Friday 14 December 2012

The irrepressible evolution of the PC mouse

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The irrepressible evolution of the PC mouse

12.12.2012 3:30 AM

A half-century old and still going strong, the mouse has seen its ups and downs. Here's its history, from inauspicious beginnings to the essential peripheral we use today.

13 killer Chrome apps to replace your desktop software

12.10.2012 3:30 AM

Can you get all your work done without ever leaving your Web browser? We tested a suite of Chrome extensions to see if they're up to the task.

 

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End mind-numbing repetition with these 5 powerful PC automation tools

12.13.2012 3:30 AM

If you find yourself doing a lot of repetitive computer work, you're doing it wrong. Working with software should be a joy, not an effort, and these tools can help you make it so.

10 great PC accessories that cost less than $200

12.13.2012 3:30 AM

If you want to get the most from your desktop or laptop, you?'ll need to look beyond speeds and feeds, and pick the right peripherals.

Ear candy! The best Windows 8 music apps

12.12.2012 5:01 AM

Windows 8's ever-updating live tiles may look pretty, but all that eye candy is just begging for some ear candy to match. We highlight the Windows 8 music apps that'll have you begging for an encore.

10 killer PC upgrades for less than $250

12.11.2012 3:30 AM

Sometimes a single component upgrade can push your PC over the edge. Allow us to make some timely holiday suggestions.

Prevent malware attacks on social networks: 3 tips

12.12.2012 10:43 AM

The FBI has shut down the Butterfly botnet, but others will follow. Heed this advice so you don't become a victim.

Does your small business need a mobile app to stay competitive?

12.12.2012 3:30 AM

If you listen to the growing chorus of small-business owners, going mobile is becoming a necessity. But what are the real-world costs, payoffs, and drawbacks? SMB owners chime in.

US mobile providers commit to emergency texting service

12.07.2012 9:45 AM

The four largest mobile carriers in the U.S. -- AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile -- have agreed to accelerate the availability of emergency texting, or text-to-911.

Google's Android app scanner falls short in security test

12.12.2012 5:48 AM

Out of more than 1,200 malware samples, Google's technology for scanning third-party smartphone apps detected only 193

Beware ransomware that impersonates voice of cops

12.10.2012 10:40 AM

A new variant of a Trojan program called Reveton that prevents victims from using their computers and displays rogue messages from law enforcement agencies is using localized voice messages to trick victims into paying made-up fines, according to researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro.

Dell scraps Android smartphones in favor of Windows 8 tablets

12.13.2012 7:54 AM

The company's VP of global operations says the Android smartphone ecosystem needs a lot of investment in order to be really successful

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