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FAQ: WOA vs. x86, which Windows tablet to pick?

Which Windows tablet makes sense -- the upcoming ARM-based devices that might include Office apps for free or x86-based Windows 8 tablets? Matt Hamblen walks you through some of the pros and cons.
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QuickPoll: Will Windows on ARM be as successful as iOS and Android?

'Windows on ARM,' or WOA for short, is the new edition of the still-under-construction Windows 8 for traditional PCs. Will it be as successful as iOS and Android?

FCC map: Large areas lack mobile broadband

Large portions of the western half of the U.S. do not have access to 3G or faster mobile broadband service, according to a new map released by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.

FAQ: Windows on ARM explained

In an 8,600-word epistle, Microsoft's top Windows executive pulled aside the curtain on the first version of the company's iconic OS that targets tablets. We dig into the details for you.

Motorola Mobility fails to make patent case against Apple in German court

A German court has thrown out a Motorola Mobility patent lawsuit against Apple, breaking a recent run of courtroom successes for the company.

Web app lets enterprise set security, sharing for Google Apps users

A new security tool lets enterprise IT groups set access and share policies for employees, including mobile users, who are working with the online Google Apps suite.

Alcatel-Lucent reports rising profit on falling revenue

Telecommunication equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent reported a profit for the fourth quarter, but revenue fell 12.9% year-on-year as the company continues to face a challenging market, it said Friday.

Microsoft details Windows 8 for ARM devices

Microsoft has released technical design details about the new version of Windows for devices that use ARM chips, outlining in a lengthy blog post different ways in which this OS, called WOA and still in the works, will be alike and different from existing versions of Windows.

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA, to include Office apps for tablets

Windows 8 on ARM, dubbed WOA by Microsoft, could offer a big 'Whoa!' moment for workers wanting to run Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office apps on a touchscreen tablet.

NextAdvisor picks its top cloud storage services for consumers

Product review site NextAdvisor.com now offers rankings of cloud storage services.

Election fever: 6 mobile apps that can keep you informed

The race to the U.S. presidency is on, and there are mobile apps out there to help keep you informed. We review 6 iOS and Android apps to see how well they do the job.

Sprint losses hit $1.3B over iPhone costs, subscribers fewer than expected

Sprint says it sold 1.8 million iPhones between October and December 2011, of which roughly 720,000 were new customers, but the cost of subsidizing Apple's smartphone raised the company's losses to $1.3 billion, compared with $929 million year-on-year.

Flexing NoSQL: MongoDB in review

MongoDB shines with broad programming language support, SQL-like queries, and out-of-the-box scaling

Smartphone data shake-up: The end of 'unlimited'

Now that most smartphone plans offer only tiered plans (rather than unlimited data usage), how close are you to pushing past your limit -- and paying more than you want?

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G: Affordable LTE, but bundled with bloatware

At $250 without a contract, the Attain is one of the most budget-friendly LTE phones currently available. However,the overabundance of adware on the phone might drive some shoppers away.

Send Faxes From the Web: Three Services Tested

Though you might be tempted to ditch your office fax machine, you probably have to send out at least a few faxes every year. Windows lets you fax from the OS itself; but it requires you to use a landline that your small business may not want tied up, and it lacks security and mobile features that your business may need.

Take Great Product Photos for Your Online Store

When you're selling items on shopping sites such as eBay and Etsy, presentation and marketing are just as important as producing a high-quality product. Customers are bombarded with images of goods of all shapes and sizes. Since they can't try things on or test them out, it's important for you to provide a clear, accurate, and appealing representation. Even if the cashmere scarf you knitted is beautiful in person, no one will want it if it appears out of focus, looks poorly lit, or sits wrapped around your unshaven friend's neck.

Goodbye e-books, hello apps

E-book sales are, surprisingly, flattening and Gibbs knows why: E-books don't really work very well.

Apple forcing IT shops to "adapt or die"

Many IT departments are struggling with Apple's "take it or leave it" attitude, based on discussions last week at MacIT, which is Macworld|iWorld's companion conference for IT professionals.

Evernote vs. OneNote: Note-Taking Apps Showdown

Among the many options for storing information digitally, the biggest players in the note-taking software market are OneNote and Evernote. These applications come in handy for taking notes, making lists, managing projects, storing and organizing information, and sharing it with others.