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HP Pavilion Slimline S5160f Packs a Blu-Ray Player, a TV Tuner, and HDMI Output

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:25:00 -0800

The included TV tuner and Blu-ray player are the best features of this trimmed-down HP machine, but you pay a lot for them.

HP Pavilion Elite E9120f: Nice Storage Specs, Underwhelming Performance

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:20:00 -0800

Lackluster performance and an undistinguished feature set prevent this computer far achieving elite status among value PCs.

HP Pavilion P6130f Has Good Performance, But Less Expensive PCs Undercut It

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800

HP’s Value desktop ultimately competes in performance and price against other HP Pavilions.

Electronics and Computing Black Mamba: Overclocked Speed for Less Than You'd Expect

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0800

From out of nowhere, Electronics and Computing has delivered a fantastic power and gaming PC.

Polywell Poly P5500C: Massive Storage, Mini Design

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800

The Poly P5500C power desktop may be tiny, but it's no joke--this is a killer rig.

Gateway LX6820-01 Delivers Less Than Its Rivals Do

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:20:00 -0800

Gateway upgrades its otherwise typical value-PC offering with some snazzier components, but the additions do little to help this desktop beat the competition.

AVA Direct Core i7 GT3 Slim Looks Great, Performs Well

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:14:00 -0800

AVA Direct trades prettiness for practicality with its Core i7 GT3 Slim Portable value PC.

ViewSonic VPC100 All-in-One Lacks Compelling Extras

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:11:00 -0800

For a system that strips back the functionality that makes an all-in-one desktop worth purchasing, look no further than ViewSonic's VPC100.

CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 2000 Delivers on Value

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:08:00 -0800

This gaming PC, with a competitive price and superior general performance, indeed offers value.

Ableton Releases Max for Live

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:38 -0800

Ableton and Cycling '74 have announced the release of Max for Live. The product integrates the Max/MSP audio visual programming language with Ableton's Live 8...

App Syncs Cookies Between Safari, Camino

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:28 -0800

Web browser aficionados welcomed last week's release of Camino 2.0, a Mac-only browser based on the Firefox codebase. While missing the extensibility of Firefox...

Some New iMacs Arrive DOA, Have Cracked Screens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Reports are surfacing that some new iMacs based on Intel’s Core i7 platform are inoperable or defective out of the box.

Troubleshoot Windows Remotely Over the Net

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0800

Microsoft's Internet-based remote-access tools let you quickly fix Windows problems on far-away PCs. Here's how to use them.

Sign Me Up

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:15 -0800

Ten One Design's nifty $7 Autograph application addresses one of those analog gaps in this digital world. It lets you write your signature on your computer--so...

Take Note

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:22 -0800

I’ll be on the phone with somebody when suddenly, some vital piece of information—a phone number, an address, a time and date—will come up in the conversation...

Take a Deep Breath

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:15 -0800

When it comes to battery life, heat is the enemy. BBP Bags offers a no-sweat way to carry a MacBook while keeping the heat at bay. The Breathe Sleeve provides...

HP Sees PC Sales Jump in China

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:14 -0800

HP's Personal Systems Group saw its fiscal fourth-quarter PC sales increase 40 percent in China over the same period last year.

HP Reports Solid Q4 on Services Growth

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:12 -0800

Hewlett-Packard reported an 18 percent jump in profit for its fiscal fourth quarter, thanks in large part to the strength of its services business.

Apple to Offer Black Friday Deals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Shoppers, start your engines! Er, well, maybe not just yet.

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Why Go Pro When IMac Goes Faster?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:50:10 -0800

The Mac Pro has always been something of a niche product, appealing mainly to those who need vast amounts of internal storage (thanks to its four drive bays)...

IPhone Ringtone Roundup

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:40:15 -0800

Ringtones say a lot about you, your style, and your attitude. And they can be a helpful aural cue to alert you to exactly who is calling. Yet, for some reason...

Speed Up Everything

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

Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.

Next: Control a Computer With Gestures

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

A new technology still in development supports input by motion controls and drawings.

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...

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...

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.

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...

Camino 2.0 Adds Tab Overview, Improved Annoyance Blocking

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:20:18 -0800

Safari may have stolen much of the browser thunder in recent years, but that doesn't mean that other players aren't still plowing ahead, as evidenced by...

Mac Mini With Snow Leopard Server

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:10:17 -0800

Ever since the Mac mini was first released, people have been using Apple's diminutive Mac desktop as a server. At 6.5 inches square and 2 inches high, it bears...

Mac Hardware, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:24 -0800

Things slow down in the Mac universe just before the holidays, but the Macworld office is still hoping in the wake of last month's hardware updates. We've...

Mac Hardware, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:19 -0800

Things slow down in the Mac universe just before the holidays, but the Macworld office is still hoping in the wake of last month's hardware updates. We've...

Macintosh Buying Guide

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:30:18 -0800

'Tis the season to do some shopping, and if you've added a new Macintosh to you shopping list, you've picked a great time to buy one. Apple's current lineup...

Photo Essentials 3 Plug-in Released for Photoshop Elements

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:50:19 -0800

OnOne Software has released Photo Essentials 3, a suite of five add-ons for Adobe Photoshop Elements. The suite includes tools for correcting color, removing...

How We Test

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:45:00 -0800

PC World Labs follows rigorous procedures when testing products intended to receive a PC World Rating.

Adobe Unveils Public Betas for Flash Player 10.1, AIR 2.0

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:20:00 -0800

This just in: Adobe Labs has some new toys up for grabs.

Runtime Revolution 4.0 Offers New Web-authoring Option

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:20:13 -0800

Runtime Revolution has released version 4.0 of its self-titled application-authoring software. New in this release is the ability to deploy applications directly...

The Macalope Weekly: Business 101

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:14 -0800

Looks like there some people out there could use some schoolin’ on how to do business. A rather surprising admission from a Microsoft exec gets us kicked off...

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:14 -0800

Apple Beats Psystar: Is It a Win For You?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:58:00 -0800

Apple is celebrating a court victory over Psystar, but should you be cheering as well?

Kaspersky Unveils Antivirus for Mac

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

It is wrong to think that a Mac operating system is safe from malware.

Apple Wins Court Victory Over Mac Clone Maker Psystar

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:56:00 -0800

Mac clone maker Psystar was dealt a crushing blow by a federal judge that ruled the Florida company violated Apple's copyright as well as the DMCA.

Bugs & Fixes: LaunchBar Causes an Unexpected Surprise

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:10:15 -0800

Step 1: Take one of the best utilities ever created for the Mac; one that I use every day. Step 2: Enhance its latest version with a promising new feature. What...

Upsized Apple Stores Coming Soon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:27 -0800

Apple may have only opened 26 stores throughout the 2009 fiscal year which ended in September but get ready because they're about to unleash between 40 to 50...

Apple Launches ITunes Preview

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:50:29 -0800

iTunes. You know it. I know it. We all have some sort of a relationship with it, whether it's love for the things it does or hate for how bloated it has become.

FTC Files Contempt Complaint Against Computer Financing Firm

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:10:22 -0800

The U.S. FTC asks for a contempt order against computer financing firm BlueHippo after the company allegedly did not deliver computers to everyone.

MacUpdate Desktop 5 Adds Smart Scanning, Drops Price

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:15 -0800

MacUpdate recently released a major upgrade to its MacUpdate Desktop application, which allows you to keep abreast of updates available for every third-party...

Report: Chrome for Mac Beta May Appear in 'early December'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:18 -0800

The developer preview versions of Google's Chrome Web browser for OS X have slowly been improving to the point where they probably won't kernel panic your...

HP-Cisco Battle Spreads to China With 3Com Deal

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

HP's purchase of networking gear vendor 3Com could unlock sales opportunities for its other hardware and services in China, where 3Com has a strong base.

More Mac Bundles for the Masses

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:21 -0800

Deeply-discounted bundles have turned the difficult process of selling Mac shareware into a viral, timed event with plenty of pomp and circumstance. It's kind of...

Indev Software Releases MiniMail 2.0

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:10:27 -0800

Indev Software has released MiniMail 2.0, a Snow Leopard-compatible upgrade to the software the Canadian developer acquired from Olive Toast Software in October...