Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Critical Update for IE
Microsoft released six new security bulletins for today's Patch Tuesday, and experts agree that patch for IE in MS09-072 is the most urgent.
The Top 10 Technology Stories of 2009
The Great Recession cast a shadow on all sectors of the economy in 2009. IT fared better than most, however, and the slump did not curb the dynamic nature of the...
JooJoo: The CrunchPad Gets Reincarnated
It's baa-aack. The Web tablet that lived and died as the CrunchPad is reborn as the 'JooJoo.' Interesting? Yes -- but would you pay $499 for one?
Chrome Browser Arrives for Mac
Google has shipped a prerelease version of its browser for Linux and OS X, but work remains.
Google Sues Over Work-at-home Schemes
UPDATE: Google filed a lawsuit Monday against a U.S. company it alleges runs a work-at-home scam that unnecessarily charges people's credit cards.
ITunes Store (finally) Adds Album Previews
Back in September, in my review of iTunes 9, I lamented the fact that despite overhauling the design of the iTunes Store, Apple still hadn't provided a way to...
NASA Tweaks Its IPhone App
NASA has updated its popular and free self-titled iPhone app. Version 1.1 of NASA App sports new features and enhancements, including tracking features and more...
Apple Releases AirPort Update, Firmware Updates
If it's late in the day out here on the east coast, it can only mean one thing: time for Apple to drop some updates like they're hot--or at least room...
Digital Publications May Be A Hard Sell
Newspaper and magazine publishers pin their hopes on a new digital format targeted at touchscreen-equipped smart phones, e-readers, and tablets. But will readers buy in to the scheme?
First Look: Chrome for Mac
Just when you thought there were already too many OS X browsers--Safari, Firefox, OmniWeb, Camino, iCab, and Opera, to name but a few--one more enters the fray:...
Nuance Brings Its Speech-recognition to the IPhone
The on-screen keyboard for the iPhone certainly has its share of fans, but there's also a noticeable chunk of the population that, at best, has learned to...
Facebook Halts Beacon, Gives $9.5M to Settle Lawsuit
Facebook shutters program that sparked a lawsuit alleging privacy violations, and funnels $9.5 million into a fund that will support online privacy, safety and security.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: Critical Update for IE
Microsoft released six new security bulletins for today's Patch Tuesday, and experts agree that patch for IE in MS09-072 is the most urgent.
Digital Publications May Be A Hard Sell
Newspaper and magazine publishers pin their hopes on a new digital format targeted at touchscreen-equipped smart phones, e-readers, and tablets. But will readers buy in to the scheme?
Microsoft Fixes IE Zero-Day Flaw
Today's monthly patch batch closes a previously disclosed critical hole in the browser, along with flaws in Microsoft Office Project and Server 2008.
How to Salvage the JooJoo
With a smaller screen, smaller price, and by becoming more competitive with e-readers, the CrunchPad could yet find a measure of success.
SpeedUpMyPC 3
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Top Downloads Introductions of November 2009PC World's readers looked to the tried-and-true last month. Perhaps we should say the tried-and-TrueCrypt, since the newest version of that free and open-source encryption program enjoyed popularity. The torrent software and photo organizer on this list are updates on old favorites as well. Yet some intrepid souls delved into new selections for battery and network reporting, and some dug right into making the Windows 7 OS their own.
10 Free Downloads for Your Laptop
Own a laptop or a netbook--and want more from it? You're not alone. We've experienced the frustration of trying to keep data or bookmarks on a portable synched with those of a desktop PC. We've struggled with diminishing battery life. We've had trouble getting connected at hotspots or staying safe once online. And we've wondered how to best take advantage of USB flash drives. But we've found help--and it's all free. Here are ten free pieces of downloadable software to solve your synchronization, battery, Wi-Fi, and USB woes. They'll make it easier and more fun to get your work done, too.
Downloads for a Happy Thanksgiving
Need some inspiration--and maybe a helping hand--to get that turkey dinner on the table? These downloads start your Thanksgiving off right, with everything from shopping assistance to menu planning to recipes. And if the delicious scents of Thanksgiving dinner aren't enough to put you in the mood, a beautiful screensaver and a clever cuisine-inspired game provide a feast for the senses.