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Enable Some Missing Snow Leopard Services

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:30:14 -0800

When Snow Leopard first came out, I wrote about the new-and-improved Services feature, including what seemed to be a bug regarding which Services do and do not...

Motorola Droid Goes Android 2.1 This Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:54:00 -0800

Motorola says it will update its Droid phone to the Android 2.1 software, bringing rumored multitouch functionality to the handset.

Cure an Insomniac PC and Other Tips

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

Here's how to help your computer sleep without interruption, plus keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Windows 7, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Get Quick Access to Recently Used Items

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:50:25 -0800

Your Mac is full of files, folders, and applications, and it's always an annoyance to spend time looking for the items you need. OS X offers many tools (for...

Early Windows 7 Testers Must Soon Upgrade or Backtrack

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:46:00 -0800

Users who installed the Windows 7 Release Candidate must soon commit or find their way back to Vista.

Microsoft to Drop Linux, Unix Versions of Enterprise Search

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:40:28 -0800

Microsoft is planning to stop releasing Linux and Unix versions of its enterprise search platform.

Dealing With Incompatible Extensions

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:19 -0800

Reader Marc Manassian is confused by a warning he sees when booting his Mac. He writes:

Rotate User Images in Many OS X Apps

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:50:33 -0800

There are a few spots in OS X applications where you have the ability to choose a photo to use as a representation of you--Address Book and iChat are two that...

Symbian Goes Open Source Four Months Early

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:30:20 -0800

Symbian announced it has released the source code for the operating system, several months early.

Troubleshoot Your DNS

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:40:20 -0800

You use the domain name system (DNS) every time you try to connect your computer to an Internet resource--a Web page, say, or an FTP directory. DNS matches...

Deals of the Week

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:00:00 -0800

This is the week to save big on home entertainment products, including an HDTV and Blu-ray player bundle, a Vizio 42-inch HDTV, and a ViewSonic portable media player.

Touch Input Rumored for Google's Upcoming Chrome OS

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:57:00 -0800

A pointed question--and subsequent non-answer--has some wondering if touch input will make its way into Chrome OS.

Running Windows 7 RC? Prepare for Shutdowns

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:54:00 -0800

If you're still running Windows 7 Release Candidate, the end is nigh — and the nagging is about to begin. Here's what you can expect.

Windows 7 Adoption Soars, XP Market Share Plummets

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:41:00 -0800

If recent trends persist, Windows 7 will overtake Vista as the second-most popular operating system -- and grab the No. 2 spot behind XP -- in June.

Windows 7 Helps Microsoft Get Its Groove Back

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:45:00 -0800

With revenue up 14 percent compared with a year ago, Redmond is hoping that the dark days of Vista are a thing of the past.

Windows Mobile OS Update Due Next Month, Microsoft Hints

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:11:00 -0800

The Mobile World Congress may see an incremental update, but we're looking for Windows Mobile 7.

Five System Preference Tweaks Everyone Should Know

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:28 -0800

Mac OS X's System Preferences program is the one-stop shop for customizing many aspects of your operating system. Open System Preferences by choosing Apple menu...

Windows 8 RTM Rumored to Debut in 2011

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:54:00 -0800

An ex-Microsoft employee appears to have leaked the release date for Windows 8 -- as well as Windows Server 2012 and Office 15.

Malware Aims to Evade Windows 7 Safeguards

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:45:00 -0800

Windows 7 adds a number of new security features, but social engineering attacks mean that you can’t let your guard down.

Five Secrets of Open and Save Dialog Boxes

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:10:21 -0800

It's easy to never go beyond the basics of Open and Save dialog boxes, despite their being perhaps the most-used feature of the Mac interface. Instead of simply...

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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:10:21 -0800

Raise Your Windows IQ: Advice for Newbies

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:10:00 -0800

Are you new to Windows--or new to computing in general? Read this guide to the basics.

Hide Preview's Transparent Layers

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:10:10 -0800

How To Easily Install Ubuntu Linux On Any PC

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:00:00 -0800

A step-by-step guide to installing Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distribution.

Innovative Laptops, Tablets, and Phones on PCWorld Podcast 62

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:11:00 -0800

PCWorld editors Robert Strohmeyer, Jason Cross, Ginny Mies, and Tim Moynihan discuss the most exciting hardware advances and trends for mobile devices in 2010.

Windows 7 Hack: Playing with "GodMode"

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:48:00 -0800

A simple hack can give you one-stop access to all your Windows 7 settings.

Clear Just One Recent Items Category

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:40:17 -0800

The Recent Items entry in the Apple menu tracks recently-used applications, documents, and servers. At the bottom of the menu is an entry to clear all of your...

Sony Ericsson Boss Sees No Impact on Android From China Spat

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:00:11 -0800

Sony Ericsson isn't expecting any launch delay for its Xperia X10 Android phone in China despite Android-developer Google's threat to pull out of the market.

Apple’s Latest Boot Camp Update Adds Windows 7 Support

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:50:00 -0800

The Boot Camp 3.1 update brings Windows 7 compatibility and various bug fixes.

Navigating Column View Finder Windows in 10.6

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:10:14 -0800

One of the nice changes in OS X 10.6 is greatly enhanced keyboard navigation of column view windows in the Finder.

Windows 7 Security: What You Need to Know, Part Two

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:18:00 -0800

XP Mode can solve app compatibility issues that arise when migrating to Windows 7.

Microsoft: Better Off Split Up?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:19:00 -0800

The software giant escaped a breakup a decade ago, but perhaps it would've been a good business move.

Tech Giants' First Products -- A Quiz

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:35:00 -0800

What were the first products from today's biggest tech companies? Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, IBM: They all started somewhere.

How to Start Up Your PC Faster

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Tips and quick fixes for faster boot times.

Windows 7 Security: What You Need to Know, Part One

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:00 -0800

In part one of this three-part series, get explanations and recommendations about key security improvements in Windows 7.

Inconsistent Home and End Shortcut Keys

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:50:12 -0800

Reader John Fieser longs for keys missing from his MacBook. He writes:

Google's Android 2.1: How It'll Change Your Phone

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:55:00 -0800

Android 2.1 is expected to reach the Droid, Cliq, and other devices soon. Here's a look at what you can expect when it makes its way to your phone.

Make 10.6's List Stacks Look Like Grid Stacks

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:30:17 -0800

If you use Stacks in Grid mode in OS X 10.6, and you've read this hint, then you know you navigate into (and out of) folders in Grid mode Stacks using the...

What to Expect from Microsoft Windows 7 SP 1

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:29:00 -0800

Although Windows 7 is in good shape, many users won't adopt it until Service Pack 1 arrives. Here's what appears to be on deck for SP1.

Microsoft Windows, Office Rental Not So Revolutionary

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:47:00 -0800

Rather than reinventing its business model, Microsoft is merely allowing some businesses to do what they've already been doing illegally for years.

Windows for Rent

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:08:00 -0800

Microsoft is now allowing businesses to rent Windows and Office, a move that could mean big changes for businesses.

Windows Mobile 7 Delayed Until 2011?

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:04:00 -0800

Report claims the success of Google Android is causing Microsoft to delay its new mobile OS -- again.

Migrate to a New PC

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:39:00 -0800

Gerald Slane wants to know how to move data and settings to his new PC

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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:39:00 -0800

Are Tablet PCs Destined to Flop?

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:17:00 -0800

Are Tablet PCs destined to flop, just as their predecessors have?

Set Digital Camera Auto-import Options in Snow Leopard

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:50:19 -0800

Snow Leopard addressed a long-standing complaint for those of us with multiple digital cameras--we can finally set different preferences for different devices...

Microsoft's Ballmer Trumpets Windows 7's Holiday Magic

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:42:00 -0800

Windows 7 desktop sales 'through the roof' for the 2009 holiday season, confirms NPD Group.

Project Natal Hitting Xbox 360 This Year

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:59:00 -0800

Project Natal, Microsoft's full-body game control system, will be launched in time for the holidays this year, the company said at CES.

Android Madness at CES: Fad or Future?

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:59:00 -0800

Major hardware manufacturers have announced plans to launch consumer products, including smartphones and TV set-top boxes, which feature the Android mobile operating system.

Manage OS X's Downloaded File Warning System

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:22 -0800

When Apple shipped Mac OS X 10.5, one of the new features was a warning about opening downloaded files (this feature is also present in Mac OS X 10.6). The first...

How to Automate Windows 7 Backups

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0800

How to set up and automate backups in Windows 7.

Windows Loses Market Share to Mobile Operating Systems

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:06:00 -0800

Android, iPhone OS pick up operating system market share, but Windows has a long ways to fall.