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PC will lose its place at top 
of computing hierarchy
03-19-10
The PC has been at the center of the computing universe for 30 years. But that's about to change.
An inexpensive tune-up for your PC 03-19-10
Right out of the box — and with no technical expertise — System Mechanic can boost your PC's boot-up time, make it run faster, clear junk files you no longer use and don't need, repair your registry files, figure out why your system is crashing and fix it, provide 911-type service for your PC if it won't boot up, check for viruses and kill them, protect you from Internet snoops, and wash your car.
Circumvent time-consuming Web forms with auto-fill program 03-19-10
You're surfing the Net at blazing speeds, gathering information, locating products and services, buying and selling — and all of a sudden it all comes to a screeching halt. You've just surfed into ... The Form Page Zone .
How to click a Web site button you can't see 03-05-10
Question: My son bought me a Dell Inspiron Mini PC, which works well but has one problem. When I receive an e-mail with a .pdf attachment and try to open it, the Adobe Reader software comes on the screen and asks me to accept its terms of use. But I can't scroll to the bottom of the form where the "Accept" button is. It seems that my screen is too small. What can I do?
Apple's cold war with Google heats up 03-05-10
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple's cold war with Google just heated up.
YouTube to caption videos
for hearing-impaired viewers
03-05-10
SAN JOSE, Calif. — YouTube said Thursday that it will start automatically captioning videos on its site, opening up a huge share of its content to people who are hearing-impaired, and a first step in creating a network of videos that could be subtitled between many languages.
Shorten those long website addresses 02-26-10
One of the things I remember learning as a kid was supposedly the longest word in the English language.
Tech industry running on hype 02-26-10
The conversation sounded straight from the dot-com boom a decade ago, but it happened this year.
Internet pioneer proves Silicon Valley startups 
aren't just for kids
02-18-10
It's not unusual to hear talk around startups about bringing in adult supervision to give a young company credibility and maybe attract some venture funding.
Hibernation has its risks for PCs 02-18-10
QUESTION: What's your feeling about putting a Windows PC in hibernation?
Privacy filter fits over screen, lets only you see 02-13-10
So there you are using your laptop computer at some public venue. You may be traveling on a jet, sitting at a local coffee shop hotspot, at the library doing research, on a bus, wherever. 
Spring cleaning for your PC 02-13-10
It may be too early for spring cleaning of your ranch, but it's never too soon to clean your hard drive. Instead of buckets of detergent, squeegees and lint-free rags, the PC version, aptly named "Spring Cleaning," will help you rid your PC of unneeded files, Internet detritus, stray Registry entries and other pesky files you don't need and are probably responsible for slowing you to a crawl.
Apple again taps our tech hopes and dreams 02-01-10
I knew that the hype surrounding the Apple tablet had reached extraordinary proportions when I got an e-mail from Juan Antonio Giner a few weeks ago.
Oracle lays out plan to streamline Sun Microsystems 02-01-10
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oracle may not have much experience selling hardware, but the giant Redwood City, Calif. , software company is counting on turning Sun Microsystems' business into a profitable operation by taking the same tough-minded approach that succeeded with dozens of smaller acquisitions in the last five years
Speeding up an old computer on a budget 01-16-10
Question: My mother-in-law recently gave her old Toshiba laptop to our 14-year-old daughter. It works fine but is a tad slow. It has an Intel Celeron M processor, a chip speed of 1.5 gigahertz, 448 megabytes of RAM and a 55.8-gigabyte hard drive. Is there anything we can do to speed it up without spending a lot of money? Would adding more RAM be worthwhile?
McAfee says Microsoft browser flaw exploited in China attacks 01-16-10
SAN FRANCISCO — Security-software maker McAfee Inc. said Thursday that a flaw in Microsoft Corp.'s Internet browser was exploited in recent cyber-attacks on Google Inc. and others that have caused the search giant to consider pulling out of China .
Intel aims for the cloud as businesses ramp IT spending 01-16-10
SAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. affirmed this week what many analysts have been talking about for some time: That a corporate spending wave is about to hit — and a big part of it will come from the cloud.
Intel rolls out chips to increase PC power 01-10-10
SAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. on Thursday rolled out new products for the mainstream personal computer market, including faster chips that can automatically boost a PC's processing power to adapt to heavier workload.
25 essential programs for your PC 01-03-10
At the risk of sounding like a late-night salesman pitching food shredders for $12.99 . (

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Digital video still far from perfect 02-26-10
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Digital video — movies and television shows you can download from the Internet — has a bright future. But to get there, providers need to work out some problems.
Smart phones oust PCs from top of tech food chain 02-18-10
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The era of the PC's dominance is officially over. We have crossed over into the age of mobile computing.
In world of online flirting, virtual gifts are big business 02-13-10
MIAMI — It's a trusted formula: Send your sweetheart flowers, chocolates or teddy bears on Valentine's Day to express your love.
Why Apple's iPad will change gadget world 02-01-10
Who would have thought that the most innovative thing about the iPad was going to be its price?
TV makers, networks say market is ripe for 3-D 01-10-10
LAS VEGAS — Are people really ready to don funny glasses to watch three-dimensional television in their homes? The answer is a resounding "yes," according to the electronics and entertainment industries.
Palm aims to stake out industry role with new offerings 01-10-10
LAS VEGAS — Palm's news conference at last year's Consumer Electronics Show marked the beginning of its comeback story. This year, Palm seemed determined to show that its story still has some life to it.
Tasty leftovers , of the gadget variety 01-03-10
Being a gadget reviewer often feels like being at a holiday feast. Every day, companies invite me to sample their products, and, even though I know I should turn some of them down, I say yes too often and end up filling my plate (or cubicle) with more gadgets than I possibly have the time or space to review in a year.
Smart phones are making Wi-Fi hotspots hot again 12-16-09
MINNEAPOLIS — Lisa Helminiak , who uses her iPhone as a computer as much as to talk, has declared her independence from the slow cell phone network.
AT&T considers charging iPhone users for high data usage 12-10-09
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Attention iPhone owners: AT&T has heard your complaints about its sometimes-slow network.
Gifts for your favorite geek 12-03-09
In the spirit of the season, I've picked out 10 geeky gifts that cost less than $100 . Some are practical. Some are fun. All would be good additions to your gift list for friends and family — or your own wish list. (Ranked by price.)
Droid good but not great 11-07-09
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Motorola's new Droid smartphone has attracted a fair amount of attraction as quite possibly the toughest challenger yet for the iPhone.
Droid squares off against iPhone for market share 10-31-09
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In one corner, we have Silicon Valley tech heavyweight Apple and its widely popular iPhone. In the opposing corner, a new smart-phone challenger: the Droid, powered by Mountain View, Calif. , Internet juggernaut Google's Android software, built by Motorola and sold by Verizon Wireless .
Amazon fights to keep Kindle on top of e-book crowd 10-24-09
SAN FRANCISCO — The threat of growing competition in the e-reader market does not seem to have cooled demand for Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle, but the online retailer will likely face its toughest test in the coming holiday season.
Be cautious with cell phone details 10-19-09
By now, most people are savvy about scams that involve giving out personal information on the Internet. They know that identity thieves may be lurking behind ostensibly free offers, fake websites and phony e-mails.
Touch screen gamble: which technology to use 10-19-09
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Prompted partly by the iPhone's phenomenal popularity, consumers are demanding and likely to get a wider range of touch screens on many more electronic devices.
Nintendo cuts price of Wii console to $199 09-26-09
SAN FRANCISCO — Nintendo Ltd. cut the price of its popular Wii console by $50 to $199 , the latest price reduction by video game console makers who have watched sales fall sharply over the last six months.

Google, Apple have different stories on iPhone application 09-20-09
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc.'s report to the Federal Communications Commission that it was Apple Inc. that rejected its Google Voice application from the popular iPhone's app store is at odds with Apple's version of events.

Motorola pins hopes on new Android smartphone Cliq 09-12-09
CHICAGO — Motorola Inc. on Thursday unveiled a new mobile phone built around social networking tools, introducing the first handset in a fresh portfolio of devices on which the company has staked its turnaround efforts.
Latest Windows phone coming next month 09-07-09
SEATTLE — Microsoft is rolling out a new version of its mobile-phone software, Windows Mobile 6.5, on Oct. 6 , in hopes of staying afloat in the competitive marketplace for cellphones that e-mail, snap photos and surf the Web.
Tech's new love 08-21-09
There was a time in Silicon Valley when the political game was practically sneered upon.
Tech gadgets that make travel easier 08-06-09
When my wife and I went on our honeymoon last year, some friends couldn't believe that we were posting pictures and updates to our Facebook and Twitter profiles while we were supposed to be relaxing.
HD stands for high demand
If your home is your castle you probably prefer a night in to a night out. Staying in to catch the latest DVD release is probably the comfort food of entertainment. Now, many homes feature a theater room that comes as close as possible to seeing it on the big screen.
Wired and waiting
You’re driving home after work on a dark, freezing, snowy day. So you make a call to your house and tell it to turn on the driveway defrosters and the outdoor lighting. You go to bed that night and the house wakes you up in the morning with soft music, a hot shower waiting and a carafe of steaming coffee in the breakfast room.

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