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Exclusive: Sleek, Hackable Defcon Badge

Here's a first look at the Defcon 18 badge, set to be unveiled Thursday at the annual hacker conference in Las Vegas.

Desktops

How To Troubleshoot Your Home-Built PC

You’ve built your new PC, but something’s not right--and you don't have the luxury of a manufacturer's warranty or tech support line. Here’s how to fix problems with your do-it-yourself PC.

Mobile

Sprint's HTC EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week

It's official: Sprint will begin rolling out the Android 2.2 upgrade to EVO users on Tuesday, August 3.

E-Readers

Amazon’s Revamped Kindle DX Improves Display

Mobile

Google Goggles

This ambitious Augmented Reality search app can be very useful when used within its limitations.

Point-and-Shoot

Samsung Sneaks Out Wi-Fi Camera, Swivel-Lens Pocket Camcorder

Samsung unveiled two new products for its fall camera and camcorder lineup: a Wi-Fi-enabled point-and-shoot camera, and a new HD pocket camcorder that boasts a swiveling lens.

Cell Phones

Why Android Will Win the Mobile Platform War

The Android mobile operating system is bound to outshine Apple's iOS and dominate the smartphone arena.

Input Devices

Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free

Arm yourself with a can of compressed air and some antibacterial wipes, then use them on your keyboard. Your health will thank you.

Laptops

Sneak Peek: Android Tablets to Rock the Market

Android isn't just for smartphones anymore. Google's mobile operating system is coming to tablets that could rival the iPad in portability and usefulness for business.

Mobile

Apple's iOS4 Issues Take Center Stage

With Apple putting out the "antennagate" fire, the pressure's on to make things right with iOS4.

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E-Readers

Kindle First Impressions: It’s All Good

Updated e-reader is delighting most technology pundits with its thinner design, brighter screen, built-in Wi-Fi and lower price.

Cell Phones

Why Android Will Win the Mobile Platform War

The Android mobile operating system is bound to outshine Apple's iOS and dominate the smartphone arena.

E-Readers

Amazon Unveils Sleek New Kindle

Third-generation e-reader’s lighter weight and better screen make it the most enticing Kindle yet.

E-Readers

Amazon's $139 Kindle: 6 Things to Love

There is lots to love about Amazon's new smaller, faster, cheaper graphite Kindle. Here are a half dozen reasons to like the device.

Linux / Unix

Warning: Five Things to Know Before Switching to Linux

Keep these points in mind before you make the leap to Linux from Windows or another operating system.

E-Readers

Amazon's New Kindle Reinvigorates E-Reader Price War

Amazon has announced a new Kindle with dramatic improvements over its predecessors.

Web

WikiLeaks' Afghan War Diary Tells Two Tales

WikiLeaks' work with the New York Times, the Guardian, and Der Spiegel also points to future of Web journalism.

Security

Important Lessons to Learn from the Black Hat ATM Hack

The ATM hack demonstrated at Black Hat is impressive in a sensational way, but it also holds important lessons for computer security in general.

Mobile

Droid X Ad Pours Salt on Apple's iPhone 4 Wound

Ads in national papers take a jab at iPhone 4's antenna problems, promising there's "No Jacket Required" to make Droid X calls.

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E-Readers

Amazon’s Revamped Kindle DX Improves Display

Mobile

Google Goggles

This ambitious Augmented Reality search app can be very useful when used within its limitations.

System Resources Tune-Up.

Tiny and Free Utility System Spec Reveals Your System's Secrets

Get full details of your system with the free and portable utility System Spec.

E-Readers

Hands On With Amazon's Zippy, Alluring Kindle

A completely new design, low price, and host of new features add to the appeal of the Kindle.

Software

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Professional: Freshened Interface Enhanced by New Features

Updated speech-recognition software improves interface.

E-Mail

Little Tweaks Make Mozilla Thunderbird More Elegant, Easier to Use

Manage your e-mail with Thunderbird, the great free client from Mozilla.

File Management

PCmover Image Assistant: Easier Than Manual Migration, Less Powerful Than the Full Version

Pricey utility PCmover Image Assistant transfers programs and settings from hard drives, virtual or physical, to your new PC.

Printers

Save Money With These Penny-Pinching Printers

Even a printer that looks inexpensive can quickly blow your budget with its pricey ink or toner. Our 12 hand-picked bargain printers give you the lowest cost of consumables.

Laptops

Acer's Aspire TimelineX 1830T-3721 Is Sleek and Attractive, but Has Iffy Ergonomics

Acer's new ultraportable brings Core i5 power to a diminutive design, but not perfection.

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Sprint's HTC EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week

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Sprint's HTC EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week

It's official: Sprint will begin rolling out the Android 2.2 upgrade to EVO users on Tuesday, August 3.

Why Android Will Win the Mobile Platform War

BizFeed

Why Android Will Win the Mobile Platform War

The Android mobile operating system is bound to outshine Apple's iOS and dominate the smartphone arena.

Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free

Hassle-Free PC

Keep Your Keyboard Clean and Germ-Free

Arm yourself with a can of compressed air and some antibacterial wipes, then use them on your keyboard. Your health will thank you.

Apple's iOS4 Issues Take Center Stage

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Apple's iOS4 Issues Take Center Stage

With Apple putting out the "antennagate" fire, the pressure's on to make things right with iOS4.

Magic Trackpad Gets Magic Teardown

Geek Tech

Magic Trackpad Gets Magic Teardown

The new Magic Trackpad from got the usual teardown treatment from the handy guys over at iFixit.

Secrets to Maximizing Your 15 Minutes on YouTube

Tech Audit

Secrets to Maximizing Your 15 Minutes on YouTube

YouTube extended the maximum video time to 15 minutes, providing smart businesses with an awesome platform for marketing and communications--15 minutes at a time.

Nintendo: We'll Reveal 3DS Launch, Price Details in September

Game On

Nintendo: We'll Reveal 3DS Launch, Price Details in September

Nintendo says it'll put launch parameters and a price tag on its upcoming 3D handheld in September, suggests current pricing rumors have overshot the mark.

Nintendo DS Sales Sink by Half, Intensify Quarterly Loss

Game On

Nintendo DS Sales Sink by Half, Intensify Quarterly Loss

Nintendo records a substantial quarterly revenue loss as sales of its Nintendo DS handheld plummet.

Internet Gambling Bill Clears Committee

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Internet Gambling Bill Clears Committee

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iPhone-Like BlackBerry Can Inject New Life into RIM

The BlackBerry 9800 will succeed if it can imitate the iPhone 4 and Droid X.

Consumer Advice

The Facebook Data Torrent Debacle: Q&A

Security concerns over Facebook have been raised after a security consultant collected 171 million Facebook accounts from publicly available information. Here is what you need to know.

Mobile

Sprint's HTC EVO 4G to Get Android 2.2 Next Week

It's official: Sprint will begin rolling out the Android 2.2 upgrade to EVO users on Tuesday, August 3.

E-Readers

Kindle First Impressions: It’s All Good

Updated e-reader is delighting most technology pundits with its thinner design, brighter screen, built-in Wi-Fi and lower price.

E-Readers

Amazon's $139 Kindle: 6 Things to Love

There is lots to love about Amazon's new smaller, faster, cheaper graphite Kindle. Here are a half dozen reasons to like the device.

Phones

Android App Data Theft: Advantage Apple?

Who does a better job of keeping bad guys out of their mobile software application library, Apple or Android Market?

Cell Phones

Why Android Will Win the Mobile Platform War

The Android mobile operating system is bound to outshine Apple's iOS and dominate the smartphone arena.

Gaming

Nintendo DS Sales Sink by Half, Intensify Quarterly Loss

Nintendo records a substantial quarterly revenue loss as sales of its Nintendo DS handheld plummet.

Gaming

Nintendo: We'll Reveal 3DS Launch, Price Details in September

Nintendo says it'll put launch parameters and a price tag on its upcoming 3D handheld in September, suggests current pricing rumors have overshot the mark.

Social Media

Facebook Questions: Thumb Up or Down?

Facebook Questions taps the social networks ginormous users base for answers to your questions. Do you give it a "Like" thumb up or a thumb down?

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