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Nvidia Unveils Switchable Laptop Graphics Notebooks with switchable graphics have been shipping for years, but they haven't lived up to expectations. Nvidia hopes to change that with its new Optimus technology, which promises discrete GPU power when you need it, integrated graphics when you don't, automatically. Read Mobile Computing this week for details. - Jason Cross, PCWorld Mobile Computing Gear & Apps Fujitsu LifeBook T4410: Good Touch Features, but a Little Too Heavy It isn't especially light or attractive, but the business-friendly T4410 offers strong performance in a multitouch-ready, convertible package. From Paper Tape to Data Sticks: The Evolution of Removable Storage Over the years, people have tried to transfer information from one computer to another in a dizzying number of ways. Heres a look at some of the best, along with others that time forgot. Log Your Activity With Freebie Anuran Simple and efficient, Anuran keeps track of what you're doing. 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