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By Lance Ulanoff | | May 14, 2009 | Volume 5, Number 262 | | |
The Top Bluetooth Headsets
Lately I've been using one of two Bluetooth headsets with my Treo 700P: A BlueAnt voice-activated model and a Jawbone. Both are pretty good, but they pale in comparison with the latest models, which reach new heights in design and functionality. Even better, most are under $140. PCMag has a new roundup.
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 | Is the Free Web About to Expire?
It truly pains me to say this, but I really believe that the good old days of tons of something online for pretty much nothing are coming to an end, and there's little we can do to stop it. I spell out the painful truth about the future of the Web in my latest column.
How to Buy a Business Laptop
If you're trying to convince your IT department and CFO that you need a new laptop, then you better go in armed with all the facts. Otherwise you're argument will look weak and you'll be stuck with a Celeron dog. PCMag has an awesome primer on just how to select your next mobile biz PC—all the major considerations are in there. Plus we've lined up a great list of business systems so your IT guy doesn't have to do any legwork. Easy-peasy.
Five Free Security Hacks for Business
Speaking of business, here's another way to impress IT. These five simple security tips can help protect your new laptop, along with every other system in the office. Heck, if IT adopts them and the CFO and CEO find out they were all your ideas… well, you could be the new CIO.
SlingPlayer Mobile Comes to the iPhone
Good news: Sling has finally delivered the long-awaited SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone. Bad news: This effective app works only with Wi-Fi networks. Sorry, AT&T 3G fans. PCMag has a hands-on report.
Intel Fined $1.45B for Antitrust Violations
For those who think that the European Union is only interested in beating up on Microsoft—take a look at this story. Earlier this week, the EU slammed Intel with a $1.45 billion (yes, I said "billion") fine for antitrust violations. Intel is already fighting and preparing an appeal. Read this report to find out exactly what the EU thinks Intel did wrong.
Windows 7 and the 12-Step Boogie
Cranky Columnist John C. Dvorak thinks people are approaching the new Windows 7 RC all wrong. Everyone is fawning over it and no one is reporting bugs—and there will be bugs and patches. How does Dvorak know this? He's seen this dance before.
9 Hidden Features in Internet Explorer 8
Have you downloaded Internet Explorer 8 yet? I have. and overall I'm pretty impressed. Still, it isn't perfect; there are some things I'd change. The good news is that there are some hidden features and tricks that will let me customize and extend the browser in ways I didn't realize were possible. PCMag has a list of nine hidden gems.
Build a Windows 7 Killer Rig--The Final Assembly
ExtremeTech Editor Loyd Case has chosen the case, picked his components and is ready to install Windows 7 RC on his own killer DIY rig. Follow along as he puts the finishing touches on the system and boots Windows 7 for the very first time—at least on this PC.
Space Shuttle Catches Hubble
If you're like me, you've been watching the Shuttle Atlantis, launched this week in the most dangerous Shuttle mission ever: repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. Gearlog is following along, too, and has this latest report. (And speaking of Gearlog, our favorite gadget blog is now available on the Amazon Kindle e-reader for a small monthly fee. More details when you follow the link.)
Code Bloat Goes Mobile
Smartphone developers would do well to heed the lessons learned by those who coded for platforms as resourced constrained as the Atari 2600. At least that's the way Smart Device Central Editor Jamie Lendino sees it.
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This week: The crew tacked the Windows XP virtual environment onto Windows 7, hot rumors about Office 2010, a silly DIY laptop, the end of the Free Web and the new Star Trek movie!
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