TechCrunch:
Now that we’ve all actually seen Chrome OS, the immediate reaction that most are jumping to is that it won’t be killing Windows anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean it won’t hurt Microsoft, and apply long-term pressure to the (Read More)
Gizmodo:
You back up your computers, or at least know that you should. But what about your smartphones? They carry massive amounts of personal data, and are subjected to life-or-death situations on a daily basis. Here's how to back th (Read More)
Gizmodo:
The Consumerist is reporting that two Mac users were denied AppleCare coverage because the owners were smokers. Not because the computers were damaged by second hand smoke, but because of OSHA regulations. According to separa (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Are you trying to find a gift for one of those crazies who's always going on about the superiority of vinyl, or who dresses like a character on Mad Men? Here are some ideas for the retrophile in your life. BTW, if you hate th (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Hardware, Odds and endsIt should be pretty obvious by now that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health. What's not as obvious is that it might be bad for your Mac, too. According to The Cons (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Black Friday is a week away, and thousands of markdowns are already announced. Our master list of Giz-friendly deals—a hefty read—includes similar items priced differently at different stores. Keep it refreshed, cuz we'll be (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Once upon a time, Apple computers didn't come with keyboards or monitors or even cases. But they often came with a personal letter from Steve Jobs, like the one included with this Apple I, now available starting at $50,000. T (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Our iMac review included a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo chip inside, but we received the top-of-the-line iMac housing the more promising 2.8GHz Core i7 processor. Do more cores make up for lower clock speeds? Yes. Often 2X to 3X. The B (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Our iMac review included a 3.06GHz Core2Duo chip inside, but we received the top of the line iMac housing the more promising 2.8GHz Core i7 processor. Do more cores make up for lower clock speeds? Yes. Often 2-3x. The Basic D (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Unlike many other Black Friday retailers, Walmart has some legitimately sweet gadget deals going on—like a Magnavox NB500 Blu-ray player for $78 and a whole mess of HDTVs. * Indicates a doorbuster item Computers Acer 17.3″ B (Read More)
Lifehacker:
Adam thinks XBMC is the best media center around, but I roll with Boxee for its awesome content apps. Here's how I turned a relatively cheap, yet surprisingly powerful home theater PC into a DIY Boxee Box for my HDTV. Why go (Read More)
Gizmodo:
New data from SquareTrade (one of the bigger warranty providers) says Asus and Toshiba have the least hardware malfunctions over 3 years, while one-in-four HP laptops are projected to experience problems. Oh, and crappy netbo (Read More)
Lifehacker:
Apple wins a court battle against a would-be hackintosh start-up, the internet gets a 40-year overview, and Cry Translator proves there isn't an app for everything (wearing diapers). Apple Scores Massive Win in Psystar Case (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Sounds sinister, right? That's probably because I replaced the word "computers" with "robots!" For effect! But no, still, this is at least insteresting: Developers are now reporting that apps are getting rejected, and not by (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Thank you Meijer, for aiming low this Black Friday. Our readers may/may not want a Sylvania 1080P 42-inch TV or Blu-ray player, but they'll be on sale for $499 and $89, respectively. Plus, $9 Blu-ray movies and cheap video ga (Read More)
Gizmodo:
The Core i5 iMacs are fast, but early benchmarks of the Core i7 model suggest a 35 percent performance boost, even though the upgrade only costs $200 extra. Timon-Royer's telling graph uses results from the Geekbench Website. (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple Corporate, Hardware, OSYesterday, Judge William Alsup, United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, dealt Psystar a crushing blow in its ongoing litigation with (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Generally speaking, upgrading to Windows 7 is a no-brainer. "But what about my gadgets?" you might ask, eyes watering slightly, "will they be OK?" Yes, yes they will. Here's how to make Windows 7 play nice with all your favor (Read More)
The Unofficial Apple Weblog:
Filed under: Software, Internet ToolsDropbox, one of my current top 5 favorite apps, has opened voting for their features roadmap. Some neat suggestions so far, but the most cryptic of the top 5 is among the most useful for M (Read More)
Gizmodo:
Oh Best Buy, won't you save us from the legions of mediocre Black Friday deals that have leaked so far? Please? No, not really? Well, at least there are some great video game deals. * Indicates a doorbuster item Cell Phones A (Read More)