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InformationWeek, February 06, 2008 In its first year, Microsoft's highly touted operating system has had a rocky start as users have struggled to get a grip on application compatibility, usability, and performance issues. Getting Started With Microsoft Windows Home Server InformationWeek, January 14, 2008 Setting up a home server to back up and share media and other data is a smart decision. We'll help you make the harder choice: whether to buy one off the shelf or build your own Windows Home Server. How To Revive Your Old PC InformationWeek, January 09, 2008 A few simple and economical upgrades to the motherboard, processor, and memory can bring an old PC back to life, with less expense and hassle than replacing the machine. Ultimate Holiday Tech Gadget Buyer's Guide 2007 InformationWeek, December 01, 2007 From GPS phones to gold-encrusted iPods -- and everything in between -- here are 35 cutting-edge products to make everyone on your holiday shopping list smile. (There's even a turntable!) Review: Two VoIP Products Offer Long Distance For Free InformationWeek, November 14, 2007 MagicJack and ooma combine VoIP with your existing home phone service to provide you with free long-distance calls. Rip Up That Contract: How To Buy An Unlocked Phone InformationWeek, November 01, 2007 You don't have to be tied to a mediocre phone until death do you part. There are better 'free-range' phones out there, unlocked and ready to run the features you want. But free-range doesn't mean free. Voice Mail Driving You Crazy? Get It In Writing InformationWeek, October 18, 2007 One of the newest convergence points of mobile phones and the Web is a group of services that convert your voice mail to text and send it to your e-mail in-box. Microsoft Silverlight: New Competition For Flash InformationWeek, September 05, 2007 The company may not want to market Silverlight as a Flash killer, but it does hope that developers will pick up the new technology to create rich Internet applications. The Future Of Mobile Tech: Next Year's Notebooks Will Be Worth Waiting For InformationWeek, August 30, 2007 The pace of hardware innovation is due to speed up in 2008, as notebooks get bigger, smaller, and a lot more useful. 7 Web Browsing Tricks Make Your Smartphone Act Like An iPhone InformationWeek, August 14, 2007 If Web browsing sucks on your smartphone and you can't get an iPhone, there are some things you can do to make what you've got work more like what you want. Smartphone Browser Shootout: Palm, BlackBerry, HTC Vs. iPhone InformationWeek, August 07, 2007 Has Apple succeeded in setting a new mobile Web-browsing paradigm? We examine how the Palm Treo, BlackBerry Curve, and HTC Wing stack up against the iPhone. Review: 6 Skype Alternatives Offer New Services InformationWeek, July 03, 2007 In an effort to compete with the market leader, VoIP services such as GrandCentral and TalkPlus have come up with some interesting and useful features that may inspire you to switch. Review: Samsung's Q1 Ultra -- Mobile, Yes, But Is It Fully Functional? InformationWeek, June 26, 2007 Ultramobile PCs are hot right now, but can a device with a small screen, a split keyboard, and performance in the PDA class convince you it's a fully functional PC? The InformationWeek 2007 Summer Gadget Guide InformationWeek, June 02, 2007 Find sitting on the beach boring? Can't tear yourself away from technology? Here are some great new gadgets that can make your summer fun. Pick Your Presence Tool InformationWeek, May 19, 2007 Twitter's the current favorite, but here are eight alternatives, including Swarm-it and Jaiku, that could be a better fit for you. Review: Tangling With Twitter -- 8 Alternative Services InformationWeek, May 16, 2007 Twitter is the current favorite when it comes to instant presence, but there are other services out there which could be a better fit. Review: Fujitsu LifeBook P7230 Ultralight Notebook InformationWeek, May 09, 2007 You can squeeze a lot of performance out of this 2.6-pound notebook because Fujitsu has squeezed a lot of features into it. Windows Vista Tip: Installing And Running Adobe Reader InformationWeek, April 30, 2007 What do you do when you can't read PDF files on Vista? Review: 6 Internet Radio Sites Help You Discover New Music InformationWeek, April 15, 2007 Internet radio is enjoying an explosion of new services that could make it a viable replacement for broadcast radio -- if the record industry's allies in D.C. don't kill it first. When Good Things Come In (Very) Small Packages InformationWeek, March 31, 2007 Goosing Windows Vista InformationWeek, March 31, 2007 Little-known facilities built into Windows Vista let it exploit flash technology to rev system performance. ReadyBoost: Better Windows Vista Performance In A Flash InformationWeek, March 27, 2007 Vista's optimized caching features turn flash drives, flash cards, and new hybrid hard drives into booster rockets for OS performance. Review: George Is An iPod's Best Friend InformationWeek, March 21, 2007 If you're serious about getting music out of your iPod, then this audio equipment is for you -- if you've got some money to burn. Review: Three Ultralight Laptops Get The Job Done InformationWeek, March 17, 2007 Can a laptop be small enough to carry easily yet big enough to do what you need it to? Absolutely -- although you'll need a heavier bank account. Review: Two Tiny TV Tuners Bring Video To Your PC InformationWeek, February 24, 2007 With support for both analog and new digital TV standards, these USB units from Hauppauge and Pinnacle make it easy to record and play back video at surprising levels of quality. Review: Pocket Loox N100 GPS Offers Big Features In A Small Package InformationWeek, February 16, 2007 This pocket-sized unit is just about as small as a GPS can get and still be big enough to get you where you want to go. Which PC Is A Windows Vista PC? InformationWeek, February 08, 2007 It appears that PC vendors are nearly as confused as consumers when it comes to determining what is a Vista PC. Here is the lowdown on what's out there, and what you really need when looking for hardware. Notes On Lotusphere: IBM Looks At The Future Of Computing InformationWeek, February 01, 2007 The recent conference showcased emerging products like the Malibu Personal Productivity Assistant, a contextual collaboration tool built in Eclipse, and a PC-mobile shared chat environment. Counterpoint: Does OS X Really Shine Brighter Than Vista? InformationWeek, January 19, 2007 It's wrong to make the differences between Mac OS X and Windows Vista into a horserace -- each OS is most challenged by its own history, limitations, and possibilities. Review: BlueTie Does Collaboration On Demand InformationWeek, December 28, 2006 This "meat-and-potatoes" collaboration service offers enough services and administrative features to be taken seriously. First Look: Microsoft Zune InformationWeek, November 15, 2006 If you find a certain air of geeky awkwardness appealing, then you might like this first try at a media player from a company not famous for its hardware design. |
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