800

Ah, the Internet: Fountain of information, smorgasbord of entertainment, nexus of social networking. Oh, and bane to productivity.

InDesign Tip: Tinting Grayscale Photos

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:17 -0800

Changing the colors of photographs in your InDesign project requires Photoshop, right? Not necessarily. If the photo is black and white and saved in grayscale...

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Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:17 -0800

Apple Will Sell Eight Million iPads by 2012, Report

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:35:00 -0800

An analyst with Needham & Company has projected that Apple will sell 2 million iPads this year with an additional 6M being sold in 2011

Is NAND Flash About to Hit a Dead End?

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:32:00 -0800

As the technology used to create NAND flash memory continues to shrink, bit error rates and production costs are going up. That's forcing solid-state memory...

Sun CEO Schwartz Tweets Poetic Lament on Last Day

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:30:15 -0800

Jonathan Schwartz announced his resignation as CEO of Sun Microsystems in a message sent via Twitter early Thursday.

Apple Allure May Help It Win IPad Name in Europe

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:30:20 -0800

The head of STMicroelectronics, the company that owns a trademark for the name IPAD in Europe, says he wants Apple as a customer.

Lenovo Adds Mobile Phone Details, Posts Profit Rise

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:30:12 -0800

Lenovo's work on mobile phones with Google's Android OS is focused on its Lephone handset, but the company also wants to reach other price points, it said.

Tablet PC in TechCrunch Controversy Now in Full Production

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:20:00 -0800

Fusion Garage said the JooJoo tablet is now in full production, thanks to backing from Malaysia's CSL Group.

Top Tech Support Survival Tips

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0800

No one likes talking to tech support. Use our tips to help get your problem fixed--and maybe receive a little something extra, as well.

CTO Counters Steve Jobs' Claim that Adobe Is 'Lazy'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:29:00 -0800

Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch disputes Apple CEO Steve Jobs' claims that the world is moving toward HTML5.

Dell Latitude E4300: A Solid but Unexciting Business Laptop

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:05:00 -0800

The E4300 is a solid business or general-purpose laptop with some sweet extra touches.

Five Reasons Why the iPad Won't Change Higher Education

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:23:00 -0800

Is the iPad going to make a difference in the world of higher education? Here are five reasons why it won't.

Intel Preparing Six-Core Chips for Desktops, Servers

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:40:00 -0800

Intel is preparing new six-core processor for desktops and servers.

Trillian IM Client Alpha Available for Mac

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:20:14 -0800

Those of you who've migrated to Apple from the world of PCs most likely remember Trillian--a popular Windows-based, multi-protocol chat program that lets you log...

Micro Express KHL9070: Good Performance, Disappointing Features

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:55:00 -0800

The specs and benchmark numbers make this laptop seem like a great bargain, but Micro Express obviously cut corners to reach the affordable price.

Media Tablets Like IPad Will Take Over Where MIDs Failed, Says Researcher

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:36:00 -0800

Bill Gates and others first envisioned that tablet computers would be the future of computing for everyone. So far, they have only caught on in niches, such...

Microsoft Probes Windows 7 Battery Problems

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:30:00 -0800

Microsoft is looking into battery problems apparently affecting Windows 7 notebooks amid complaints from some users that the OS has crippled their batteries...

Apple iPad Set to Trigger Huge Tablet Market, say ABI Research

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:16:00 -0800

Apple's iPad launch marks the start of a new market segment for media tablets that - according to analysts at ABI Research - will see four million units shipped...

Interactive Textbooks Headed to iPad, Report Says

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:59:00 -0800

Leading textbook makers have inked deals with ScrollMotion to bring interactive and multimedia friendly textbooks to Apple's iPad

Are iPad Skeptics as Wrong as iPhone Naysayers Were?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 -0800

Plenty of pundits are pooh-poohing Apple's iPad. But let's look back at some of the initial predictions that doubting Thomases made about the iPhone.

Want an iPad Now? Build Your Own With Lego

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:53:00 -0800

The world may have to wait until March to get their hands on the iPad, but one LEGO enthusiast decided to take matters into his own hands.