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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?

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.

Buffalo Ships USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:20:00 -0800

First model available with next-generation USB 3.0 connectivity.

10 Free Downloads for Your Laptop

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

With these no-cost tools for syncing data, monitoring battery life, working with wireless networks, and using a thumb drive, you can get the most out of your laptop or netbook.

1TB SSD Drive Available Now; A Steal At Just Over $3,000

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:53:00 -0800

OCZ Technology's new Colossus Series of solid-state drives includes a pricey 1TB option.

Speed Up Everything

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Is your PC dragging? Does your broadband network creep along at dial-up speeds? Do Web pages take forever to load on your smartphone? Don't wait! These fixes will get you back into the fast lane.

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.

LG NAS Adds Blu-ray Drive

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0800

If streaming multimedia isn't your thing, this is the best-looking, friendliest box out there.

When the Backup Drive Gets Full

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:00 -0800

Rat74136’s external hard drive is full. How does he keep backing up?

Increase Your Gmail and Picasa Storage for as Little as $5

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

Google's having a fire sale! Well, make that a storage sale. Now's your chance to get loads of extra space on the cheap.

Google's Cheap Cloud Storage: Worth the Price?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:22:00 -0800

Already reasonable prices drop on Google's bonus storage, but usage is limited for now.

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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:22:00 -0800

Why is My Computer Slowing Down?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:23:00 -0800

A41202813 asked the Answer Line forum why his once quick PC is slowing down

Intel Promises SSD Firmware Fix

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:43:00 -0800

Intel promises to issue fix for glitchy SSD Optimizer firmware after update bricks users' drives.

Backing Up Files Is Smart, But What About Apps?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:00 -0800

Under Windows, the concept of backing up an application doesn't exist. Portable applications, however, are worth a try — here's why.

Beatles Due Soon on USB -- But Not From Apple

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:51:00 -0800

Apple Corps and EMI are releasing a remastered, special edition of Beatles tunes on an apple-shaped USB.

Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0800

The emergence of multimedia niceties such as Windows 7’s Internet TV and home networking standards such as DLNA 1.5 are starting to make streaming video all the more appealing.

Reletter a Drive

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:55:00 -0700

Windows turned drive F: into drive G:. Can it be changed back?

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.

Our Digital Demolition Videos: Burn, Hard Drive, Burn

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:45:00 -0700

Watch our Digital Demolition video team in action as they burn, spray, drop and bury electronics to see what happens.

Old Software on Floppies

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:45:00 -0700

Helmut Schwemmer wants to use very old software on a new PC

Sony Optical Drives May Violate Antitrust Laws

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:22:00 -0700

Sony disclosed Monday that its Optiarc division in the US is under investigation by the Justice Department for possible antitrust violations that may involve price-fixing.

Intel Solid-State Drives Get 40% Speed Boost

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:51:00 -0700

Intel boost X25-M SSD drive performance by up-to 40% thanks to a new firmware update.

Top Storage Devices in the PC World 100

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:00 -0700

We saw all kinds of roomy and speedy drives this year. Here are our top picks.

Pink Tech for the Cure

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0700

As Breast Cancer Awareness month winds down, we look at some pink gadgets that you can pick up at the last minute.

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.

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Sony Optical Disc Drive Unit Being Investigated by DOJ

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:10:13 -0700

The US DOJ has requested information from Sony regarding its optical disc drive business in what could be the start of an investigation into the industry.

Facebook Dominates Global Social Nets - For Now

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Smaller, local social networks are nipping at Facebook's heels around the world despite its current powess.

Kingston To Release New Low Priced SSD Boot Drive

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:08:00 -0700

Kingston Digital reveal plans to release new SSD drives aimed at boosting your desktop performance.

Active Media Ships USB Friendly 2.5-Inch Solid State Drives

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:29:00 -0700

New range of 2.5-inch solid-state-drives from Active Media available now.

Is Apple's Next Move Blu-Ray?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:00 -0700

Nestled amid the slew of recent announcements is a change that may hint of things to come.

5 New Technologies That Will Change Everything

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

3D TV, HTML5, video over Wi-Fi, superfast USB, and mobile "augmented reality" will emerge as breakthrough technologies in the next few years. Here's a preview of what they do and how they work.

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.

American USB 3.0 HDD Debut To Come Courtesy Of Dane-Elec

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:09:00 -0700

New external hard-disk and solid-state USB 3.0 drives from Dane-Elec will be first of its type to hit the US.

2009: The Year Your Data Died

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:18:00 -0700

For a while there it looked like 2009 would be remembered as the Year of the Dead Celebrity. But it's rapidly becoming the Year the Data Died.

Users Complain as Apple Time Capsules Die Young

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:36:00 -0700

Users unite in an effort to convince Apple that there's a problem with their dead storage and wireless devices.

Iomega Refreshes its StorCenter NAS

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:38:00 -0700

The new ix2-200 offers a lot of network storage in a compact package.

Are DVDs Nearing the End?

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:13:00 -0700

The Netflix CEO's comment about a jump in streaming raises questions about DVD's reign and whether media matters.

Digital Demolition: Hard Drive vs. Flame Thrower!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

The ioSafe external hard drive is designed to withstand home catastrophes such as floods and fires. But can it survive the 3000-degree fire cannon?

Buffalo Shipping External USB 3.0 Hard Drives This Month

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:14:00 -0700

Buffalo is set to ship a new range of external USB 3.0 hard drives this month.

Active Media Launching USB 3.0 External SSDs This Year

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:56:00 -0700

Storage maker Active Media plans to release its Aviator 312 line of external USB 3.0 SSD drives by the end of 2009.

Blu-ray: 3 Reasons the Winner is an Also-Ran

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:25:00 -0700

Sony may have won the standards battle against HD, but the war may not be over because it isn't the victor yet.

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.

Top 5 Solid-State Drives

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

These days, solid-state drives have higher capacities, faster performance, and lower prices.

LG Electronics WH08LS20 Blu-ray Burner

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:55:00 -0700

The LG WH08LS20 is a nice Blu-ray burner with great software, but its CD/DVD performance is a tad off.

Buffalo Technology BR-816SU2 External Blu-ray Burner

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700

This very fast external Blu-ray burner has a competent but older software bundle.

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Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700