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Apple Plans Clampdown on Jailbreaking

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0800

Apple is seeking a new sheriff to secure iPhones and adress the jailbroken.

Are Smartphones Recession-Proof?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0800

Global smartphone sales are increasing, despite the poor economy, IDC discovers.

Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Disappearing Content Bug

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:49:00 -0800

Apple TV 3.0.1 update addresses disappearing content issue

Microsoft Readies Super Tuesday of Patches

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:29:00 -0800

Six security updates will post next week, addressing 15 separate vulnerabilities.

Verizon's Droid Launch: It's No iPhone

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

After all the hype, the newest Android draws interest but not infatuation, Verizon stores report.

Microsoft Store Slow to Deliver Windows 7

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:17:00 -0800

Analysis: In one case, "overnight delivery" of a customer's Windows 7 Family Pack means the delivery might take 7 to 10 days.

Google Dashboard: Your Services, All in One Place

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0800

View a demo of Google's new Web page where you can see how just how much of their data Google stores.

BlueBeat vs. Beatles: 3 Things We've Learned

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:48:00 -0800

The Beatles are banned again from BlueBeat, which will take its tune to court this month.

Windows 7 Could Make Microsoft the GM of Software

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

A management consultant says Windows 7's success could be the worst thing to happen to Microsoft.

Apple Readies 'World Mode' iPhone, Report Says

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:00 -0800

The iPhone could go truly global next year with hybrid support for both UMTS and CDMA networking.

Droid Likely to Boster Android Games

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:00 -0800

Developers are intrigued by some of the extras in Droid that will allow new creativity with game design.

HP Printer Connects Directly to the Web

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

HP's Photosmart Premium TouchSmart Web All-in-One Printer can print news stories and directions directly from Web sites, but the execution could use more polish.

Motorola Droid: Sorry, it's No iPhone Killer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0800

Analysis: Its multitasking abilities and quick access to Google Maps with GPS makes it pretty cool, but Apple has little to fear.

Linux Will Kill Windows, Says Former Microsoftie

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

It's not just the Linux faithful who are predicting the demise of Windows -- an ex-Microsoft employee believes that "proprietary software is eventually going to be doomed."

Motorola's Droid: 4 Reasons to Buy, 1 Reason to Duck

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:53:00 -0800

Analysis: The Droid definitely has its advantages -- and here are the top ones -- but also beware of the main caveat.

Mac Trojan May be a Hoax

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:00 -0800

Symantec says creating a spoof Trojan to promote a game is risky.

iPhone App Store Hits 100K, Leaves Others in the Dust

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

The iPhone may soon be getting stiffer competition from upcoming products like the Motorola Droid, but one area where Apple's commanding lead seems untouchable is its mobile app store.

Is Windows 7 a Panacea for Vista — or Pure Puffery?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

To get technology to work effectively — including Windows 7 — it takes commitment on a company’s part, not just a superior product. Here’s how to get average working folks on board.

Google Dashboard Gives You a Degree of Control

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Google is putting all your account info on a single page, hoping to calm fears about its intentions. But not everyone is convinced.

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.

Update Fixes IPhone Sync Problem With Windows 7 for Some

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:11 -0800

A fix has been issued to repair a problem that prevented Windows 7 users from synching their iPhones.

PC World Podcast 52: Moto Droid Invades, AT&T Sues Verizon, and BlueBeat Rips Off the Beatles

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Join the editors of PC World for an irreverent round-table discussion of this week's hottest technology trends.

Apple Store Announces Reserve and Pick Up Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 -0800

For you pre-Thanksgiving shoppers, the Apple retail store on Friday announced a way to get a jump on your holiday list.

Should You Use Standby or Hibernate?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0800

Most laptops give you a choice, but which mode works best, and why? Answers coming up.

Green Computing: The Good And The Bad

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:00 -0800

It's easy being green, thanks to eco-friendly hardware and software.

Verizon's Droid: 10 Apps to Get You Started

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:25:00 -0800

So, you've got your spiffy new Motorola Droid phone from Verizon. Now what? Try these 10 top-notch Android apps to get started.

Introducing Speedmark 6

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:15 -0800

Back in August, Apple entered the era of Snow Leopard. Today, Macworld's Speedmark test suite enters the Snow Leopard's den.

Motorola Droid Gets a Cautious Thumbs Up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid features a 5-megapixel camera, a full-QWERTY keyboard, a high-res screen, and Google Navigation

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...

XGestures Updated for Snow Leopard

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:22 -0800

Brian Kendall has released an updated version of xGestures for Snow Leopard, which allows you to drive your Mac with "mouse gestures"--a particular combination...

SketchBook Mobile for IPhone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:16 -0800

One of the better painting and drawing apps on the iPhone, and one of the most useful creative tools I've seen, SketchBook Mobile is an indispensable tool if you...

Cisco Undervalues Tandberg, Investment Firms Say

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:30:22 -0800

An investment firm wants Cisco to offer Tandberg shareholders at least 11 percent more, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Add More Effects to Photo Booth and IChat

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:22 -0800

As you know, Photo Booth includes a collection of image-altering effects you can use to distort your photos; just click the Effects button to see the collection...

Upgrade the Mac Mini in Six Minutes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:50:22 -0800

I've upgraded quite a few Mac minis over the past several years, from the original 2005 model to the latest version, released last week, and some in between...

Birth of the Droid Fanboy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 -0800

If the Droid is truly challenging the iPhone, its armies are going to need T-shirts, forums, parodies, and other weapons in the fanboy arsenal.

Printing 35mm Slide Scans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:35 -0800

When you scan and reprint photographs, chances are you'll retain their original size or only make modest adjustments. But when you scan, or order high resolution...

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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:35 -0800

Switchers Guide: Moving From Windows to the Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:31 -0800

[Editors' note: We asked Harry McCracken, the former editor of PC World and the editor of the Technologizer blog, to write a guide to switching to the Mac from...

Switchers Guide: Move Your Files From PC to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:28 -0800

If you've been using a Windows PC but now want to move to a Mac, you likely have files--documents, PDFs, photos, music, and videos--that you want to bring with...

Switchers Guide: Getting Used to OS X

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:25 -0800

Though neither Microsoft nor Apple would care to admit it, Windows and OS X are in many ways strikingly similar. That's good news for switchers: If you're...

Switchers Guide: Moving Hardware and Software to Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:22 -0800

When you're switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, there's one piece of good news: Most of the peripherals you used with your PC--including printers, digital...

Switchers Guide: Run Windows on a Mac

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:18 -0800

These days, buying a Mac doesn't mean you have to leave Windows behind. In 2005, Apple started building Macs with Intel processors. Among the other benefits of...

Switchers Guide: Understanding Mac Security

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:14 -0800

When it comes to security, using Windows can feel like living in the heart of a big city--the kind of place where you can install all the locks and alarms you...

Google Strives to Balance Commercial, Community With Android

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:13 -0800

Partners say Google is in charge of Android development, despite pitching it as a community project.

Mac Developers Band Together for One Finger Discount

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:16 -0800

MacHeist threw a curveball this year by offering six Mac apps for free (well, in exchange for your name and email), so other developers got motivated to launch a...

Skype's Legal Storm Clears up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:32 -0800

Skype's cofounders have reached an agreement to withdraw their legal challenges against eBay and Skype's future majority owners.

Squarespace's Site Management IPhone App Now Available

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:28 -0800

Squarespace is a hosted blog and Website service that, like Apple, prefers to think different. It offers a lot of drag-and-drop freedom for laying out a site...

Report: SAP CEO Asked Ellison for Meeting on Sun-EU Impasse

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:18 -0800

SAP's CEO sent Oracle CEO Larry Ellison a letter in September asking to discuss the Sun merger and other issues between the companies.

World Tech Update: Ballmer in Asia, Droid in Stores, and More...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Steve Ballmer tours Asia, Motorola preps the new Droid phone for launch, and more...

Droid Lures Shoppers to Verizon Stores

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0800

Motorola's Droid takes on the iPhone, drawing interested crowds at its debut.

Secrets Pref Pane Updated for Snow Leopard

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:00 -0800

Blacktree Software has released Secrets 1.0.6, a Snow Leopard-compatible version of their preference pane which exposes hidden features on your Mac.