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How to Install Chrome OS From A USB Drive

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:54:00 -0800

Can't wait for a new system running the final version of Google's OS? Here's a way to run Chrome natively today.

Microsoft: The Assassin of Google's Chrome OS

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800

Here's a scenario for how Redmond could combat Google's Net appliance OS before it gets out of the gate.

Favorite Windows 7 Features

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:00 -0800

Use Aero Snap to manage files easily, learn how to use Sticky Notes, and control iTunes from the taskbar.

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:00 -0800

Enable Momentum Scrolling for Magic Mouse in 10.5

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:20:13 -0800

If you happen to have a new Magic Mouse running on OS X 10.5, you may be disappointed to find that it lacks a feature you get with Snow Leopard: momentum...

Google Partners with Canonical for Chrome OS

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:27:00 -0800

Rather than seeing Google's Chrome operating system as competing with Linux desktop distributions, Canonical is working with Google to make the OS.

Google Releases Open Source Version of Chrome OS

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

The new Chrome operating system is aimed at the increasing mobile and netbook sector, Google says.

Bugs & Fixes: Firefox Squashes a Buggy Microsoft Plug-In

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

Plus: A massive Microsoft patch batch, and fixes for Adobe Reader and Acrobat.

Chrome Unveiled; Microsoft Cheers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:57:00 -0800

Now that we've all had a chance to check out the source code, Microsoft is likely breathing a sigh of relief at Google's OS entry.

Chrome OS: Google's Big Brother Fetish Continues

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0800

If Google Chrome OS supplants Windows in a meaningful way, then we can kiss our privacy goodbye.

Google Unveils Chrome OS; Tech World Yawns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:05:00 -0800

The much-anticipated Chrome OS is available and the early returns are underwhelming (but many).

Google Chrome OS: Not for Your Desktop

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0800

The newest operating system isn't for the PC, it's for Web appliances and netbooks that run only Web apps.

Windows 7 Sales Brisk? Can't Give it Away

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:22:00 -0800

Analysis: Microsoft's newest Windows wasn't zooming off the shelves when one user tried to peddle an extra copy.

Google Chrome: 5 Best and 5 Worst Features

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Here's an overview of the open-source operating system, with both its wonders and its warts.

Chrome OS: Move Along, Nothing to See Here (Yet)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:00 -0800

Thinking about downloading Google Chrome OS? You might want to think twice.

Parlay Your Photos Into Holiday Cards and Calendars

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Use image-editing software and Websites to turn your digital photos into handcrafted greeting cards and other holiday gifts.

Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:00 -0800

PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.

Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:44:00 -0800

Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.

Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:15 -0800

Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:49:00 -0800

The OS X 10.6.2 update dropped support for the hackintosh-friendly Intel Atom processor. Just two days after the update was released, it was hacked to allow the chip to be used once again.

Third-party Screensavers Return to Snow Leopard

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40:18 -0800

When Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) was first released, I noted that many (maybe even all) third-party screensavers would no longer work in the new OS. This was...

Toggle Sidebar Visibility in All Open Finder Windows

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:18 -0800

When I publish hints here on Macworld, I usually try to walk through and explain how they work, so as to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes...

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:18 -0800

Get Chrome OS Now

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:00 -0800

Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.

World Tech Update: Google Chrome, Obama in China, and More...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Google open sources its Chrome OS, Obama in China, and an application from Microsoft displays massive amounts of data graphically.

Five Reasons Google Chrome OS will Succeed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

Google Chrome OS is impressive and will thrive as it redefines what a modern day operating system should be.

Google Chrome OS Will Fail: Here are the Fatal Flaws

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:00 -0800

Google Chrome OS is headed straight to the dustbins of tech history.

Google Chrome OS: Its Promises and Secrets

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:14:00 -0800

What we know and what we don't yet know, even after a closer look at Google's operating system.

Microsoft and Rivals Trash Talk Google Chrome OS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:55:00 -0800

Microsoft was, predictably, not all that impressed by Google's demonstration of its upcoming Chrome OS.

Hack Brings 10.6.2 Back to Atom Processors

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:35 -0800

Remember last week, when the net was abuzz with the news that the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update broke notebooks with Atom processors? Well, given the first syllable of...

Google Goes for Speed, Security in Chrome OS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:13 -0800

Google launched its Chrome OS, focusing on speed and security.

Google Chrome OS: Visual Tour

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0800

Google's Chrome OS was shown for the first time Thursday, where the company gave a brief demo of the operating system.

Use Tab Key in Snow Leopard Keyboard Shortcuts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:19 -0800

Among the many improvements in Snow Leopard is the ability to use the Tab key in user-created keyboard shortcuts. In OS X 10.5, pressing the Tab key while...

Google Chrome OS Source Code Now Available For Download

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:00 -0800

Come and get it! The source code for Chrome OS is now online.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Products

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Ten major upgrades that went awry, the consumer revolts they prompted, and how the products involved recovered--or didn't.

Google Chrome OS: Rounding Up The Rumors

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:14:00 -0800

We look back at the speculation surrounding Google's hotly-anticipated Linux-based OS.

5 Expectations for Google's Chrome OS Event

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

Google promises details about its mysterious operating system this week, and here's what we want to know.

New Linux Isn't That Different from Old Linux

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

The funniest thing about comparing, for example, 1999's Corel Linux 1.0 with today's Ubuntu 9.10? How much hasn't changed.

Google to Provide Update on Chrome OS

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:13 -0800

Google may make an announcement about Chrome OS this week.

No Chrome OS This Year, But A Google Event Promises To Pull Back The Curtain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:55:00 -0800

Google may finally give the world a glimpse at its upcoming Chrome OS at an event later this week.

Open Minimized Windows in Current Space in OS X 10.5

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:19 -0800

Snow Leopard changed a lot of small things in the system, and not all of these were detailed by Apple. One such change occurs when you use minimized windows with...

Apple's New Patent Is Patently Crazy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

Analysis: Jobs & Co. have filed for a patent on tech that embeds ads into operating systems and makes you prove you've watched them.

Apple vs. Psystar: What's Left to Fight Over

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0800

A judge agrees with Apple that the clone-maker violated its copyright, but the case isn't closed.

Would Nokia and Palm Merger Spell Doom for WebOS?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0800

It's not a sure thing, but if Nokia were to acquire Palm could the vendor juggle three mobile operating systems?

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0800

Palm Updates WebOS -- Without iTunes Sync

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:40:00 -0800

The new WebOS 1.3.1 addresses unspecified security issues and some application tweaks.

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?

Windows XP Users Are Slow to Move -- Survey

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

While Windows Vista users are switching to Windows 7 in droves, XP users remain holdouts.

Windows 7 Adoption Nudging Out Vista, Not XP

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Tracking shows that Windows 7 uptake is surging, and Vista switchers account for the lion's share.

PC World Podcast 53: Intel and AMD Settle, Microsoft and Apple Copy Each Other

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:00 -0800

Join the editors of PC World for a lively round-table discussion of the week's hottest tech topics.

Windows 7 Ads: Microsoft Tarts Up the Desktop

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:58:00 -0800

New desktop themes run counter to Redmond's grand scheme of creating an elegant Windows 7 experience.

AMD and Intel Patch Things Up, HP Buys 3Com

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:00:14 -0800

We had a blockbuster deal this week, with Hewlett-Packard saying it plans to buy 3Com, and a blockbuster settlement, with Advanced Micro Devices and Intel ending...

Enable Global Text Replacements in Snow Leopard

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:50:12 -0800

One of Snow Leopard's more intriguing new features is text substitution, which lets the operating system replace defined sets of characters with other characters...