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5 Hopes for an iTunes-Style Magazine Store

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0800

Magazine publishers may pool their resources to go digital; here's hoping they don't overlook these concerns.

7 Hot Black Friday Laptop and Netbook Deals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:00 -0800

Get your shopping list and keyboard ready: laptops from HP, Acer, Dell and others highlight the early bargins for the holiday shopping season.

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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:31:00 -0800

Securely Wipe a Dead Hard Drive

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:46:00 -0800

Dwma needs to return a dead hard drive to the manufacturer. Is there a way to first remove sensitive data?

Pzizz Relax for IPhone

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:10:18 -0800

If you like to nap, or, like me, need to nap sometime during the day to rejuvenate yourself, there's a good change you'll find Pzizz Relax for the iPhone to be a...

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.

Redirecting DNS Requests Can Harm the Internet, Says ICANN

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0800

ICANN on Tuesday condemned the practice of redirecting requests for nonexistent domains as a threat to the smooth functioning of the Internet.

Google Improves Mobile Movie Search

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:14:00 -0800

A revamped app offers more info and search options to identify your choices more easily.

Ableton Releases Max for Live

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:38 -0800

Ableton and Cycling '74 have announced the release of Max for Live. The product integrates the Max/MSP audio visual programming language with Ableton's Live 8...

IPhoto 8.1.1 Fixes Faces Bug

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:36 -0800

On Wednesday, Apple released a minor update to its iPhoto '09 ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ) digital photography software. The iPhoto 8.1.1. update deals...

App Syncs Cookies Between Safari, Camino

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:51:28 -0800

Web browser aficionados welcomed last week's release of Camino 2.0, a Mac-only browser based on the Firefox codebase. While missing the extensibility of Firefox...

Google Updates Apps BlackBerry Service

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:52 -0800

Google updated its Google Apps Connector for BlackBerry server service.

Apple Updates Final Cut Server

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:44 -0800

Apple today released an update to its Final Cut Server software.

Palm, Sprint Pursue Lost Data From Pre, Pixi

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:40 -0800

Palm and Sprint are trying to solve problems some users have had moving data from one Palm webOS device to another.

Racist Image Tops Google Search Results for Michelle Obama

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:36 -0800

A racist caricature is currently the top-ranked image of first lady Michelle Obama on Google's image search engine.

3G Means More Porn, China Laments Amid Cleanup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:31 -0800

China called for a cleanup of mobile porn Web sites on Wednesday as it blamed their rise on high-speed 3G mobile data services.

China Hopes Taiwan 3G Test Will Boost Homegrown Technologies

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:50:28 -0800

China expressed its hope that a 3G trial network in Taiwan will lead to more cooperation on technical standards between the two places.

3G Means More Porn, China Laments Amid Cleanup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:44:00 -0800

High-speed mobile Internet service is helping people spread porn online, China said

Major Magazine Publishers Coming to iPhone, BlackBerry

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:57:00 -0800

New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Time, People could be available via iTunes style store

Apple Asks Judge to Shutter Psystar's Clone Business

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:47:00 -0800

Wants injunction that bars Mac OS X systems, says it's owed $2.1M in damages

Will Google’s Deal with TiVo Push More Video to the Web?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:44:00 -0800

Google's advertising division will get unprecedented levels of information about viewer habits.

Amazon Improves Kindle Battery, Adds PDF Support

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800

Device's wireless-on life boosted to seven days on a charge, and PDF support obviates conversion to Kindle’s native format.

Steve Jobs Snubs Fan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800

Hero worship gets a bad rap when the head of Apple brushes off the co-owner of a Mac shareware company.

Outlook 2010 Sneak Preview

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

How Outlook 2010 integrates with Exchange 2010.

2009 Holiday Laptop Gift Guide

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0800

Whether your tastes run to business or pleasure, whether you're a jet-setter or a multimedia fiend, we have some great-looking laptops for you (or for someone you want to spoil) this year.

HDTV Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Before you purchase an LCD or plasma flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive buying advice to learn what features to consider.

HDTV Buying Guide: Select the Right Flat-Panel Technology

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Before you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on the wrong flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know. Our HDTV buying guide might just help you save some money.

HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0800

Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles.

Microsoft CFO Resigns Effective Year-End

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:22:00 -0800

Peter Klein, currently CFO of the business division, will take over finances for the whole company.

Office 2007: 8 Great Reasons to (Finally) Upgrade

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800

With Office 2010 on the horizon, companies still lag several versions behind -- now's the time to begin the migration.

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.

Sleazy Marketing Ploys Not a Concern to Online Merchants

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Orbitz, Priceline, and United Online seem to believe that if a consumer gets confused by their offers and signs up without intending to, it’s the consumer’s fault.

Some New iMacs Arrive DOA, Have Cracked Screens

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Reports are surfacing that some new iMacs based on Intel’s Core i7 platform are inoperable or defective out of the box.

Corel Saves Itself, WordPerfect, and CorelDraw from Brink

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0800

WordPerfect maker Corel saved itself from severe financial hardship in a business deal that will keep the struggling software maker open.

The Google-TiVo Deal: What It Means For You

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:54:00 -0800

Google and TiVo are teaming up for a new deal that'll put your clicking habits into the hands of advertisers. Here's a look at how the program will work.

Turn a Spare Laptop Into a Second Monitor

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:35:00 -0800

Oldie-but-goodie MaxiVista is back with a new version that supports Windows Vista and Windows 7. It totally rocks.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1: A Smooth, Stylish Touchscreen Camera

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

The good-looking Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 offers a great panorama feature and a nice touchscreen, but switching between modes is time-consuming.

Top 10 Black Friday Websites

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:00 -0800

Get warmed up for the biggest shopping day of the year by bookmarking the hottest destinations on the Web touting Black Friday deals.

Troubleshoot Windows Remotely Over the Net

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0800

Microsoft's Internet-based remote-access tools let you quickly fix Windows problems on far-away PCs. Here's how to use them.

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.

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed 2 a Record-Breaker

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:22:00 -0800

Ubisoft reassures investors its PS3 and Xbox 360 action-stealth game and financial holiday lifeline is selling briskly.

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...

Toshiba U505-S2980 Gets in Touch With Multitouch

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

Toshiba's U505-S2980 is a solid, attractive performer – but the mult-touch screen gimmick also causes some problems.

Kindle Update Boosts Battery Life, Adds PDF Support

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:07:00 -0800

Amazon has given its Kindle a software update that it says boosts battery life and now allows people to read PDFs on their Kindles.

12 Must-Have iPhone Apps for the Holidays

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:23:00 -0800

The holidays are stressful, but an iPhone or iPod Touch can help. Whether you want to cook a great meal or get the heck out of the house, there's an app for that.

Cowabunga

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:25 -0800

iPhone-toting city slickers who'd like a taste of a frontier have a friend in Southern Brand. The company makes the $29 Limited Edition Cowhide iPhone Cover...

Wake-Up Call

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:23 -0800

Many iPhone owners already use their phone as a makeshift alarm clock--why not go all the way by turning it into your nightstand clock? Kensington's $40...

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...

Sign Me Up

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:15 -0800

Ten One Design's nifty $7 Autograph application addresses one of those analog gaps in this digital world. It lets you write your signature on your computer--so...

Hey, Apple: Trust Your iPhone Developers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:07:00 -0800

Apple could speed its screening process by fast tracking App Store submissions from its trusted development partners.

A Place for Everything

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:28 -0800

My iPhone makes phone calls, downloads e-mail, and pulls up any Web site I ask it to. So why should the case I store this multi-tasker in content itself with...