Mac Gems of the Year (2009)
'Tis the season of awards here at Macworld. Earlier this week, we unveiled our 25th annual Editors' Choice Awards, given to our favorite Mac hardware and...
Bugs & Fixes: Safe Boot Fixes IWork and IWeb Crashes
A new Apple Knowledge Base article confirms that iWork software (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers)--as well as iLife's iWeb '09--may crash when running under Mac OS X...
Digital Photo Pioneers Win Nobel Prize in Physics
Digital imaging innovators Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith won a Nobel Prize in Physics today for their groundbreaking work on the first digital image...
Battle Over Voice on LTE Heats up
Backers of two competing specifications for delivering voice over LTE mobile data networks have heralded demonstrations in the past two days.
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Will LCD Panel Price-Fixing Scandal Mean Lower Prices?
Since the price-fixing plot ended three years ago, it seems unlikely that the Justice Dept. action would have a significant impact on today's panel prices. Or would it?
We're All Data Fatties, Study Finds
An average American digests a whopping 34 gigabytes of information outside of work every day, a new study finds. It's OK -- go ahead and loosen your belt a notch.
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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.
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.
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.