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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...

Strike the Right Key

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:18 -0800

Maybe a keyboard doesn't sound like the sort of gift that inspires squeals of delight come holiday time, but at least you know it's something the recipients are...

All Wound Up

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:50:14 -0800

When it’s time to plug my earbuds into my iPhone—whether to take a phone call or listen to some tunes—the last thing I want to do is waste time unraveling the...

Microsoft Surface Draws Interest, if Not Buyers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:15:00 -0800

The tabletop computer interface has found some niche uses and continues to mature, Microsoft tells developers.

Want a Faster Interface? Put a Chip in Your Skull

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:29:00 -0800

Intel says chips embedded in people's brains will control computers by 2020.

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.

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.

Keyboards Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:17 -0800

Is there a more underappreciated part of your desktop computer system than the keyboard? It's the second-most-used component--after the display, of course--and...

Mice Buying Guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:50:14 -0800

All hail the humble mouse, lowly foot soldier of the productivity wars, pint-size pointer-pushing pawn in service to mighty King Mac. Your mouse is the only...

Bamboo Fun and Bamboo Pen & Touch

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:26 -0800

For years, Wacom's graphics tablets have let digital artists and others dispense with a mouse in favor of an intuitive, precise pen. Now the company's newly...

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:50:26 -0800

Augmented Reality: Coming to a Device Near You

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

We've all seen augmented reality in the movies: A character puts on a pair of glasses and suddenly data about their surroundings appears within their field of vision. Now this technology is available on a device near you.

B&W Announces Headphones, Computer Speakers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:20:19 -0800

High-end audio vendor Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) this week announced the company's first headphones and first computer speakers.

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:50:15 -0800

I use a MacBook Pro on a daily basis, and I prefer to use a mouse than the trackpad. I find most mobile mice too small or too light, and for a while, I used...

Top 20 Tech Underdogs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:17:00 -0800

A countdown of the top 20 products and technologies that try harder.

OpenOffice Introduces Multi-Button Confusion With New Mouse

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:21:00 -0800

WarMouse introduced a new mouse that seems to be aimed specifically at incredibly dexterous OpenOffice users.

Bugs & Fixes: Magic Mouse Loses Its Way

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:25 -0800

I am now on my second Magic Mouse (Get Best Current Price), having returned the first one within days of getting it. It looks as if I will soon be returning the...

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.

A Look at Apple's Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0700

Apple's newest input device, the Magic Mouse, connects through Bluetooth and recognizes multi-touch gestures.

12 Gadgets That Let You Ditch Power Cords, Wires, and Hassles

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

You can ditch the snake pit of power, audio, and video cords with these 12 gadgets.

These 12 Gadgets Let You Cut The Cord For Good

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0700

Cutting the cord has never been so easy with new devices that power-up on their own and allow you to ditch the speaker wire.

Apple Magic Mouse Still MIA

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:23:00 -0700

Apple has issued a new Mac software update that lets Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh users employ the company's cool new, touch-sensitive wireless "Magic Mouse." But where's the mouse?

Five Unexpected Uses for the Esc Key

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:10:23 -0700

The Esc key has long been the "get me outta here" panacea for many things: canceling a dialog box, getting rid of a button-less splash screen, closing a menu...

Apple Releases Magic Mouse Software Updates

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:10:18 -0700

On Tuesday, Apple released software updates for Leopard and Snow Leopard to support the new Magic Mouse ( Macworld rated 3.5 out of 5 mice ).

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.

Apple Magic Mouse

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:50:10 -0700

Based on pure aesthetics, Apple's new Magic Mouse is a crowning achievement for the company's design team. Sophisticated, alluring, and downright stunning, the...

IFixit Tears Down the Magic Mouse

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:50:12 -0700

Every time Apple releases a bunch of new products, the folks at iFixit have a field day tearing them down one-by-one and baring their innards for all to...

Magic Mouse Gets The Tear-Down Treatment

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:34:00 -0700

iFixit cracks open Apple's new mouse, and gets to the heart of its magic powers.

Will Windows 7 Bring Touchscreens to the Mainstream?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:00 -0700

PC vendors are rolling out a wave of new systems that incorporate Windows 7's multitouch features. It remains to be seen, however, whether the overnight success of touchscreens in the smartphone world translates to the desktop/laptop PC market.

First Look: Apple Magic Mouse

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:14 -0700

People have strong opinions about computer mice--after all, a mouse (along with a keyboard) physically forms a personal connection between you and your Mac...

Apple's New Magic Mouse is One Clever Rodent

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:00 -0700

Apple may have just built a better mousetrap with its new Magic Mouse.

A Bevy of New Macs: More For Less, But No Major Surprises

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:10:00 -0700

Apple has rounded out its computer line with a bunch of new models that have better specs, upscale features, and the same prices.

Apple Unveils Multi-Touch Magic Mouse

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 -0700

Apple updates its computer mice with a new wireless Magic Mouse.

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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 -0700

Targus Wireless Mouse for Mac

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:50:12 -0700

Designed to appeal to the Apple aesthetic, the Targus Wireless Mouse for Mac will draw comparisons to Apple's Wireless Mighty Mouse ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5...

Net Neutrality Battle Spills Into Wireless World

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:44:00 -0700

As the mobile Web grows in popularity, a power struggle is brewing over who controls the wireless 'pipes.'

Trick Out Your Home Office in Style

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:32:00 -0700

The coolest office furniture and IT gear — including new releases and celebrated classics — can turn your drab workspace into your dream home office.

Ncomputing Kit Talks to Virtual Desktops Over USB

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:10:13 -0700

NComputing on Wednesday launched a virtual desktop device that connects with the host PC over a USB cable.

Apple Mighty Mouse Caught in Trademark Trap

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:18:00 -0700

Another mouse manufacturer called Man & Machine has been awarded a trademark on the name Apple’s been using, Mighty Mouse.

'Mighty Mouse' Trademark Awarded, but Not to CBS or Apple

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:00:26 -0700

Remember how when Apple first introduced the Mighty Mouse, they had to license use of the name from CBS, thanks to everyone's second-favorite cartoon rodent? And...

Apple Needs To Rename the Mighty Mouse

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:54:00 -0700

Speculation that Apple is working on a multi-touch mouse revs up, as the company loses the rights to the Mighty Mouse name.

Advice to Apple: Don't Mess With The Mouse

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:00 -0700

Apple should really think before making changes to its popular "Mighty Mouse" design.

Top 10 External Hard Drives

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0700

External hard drives are great for backups and are easy to install.

Top 5 Internal Hard Drives

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0700

Need more storage? These top-ranked internal hard drives will fill the bill.

Top 10 Network-Attached Storage Devices

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700

Network-attached storage devices let you share your data amongst multiple PCs, local and remote.

Are the QWERTY Keyboard's Days Numbered?

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:35:00 -0700

I’m guessing that the decline, fall, and disappearance of physical QWERTY will take a decade or two — if it happens at all.

Unisys Service Uses the Cloud to Manage Mobile Devices

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:11 -0700

Unisys is introducing a service that will enable CIOs to manage and support a variety of mobile devices used by staff.

Can You Hear Me Now? iPod Volume Restrictions On The Way

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:38:00 -0700

iPods are about to get a lot more quiet, thanks to a new set of European standards governing how loud portable music players can go.

Wacom Releases New Bamboo Tablet Line

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:40:18 -0700

Wacom has added multi-touch, finger-based input to its updated Bamboo line of consumer tablets. The new family includes five tablets: touch-only, pen-only, and...

Intel Connects PCs to Devices Using Light

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:50:00 -0700

Intel is working on a new optical interconnect that could connect mobile devices to displays and storage up to 100 meters away.

Digital Gear: Battle the Clutter of Remotes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:24 -0700

Are the number of audio and video remotes at home getting out of hand? A new set of universal remote controls introduced in the last few months could help you...

Griffin Intros Kid-friendly MyPhones Headphones

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:30:12 -0700

Accessory vendor Griffin Technology has announced MyPhones, a set of over-the-ear headphones for kids. Designed for children age three to 12, MyPhones are...