You may be tempted to compare Microsoft's revamped mapping service to Google Maps, but if that's all you do, you'll overlook some of its best features.
Move BBEdit's Documents Drawer to the Other Side
I've begun using BBEdit as my primary text editor, as Smultron is no longer being updated, and isn't quite working right for me in Snow Leopard.
Google Launches Free Public DNS
Google already controls my Internet searches, my e-mail, my calendar, my documents, my phone number, and my weird, lots-of-people-talking-at-once-thing. So it...
Multifunction Printers Buying Guide
Multifunction printers (also called all-in-one printers) combine a printer, scanner, copier, and sometimes a fax machine into a single device. Having all these...
AT&T and Verizon Pull Lawsuits, Save Face
Attorneys for AT&T and Verizon Wireless agreed to drop two federal lawsuits over Verizon advertising about its 3G network.
Bing Maps Beta: The Good and the Bad
You may be tempted to compare Microsoft's revamped mapping service to Google Maps, but if that's all you do, you'll overlook some of its best features.
Google Goes With HTML5 Over Gears
Google will end Gears, an open-source plug-in project it launched two years ago to allow Web applications to function offline.
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.
Bing Maps Beta: The Good and the Bad
You may be tempted to compare Microsoft's revamped mapping service to Google Maps, but if that's all you do, you'll overlook some of its best features.
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.
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.
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.