5 Ways the Apple Store Rocked Best Buy on iPad Launch Day... or Did It


Dell, Goodwill Expand Gadgets-for-the-Needy Plan
Dell and Goodwill on Wednesday announced a significant expansion of the Reconnect program, which uses Goodwill's nationwide drop-off centers to take gently used electronics equipment (from all manufacturers, not just Dell) and get it back into the hands of the needy.
Bid to Protect Net Neutrality Fails
An attempt to outlaw a two-tiered payment system for Internet delivery speed fails, but another neutrality-related bill is coming up.
'Spore' Adds Parts, Mission-Based Expansions
The Creepy and Cute Parts Pack is already scheduled to arrive on November 18. A space-themed add-on will also add the ability to create custom missions.
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.

Invalid boot.ini File
When I power up my Dell Dimension 8200 with Windows XP Pro, it makes a sound, and the following messages appear on the screen: "Invalid boot .INI file" and "booting from C:\winnt\boot." Then it boots up.

Build It: A Sandy Bridge Media Machine
Intel's new processing technology is packed with media-management features. You can build a computer to take advantage of them without spending a fortune--we did.
Google's Chrome Browser Will Add Extensions
One of the chief attacks lobbed against Google's upstart browser, Chrome, has been that it doesn't support the wealth of customizing extensions beloved by users of Mozilla's open-source browser. That, apparently, will change.
E-Mail: DIY or Outsource?
Running your e-mail in-house or using a hosted solution depends on your needs and budget. Either way, make sure it's secure.

Citizendium Web Encyclopedia Opens Doors
Citizendium, a site whose goal is to provide a more authoritative voice than rival Wikipedia, said Wednesday that it has opened its doors.
