laptop-review: November 2012

Humble THQ Bundle is ready to shut up and take your money

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		Humble THQ Bundle is ready to shut up and take your money 11.29.2012 11:44 AM The folks and THQ and Humble Bundle have gone overboard, offering some AAA titles for whatever you want to pay.

		Hacktivism draws attention, but little action 11.30.2012 10:58 AM The latest break-in at the International Atomic Energy Agency demonstrates that the public still doesn't buy criminal acts in support of "good causes."

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		Five ways the iPad beats the Surface RT 11.29.2012 1:28 PM The Surface RT is a well-engineered tablet with a solid OS, but there are still a number of reasons to choose the Apple iPad.

		Hands on with iTunes 11 11.29.2012 1:40 PM iTunes 11 marks a fairly major revamp of Apple's all-in-one media player/store/syncing software. Senior writer Lex Friedman and senior editor Dan Moren run down what's new and different.

		Survey: Google Play gains on Apple App Store 11.29.2012 1:40 PM iOS app sales still outpace Android app sales four to one.

		Google exec rips Facebook as social net of the past 11.29.2012 2:06 PM In an interview this week, a Google executive called rival Facebook an outdated social network that is annoying the heck out of users with its ads.

		Dell's 'Sputnik' Ubuntu Linux ultrabook: First in a new line? 11.29.2012 3:09 PM Testers are asking for a 'big brother version' of the company's new 'XPS 13, Developer Edition,' Dell says.

		Sprint to charge users of Nextel network an extra $10 per month 11.29.2012 3:30 PM Showing that it's serious about quickly phasing out its venerable iDEN network and traditional push-to-talk service, Sprint Nextel now plans to charge all subscribers on that system an extra $10 per month beginning Jan. 1.

		RIM preps for BlackBerry 10 QWERTY smartphone 11.29.2012 3:43 PM The BlackBerry Dev Alpha C smartphone will help developers test their applications.

		How to Set Up a Pinterest Business Page 11.29.2012 3:52 PM Have you switched to the new Pinterest Business Pages? Here's how to do it, plus details on its other exclusive features.

		Kill switch thrown on Internet in Syria 11.29.2012 4:00 PM Internet and mobile communications were shut down on Thursday morning in war-torn Syria.

		Review: YWriter is a distraction-free, free-of-charge organizing tool for writers 11.29.2012 4:33 PM YWriter is Scrivener sans glitz. This free program helps writers get their thoughts together and organized.

Fantastical for iPhone shines despite iOS-caused limitations

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		Fantastical for iPhone shines despite iOS-caused limitations 11.29.2012 9:45 AM Fantastical leaps from the Mac to the iPhone, and it sticks the landing.

		Create a basic resume with Resume Designer for iOS 11.28.2012 7:00 AM Resume Designer offers job-seekers the basic building blocks they need attract an employer?s eye.

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		Bring your Minecraft creations to life with this iOS app 11.26.2012 4:45 PM Have you ever wanted to take that giant replica of Nyan Cat that you built in Minecraft and plop it down in your neighborhood? No? That?s just me? Mojang has teamed up with 13th Lab to make this dream a reality with the augmented reality iOS app Minecraft Reality.

		Readability provides convenience for mobile reading 11.23.2012 7:00 AM Compatible with both the iPhone and the iPad, the iOS version of Readability's read-it-later offering offers a simple workflow and pleasingly minimalist design.

Android Apps


		Entertain with ease: 8 apps for holiday parties 11.29.2012 3:00 AM The holiday season is gearing up, and we've found eight apps to help you plan a great holiday party!

		Survey: Google Play gains on Apple App Store 11.29.2012 1:40 PM iOS app sales still outpace Android app sales four to one.

		Review: Runtastic's mobile apps make tracking a workout easier 11.29.2012 9:00 AM As a free app, Runtastic is great for distance runners; but non-distance runners will have to pay for pedometer and altimeter features.

Humble THQ Bundle is ready to shut up and take your money

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		Humble THQ Bundle is ready to shut up and take your money 11.29.2012 11:44 AM The folks and THQ and Humble Bundle have gone overboard, offering some AAA titles for whatever you want to pay.

		Requiem for a game: Quirky MMO Glitch to close 11.15.2012 4:15 PM Glitch walks the balance between naughty and cute, funny and sweet, personal and world-spanning. This hard-to-describe game never left invitation-only beta, nor did it build the audience it needed to survive. It will close December 9.

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		Keep it casual: 15 best Windows 8 gaming apps 11.20.2012 3:30 AM Whether you're riding a bus or taking a breather between business meetings, these Windows 8 gaming apps are perfect for blowing off a little steam.

		Retro gaming challenge! Windows 8 versus classic PC games 11.15.2012 3:30 AM Windows 8 is great for running today's games, but what about classics from PC's golden age of gaming? The results are mixed.

		Call of Duty: Black Ops II: What you need to know 11.12.2012 9:19 AM

		Build a killer Windows 8 gaming PC for under $1,000 11.12.2012 3:30 AM How we assembled an inexpensive gaming rig that delivers solid frame rates and is poised for future upgrades.

		Free Game Friday: Remakes, demakes and more 11.16.2012 6:00 AM This week we look at some tweaks to games you love to put them in a new, free package.

		Free Game Friday: The Joy of Repetition 11.23.2012 6:00 AM This weeks games are about doing things for a second, third or thousanth time and still making it fun.