Monday, April 27, 2009

Hands On: Windows 7 RC; Security Suites of 2009; iPhone Coming to Verizon?; and More

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Hands On: Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate
Quicker to install, more polished and customizable, and easier to use than earlier builds, the Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) is a nice step towards finalization of the operating system. We walk you through the various changes we've noticed, from install to optimization.



Security Suites of 2009
A secure computer is a happy computer, but not all security suites are created equal. We've updated our collection of 2009 security suite reviews with some new contenders. Find out how they stack up.



The Best iPhone Apps for Music Lovers
Sure, your iPhone is also an iPod, but thanks to the App Store it can be a lot more, too. Get these cool (and cheap!) apps to transform your iPhone into the ultimate mobile music machine.



The iPhone Coming to Verizon?
Verizon Wireless subscribers may get their iPhones as soon as June 2010. We've got all the details in our report.

Plus: Samsung Announces First Android Phone
Samsung today announced the i7500, its first phone running the Google Android OS.



Gateway's Recession Special Laptop
The Gateway TC7804u is the perfect general-purpose laptop for these tough economic times. Check out its specs and performance tests on PCMag.com.



Never Miss a Shot with this Digicam
Casio's Exilim EX-FC100 gives you more chances to capture the moment than almost any other compact camera. Still, though, we're not crazy about its overall performance. Find out why in the full review.

Plus: See the Casio EX-FC100 in Action on Gearlog.com



AppScout: Track the Swine Flu with Google Maps
A biomedical researcher from Pittsburgh has created a Google Maps app that lets you track swine flu cases. See if the virus is near you on AppScout.com.



@Work: McAfee Releases Unified Threat Management Firewall
McAfee today announced the release of its line of McAfee Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewalls. The McAfee UTM Firewalls, formerly referred to as SnapGear, are multifunctional network security appliances. Take a look on PCMag@Work.



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