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Should You Use Standby or Hibernate?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800

Most laptops give you a choice, but which mode works best, and why? Answers coming up.

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: 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: Run Windows on a Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:18 -0800

These days, buying a Mac doesn't mean you have to leave Windows behind. In 2005, Apple started building Macs with Intel processors. Among the other benefits of...

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...

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.

Hands-On with Dell Adamo XPS--and Prototypes You’ll Never See

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Get the scoop on Dell’s 0.4-inch thick ultraportable, and check out prototypes you'll never see anywhere else.

Five Ways to Overclock a Netbook (Really!)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:30:00 -0800

Didn't think hardware this tiny could be tweaked? We explore five ways to turn netbooks up to 11.

Lenovo Profits Return as Restructuring Pays off

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:20:11 -0800

Lenovo posted its first quarterly net profit in a year, marking gains from a restructuring and strong sales in emerging markets.

Did the CrunchPad Crumble Under High Costs?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

Sources say suppliers for TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington's Web tablet came back with higher price quotes than anticipated — so the project has been shelved.

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0800

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an Apple MacBook laptop, a Casio megazoom camera, a Toshiba external hard drive, and more.

New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

At $399, with built-in speakers and great sound, the ZonePlayer S5 network music system is a good deal, but its setup may pose problems for you.

Apple's Monthly TV Service May Mean Tablet's on the Way

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:04:00 -0800

Apple's $30-per-month TV service would be built into iTunes and run across all of Apple's products — and it has tablet written all over it.

Windows XP Smartphone Raises Functionality Questions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:20:39 -0800

A smartphone called XPPhone that runs Windows XP and blends in PC features is generating buzz, though some analysts are questioning its purpose.

Microsoft's Mundie: Time Is Right for Tablet Computing

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:20:13 -0800

A Microsoft executive said that technology advancements are likely to finally make tablet computing popular.

PC vs. Phone: Which Matters Most?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0800

Today's cellphones make a compelling alternative to PC. Which one matters most?

A Beef With Battery Benchmarks

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:16:00 -0800

What do you think of the benchmarks used to gauge how well your laptop actually performs? Want to create your own benchmarks?

Lenovo, HP Lead Way Into Rural China PC Market

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:40:18 -0800

HP, Lenovo and other PC makers looking to boost sales have increasingly zoned in on rural China, a vast and largely untapped source of new PC users.

Windows 7: Hot New Hardware

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:19:00 -0800

Microsoft put eye-catching hardware on display at last week's Windows 7 launch event. From netbooks and ultrathins to standard-size laptops and All-in-One touchscreen PCs, here's a closer look at some of the shiniest new Windows 7 machines.

Acer Hints at Faster Intel CULV Chips in Q1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:21 -0800

Acer executives have complained about the performance of CULV chips but expect faster processors in Q1 next year.

Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 All-Purpose Laptop

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0800

The Aspire 5738DG-6165 is a good all-purpose laptop that also slips in a very cool--but very niche--feature.

Power and the International Mac

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:20:17 -0800

Internationalist Paul Carpenter asks a question commonly posed by modern border-crossers. He writes:

Apple Kills Hackintosh Netbooks with Snow Leopard Update

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:08:00 -0800

OS X 10.6.2 won't run on Intel Atom processors, cutting off a common hack to run Leopard on Netbooks.

Laptops that Go Ghost

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:04:00 -0700

Analysis: Lost laptop? Replacement is more expensive than you think -- say $49,000.

Unfinished Windows 7 Feature Turns Laptops Into Wi-Fi Hotspots

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:28:00 -0700

A Philadelphia developer has rooted out an unfinished feature of Windows 7 that turns any laptop into a wireless access point, allowing other Wi-Fi-enabled...

Acer Aspire Swivel Screen Due Soon, Liquid out in November

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:40:15 -0700

Acer will launch the Aspire 1820PT notebook before Christmas and the Liquid smartphone around the end of November

Canonical Matures Linux-based Netbook OS

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:19 -0700

Canonical released Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix, which features a souped up interface and new Internet programs.

Microsoft Cuts the Crud on New PCs

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:33:00 -0700

Microsoft's online and retail stores will offer Windows 7 PCs without any unwanted demo-ware and junk-ware.

Asustek Forecasts Record Eee PC Shipments in Q4

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:30:12 -0700

Asustek could break its quarterly record for Eee PC shipments in the fourth quarter.

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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:30:12 -0700

Our Digital Demolition Videos: Burn, Hard Drive, Burn

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:45:00 -0700

Watch our Digital Demolition video team in action as they burn, spray, drop and bury electronics to see what happens.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

13-inch MacBook/2.26GHz (Late 2009)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:20:28 -0700

In just three and a half years, the MacBook, targeted at average computer users, students, and PC switchers, has become Apple's best-selling Mac model. In its...

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an Apple iMac, a Samsung netbook, a Panasonic HDTV, and more.

MacBook (Late 2009) Benchmarks

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:10:14 -0700

Last week, Apple released the first batch of new hardware since the company released Snow Leopard last August. Among these new Macs is a newly designed unibody...

Will Windows 7 Sell PCs?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:49:00 -0700

Analysts are optimistic that the new OS will boost system sales -- the question is when.

Acer Aspire One D250-1613 (Android) Netbook

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Acer adds a second OS to its Aspire One D250 netbook without adding to the price--but that still doesn’t feel like enough.

Apple Travels Down Under to Shop Mysterious Tablet

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:28:00 -0700

Dell Offers Its First Multitouch Rugged Laptop

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:20:16 -0700

Dell started shipping its first rugged laptop with multitouch display that allows for input using up to four fingers.

Great Laptops in the PC World 100

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:42:00 -0700

From a superslim 16-incher that recharges without wires to an inexpensive netbook with a great keyboard and 8 hours of battery life, these are some potent portables.

Pink Tech for the Cure

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

As Breast Cancer Awareness month winds down, we look at some pink gadgets that you can pick up at the last minute.

Intel May Allow More Memory on Netbooks

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:44:00 -0700

Rather than celebrating this as good news, we should be asking why Intel has any say in the matter at all.

Has Apple Missed the Netbook Boat?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0700

Apple may have missed out by not producing a low-priced notebook to compete with the ultra-cheap portables that have cornered a significant portion of the PC market.

Windows 7 is 'Restrictive' for Netbooks, Claims Linux Rival

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:03:00 -0700

Ubuntu Linux is ready to compete with this week's update, says Canonical CEO.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

In Search of the Worst PCs in America (We Found Them)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:48:00 -0700

These PCs will not win a beauty contest anytime soon, but they did win a "Worst PCs in America" contest.

Lenovo: Our Windows 7 Laptops Are Faster

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:32:00 -0700

Lenovo and Microsoft unveil a new optimization certification program for Windows 7.

Apple Tablet: Did The New York Times Spill the Beans?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Did New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller accidentally share more than he should have about the rumored Apple tablet?