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Introducing the Switching to a Mac Superguide

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 04:53 Written by Ngọc Ánh Wednesday, 8 September 2010 04:53

The latest book in our popular Superguide series, Macworld's Switching to a Mac Superguide , is aimed at new Mac owners who are making their first baby steps into the OS X world. If you or someone in your family is finally making the switch to a Mac from a PC, this indispensable guide can help with the big move. It's also our first Superguide to be sold in Apple's iBookstore . Moving from Windows to OS X means rewiring your muscle memory and learning to do old things in new ways. The basic stuff... Detailt »»

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ACLU, Other Groups Sue U.S. Government Over Border Laptop Searches

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:06 Written by admin Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:06

The American Civil Liberties Union and other groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) practice of searching laptops and other electronic devices at U.S. borders. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by the ACLU, the New York Civil Liberties Union and the National Association of Criminal Defense Layers (NACDL), challenges a 2008 CBP policy that allows border agents to search electronic devices of any traveler, without suspicion of wrongdoing. In some cases,... Detailt »»

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Samsung Announces Dual-core Mobile Processor

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 11:40 Written by Mai Chi Tuesday, 7 September 2010 11:40

Samsung has announced a dual-core application processor for tablets PCs, netbooks and smartphones that will be able to handle 1080p video playback and recording, the company said on Tuesday. The Orion processor contains a pair of 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 cores, and its capabilities give a hint at what we can expect from mobile products in 2011. Besides handling video playback and recording at 1080p and 30 frames per second, a smartphone based on Orion can be equipped with two displays, while at the... Detailt »»

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12 Ways the Tech Industry Is Screwing You (and How to Fight Back)

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 02:41 Written by admin Tuesday, 7 September 2010 02:41

You can't install the apps you want on your smartphone. You can't play the movies you bought on your PC. You can't even walk into a store without getting upsold, enrolled, restocked, and recalled. Welcome to the world of tech in 2010, where your phone doesn't work--and companies tell you that "you're holding it wrong." Just because you venture into the tech marketplace with a credit card in your hand doesn't mean you deserve to get screwed. Check out these 12 ways that the tech industry is pulling... Detailt »»

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Toshiba Satellite Laptops Recalled for Burn Hazard

Last Updated on Friday, 3 September 2010 06:02 Written by Phương Thùy Friday, 3 September 2010 06:02

The U.S. and Canadian governments this week said that Toshiba is voluntarily recalling some Satellite laptops for posing a burn hazard to customers. Laptops could overheat and possibly melt the area around the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said in a joint statement . The burn hazard results from a faulty component. Laptops being voluntarily recalled include the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 models.... Detailt »»

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Toshiba Satellite Laptops Recalled for Burn Hazard

Last Updated on Friday, 3 September 2010 06:02 Written by Mai Chi Friday, 3 September 2010 06:02

The U.S. and Canadian governments this week said that Toshiba is voluntarily recalling some Satellite laptops for posing a burn hazard to customers. Laptops could overheat and possibly melt the area around the notebook's plug-in to the AC adapter, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said in a joint statement . The burn hazard results from a faulty component. Laptops being voluntarily recalled include the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 models.... Detailt »»

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How to Record Streaming Audio

Last Updated on Friday, 3 September 2010 02:40 Written by Phương Thùy Friday, 3 September 2010 02:40

Want to capture a song from an Internet radio station, grab a line from the latest viral YouTube clip, or make a mashup of Windows system sounds? We're not here to judge--we're here to show you how. Follow these easy steps to record any audio that plays through your PC. 1. Find a Male-to-Male Audio Cable Before you start recording anything, you need to find a male-to-male 1/8-inch audio cable . If you don't have one, you can buy one for less than a buck from MonoPrice.com. If you have external... Detailt »»

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New HP Laptops Feature 3D, Wireless HDTV Streaming

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 10:50 Written by Ngôi Sao Wednesday, 1 September 2010 10:50

HP is anouncing a bunch of consumer laptop news today, including models with emphasis on 3D, audio, and cool performance–plus an adapter that lets users stream high-definition movies from a computer to an HDTV. I got a preview during press briefings which the company held last week. The most striking new product is the Envy 17 3D, a version of HP’s high-performance, high-style 17-inch Envy that’s ready for 3D Blu-Ray movies. Most of the 3D PCs I’ve seen use Nvidia’s active-shutter... Detailt »»

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PlayStation 3 Will Be Ready for 3D by October

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 09:07 Written by Ngọc Ánh Wednesday, 1 September 2010 09:07

PlayStation 3 owners will finally be able to watch movies in 3D by October, Sony CEO Howard Stringer promised during his speech Wednesday at the Internationale Funkaustellung (IFA) trade show in Berlin . The work on the 3D software upgrade is now complete, and the upgrade will be done by October, according to Stringer. Users who have a 3D-compatible TV set and PlayStation 3 will be able to watch 3D movies on Blu-ray discs, Stringer said. Just like the PlayStation 3 gave the Blu-ray format a... Detailt »»

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HP to Announce 3D Laptop, Fastest Netbook

Last Updated on Wednesday, 1 September 2010 06:29 Written by Ngôi Sao Wednesday, 1 September 2010 06:29

Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday plans to announce new laptops, including its fastest netbook and first 3D laptop, which combines cutting-edge technologies to raise the bar in performance. The Envy 17 3D comes with a 17.3-inch 3D display, speakers and a subwoofer, which combine to provide a cinema-style entertainment experience, said Cameron Duncan, an Envy product manager at HP. The laptop will be able to play Blu-ray 3D movies and broadcast high-definition video, Duncan said. Storing high-definition... Detailt »»

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