iPad now available for pre-order

All iPad models are now available for pre-order from the online Apple Store.

iPad available for pre-order at 5:30 PacificApple starts taking orders for the iPad at 5:30 a.m. Pacific/8:30 a.m. Eastern on Friday, March 12.
Apple ranks first in tech-support ratingsIn Consumer Reports' latest survey of computer tech support, Apple has come out far ahead of their competition for their support of laptop and desktop computers.

Review: Shazam Encore for iPhone This paid version of the music-identification app delivers a number of features -- chiefly unlimited tagging of songs. It's a solid app, but unless you find yourself using it a lot or find the other features particularly appealing, the free version of Shazam will probably meet your needs.
Review: Ion Audio Tape 2 PC Although Ion's Tape 2 PC is a relatively simple way to convert the audio on your cassette tapes to digital files for use on your computer, the process for editing those imported files can be either complicated or time consuming, depending on which provided Mac application you use.
Review: Intuit TurboTax and H&R Block At Home tax software There are still some of the same differences between the two major desktop tax preparation programs, Intuit TurboTax and H&R Block At Home (formerly TaxCut. But TurboTax has improved.
Review: 2nd Story TaxAct Deluxe Federal Edition online tax software TaxAct's tax help is adequate for many situations, and it's a terrific deal, especially if you don't stand to benefit from the data-import options available in TurboTax and H&R Block at Home,
Review: Online tax preparation services Sign of the times: Most people who use software to prepare and electronically file their income tax returns now opt for Web services.

Easily type accented characters There's an easier way to type characters with diacriticals than remembering obscure key combinations or opening Keyboard Viewer.
Icon software aids desktop makeovers If you want unique icons for your desktop or for social networking, you can create your own by hand, as we showed in part one of this series. Today, in part two, Chris McVeigh shows you some freeware and shareware apps you can use to help with the process.
Converting AVCHD files for iMovie Can you have access to your AVCHD camcorder's files without an attached camcorder? Yes. Here are some options.
Six tips for using the Dock efficiently Are you taking advantage of all the ways the Dock can make your work easier? Here are some tips for using the Dock efficiently—whether you're quickly accessing files, folders and applications or turning on and off your tunes.
Move an iTunes library from a Windows PC to a Mac Finally making the switch from PC to Mac? Or just want to duplicate your Windows iTunes library in OS X? Kirk McElhearn shows you how to do it.

iTunes LPs not popular, but why? Apple introduced its deluxe music format, the iTunes LP, six months ago. But only a handful are available on the store, and reports say they aren't selling very well. What went wrong?
Fact or fiction? 8 HDTV claims demystified There are a cavalcade of claims about HDTVs, some of which were true for first-generation sets but have little relevance to today’s buyers, some of remain valid, and some of which were never true. Here's a dose of reality to separate the fact from the fiction.
Motorola Backflip on AT&T: Not the full Android experience AT&T may have opened its arms to Android with the release of Motorola's Backflip, but it isn't exactly embracing the platform's open nature.
3D TVs to be huge in 2010? Fat chance This is the year that Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, and other television makers throw serious weight behind 3D TV, but their sales projections seem rather generous.
GDC Preview: Macs, iPads to get attention at gaming event The Game Developers Conference kicks off Tuesday in San Francisco. Chris Holt previews what figures to be an interesting show for Mac, iPhone, and iPad gamers.

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