Lifehacker:
Computer viruses are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive. If you can't afford to run your computer without some sort of antivirus software installed, check out these five popular options to protect your PC. Photo by Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M University Archives. Earlier this week we asked you to (Read More)
Engadget:
Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the uni (Read More)
Engadget:
It was only two weeks ago when the ASUS T91MT -- the first-ever Windows 7 convertible netbook -- dropped by Amazon's German site, and now the Eastern wind from Taiwan has finally reached US soil. Amazon.com buyers are offered pretty much the same configuration as their European counterpart: Intel Atom Z520, 8.9-inch multito (Read More)
Engadget:
Who says Microsoft ain't lookin' out for those who selected its Zune HD over something Designed In Cupertino? Just days after countless owners went berserk over a playcount syncing issue, Microsoft has released a new firmware update that not only solves that very quandary but also adds a gaggle of fantastic new and / or imp (Read More)
Engadget:
Dell may be focusing the bulk of its attention on the white-hot Adamo XPS, but it looks as if its attempting to slide the Zino HD into the wild without anyone noticing. If you'll recall, we snagged a little hands-on time with the box back in August, and now we've reason to believe that an official reveal is just moments awa (Read More)
Ars Technica:
Let's look back at the week that was in Microsoft news. Here were the top stories:Windows 7 SP1 beta rumored by end of 2009, RTM summer 2010: Windows 7 may be out, but Microsoft is of course still hard at work improving the operating system. Rumor has it that SP1 for Windows 7 w (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
11-07-09 -- Six thriving jobs that are here to stay, Windows 7 takes back Mac switchers, and how to coax auto makers to go electric.
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Engadget:
We know, today is totally Android 2.0's day to shine, but what would a Friday night be without a little diversity? Windows Mobile 6.5 officially landed on a gaggle of Windows Phones back in early October (a month ago to the day, in fact), but by and large, all of 'em have seemingly drifted off into some forgotten corner whi (Read More)
Engadget:
Scant hours after the SDV tuning, DRM-relaxing firmware update for Vista and Windows 7 Digital Cable Tuner users became available, Missing Remote let us know Microsoft has come through on the other half of its CEDIA promise by pushing the Digital Cable Advisor to Media Center Extras galleries everywhere. This half should en (Read More)
Wall Street Journal Tech News Briefing:
Ebay reaches an agreement with Skype's founders. Windows 7 seems to be flying off the shelves. Eagerly awaiting Tuesday's release of a new videogame.
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Wall Street Journal:
Consumers snapped up copies of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system during its first week on store shelves, thought its too soon to tell to what extent the software will ignite sales of new PCs. (Read More)
Engadget:
Wow, where've you been, Orb? It's been a full year since we heard anything from the once-adored media streaming outfit, and while it's been streaming out content to iPhones for quite some time, those relying on Macs to do it have been left in the damp night air. Until now, that is. Orb for Macintosh has finally hit the stre (Read More)
Engadget:
While today's Windows might not look completely out of place next to a Windows of yore, Microsoft Research certainly has some wild ideas for how to progress computer interaction. In a talk during Microsoft's college tour, Craig Mundle has been touting his research wares, including some pretty reasonable advances like auto c (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Software, Freeware, DealsAs Kevin pointed out on Wednesday, MacHeist has a new bundle for us at the moment -- but this one is what they consider a "nanoBundle" and it's free. I can't speak for everyone here at TUAW, but when I see the word "free" next to software, I horde it. They've decided to just give away t (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
Tech Today gathers all the biggest technology news of the morning’s Wall Street Journal into one place for your reading pleasure.Windows 7 Sales Start Strong: Consumers snapped up copies of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system during its first week on store shelves, though it’s too soon to tell to what extent the software (Read More)