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Review: NetNewsWire Premium for iPhone
With version 2 of both the free and premium version of its newsreading app, NewsGator Technologies has introduced solid improvements (though some flaws remain). Still, this version of NetNewsWire feels more at home on the iPhone than its predecessor did. -
Kindle 2 gets native PDF support, improved battery life
A new firmware release improves the Kindle 2's battery life and adds a long sought after feature: native PDF support. -
'Godfather of Spam' sentenced to four years in prison
One of the most notorious U.S.-based spammers was sentenced to more than four years on Monday for a stock spam manipulation scheme. -
Enable momentum scrolling for Magic Mouse in 10.5
The new Magic Mouse includes a feature called 'momentum scrolling,' but only in OS X 10.6. However, using a simple Terminal command, you can add momentum scrolling to the Magic Mouse in 10.5. -
Facebook worm spreads with a lurid lure
Facebook was hit with a worm that infected users' profiles and then redirected them to pornography sites. -
Review: Mindjet for iPhone
Mindjet has managed to squeeze the power, ease, and versatility of its desktop mindmapping application into an iPhone app. It's an effective tool, though it comes with some limitations. -
Five ways to lose your identity (and wallet) this holiday season
Computerworld offers tips to holiday shoppers looking to expose their personal data to online thieves. -
How to improve your photos without spending a dime
What's the one thing a photographer needs even more than a faster lens or better camera? Good light. Photographer Ben Long explains what qualifies as "good light" and how to find it. -
Holiday Gear Guide: Great Gear Under $50
Macworld's 2009 Holiday Gear Guide: Part 1 -
Holiday newsletters with iWeb '09
Save on paper and postage this season with a holiday-inspired Website built with iWeb '09. -
Review: MacScan 2.7 spyware protection software
Although most iPhone users seem satisfied with the smorgasbord of applications delivered by Apple's iPhone App Store, power users yearn for more. Copy and paste... -
Free (and some not free) live music
Many bands allow people to tape their concerts, sell live recordings of shows, or both. Here are some places to look if you crave the rush of live music. -
Review: Raidon Stardom DeckRAID DR4
The DeckRAID DR4 has a solid premise: offer a flat, stylish, easy-to-use RAID 5 solution for Mac users, particularly the oft-forgotten iMac and Mac Mini crowd. -
Review: NBA Live for iPhone
You might think it would be tough to slim down all the gameplay elements of a feature-rich console title like NBA Live to work on the iPhone. And you'd be right -- NBA Live is a bit of a hodgepodge, mixing elements of awesomeness with assorted weaknesses that detract from the rest of the game. Even with its glitches, though, the game is great fun to play. -
Drobo expands line with Drobo S and Drobo Elite
Data Robotics, makers of the popular Drobo, is expanding its product line with two devices, the Drobo S (now with eSATA) and the Drobo Elite (now with Multi-Host). -
Apple launching ads targeting Verizon's network
Apple plans to air two ads tonight that show off the iPhone's ability to simultaneously use data and voice services on AT&T's network, a feature absent from Verizon's network. -
Twelve South announces BassJump laptop subwoofer
Twelve South has announced the BassJump, a USB-powered subwoofer that aims to enhance the audio pumped out by your MacBook's own speakers. -
iPhone Hints: Give thanks for the iPhone's physical controls
This week's edition of iPhone hints takes a look at the many uses of the iPhone's physical buttons. -
Review: Perfectly Clear for iPhone
This image-correction app is best for photos that you want to look as clean and clear as possible. In most cases, a quick run through Perfectly Clear should leave you pleased with the result. -
Apple to offer Black Friday deals
Apple has issued a teaser announcement for its one-day sale on Black Friday. On November 27, the Apple online store will offer a series of discounts on Apple products -
Apple's Schiller talks App Store, approval process
In an interview with BusinessWeek, Apple senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses the App Store, its controversy-laden approval process, and what it's doing to improve matters. -
Skip the crowds: Online shopping tips for Black Friday
PC World talks to three bargain-hunting experts about how online shoppers can score great deals on the day after Thanksgiving. -
Report: Microsoft may pay News Corp. to delist from Google
Microsoft has held talks with News Corp. about paying the company to remove its news Web sites from Google's search listings. -
Third iPhone worm targets jailbroken iPhones in Europe, Australia
Another iPhone worm is targeting jailbroken iPhones throughout Europe and elsewhere. Like its predecessors, it takes advantage of default passwords. -
Bookmark for iPhone
Notwithstanding some annoying limitations and quirks, audiobibliophiles will find much to love about Bookmark, an iPhone and iPod touch app that gives you greater control over audiobooks on your mobile device. -
Jungle Disk upgrades online backup services
Company adds file-syncing, better revision tracking, and improved Web access to services for home and business users. -
Six ways to get online from anywhere
Can't find a hotspot? Don't worry: There are other ways to get online when you're on the road. Glenn Fleishman explains what they are and how to set them up. -
Review: iPhone ringtone roundup
John Brandon checks out four iPhone ringtone makers and reports on the good, the bad, and the noisy. -
Review LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive
LaCie’s Starck Mobile Hard Drive is a stylish USB drive that features a sturdy aluminum exterior and a wealth of enticing features that should excite hardware enthusiasts. -
Review: Pentax K2000 digital SLR camera
Priced affordably, Pentax’s 10.2-megapixel K2000 may tempt quite a few people to jump into the digital SLR pool. -
Hands on: Roku's updated Player software and new Channel Store
Roku has updated the software for the company's lineup of streaming-media players, and introduced a new Channel Store that offers additional streaming content. -
Review: iPhone Thanksgiving apps
Stressed about Turkey Day? The App Store has many offerings that aim to help you plan and prepare a meal. We'll help you find the worthwhile apps while staying away from the real turkeys. -
Review: T-Mobile Tap mobile phone
The inexpensive T-Mobile Tap is a stylish touch phone. -
Review: Canon Selphy CP780 snapshot printer
The Selphy CP780 is an inexpensive and nearly idiot-proof snapshot printer, but you make major compromises in performance and price per page. -
Why go Pro when iMac goes faster?
The new Core i7 iMac is a potent machine -- so potent, in fact, that it outpaces a couple of Mac Pro models in benchmarks. It's also an incredible bargain, offering tremendous power given its price. -
The Macalope Weekly: Stupidium is an infinite resource
The Macalope does a do-see-do with his opposite number, sets fire to a a Droid strawman, and issues a quarantine for those afflicted by the ever dangerous tablet fever. -
Review: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4
Once you set it up, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4 will do the job for syncing a variety of types of data from a Windows Mobile 4 smartphone with your Mac. -
Review: Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW LCD
This reasonably priced LCD makes up for its no-frills feature set with solid image quality. -
Gameloft to cut back on Android development
Mobile games developer Gameloft has announced it's cutting back on development for the Android, citing a lack of revenue. -
Review: Geared for iPhone
In spite of some flaws -- it can be hard to position pieces and the game is a little picky about when you're allowed to move things -- Geared is a perfectly fine puzzler that satisfies after its too-easy early stages.
