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January 26, 2009 Apple's Mac: 25 Years and Still Going StrongOn Jan. 24, 1984, Apple unveiled its new Macintosh computer. It featured an 8MHz processor, 128KB of memory, a 9-in. black-and-white screen and something called a 'mouse.' The rest is history. What Your Computer's Drive Will Look Like in 5 YearsAs solid-state disk technology closes in on hard disk drive capacity and price, experts say it may not be long before spinning disks are a thing of the past and a computer's storage resides in flash memory on the motherboard. Videoconferencing Picks Up Where Your Travel Budget Leaves OffReview: Business trips no longer on the agenda? These three services can help you stay on a face-to-face basis with your colleagues. Living Free With Linux: 2 Weeks Without WindowsCan a dedicated Windows user make it for two weeks using only Linux? Preston Gralla tried it and lived to tell this tale. January 19, 2009 Windows 7 Beta 1 Shows Off New Task Bar, More UI GoodiesFast and stable, Beta 1 of Windows 7 unveils some intriguing user-interface improvements, including the much-anticipated new task bar. Hate Microsoft Outlook? Top 10 Annoyances and How to Fix ThemReview: Microsoft Outlook has many ways to drive you crazy -- from sluggish performance and massive bloat to corrupt .pst files and constant crashes. Here are 10 tips to make Outlook less annoying. The Satyam Fraud Has Important Ramifications For OutsourcersOpinion: The fallout could have far-reaching effects, says Shaalu Mehra, chairman of the outsourcing and India practices at law firm Perkins Coie. New Versions of Ubuntu, Fedora and Opensuse Push the Linux EnvelopeHands-on: Popular Linux distros Fedora, openSUSE and Ubuntu have new upgrades for their users, from beginners to long-term enthusiasts. We review each along with video run-throughs. January 12, 2009 10 Must-Have Free BlackBerry AppsA handful of free BlackBerry applications -- for browsing the Web, issuing voice commands, creating spreadsheets, reading e-books and more -- can make your trusty smart phone even smarter. Boss By Day, Gamer By Night: Tech Leaders' Favorite Video GamesHigh-tech titans from Red Hat, Adobe, Cisco and more admit: All they really need to know they learned from ... World of Goo? i m Server Virtualization: How Much Do You Know?Quiz: So you think you're an expert? Take our quiz; you just may learn a few things. For those just getting started, here's some food for thought. The Linux Gadget Hall of Fame: One Geek's PicksSome of the most fascinating, fun and influential tech devices are based on Linux, which means there ought to be a Linux Gadget Hall of Fame. David Haskin chooses the first 10 inductees, including Amazon's Kindle e-reader and the HTC T-Mobile G1 phone. What are your picks? Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: A User's PerspectiveHow well does Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 update the popular Web design application? A long-term user tries it out, and offers his opinion. |
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