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Hewlett-Packard's acquisition of Electronic Data Systems won't hurt Dell in the next few years, but it could affect Dell's... 16-May-2008
Microsoft confirms that it has yanked parts of a backup feature from a major upgrade to its Windows Home Server. 16-May-2008
HP confirms that some users of its AMD-based desktops have had problems after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3. 16-May-2008
The days of imagining Wi-Fi blanketing a city are over with the exit of the last major municipally focused Wi-Fi service provider. 16-May-2008
In its continued attempt to convince business customers to adopt Vista, Microsoft has outlined and tried to explain some of... 16-May-2008
Sony Friday revealed a list of 15 upcoming games for the PlayStation 3, PS2 and PSP. 16-May-2008
This was a big IT news week, with the massive earthquake in China on Monday showing once again the role that the Internet... 16-May-2008
FastMac on Friday announced its new U-Charge. It's a universal battery charger for Apple laptops and it costs US$69.95; it... 16-May-2008
The June 2008 issue of Macworld includes a feature article on running Windows on your Mac--and how to do it in the most... 16-May-2008
Apple's Address Book utility is a handy place to store information for your contacts, especially since it integrates so well... 16-May-2008
The bad news just doesn't seem to end for Yahoo As the Internet portal prepares to fend off a proxy fight by billionaire... 16-May-2008
Former One Laptop Per Child President of software and content Walter Bender has launched Sugar Labs, an organization that will... 16-May-2008
When simple measures--such as restarting--fail to patch up your Mac, it may be time to call on Disk Utility's First Aid tools... 16-May-2008
Epson's Stylus Photo R1900 uses pigment inks to produce long-lasting, borderless photographic prints at sizes up to 13 by 19... 16-May-2008
MacProVideo has released a new video tutorial for users of Apple's Logic 8 digital audio workstation. 16-May-2008
Ableton has released an LE version of its Live 7 sequencer. Ableton Live 7 LE is based on the same principles as its... 16-May-2008
Silicone cases provide the best of both worlds--a protective covering without adding a lot of bulk. In this week's iPod case... 16-May-2008
In my recent Macworld video blog, I discussed how to install and use WebKit, which is a version of Safari that includes the... 16-May-2008
Tidy Up, a utility that allows you to search for duplicate files and folders, has been updated adding support for Mac OS X... 16-May-2008
Big Fish Audio has released one of its most original music loop packages for users of music creation applications compatible... 16-May-2008
As a simple and effective way to backup a drive, Time Machine has been a welcome new feature in Leopard. However, it does not... 16-May-2008
iPass partners with likely first in-flight broadband firm over U.S. for what could be a highly affordable fixed monthly service plan, including Wi-Fi hotspots, for frequent travelers. 16-May-2008
After hurting the environment by drinking coffee from plastic cups for many years, buying an eco-friendly laptop bag seems... 16-May-2008
Qualcomm on Friday announced it has acquired 40 MHz of U.K. spectrum in the 1.4 GHz band. It will initially be used for the... 16-May-2008
Verizon will provide Internet protocol and security services, as well as emergency communications services to help the department respond quickly to disasters. 16-May-2008
Florida's attorney general said on Thursday the state was seeking to fine Verizon for violating service standards. 16-May-2008
The device, known as the Thunder, is to be sold exclusively through Verizon Wireless in the U.S. and Vodafone abroad. 16-May-2008
Hundreds of Grand Theft Auto IV fans eager to get their hands on a free copy of the game have been targeted by a Trojan virus. 16-May-2008
A security researcher has published a demonstration exploit that takes advantage of the download mechanism in Apple's Safari. 16-May-2008
A fourth unannounced game, being developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, is also in the works. 16-May-2008
A flood of voracious ants is heading straight for Houston, taking out computers, radios and even vehicles in their path. 16-May-2008
Maps showing noise levels in towns across England were published on Friday in an attempt to reduce the disruption caused by factories, planes, trains and cars. 16-May-2008
Unveiled at the Konami Gamer's Night on Wednesday, Rock Revolution was confirmed for release on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and DS. 16-May-2008
According to NPD data released Thursday, Nintendo sold an incredible 714,000 Wiis last month. 16-May-2008
The former chairman and CEO of PurchasePro.com, a business-to-business software broker that died during the dot-com bust, has... 16-May-2008
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