Customization
A great many of Windows' settings can be tweaked to reflect your computing preferences in more relevant ways than, for example, changing the picture on the desktop.
Circuit City Confirms HD DVD Exchange Program
Consumers who purchased an HD DVD player at Circuit City will be able to return them to the retailer, which will swap them with a comparably priced Blu-ray player.
Google's New Chrome Beta: 'Twice as Fast'
Google has unveiled a new beta version of its Chrome browser, with purportedly twice the speed of the previous version plus some needed new features.
How to Disable Autorun/AutoPlay in Windows XP/Vista
Dating back to Windows 95, Autorun allows an inserted CD-ROM to launch a function automatically, for example by installing a program, when the disc is inserted. This isn't always good news.
PC Shipments Expected to Fall in 2009
Global personal computer shipments will fall in 2009 for the first time since the dotcom bubble burst in 2001, research house iSuppli said on Tuesday, reversing an earlier forecast for meager growth this year.
The Taiwan DRAM Bailout: What's Next?
Taiwan is setting up a new company to pull together six struggling computer memory chip makers and bring in technology from Japan's Elpida or U.S.-based Micron in a sector suffering from its worst ever slump.
Nielsen: 40 Percent of People Use Smartphones, Tablets While Watching
According to a Nielsen report, 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are using their devices while they watch TV.
ATI, Nvidia Support New AMD Socket With New Chipsets
Both ATI Technologies and Nvidia announced new PC core logic chipsets Tuesday in support of Advanced Micro Devices' new AM2 socket platform.
MSI Gaming Notebook Features 'Turbo' Button
MSI Computer -- which like many Taiwan ODMs, has moved into its own branded products -- announced the GX600 gaming notebook on Wednesday, featuring an interesting feature: one-touch overclocking.
Spore Mobile for iPhone Spawns Monday
Good news, iPhone owners. Looks like EA will be spreading a little Spore love your way, September 7th, the same day the game hits for Mac and PC.
