Discover Preview's Hidden Image Editing Powers
Sometime you just want to tweak an image and move on... fast. At that moment, you don't want commitment (iPhoto, Aperture, and Lightroom), or a bizillion editing...
What HDR Means for IPhone Photos
One hotly anticipated feature rolling out in next week's iOS 4.1 update is the new HDR (high dynamic range) option in the iPhone's built-in Camera app. The...
Ten Random Questions About the Apple Music Event
Just about all of the news turned out to be less than dramatic, but, as usual, I'm left asking questions about the upshot of the announcements about the iPod and Ping.
Ping on iTunes: Not So Hot
Apple's big new addition to iTunes 10 is a social networking component called Ping. First impressions? Not music to my ears.
Botnet Takedown May Yield Valuable Data
Researchers are hoping to get a better insight on botnets after taking down Pushdo, one of the top five networks of hacked computers responsible for spam.
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab
Samsung has finally revealed the Galaxy Tab, which will start shipping in October.
Living Room is Tech Battleground - Again
Tech companies have tried--and failed--to conquer the living room for years. And while some recent efforts have gained traction, the set-top box market is still wide open.
The Web's Most Annoying Apps
They install icons, they get up in your face with trivial alerts, they demand that you update and then restart--three times a week. We’ve all used these apps, and they’re always a pain.
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Technology
For most desk-bound IT workers, the workplace is relatively tame. Others who earn a living in the technology realm, however, confront danger on a regular basis.
Remains of the Day: Did I Miss Anything?
You ever get that nagging feeling at the back of your mind that you've missed something important? Huh. Well, it was probably nothing. I mean, after all, what...
MIT's Touchscreen Memtable Supports Multiple Users
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab are working on a conference room-sized table that can display images and text, allow multiple uses to input data and also record and playback the collaboration.
ThinkPad W701ds
Aimed at content creators and engineers, this portable Goliath could replace desktop workstations, letting pros stay productive anywhere.
Ping on iTunes: Not So Hot
Apple's big new addition to iTunes 10 is a social networking component called Ping. First impressions? Not music to my ears.
Living Room is Tech Battleground - Again
Tech companies have tried--and failed--to conquer the living room for years. And while some recent efforts have gained traction, the set-top box market is still wide open.
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Technology
For most desk-bound IT workers, the workplace is relatively tame. Others who earn a living in the technology realm, however, confront danger on a regular basis.
New iPods vs. Old: Specs, Design Reveal Big Improvements
Comparing technical specification of the most recent generation of iPods with their most recent predecessors show big improvements - not to mention better design aesthetics.
Firefox 3.6 Becomes Number Two Browser as IE6 Declines
Firefox 3.6 slips into the number two browser position thanks to falling market share for IE6, but IE8 continues to lead all browsers in both market share and growth.
Sony and Borders Shift E-Reader Strategies to Challenge Kindle
Sony introduced new e-reader models, and Borders announced price cuts for its e-readers, but neither strategy is likely to have much success in taking market share from the dominant Amazon Kindle.
Portable Hotspots are the Future of Mobile Broadband
New portable Wi-Fi hotspots with unlimited data plans from Clearwire and Virgin Mobile change the game and challenge wireless providers to compete more aggressively or risk losing mobile broadband customers to these rivals.
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.
Free Casual Games to Play in Your Browser
A casual game can relax your nerves or stimulate your mind. These great games were winners and notables in Casual Gameplay Design Competition #8: Sandbox. Whether your tastes run to production sims, romantic journeys, or empire-building llamas, these games have an enjoyable way to while away minutes or hours. Sweeping the awards from both audience and judges, the latest Submachine puzzle adventure leads you through a network of eerie, stone-walled tunnels. Each of these casual games is free, and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your Flash- and Javascript-enabled browser.
Popular Windows 7 Themes
If your Windows 7 desktop looks a little too much like it did when you got it, maybe it's time for a change. PCWorld's readers and editors have enjoyed these free Windows 7 themes. Whether you'd prefer sports or flags, candy or flowers, or animals of land and sea, there's something here for you.
PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: July 2010
July is a busy month for travel and vacations, and our reviewers proved this even while working hard. They gave the thumbs-up to a laptop battery optimizer and a portable encryption utility, for starters. Better system benchmarking and tune-up tools made favorable impressions, as always. A sound enhancement program makes movies and music sound better--perhaps even on a tinny laptop playing by the pool (although we won't say that was one of our tests).