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Olympic Gold Medalist Gives Props to Google Earth

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:28:00 -0700

Kristin Armstrong, a U.S. Olympic Cyclist, credited Google Earth with helping her to find the ideal training route.

Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2: Can It Outfox Firefox?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:10:00 -0700

New features give IE 8 a better look, better security, and better conformance to Web standards, but the revised browser is still playing catch-up with Firefox.

12 Sly Web Tricks That Put You in Control

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:04:00 -0700

Turn a Wi-Fi thief's world upside down. Send an e-mail that self-destructs. And ensure that your boss thinks you're always hard at work. These tweaks and tools let you gain the upper hand.

Nikon D90 Digital SLR Can Record Video, Too

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:01:00 -0700

Nikon's latest digital SLR delivers a range of improvements over its predecessor, the D80, the most intriguing of which is video capture.

When to Worry About Security Holes--and When Not To

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0700

Annoyed by all the computerese that litters security stories? Here's your guide.

Firefox 3 Breaks Records, Then Itself

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0700

Plus: Opera hits a sour note, and zero-days strike Word 2002 and Access.

Market Your Home-Based Business With StartupNation Contest

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:18:00 -0700

If you run your own company out of your home, an annual contest can provide valuable exposure

Time for Change? Not Necessarily

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Too many software developers love to alter even the parts of their programs that work.

Eight Crazy E-Mail Hoaxes Millions Have Fallen For

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700

E-mail fills our in-boxes with come-ons to see celebrities naked and to get rich quick. Even though we know deep down that these are fakes, why do we contine to think, 'Maybe?'

Tech on the Big Screen and the Small

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -0700

Readers discuss computers in the movies, technology in the Olympics, and goofy e-mail addresses.

Intel's Core 2 Extreme Mobile Chips: A New Speed King

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:00:00 -0700

Intel's newest chips take "Extreme" to the extreme, with game-friendly features and superior power.

Hulu's Streaming Shows Reel in Viewers

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:13:00 -0700

The new free TV- and movie-streaming site jumped to eighth place among video sites in July, according to Nielsen.

Microsoft Sends Up Trial Balloons for Windows 7

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:04:00 -0700

While Vista takes a beating in the press, Microsoft seems increasingly willing to disclose details of its forthcoming OS.

Who's Responsible for Outrageous Gas Prices?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Steve Bass looks into causes for the ongoing gas crisis and considers some gas-saving tips, plus a behind-the-scenes look at typefaces.

Could Net Radio's Extinction Be Close?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0700

Pandora founder says Web radio industry is in deep trouble as royalties paid to music industry are set to increase.

Online Investing Web Site Picks

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:01:00 -0700

The SF Chron has a list of seven good, lesser-known sites for online investing advice and info.

Microsoft's OOXML Wins ISO Approval

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:23:00 -0700

Office 2007's XML-based document formats will soon be published as a formal ISO standard. Now what?

Discover Your Solar Savings at Roofray

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:12:00 -0700

If you've been thinking about solar power for your home, a nicely designed new site can show you just how much you'd spend and save for a custom array on your roof.

Wake Me When You Need Me, Says Intel

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:11:00 -0700

Intel's Remote Wake lets a computer listen intelligently for a signal to rouse from sleep mode and carry out an activity.

Keep That Laptop in the Bag in the Security Line

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:02:00 -0700

The TSA says that you can keep your laptop in a bag as long as it's designed to provide a clear top and bottom image of the computer.

VMware ESX Bug Causes Outage

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:27:00 -0700

A bug in the enterprise virtualization software prevents VMware ESX 3.5 U2 customers from starting new virtual machines, beginning today.

Write for Cash Tips on Salon.com

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:32:00 -0700

On the heels of Google's new write-for-money Knol site, Salon launched its Open Salon for blog-style writings, photos and videos.

Apple iTunes, ID Theft, and Free Speech on the Web

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -0700

Readers add to our iTunes 'hate list,' discuss identity theft, and debate First Amendment issues.

iPhone 3G: Complaints Mount About Data Service Speeds

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Apple and AT&T promote the iPhone 3G as being 'twice as fast' as its predecessor. But how often are users getting true 3G for their data transmission speed?

Mozilla Wants You to Redesign Firefox

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:48:00 -0700

Responding to the Mozilla Labs' call for open-source design ideas won't make you money, but it's a business opportunity all the same.

Microsoft Is Giving Up on Windows

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Steve Bass learns that Microsoft has had it with Windows. Plus three free tools and lots of time wasters.

Dell Latitude's E-Family Values

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Can the computer maker meld consumer sensibilities into a business notebook line?

Lame and Lamer: 10 Dumbest Viral Marketing Campaigns

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700

You can't force anything to 'go viral' on the Internet, but that didn't stop these 10 companies from giving it a big, dumb try. Guess who topped the list.

Typosquatting as Corporate Espionage

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:35:00 -0700

A Symantec study found domains that appeared to be registered for e-mail spying.

Silenced Subway Hackers, Silenced No More

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:05:00 -0700

The MIT student presentation 'Anatomy of a Subway Hack' that was barred from DEFCON security conference is released to Web.

Best Buy to Put Gizmo Vending Machines in Airports

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:51:00 -0700

Best Buy to introduce airport vending machines that let you buy consumer electronics.

11 Things We Hate About iTunes

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700

iPod and iPhone owners know that Apple's iTunes is the dominant software for managing digital media. But some aspects of iTunes drive us nuts.

Annoying Software: Is Apple iTunes the New AOL?

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700

Remember back in 2000 when AOL was king--and incredibly irritating? Apple's iTunes seems to be catching up. Here are seven reasons why iTunes may be ready to don our Annoying Software crown.

Blog: Eye in the Vegas Sky Finds Open Wi-Fi

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:32:00 -0700

Was "warballooning" expose of plenty of unsecured Wi-Fi networks really just hot air?

Five Innovative Political Sites

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700

Don't like the government? Go out and change it. These five Web sites can help you get informed, get active, and get the jokers out of office.

Protecting Against the Critical DNS Bug: Executive Summary

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:01:00 -0700

With technical details officially released, attackers can take over vulnerable networks. Here's what you need to know.

Apple Can 'Kill' iPhone Apps Remotely, Or Can It?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:09:00 -0700

Apple "kill switch" found in iPhone 2.0 OS causes stir as developers ponder why it's there.

Cloud Computing: Is Midori Sour or Sweet?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

A future Microsoft operating system may be entirely Web-based. Here are the pros and cons of Midori and the "cloud computing" concept.

End of Windows, Gas Crisis Scams, Laptop Seizures

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:25:00 -0700

Readers discuss Microsoft's cloud computing project, possible gas crisis scams, and laptop search and seizure policies.

E-Passports Can Be Cloned in Minutes, Claims Researcher

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:00 -0700

Dutch researchers claim to have been able to fake microchipped UK passports. Process is cheap and takes minutes.

Manage Your Summer Olympics Viewing Experience

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Use NBC's stream of thousands of hours of high-quality vide--and many extras--for a totally enjoyable Olympics experience on your PC.

Massive Identity Theft Exposes Troubling Trend

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:50:00 -0700

Analysis: One gang of wireless hackers is out of business, but that doesn't mean we're suddenly secure.

The Steve Jobs-Style MobileMe 'Apology'

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:57:00 -0700

Steve Jobs kind of apologizes for MobileMe mess, and Apple users respond 'apology accepted.'

IBM Challenges Microsoft for the SMB Desktop

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:04:00 -0700

Big Blue says it can offer businesses a lower-cost alternative to Microsoft's office productivity and collaboration software.

Delta Equips Fleet with Broadband

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:19:00 -0700

Delta Airlines will put in-flight broadband on all 330 of its planes, starting later this year.

Blog: Apple Updates iPhone OS: Thwarts Hackers, Fixes Flaws

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:29:00 -0700

Apple updates iPhone and iPod Touch firmware. Update aims to fix iPhone flaws consumers have griped about for nearly a month.

Delta Adds Wi-Fi to Entire Domestic Airline Fleet

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:52:00 -0700

Delta Air Lines says all its U.S. domestic passengers will be able to surf the Web at broadband speeds via Wi-Fi.

Blog: Congress Puts Web Data Collection Under Microscope

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:02:00 -0700

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has initiated an inquiry into Internet network operators’ Web data collection practices.

Blog: AMD Fusion to Compete with Intel's Larrabee

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:45:00 -0700

There are reports that AMD has a CPU/GPU in the works, code named Shrike, that will compete with Intel's Larrabee.

Cucku Backup Invites You to Partner Up

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:41:00 -0700

So-called social backup software lets you store offsite archives of your data on a friend's PC over the Internet.