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The New Apple Mac Buying Guide

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Now that the holiday shopping season is upon us, many might be considering the purchase of a new Mac system. Here's the latest set of buying tips based on the Macs that are available today.

AT&T Mulls Broadband Internet Data Caps

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

AT&T isn't the first provider to move toward bandwidth caps, but as America's largest ISP, it will certainly be the one with the heaviest impact.

15 Hot New Technologies That Will Change Everything

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Memristor circuits lead to ultrasmall PCs. Intel and AMD unleash massively multicore CPUs. Samsung TVs respond to your every gesture. These and other developing technologies will fundamentally change the way you think about--and use--technology.

Eight Best-of-Breed Gadgets for the Tech Connoisseur

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Here's what to buy among the gear everybody needs, from laptops and desktops to HDTVs.

How to Recover from a PC Recovery

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When his PC wouldn't boot, Stargazer ran its recovery tool and thus lost all of his files. Then he asked the Answer Line forum how he could get back his pictures, video, and music.

15 Can't Miss Microsoft Office Optimization Tools

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Get the most out of Microsoft Office by using these helpful downloads, which will increase your efficiency and simplify routine tasks.

A Dozen Web Tricks That Put You in The Driver's Seat

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Turn a Wi-Fi thief's world upside down. Send an e-mail that self-destructs. And ensure that your boss thinks you're always hard at work. These tweaks and tools let you gain the upper hand.

Electronics Buying Guide: The Specs That Matter

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Technology stores and shopping sites bombard you with details about a device's speeds, resolutions, formats, and more. But much of that data is less important than it may seem. These are the specs to pay attention to when you're in the market for a PC, laptop, HDTV, camera, or router.

How to Wipe Your Windows Registry Clean and Speed Up Your PC

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A cluttered Registry can slow Windows to a crawl, but cleaning it up effectively isn't easy. Steve Bass reviews some of the leading Registry cleaners, and offers tips to help you get your Registry down to size and improve your PC's performance.

How to Turn Your PC Into a Media Center

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Looking to turn your computer into the ultimate home-entertainment device? Here's how to get a top-notch media experience out of the PC you already own.

History of the PC: The True Origins of the Personal Computer

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The personal computer was conceived 40 years ago by an all-but-forgotten engineer, Austin O. "Gus" Roche.

Search Closing in on E-mail as Most Popular Online Activity, Report Says

Heather Havenstein — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Report finds that almost half of Internet users will use a search engine on a typical day.

Five Web-Based Data Sync Services for PCs, Smartphones

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

New, affordable Web-based services can automatically keep your data accessible--and up-to-date--on multiple PCs. We tested five services to see which can best wrangle your files.

Ubuntu Founder Urges Linux Desktop to Rival Apple

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Shuttleworth also cites need for new business models to fund free software.

Protect Your Data: Five New Back Up and Restore Tools for PC

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

We test five new apps that make saving--and restoring--your vital data a lot easier than tools you've tried in the past.