OX Text review: An in-browser word processor with big ambitions
OpenXchange's new word processor, OX Text, is the first in a set of Linux-based productivity apps. Can it compete with Google Docs and Office 365?

KiraBook review: An ultrabook for the 1%
Toshiba's new KiraBook ultrabook offers a sleek, rich look along with high-end components, including a fine display and great speakers. The question is: Can you afford it?

Optimus G Pro deep-dive review: A supersized smartphone done right
LG's new Optimus G Pro smartphone brings a fresh dose of elegance to the supersized smartphone form. Could it be the new heavyweight champion?

5 mini projectors: A show wherever you go
Have a presentation or a favorite video hiding in your smartphone? One of these five mobile projectors will let you show off.

How do they compare? Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One and Nexus 4
Trying to figure out which one to get? Here's the specs for each of these three devices.

Samsung Galaxy S4 deep-dive review: A real-world evaluation
Samsung's Galaxy S4 has great hardware and some great added functionality -- but some of its new features are baffling or downright silly.

4 video editors: Pro results for ambitious amateurs
Today's video editing apps have made many pro-level features available to anyone who wants to use them. We review four of the best known video editors to see what they offer and how easy it is to use them.

BlackBerry Q10 review: Qwerty lovers rejoice!
The new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone features a qwerty keypad, along with an updated OS and some great new features. But do users still want a 'real' keyboard?

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 review: A useful, if not radical, upgrade
Adobe has released a public beta of its Lightroom 5 photo-editing application. While not a radical reworking, it includes some useful new tools.

HTC One deep-dive review: A smartphone that flirts with perfection
HTC's just-released Android smartphone, the HTC One, offers high-quality hardware, an outstanding camera and stunning design. But the device isn't without its drawbacks.

Social Media Certifications Prepare Students, Employees for Social Business
Using social media to market your business or collaborate internally means more than having a presence on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Facebook. To teach college students that lesson, Syracuse University adopted HootSuite University's certification program. Syracuse isn't alone: Social media certifications are a growing trend, but is a training course right for you?

Seagate Wireless Plus review: A terabyte of mobile wireless storage
Seagate's Wireless Plus drive offers a terabyte of storage and a way to stash your videos, photos, music and documents or wirelessly stream them to your mobile devices.

4 Bluetooth speakers: Improve your mobile sound
Even the most high-end smartphones and tablets today still have less-than-stellar speakers. We test four mobile Bluetooth speakers to see how they can improve your sound.

Fear of Facebook: 7 free apps that guard your privacy
Facebook users are constantly being told that their privacy is under siege. Here are seven apps that can help secure your personal data.

Back up your website: 10 WordPress plugins that keep your data safe
WordPress may be a popular CMS, but its built-in backup isn't ideal. Here are 10 plugins that can help you keep your entire site safe.

A touchscreen on your desktop: Three new displays
With the introduction of Windows 8, touchscreens are coming to the desktop -- but they're not cheap. We look at three of the latest monitors from Acer, Dell and ViewSonic.

Two personal Wi-Fi hotspots: Different strokes for different folks
Two Wi-Fi mobile hotspots offer very different services: The Verizon Wireless JetPack is fast but pricey while the FreedomPop Photon is limited but free.

Three document scanners: Move your data from paper to pixels
We looked at three desktop scanners from Brother, Fujitsu and Panasonic to see how well they help scan, store and send your documents

Six useful JavaScript libraries for dealing with data
These JavaScript libraries can help format your data for analysis or a compelling online presentation.

Webmail war: Gmail vs. Outlook.com vs. Yahoo Mail
The three most popular free Web-based email services have all seen big changes recently, from revamped interfaces to advanced features. Does Google, Microsoft or Yahoo now deserve your webmail business?

Chromebook Pixel review: A luxury laptop for life in the cloud
A deep-dive review of Google's new Chromebook Pixel laptop, which has high-quality hardware and an amazing touch-based display -- and a few limitations. So at $1,300, is it the laptop for you?

Transcend ESD200 review: A fast little external SSD
Transcend's ESD200 external SSD is fast and very portable. Unfortunately, the backup software doesn't impress.

BlackBerry Z10 in-depth review: Good phone, truly great OS
BlackBerry's new Z10 smartphone offers a superior display, great navigation and interesting BYOD features. But is it too little, too late?

IronKey Workspace review: Windows 8 PC on a stick
Imation's IronKey division has introduced a new USB drive from which you can boot up an encryption-secured Windows 8 PC on any computer.

Office 365 Home Premium review: Is Office better by subscription?
Office 365 Home Premium, Microsoft's new subscription-based version of Office 2013, lets you use your applications anywhere. But does it really cost less than the client version?

SanDisk Ultra Plus SSD review: Fast and inexpensive
The SanDisk Ultra Plus SSD, which sports data speeds of up to 530MB/s, is aimed squarely at replacing aging hard drives in existing desktops and laptops.

Review: Apple's new 21.5-in. iMac
Apple's new iMac features a redesigned case that tapers at the edges, an optional Fusion Drive for storage and an updated system architecture, making it a stylish all-in-one desktop computer. But there are some caveats, says Michael DeAgonia.

10 free Drupal modules that make development easier
Working with Drupal is not for the timid -- but these 10 free modules could make things easier for developers and administrators.

10 Joomla extension modules for easier and better websites
A collection of 10 diverse Joomla extensions that can help you build and maintain your sites.

Cut the cord: 14 set-top media streamers (update)
Which Internet TV streamer is right for you? From Roku and Apple TV to new Boxee, Google TV and NeoTV, we look at the different mixes of programming, connections and features you get with 14 set-top boxes.

7 low-cost videoconferencing services: Which is best for your meeting?
We look at 7 online videoconferencing services that help colleagues and friends keep in touch, share screens and collaborate on presentations.

3 Windows 8 ultrabooks: Lightweight and powerful
A crop of ultrabooks is being introduced for the new Windows 8 operating system. We examine the HP Envy TouchSmart, Sony Vaio T13 and Toshiba Portege Z935 to see how they shape up.

SwiftKey Flow review: The Android keyboard you've been waiting for
SwiftKey Flow combines outstanding word prediction with a top-notch interface and new slide-to-type functionality. Quite simply, typing on Android doesn't get much better than this.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Premium review: Accurate voice recognition
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the premiere voice-recognition software package. Its latest version adds additional accuracy.

Dell XPS 12 review: Does it succeed as both an ultrabook and a tablet?
Dell's new XPS 12 convertible is one of the first Windows 8 computer to work both as an ultrabook and a tablet. But despite a nice design and great display, it may not succeed.

HTC Droid DNA review: A superphone with flaws
HTC's new Droid DNA has some standout hardware elements, but the Android smartphone suffers from significant drawbacks that make it difficult to recommend.

Apple 13-in. Retina MacBook Pro review: Vibrant screen, perfect size?
After spending some time with Apple's new 13-in MacBook Pro with a Retina display, columnist Michael deAgonia is ready to dump his 15-in. laptop for good.

Nook HD review: A faster, brighter and better e-reader/tablet
Barnes & Noble's new Nook HD and Nook HD+ ereader/tablets have great displays, improved software and a new video service -- worthy competitors for Amazon's Kindle Fire.

HTC's Windows Phone 8X review: Fast, bright and sleek
HTC's fast and well-designed Windows Phone 8X is one of the first to use Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 smartphone operating system.

Google Nexus 10 deep-dive review: Android, supersized
The Nexus 10 tablet brings the pure Google Android experience into a large-screen form. Here's an in-depth look at where it shines -- and where it falls short.

Google Nexus 4 deep-dive review: Android at its best
Google's Nexus 4 offers outstanding hardware and an optimal Android experience, but it may require you to make a few compromises. Here's an in-depth look at the new flagship phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note II review: Is bigger really better?
Samsung's Galaxy Note II is big, bright and powerful, with a number of new features. Here's an in-depth look at where it excels -- and where it falls short.

Surface RT review: Microsoft's bid for a thing of its own
Microsoft has introduced its new Surface RT tablet in an attempt to create a product that will stand out in a crowded consumer marketplace. How well does it succeed?

Motorola Droid Razr HD review: How phones should be built
Motorola's Droid Razr HD makes a lasting impression with its first-class build quality and outstanding battery life -- but the Android smartphone also has its fair share of flaws.

Samsung Chromebook review: Google's new $249 computer
Google's new $249 Samsung Chromebook finally gets the price right -- so what's the cloud-centric laptop actually like to use?

7 laptop bags: How well do they really protect?
We drop-tested (and videoed) 7 laptop bags -- two backpacks, two messenger bags, two soft briefcases and a hard case -- to find out whether they can keep your equipment from harm.

LG Optimus G quick review: New smartphone offers great business features
LG's new Optimus G Android smartphone, which will be available from both Sprint and AT&T, offers a fast processor, a brilliant display and some powerful productivity features.

Joomla 3.0 review: Making way for mobile
We take a close look at 3.0, the latest version of the open-source content-management system, which offers a new implementation that helps site developers design for the mobile platform.

Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 sharpens speech recognition, learns transcription
Nuance has now released Dragon Dictate 3, which includes improvements and new features, including sharpened speech recognition.

10 smartphone apps that can help track your expenses
Hate having to record your expenditures for the IRS or your company's accounting department? These iPhone and Android apps can make it easier to track your expenses.

Review: Apple's iPhone 5 destined for success
With the iPhone 5, Apple has again delivered something worthy of the iconic iPhone name and legacy, says columnist Michael deAgonia.

Hard disk drives vs. solid-state drives: Are SSDs finally worth the money?
While SSDs offer the best upgrade to a computer money can buy, they don't come cheap -- but there are alternatives that provide the performance you want without breaking the bank.

Kindle Fire HD review: A better Kindle, but not a better tablet
Amazon's newest Kindle, the 7-in. Kindle Fire HD, is a great buy if you're an Amazon customer, but it falls short as a general-purpose tablet.

10 essential WordPress plugins
WordPress has developed into a full-fledged content management system. We look at 10 essential plugins that make it even better.

Nokia apologizes for fake video used to depict Lumia 920 optical abilities
Nokia issued an apology Thursday for an advertisement that lacked a disclaimer for using a simulated video to describe the new PureView anti-blur technology inside its Lumia 920 smartphone.

Mac users prep for Windows 8
The two best-known virtualization products for the Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac and Fusion, have both now produced updates optimized for the upcoming Windows 8.

Get things done: 10 to-do apps for Android and iOS
These 10 task managers for Android and iOS can help keep your to-do list reasonable and achievable.

5 Bluetooth speakers: Make your music mobile
We look at a range of Bluetooth speakers that can improve your smartphone's audio at home, at work or on the go.

Bloggers show how to upgrade Windows 8 previews to RTM
Users of Windows 8 Release Preview can indeed do a full upgrade to the final code, something Microsoft said was impossible, an IT consultant said today.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook review: Strong, lightweight and elite
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook is fast, stylish and lightweight, although the price is slightly higher than some of its rivals.

Apple not most valuable firm ever, says press watchdog
Contrary to most reports, Apple is not yet the most valuable company of all time, according to calculations made by the Columbia Journalism Review.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 review: Testing the stylus-toting tablet
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is all about the S Pen -- but is a standout stylus enough to make up for an otherwise middling tablet?

Office 2013: Everything IT needs to know
With Office 2013, Microsoft sets the bar high. The reworked suite of applications runs on a range of devices, including new Windows tablets; it has a new look, which is fast and fluid, yet has familiar commands; it responds to touch and stylus, as well as keyboard and mouse; and everything's cloud-connected.

Windows 8 review: Still a two-headed beast
The two faces of Windows 8 -- the Desktop and the interface formerly known as Metro -- still coexist uneasily in the final RTM version of the OS. But some of Windows 8's native apps are great.

With Frommer's buy, Google eyes new strategy
Google is hoping that when you go on your next vacation, you'll be relying not only on Google search and Maps but on Google's own content to go with you.

Microsoft blocks Windows 8 Start button, boot-to-desktop hacks
Microsoft has blocked a popular work-around that let users boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop, a co-author of an upcoming book on the operating system confirmed today.

Microsoft beefs up anti-exploit tool with tech from $250K contest finalist
Microsoft today launched a security toolkit preview that includes anti-exploit technologies created by one of the three finalists in the company's $250,000 BlueHat Prize contest.

Windows XP and Vista: No Office 2013 for you
Microsoft confirmed Monday that the new Office 2013 will not run on older PCs powered by Windows XP or Vista.

FAQ: Microsoft previews Office 2013, suite sub plans
Now that Microsoft has officially unwrapped the next edition of its Office, you, no doubt, have questions. We've got the answers.

Office 2013 beta review: Microsoft (almost) nails it
The beta version of Office 2013 gets a needed facelift and adds a host of useful features, but its cloud integration leaves something to be desired.

HP Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us review: A low-cost ultrabook alternative
HP's new Envy Sleekbook 6-1010us offers an alternative to higher-priced ultrabooks: It's not as fast, but it's got a fine display and great audio.

10 file-sharing options: Dropbox, Google Drive and more
Even with all the online storage now available, sharing files -- especially large ones -- can still be a problem. We look at 10 online services that aim to make it simpler.

Microsoft patches critical drive-by IE9 bug, Windows zero-day
Microsoft today patched 16 vulnerabilities, including one in Windows that's been exploited for weeks and two in Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) in the first-in-years back-to-back browser update.

Windows Server 2012 Release Preview: Compelling new features
Windows Server 2012 Release Preview features a better virtual desktop experience, much easier DirectAccess deployment and a full-scale file-classification and access control system.

Droid Incredible 4G LTE review: Great sound, good price
HTC's Droid Incredible 4G LTE is not the sexiest smartphone on the market, but it offers great sound and Android 4.0 for a reasonable price.

FAQ: Microsoft offers cheapest-ever Windows upgrade
Almost as soon as Microsoft announced a record low price for upgrading to the upcoming Windows 8 operating system, questions started flooding in. We take a stab at answering them all.

10 e-commerce platforms make selling simpler
We take a hands-on look at 10 e-commerce tools that can help businesses large and small sell products and/or services online. Insider (registration required)

Iconia Tab A700 review: Acer's terrific 10.1-in. tablet
Acer's Iconia Tab A700 tablet offers a bright 10.1-in. display and fast performance; it is definitely one to consider.

11 mobile apps to enhance your travel experience
We showcase 11 apps for iPhone, Android and other devices that can help travelers with flights, hotels and sightseeing around the world.

Apple steals from Windows Update playbook for OS X Mountain Lion
Apple will boost the frequency of security updates in OS X Mountain Lion and automatically install required patches for users, steps that bring it into line with Microsoft's practices.

Microsoft to declare Windows 8 RTM in three weeks, says report
Microsoft is a little more than three weeks away from wrapping up Windows 8, according to leaks of recent builds of the upcoming operating system and claims by a Russian blog.

Game on: 3 high-performance laptops duke it out
Gamers have always demanded the fastest and most powerful systems. We tested three screamers to find the best laptop for the job.

Samsung Galaxy S III review: A rock-star phone, but does it deliver?
Samsung's Galaxy S III is one of the most hotly anticipated Android phones ever. So does it actually live up to all the hype?

Microsoft's Bing counters Google with Yelp partnership
Microsoft's search engine Bing will now feature content from Yelp, an online company that helps people find great restaurants, hotels and stores based on users' opinions.

Microsoft scrambles as it patches 26 bugs, warns users of active attacks
Microsoft patched 26 vulnerabilities, including one in Internet Explorer that's already being exploited. The company also warned customers of a new zero-day attack and quashed yet another instance of a bug that the Duqu intelligence-gathering Trojan leveraged.

Fluent review: An innovative new interface for Gmail
A new service called Fluent promises to revolutionize the way you use Gmail. We put it to the test to see what it's really all about.

Ivy Bridge smackdown: Fujitsu's Lifebook U772 vs. Lenovo's ThinkPad X230
Intel's new Ivy Bridge processor is supposed to add high performance and long battery life to next-gen notebooks. We test Fujitsu's Lifebook U772 and Lenovo's ThinkPad X230 to see if it's true.

Standards group to bar IE10 from claiming 'Do Not Track' compliance
Microsoft's decision to switch on the "Do Not Track" by default in Internet Explorer will have to be rethought if the company wants to claim it supports the developing privacy standard.

Windows 8 Release Preview: Updated but still uneasy
Microsoft's recently available Windows 8 Release Preview has a few interesting tweaks but still seems caught between its tablet and PC interfaces.

FAQ: Get going with Windows 8 Release Preview
Now that Microsoft has shipped the Release Preview for Windows 8, you may wondering whether to try it out. Here's what you need to know to do so.

Gateway FX6860 review: Ivy Bridge on the desktop
The Gateway FX6860 is one of the first Ivy Bridge systems to hit the market. Although the processor is mainly meant for mobile units, it can also increase desktop performance.

Microsoft launches Windows 8 Release Preview
As expected, Microsoft today shipped Windows 8 Release Preview, the final sneak peek the company will offer the general public before the operating system goes on sale later this year.

Microsoft adds photo sharing to SkyDrive
SkyDrive for Windows now allows users to access the Photos app in Windows 8 so they can fetch photos stored on their other PCs that have SkyDrive installed.

Microsoft to ship Windows 8 Release Preview today
Microsoft will ship Windows 8 Release Preview today, several days earlier than expected, according to a blog briefly posted by the company.

Windows 8 Release Preview leaks to Web
A Chinese edition of Windows 8, reportedly the same build that Microsoft will launch in the next week as the Release Preview, has leaked to file-sharing sites.

QuickPoll: Why is Microsoft ditching its "Aero" UI in Windows 8?
Microsoft is abandoning the 'Aero' user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, 'cheesy' and 'dated' -- but is that the only reason? Why do you think Microsoft is ditching its "Aero" UI in Windows 8?

No price cuts for Windows 8 upgrades, says analyst
Microsoft will not reduce the price of Windows 8 upgrades, as it did three years ago before the roll-out of Windows 7, a retail sales analyst said today.

Microsoft dumps 'Aero' UI in Windows 8, 'Metro-izes' desktop
Microsoft is abandoning the 'Aero' user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, 'cheesy' and 'dated.'

Microsoft anti-bloatware service to apply to Windows 8 PCs, too
A Microsoft in-store program that scrubs "bloatware" from Windows PCs will also be offered when Windows 8 machines reach the market later this year, a company representative said.

HTC Evo 4G LTE review: Almost great
HTC's Evo 4G LTE smartphone has a lot going for it, but other factors, including the lack of LTE service from Sprint, make it difficult to recommend.

Optimus G Pro vs. Galaxy Note II: It's really no contest

LG's new Optimus G Pro goes head to head with Samsung's Galaxy Note II -- and in this smartphone face-off, there's one clear winner.

LG vs. Samsung: Let the smartphone camera battle begin!

Can LG's latest smartphone camera keep up with Samsung's best? Check out these side-by-side samples and see what you think.

Hands on: LG's Optimus G Pro makes a good first impression

LG's Optimus G Pro is a device that deserves to be noticed. Here are some hands-on impressions of the new supersized phone.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One and Nexus 4: Which should you get?

Torn between the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, and Nexus 4? This step-by-step guide will help you figure out which device is the right one for you.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: Camera shootout!

How does Samsung's Galaxy S4 camera compare to the HTC One? Check out these side-by-side samples and see what you think.

Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands on with the hot new phone

Samsung's Galaxy S4 has inspired Apple-like levels of hype and devotion -- so what's the device actually like to use?

HTC One: To buy or not to buy?

The HTC One goes on sale in the U.S. this week -- so should you buy it? Here are some final thoughts and comparisons based on my time with the device.

Asus MeMO Pad Smart: Hands on with the new $300 10-inch tablet

Asus's new MeMO Pad Smart offers solid performance at an affordable price. There's just one little problem.

Nexus 4 Wireless Charger: Hands-on impressions

Google's Nexus 4 Wireless Charger is finally here -- so is it worth buying? Here are some hands-on impressions of the high-tech orb.

Surface Pro review roundup: Hands on at CES 2013

The first Surface Pro reviews are in. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) let a few bloggers and journos use the new, 'full fat' Windows 8 tablets for around 30-60 minutes each. Although the Redmondistas weren't officially exhibiting at CES 2013, they were present in Las Vegas, showing off their new baby. Time to round up their first look, hands-on impressions, IT Blogwatch style.

SwiftKey Flow review: The Android keyboard you've been waiting for

SwiftKey Flow combines outstanding word prediction with a top-notch interface and new slide-to-type functionality. Quite simply, typing on Android doesn't get much better than this.

One month with Microsoft's Surface: A mixed verdict

HTC Droid DNA: To buy or not to buy?

HTC's Droid DNA is wildly impressive on paper, but the phone's specs only tell half the story. Here are some final thoughts and comparisons based on my time with the device.

Android 4.2 lock screen widgets: Hands-on impressions and gallery

Android 4.2's lock screen widgets are actually less of a feature and more of a revamp of the lock screen as we know it. Here's a detailed look at how they work and where they fall short.

Android 4.2 multiuser support: Hands-on impressions and gallery

Android 4.2 adds the ability to create multiple user accounts on your tablet, each with its own home screens, apps, and settings. Here's a look at how the new system works.