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Windows 8 for ARM Devices: How it's Distinct

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:38:00 -0800

WOA will replicate some familiar Windows design features but be unique in other ways, such as requiring that devices running it use a system-on-a-chip design.

Mac OS Dwindles in Importance to Apple

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Analysis: iOS, already a larger share of Web traffic than Macs, will only grow as Apple builds on its strengths in mobile devices.

HP Envy 14 Spectre Now Selling, 15-Inch Version In the Works

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:38:00 -0800

The pretty, glass-covered HP Envy 14 Spectre is now available for purchase on HP's website.

Microsoft Details Windows 8 for ARM Devices

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0800

Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways...

Samsung Series 7 Gaming Laptop with Ivy Bridge Available for Preorder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:21:00 -0800

One of the first laptops to sport the new Ivy Bridge processor is now available for preorder.

Buyers Lining up for Raspberry Pi's $25 PC

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:11 -0800

Raspberry Pi Foundation's US$25 PC will become available by the end of this month, and buyers hope it could fill in as a low-power desktop, while being an...

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:11 -0800

First-Generation Ultrabook Prices May Drop as Much as 25 Percent

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:00 -0800

Want a super thin laptop at sub-$1000 prices? You may be in luck.

Acer Sues Former CEO Lanci for Breach of Contract

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:10:09 -0800

Acer has sued its former CEO and President Gianfranco Lanci in Italian courts for allegedly violating a non-compete clause, the company said Tuesday.

Asus U47 Ultraportable Stuffs Power into 13-Inch Chassis

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:06:00 -0800

The inch-thick Intel Ivy Bridge laptop sports a 14-inch Display, DVD Drive, and a hefty hard drive.

Lenovo Ordered to Pay €1920 for Making French Laptop Buyer Pay for Windows Too

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:07 -0800

A French laptop buyer has won a refund from Lenovo after a four-year legal battle over the cost of a Windows license he didn't want. The judgment could open the...

Find February Deals on Laptops, HD TVs, Kindle Fire

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:47:00 -0800

Plenty of bargains are emerging, but it turns out it's not a great month to snap up a digital camera. Here's the lineup.

Smartphone Sales Boom -- Who Needs A Laptop?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:04:00 -0800

In the next decade, mobile phones will gain capabilities that make them suitable replacements for the conventional desktop or laptop computer.

Trendy Italian Leather Laptop Bag Can Double as Purse

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:09:00 -0800

At roughly $277 the Marshall Bergman Tahlia Clutch Bag is pricey, but it's sturdy enough to protect your MacBook Air and chic enough to carry as your main purse.

AMD Targets Ultrabooks, Shows 18mm Trinity Notebook

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:08:00 -0800

Super-skinny laptops will offer long battery life and smaller price tag than Intel's entries, AMD tells analysts.

How to Install Boot Camp and Run Windows on Your Mac

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800

With these simple instructions, you can install Boot Camp on your Mac and dual-boot it into Windows.

Apple Passes HP in "PC" Shipments--or Did It?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:19:00 -0800

Company shipped 17% of PCs in the world in the fourth quarter of 2011--but what constitutes a PC?

Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook Hits Best Buy: Sports 14-inch Display, DVD Drive, $900 Price Tag

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:40:00 -0800

Samsung's eagerly anticipated Series 5 Ultrabook arrives at Best Buy Monday delivering standard notebook specs in an ultra-sleek chassis.

Kinect Inside: Asus Bakes Motion-Control Tech into Laptops

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:05:00 -0800

Want to wave your arms or kick your legs in front of your laptop? Asus is working to make it so.

Dig Deep Into Lion: 17 of the Best Overlooked and Underrated Features

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800

17 useful features every OS X Lion user should know about.

Asus U46SV Review: Fast, Comfortable, Enduring, but Too Much Software

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

Great performance, battery life, and ergonomics highlight this all-purpose laptop, but Asus goes overboard with the "value-added" utilities.

Microsoft Kinect Motion-Sensing Technology Coming to Laptops, Sources Say

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:23:00 -0800

If Kinect capability does arrive in laptops, you may soon be able to control programs with the wave of your hand.

HP Envy 15 Review: A Great Laptop Marred by Serious Flaws

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

If HP can address a couple critical problems with the Envy 15, it will have a very desirable laptop on its hands.

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Ultraportable, $299

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:52:00 -0800

Wallmart.com is selling the 11.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X120e ultraportable for only $299.

PCs Are Selling Just Fine, Thank You

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:00 -0800

The demise of of the personal computer appears to be very much exaggerated.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:05:00 -0800

Order to Decrypt Laptop Does Not Violate Defendant’s Fifth Amendment, Judge Rules

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:15:00 -0800

Federal judge denies defendant's claim that turning over the contents of her laptop's hard drive violates her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

HP Recalls Laptops Over Faulty Batteries

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:48:00 -0800

HP and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall. Here's a list of the affected devices.

HP Envy 17 3D Laptop, $1295

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:36:00 -0800

Get an HP Envy 17 3D laptop for only $1295, with a coupon code.

Turn a PC Into a DVR, Install Software Without a DVD Drive

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:22:00 -0800

Add an OTA tuner to turn your PC into a DVR, install software from a disc without an optical drive.

Apple Has Become Biggest Buyer of Semiconductors, Gartner Says

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:30:30 -0800

Apple became the biggest buyer of semiconductors last year, ahead of Samsung Electronics and Hewlett-Packard, Gartner said on Tuesday.

HP Pays $425,000 to Settle Claims Over Hazardous Laptop Batteries

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:20:00 -0800

Hewlett-Packard will pay $425,000 to settle a claim that it knowingly sold laptops with hazardous batteries that could overheat or catch fire.

Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Review: Stylish, Capable, and Affordable

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0800

High style and decent battery life highlight this all-purpose laptop, but it lacks a Blu-ray option.

HP's New Mini Netbook Sports Intel's Latest Atom Chip

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:55 -0800

Hewlett-Packard on Monday announced its latest netbook, which offers significant application and graphics performance improvements with Intel's newest Atom...

PC Sales Drop in Europe

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:11:00 -0800

European consumers are rapidly losing interest in PCs, turning instead to smartphones and tablets, say new figures from IDC.

Web Jargon Origins Revealed

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:43:00 -0800

As tech-speak creeps into everyday speech, we solve the mystery behind some common jargon.

Klasden Neumann Shoulder Bag Is a Solid All-around Laptop Bag

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:37:00 -0800

If you're a student, tech worker, or anyone who needs a good, versatile shoulder bag, check it out.

Rounding up CES 2012 on PCWorld Podcast #130

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800

After an extended break, the PCWorld Podcast is back, wrapping up the products and trends we saw at last week's big CES show.

Wall Street Beat: Enterprise Spending Helps Mixed Quarter for Tech

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:50:36 -0800

There were weak spots in the last quarter of 2011 for sector bellwethers Google, IBM, Intel and Microsoft, but corporate demand for technology appeared to remain...

Apple's E-textbook Push Earns Mixed Grades

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:13:00 -0800

Ask people in educational publishing about Apple's foray into e-textbooks, and you'll hear a consistent message: It's good for all of us--and good luck to Apple.

Can Anyone Beat Apple at Its Own Game?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0800

Apple keeps tight control over all aspects of its hardware, software, and cloud services, giving users an easy, enjoyable experience. Can any of Cupertino's rivals build a working ecosystem to compete?

How to Remove Preinstalled Software From Your New PC

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:52:00 -0800

Your new PC most likely came with a whole bunch of preinstalled apps and utilities you'll never use. Here's how to get rid of them.

How Do I Install Software from a CD When My Laptop Lacks a CD Drive?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:11:00 -0800

One option is to buy an external drive, of course, but there's another solution that won't cost you a dime.

AMD's Ultrathin Set to Undercut Intel Ultrabooks by $200

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:19:00 -0800

AMD hopes to take down Intel's Ultrabooks on price, and is set to launch its platform for thin and light laptops in June.

HP Envy 14 Core i5 Laptop, $800

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:39:00 -0800

Get an HP Envy 14 Core i5 laptop for only $800 with a coupon code.

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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:39:00 -0800

The Top 10 Tech-Friendly U.S. Airlines

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0800

All of the U.S.-based airlines are making moves to better accommodate tech-savvy passengers—some faster than others. Here are the winners and losers.

Ultrabooks Pair with Cache SSDs for Speed, Value

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:19:00 -0800

Cache solid state drives are also a PC upgrader's dream, giving a cheap SSD speed boost at a budget and with little hassle.

Buyers Hang on for Cheaper, Faster Windows 8 Ultrabooks

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:20:00 -0800

Ultrabooks are attracting admirers at the Consumer Electronics Show, but some attendees are waiting to buy the thin laptops until prices drop and Windows 8 is released.

Best Laptop at CES 2012: Vizio's 14-Inch Ultralight Prototype

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:04:00 -0800

Our favorite laptop at CES 2012: Vizio's 14-Inch Ultralight Prototype. It's not due out till May, so some of the specs are TBD, but its unibody aluminum design, 1600x900 screen and light weight have impressed us.

5 Useful Laptop Accessories Spotted at CES 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:34:00 -0800

Road warriors can find a selection of handy add-ons ranging from bags with built-in chargers to docking stations and tiny mice (or anti-mice).

Samsung to Bring Series 7 Gamer to the U.S., With Upgrades

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:01:00 -0800

Ultra-high-end specs and an aggressive price mark Samsung’s entry into the domestic gaming market against companies like Alienware and Asus.

AMD Hopes to Take Down Intel's Ultrabooks on Price

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:10:00 -0800

Advanced Micro Devices demonstrated its upcoming mobile chips for thin-and-light laptops, which the company said will lead to cheaper but equally speedy...