Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast
PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.
Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.
Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline
Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...
14 Great Gift Ideas for Gamers
If a gamer is on your Holiday gift list you'll want to read this guide to the hottest games and gear gifts.
Gameloft to Cut Back on Android Development
Though you may think us to be iPhone fans all the time, we really do want to root for the underdog. Whether it's Google's Android or Palm's webOS, the smartphone...
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back
The OS X 10.6.2 update dropped support for the hackintosh-friendly Intel Atom processor. Just two days after the update was released, it was hacked to allow the chip to be used once again.
Third-party Screensavers Return to Snow Leopard
When Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) was first released, I noted that many (maybe even all) third-party screensavers would no longer work in the new OS. This was...
Toggle Sidebar Visibility in All Open Finder Windows
When I publish hints here on Macworld, I usually try to walk through and explain how they work, so as to help you understand what's going on behind the scenes...
Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas
No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.
Get Chrome OS Now
Google's new operating system doesn't run right out of the box, so here's how to install it on your choice of platform.
Keyboards Buying Guide
Is there a more underappreciated part of your desktop computer system than the keyboard? It's the second-most-used component--after the display, of course--and...
Mice Buying Guide
All hail the humble mouse, lowly foot soldier of the productivity wars, pint-size pointer-pushing pawn in service to mighty King Mac. Your mouse is the only...
First Look: Dell Mini 3i Smartphone
The first Dell smartphone to go on sale will be the Mini 3i, which will be available in China this December for about $700.
Augmented Reality: Coming to a Device Near You
We've all seen augmented reality in the movies: A character puts on a pair of glasses and suddenly data about their surroundings appears within their field of vision. Now this technology is available on a device near you.
Google Chrome OS on the PC World Podcast
PC World editors Robert Strohmeyer, Tim Moynihan, Melissa Perenson, and Nick Mediati discuss the potential impact of Google Chrome OS on the computing industry. This is PC World Podcast episode 54.
Google Chrome OS: A Simple FAQ
Everyone's all a-twitter over Google's newly announced operating system, Google Chrome OS. So what is it, and what could it do for you? Here are some answers.
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Hack Gets Atom Support Back
The OS X 10.6.2 update dropped support for the hackintosh-friendly Intel Atom processor. Just two days after the update was released, it was hacked to allow the chip to be used once again.
Sold-out! Grinch Steals Nook Christmas
No, Virginia, there is no Nook for Christmas. Shortage means you are more likely to find Santa Claus than a Nook e-reader under this year's Christmas tree.
Xbox LIVE Gold Free Today Through Monday
Microsoft drops its Xbox LIVE Gold cover charge for the weekend to let the masses sample services like online multiplayer, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and Last.FM.
Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop
The Google Chrome OS is generating excitement, but it doesn't seem to be compelling enough to be worth the hype. Here are five reasons Chrome will ultimately fail to impress.
SpeedUpMyPC 3
SpeedUpMyPC is the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks.
Most Popular Downloads of October 2009
Windows 7 was the big news, but PC World's readers didn't stray from the old favorites: security, utilities, and free stuff. Norton's a name that folks will pay for--or at least check out in a trial version--but all the others in October's top ten downloads are freebies. And although Windows 7 is certainly a draw, finding Tweak UI on this list tells us that many are sticking with XP for now.
Boo! Games and Screensaver Downloads for Halloween
We've stirred up a cauldron full of fun this Halloween. In these games and screensavers, you'll find spookiness, silliness, and suspense. Download a few and scare up a happy Halloween.