Nine IPhone GPS Navigation Apps Compared
When Apple said the iPhone 3G would include a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, everyone immediately assumed we'd get turn-by-turn direction software...
Mozilla Patches 10 Security Bugs With Firefox 3.5.6
Mozilla patched 10 bugs in Firefox, half of them critical, in the browser's rendering and JavaScript engines, media and video libraries, and other components.
SolarVoice 908 Headset Lets the Sunshine in
Want to go green with your smartphone? Try the SolarVoice 908, a Bluetooth headset that charges itself via a built-in photovoltaic panel.
Chinese Author Sues Google Over Book Scanning
A Chinese author has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Google over its book-scanning program, adding to opposition the project has faced in China.
McAfee Aims to Localize in China Sales Push
McAfee will form a new Chinese subsidiary and expand its staff in the country as it looks for new inroads to the local security market.
Google's Nexus One Specs Leaked
What might the Nexus One's guts look like? Intrepid hackers have uncovered references to the upcoming phone in Android OS 2.1.
Android App Alert: Mobile Defense Hits the Market
Want to protect your Android phone in case it's lost or stolen? An app just made widely available makes it easier than ever -- and it won't cost you a single cent.
iVideoCamera Lets Older iPhones Record Video
iPhone video recording isn't just for 3GS owners or jailbreaks anymore; a recent App Store addition brings iPhone video recording to the masses.
Adobe Reader Zero-Day Exploit: Protecting Your PC
Adobe has confirmed a zero-day vulnerability being exploited in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Follow this advice to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Stephen Covey's New Habit Hurts His e-Readers
Bestselling business author Stephen R. Covey has made a deal to make electronic versions of his books only available on Amazon's Kindle e-reader.
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.
We Wish You a Mellow Christmas
Feeling stressed during the holiday season? Worn out from all that shopping and gift-wrapping? Take a few minutes to play one of these Christmassy games, or relax with a soothing screensaver. We've also got a free Christmas countdown clock, just in case you need reminding.
Most Popular Downloads for Windows 7
Windows 7 has been out for a little more than a month. PC World readers setting up their new systems have started out with the basic utilities and security programs for a healthy system. Downloads for improving the PCs, such as partitioning software and battery monitors, also enjoyed popularity. Photography also made a strong showing, with downloads to organize photos and turn them into compelling video slideshows.
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.
Laptop Buying Guide: The Big Picture There are more laptop choices than ever. We'll identify and discuss the available options--including screen size, weight, battery life, and communications ports.
Laptop Buying Guide: Laptop Specs Explained Do you need a superfast CPU? Or a huge hard drive? We'll guide you through the choices and tell you which features are most critical.