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  • First look: Windows 8 Release Preview

    By Loyd Case | 31 May, 2012 19:46

    I'm sitting in my breakfast nook, my Samsung Series 9 sitting on the countertop. I check the news, and then look at how the markets are doing. After that, I fire up IE 10 to check my morning blogs, which kills another 15 minutes or so. At that point, I swipe the home page to the list of apps and open Word. It's a little disconcerting to be in the Metro-style interface--in what Microsoft calls the "Windows Home Page"--and then suddenly be in the desktop as Word launches. But cognitive dissonance is likely to be a common phenomenon among experienced Windows users.

  • The coolest Android accessories around

    By JR Raphael | 30 May, 2012 19:45

    These days, Android is more than just a platform: It's a club, a culture, a way of life. Android fans are into it, man, and they're itching to show off their mobile-minded pride.

  • Guide: How to use Microsoft Word as a desktop publishing tool

    By Helen Bradley | 30 May, 2012 08:21

    High-end desktop publishing programs, such as Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress, feature lots of tools to help designers produce stunning pages. But these programs are expensive, and novices require training to use them, factors that render their acquisition difficult to justify for most small businesses.

  • News feature: How Intel became famous

    By Patrick Budmar | 28 May, 2012 08:27

    Intel is a household name and one of the most recognisable brands in the world, but there was a time when neither the company nor its products were seen as very exciting.

  • Five things to look forward to in Linux Mint 13 Maya

    By Katherine Noyes | 23 May, 2012 07:08

    There's been much attention focused lately on Canonical's recently released Ubuntu Linux 12.04 "Precise Pangolin," but it's by no means the only popular Linux distribution out there with a major update in the offing.

Interviews
  • Intel: Ultrabooks offer more choice, better value than MacBook Air or iPad

    By Melanie Pinola | 01 April, 2012 06:03

    With the superhigh-resolution third-generation iPad selling like hotcakes, and a refresh of the MacBook Air expected soon, Windows-based laptops are seemingly becoming a dying breed in this "post-PC," Apple-dominated era.

  • HP is ready to get back to business

    By Jared Newman | 29 October, 2011 08:12

    After a crazy year for HP that included a failed tablet, a hasty decision to abandon the PC business (a decision now abandoned), and a CEO shakeup, the company seems eager to get back to business as usual.

  • Steve Jobs interview: One-on-one in 1995

    By Computerworld (US) staff | 07 October, 2011 09:13

    In April of 1995, Steve Jobs, then head of NeXT Computer, was interviewed as part of the Computerworld Honors Program Oral History project. The wide-ranging interview was conducted by Daniel Morrow, executive director of the awards program.

  • AN agent of change: Phil Cronin

    By Nadia Cameron | 27 October, 2009 16:24

    Intel’s Phil Cronin is a passionate believer in technology’s influence on society as connectivity pervades all corners of the globe. He speaks to NADIA CAMERON about his industry heritage and experiences, channel evolution and why ICT is so important.

  • Inside the new Big Blue: A Q&A with IBM's CIO

    By David Carey | 13 February, 2009 10:24

    Mark Hennessy speaks candidly on transforming the IT organization at IBM, fostering a culture of innovation, managing IT during the financial crisis, maximizing the value of social networking tools, and taking advantage of an imminent technological game-changer.

Opinions
  • Vista vs. money

    By Frank Hayes | 12 August, 2009 10:08

    To Vista or not to Vista? If that’s the question, the answer is money. Microsoft would really, really like IT shops to quit waffling and start migrating to the latest version of Windows. After all, Vista has been out for years now. It’s stable. It’s secure. The new software has even been paid for already under many volume licences.

  • Are sealed-in laptop batteries a good idea?

    By Paul Venezia | 30 June, 2009 13:40

    When Apple introduced its new MacBooks recently, it touted a doubled battery life -- but noted that the laptops' batteries were sealed into the case, not user-swappable as is the norm on laptops.

  • AMD spins Moore's Law in IT's favour

    By Tom Yager | 11 February, 2009 13:50

    In 64-bit servers, AMD and Intel will soon be on the same page, architecturally speaking. But these similar ends were reached by very different means.

  • Microsoft, HP, others shy away from Intel 'netbook' moniker

    By Carla Thornton | 31 January, 2009 10:13

    Netbook. Subnotebook. Mini-notebook. Mini-laptop. Mini. Why so many names for the same low-powered laptop with 10-inch screen and no optical drive?

  • What's coming in 2009

    By Michael Gartenberg | 31 December, 2008 08:00

    Well, it's that time of the year again. Time to enjoy the glow of a nice LED backlit display and huddle with the warmth that only an overclocked PC can produce. Yep, it's time to take a look at what's going to happen in technology in 2009. Here are my five predictions for the new year.

Reviews
  • HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One review: A welcome replacement

    By Jon L. Jacobi | 09 May, 2012 23:17

    The $US129 (as of May 9, 2012) HP Photosmart 5520 e-All-in-One color inkjet multifunction (copy/print/scan) is a decidedly welcome replacement for the HP Photosmart 5510 e-All-in-One--a handsome but disappointing product that lacked manual duplexing and layout support. The Photosmart 5520 makes amends big-time, offering an automatic duplexer as well as both booklet and multipage printing. In other aspects, the units are virtually identical.

  • Dell Streak 7 Android tablet (preview)

    By Agam Shah | 10 January, 2011 13:26

    Dell's Streak 7 tablet runs on Google's Android 2.2, and is powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual-core processor. The tablet will be upgradeable to Google's Android 3.0 OS, code-named Honeycomb, soon after its launch, said Michael Tatelman, vice president at Dell, speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

  • More for less: 4 budget laptops

    By Brian Nadel | 04 August, 2010 02:57

    As the economy slowly improves, things are finally looking up for laptops.

  • 4 all-in-one PCs sip energy, save money

    By Brian Nadel | 16 December, 2009 03:29

    All-in-one desktop PCs have long been touted as space-saving wonders, squeezing an entire computer into a frame that's only slightly bigger than the monitor itself. They've also represented some of the computer industry's best bargains, typically selling for about one-third less than a standard desktop PC with a separate monitor. But did you know they can cut your electricity bill significantly compared with a traditional desktop system?

  • Product News: The latest products from AOC, Iomega, Hitachi, Lexmark & Tandberg

    By ARN Staff | 25 February, 2009 15:35

    AOC 619Fh

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