Sunday, March 31, 2013

Brace for more mega-DDoS attacks, security experts warn

Global tech spending forecast to hit $3.8 trillion in 2013

Office on iOS, Android would be a big winner, analyst says

SAP wants ruling that its products don't infringe on Pi-Net's patents

In honor of World Backup Day: How to protect your data

Security firm suspects hired guns in South Korean cyberattacks

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Dell's SEC report describes challenges for PC makers

Listen for the next big thing on Twitter: #TwitterChats

Outdated (and vulnerable) Java usage abounds, analysis finds

Flaw leaves servers vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks

Facebook pushing ahead with less flashy design for new office campus

Microsoft to gain strength in mobile enterprise race, survey says

Microsoft may have missed the leap on gesture control

Friday, March 29, 2013

Dell working on ARM supercomputer prototypes

How to switch between Ribbon views in Office 2013

Microsoft aims high with the Surface's corporate ambitions

4 things Microsoft Office 'Gemini' needs to succeed

Google, Mozilla want to turbocharge 3D games in your browser

SlideShark broadcasts slideshows from your phone or tablet to the Web

US limits agency use of Chinese gear, citing cyberespionage

Review: Synchronize any Windows folder on your PC with Dropbox, thanks to Dropbox Folder Sync

Review: Page Four provides the tools writers need, without distractions

Microsoft changes pave way for smaller Windows tablets

Major Bitcoin exchange slammed with denial of service attack as the currency surges

Jump-start your career! 10 essential education and job websites

Review: Dell Latitude 6430u offers high quality throughout

Peering into the sci-fi future of PC displays

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Chrome update polishes spell-check and fixes bugs

Review: MuLab is a little known gem of a digital audio workstation

Microsoft makes good on promise, publishes list of 41K patents

Review: GmailWiz is a productivity tool that might hurt your productivity

Researchers find new point-of-sale malware called BlackPOS

Google: We won't sue open-source users or developers over specified patents

Top Deal Nerd Picks: Linksys EA6500 Wireless-AC Router, Rugged USB HDD, more

Surging PC game sales won't wither when new consoles appear, expert says

Even more secretive Windows Blue features revealed

Review: Razer Edge Pro tablet—insane performance that's completely impractical

Office "Gemini:" Dragging Microsoft's productivity suite into the modern Windows UI

How to add permanent captions to your photos

Wisconsin man charged with participating in Anonymous DDoS

U.S. to scrutinize IT system purchases with ties to China

BlackBerry sells roughly 1 million Z10s in move to profit

Evernote account used to deliver instructions to malware

28 fantastically helpful online tools and utilities

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Intel debuts Haswell-related tools at 2013 Game Developers conference

Microsoft touts Office 365 wins, but customers want more

Linux use in enterprises jumps again: survey

HP launches free service to secure mobile, Web apps

Unity opens beta program for Windows Phone 8 game developers

Microsoft collects 13 design patents for Surface, keyboard covers

How the world’s largest cyberattack slows down your Internet use

How to set up public Wi-Fi at your business

Review: Create stunning websites in minutes for free with Tackk

Review: Freemake Video Downloader grabs any video with a URL

The "Other" Facebook inbox you didn't know you had

Get 100GB of free cloud-based backup from Evault

Tablets may eclipse laptops in 2014, but there's no post-PC future on the horizon

Microsoft to host June BUILD dev conference on Apple's home turf

Facebook starts testing targeted ads in News Feed

Websense: Most Java-enabled browsers vulnerable to widespread Java exploits

How to mute annoying email threads in Gmail

Google Keep vs. OneNote vs. Evernote: We name the note-app winner

18 awesome news, reference and factoid websites

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Wells Fargo warns of ongoing DDOS attacks

AMD provides a sneak peek at its Radeon HD 7990

Microsoft confirms it's shut off Windows 8-Google Apps calendar sync

Review: Dell C1760nw color printer

Review: Quick View Plus lets you read nearly any business file

Linux group hits Microsoft with complaint over 'Secure Boot'

Microsoft officially acknowledges Windows Blue

US censorship lawsuit against China's Baidu dismissed

Review: Process Hacker is task manager on steroids

Deal Nerd Tuesday: Samsung 840 250GB SSD, Beats by Dre, more

Surface Pro usage inches up, lags other Windows devices

Windows 8 Music app update hits the right notes but gets no standing ovation

Nvidia launches a “sweet spot” GPU of its own

ICANN's trademark clearinghouse to launch Tuesday

Our 25 favorite lifestyle websites

Why Windows Blue heralds the death of the desktop

Monday, March 25, 2013

Analysts: Dell could be unstable if alternative bids accepted

App Spotlight: KiteDesk aggregates your cloud accounts and social media

Samsung refreshes Series 9 Ultrabook, but where’s the ‘Retina’ display?

Review: Sticky Password Pro is a valuable tool for keeping passwords safe

Linux distro update: Ubuntu slashes support, Debian 7.0 draws near

Review: IsoBuster recovers files from just about anything

Reduce tab clutter in Chrome with OneTab

New updates streamline the Mail, Calendar and People apps in Windows 8

Deep inside Windows Blue: 10 coolest features in Microsoft's leaked OS

Microsoft's Xbox cleared of Google patent violation charge

How to sync files and folders across two PCs

The best entertainment websites you've never heard of

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Security experts warn about Iran and North Korea hackers

ICANN's CEO sees crucial times in efforts for a free Internet

Windows 8 Store cracks 50K app mark, but now what?

McAfee warns of malware targeting point-of-sale systems

Bills would require warrants for police to use GPS tracking

Security experts laud Apple for following Microsoft, others on two-factor authentication

Facebook adds weather feature for eventgoers

Microsoft teasers, tips and tidbits: 5 things to know now

Saturday, March 23, 2013

South Korean cyberattacks used hijacked patch management accounts

Blackstone proposes counterbid for Dell, reports say

New report details cyberwar rules, puts hackers in crosshairs

8 myths about the smartwatch revolution

Juniper to unveil new advanced switch, promises networking improvements

Friday, March 22, 2013

Have an older PC? Try the new Ubuntu Linux-based LXLE

Razer Edge Pro: Our first look at a Windows 8 gaming tablet

'Android' watchmaker Oko sues Google for trademark infringement

Review: Wizardry Online brings 1981 dungeon crawling into the MMO era

Is a 'bring your own support' movement killing the help desk?

Review: Free Video Call Recorder for Skype records unlimited video and audio for free

As Windows RT doubts mount, Microsoft exec claims 'bright future' for OS

FCC chairman Genachowski announces his resignation

AMD's newly-announced Radeon HD 7790 guns for the budget 1080p gaming crown

Make your website stand out in Windows 8

Build beautiful slide decks on your iPad with Haiku Deck

12 simple steps to safer social networking

Touch and go: 12 new Windows 8 input devices tested

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Defense spokesman says DoD not dumping BlackBerry

Microsoft details law enforcement requests in new report

Review: MediaMonkey organizes your MP3s

Mozilla: Has Firefox become too customizable?

Review: Dooble enters the crowded field of alternative browsers

Big monitor demand grows as overall display market shrinks

Hands on with Google Keep: Can it slay Evernote?

When you encrypt a file or a hard drive, is it really secure?

Microsoft's cash-for-apps pitch to devs smells like desperation

How big is the sound of music?

Click fraud botnet defrauds advertisers up to $6 million

Microsoft discontinues Office 2010 sales, some retailers jack up prices

Make your business shine online: 8 steps to boost visibility

HP Envy Phoenix h9-1420t review: Gaming power in a subtle form

HTPC Showdown: Which front-end interface is best?

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

HP quashes investor unrest, looks to servers for salvation

Ready for a new Google Docs alternative? Meet open source OX Documents

Are there 60 votes in the Senate for online sales taxes?

South Korea cyberattacks this week hold lessons for U.S.

How to disable Office 2013's start screen

Review: MuseScore is powerful and free musical notation software

Review: HP LaserJet Pro 200 color Printer M251nw

Convert video files for free with WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe

Swiss supercomputer shoots for better weather predictions with help of Nvidia GPUs

Google enhances security for your website look-ups

Review: Utopia Documents makes PDF articles easy to explore, not so much to read

Nvidia's Grid VGX software boost graphics performance of virtual desktops and PCs

Microsoft stokes Windows app development with cash

Google adds another city to fiber service rollout

Why smartphones are the rightful kings of social media

Why PCs, not smartphones, are best for social media sharing

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Gender gap? In tech salaries, it's all gone, Dice reports

Nvidia CEO disappointed with Windows RT, prays to Outlook god

We're buying smartphones and tablets, but PCs still reign supreme

Nokia wins German patent injunction against HTC over power-saving technology

ARM appoints Segars as CEO after Warren East retires

Microsoft taking bribery allegations 'seriously'

Review: SyncUp syncs data whether you're logged on or not

Samsung Chromebook 3: Cheaper, more productive alternative to a tablet

Google’s RSS Chrome extension returns to Chrome Web Store but Reader-less

Review: CloudMagic Lives Inside Windows 8

Deal Nerd News: $105 off dual 24" Dell U2412M LCD bundle, $80 Android Tablet, 90" LED HDTV, more

How to migrate RSS feeds from Google Reader

Twitter gives small businesses more advertising options

Latest Google Maps views take you to the top of the mountain

Intel vs. AMD: Battle of the world's smallest PCs

How (and why) to set up a VPN today

Monday, March 18, 2013

HP eyeing $4 billion damages claim in Itanium case against Oracle

How to keep IT projects under control: 13 tips

Review: Defishr removes fish-eye distortion from video

Why VPN logs don't measure worker performance

Microsoft will auto-install Windows 7 SP1 on consumer PCs starting Tuesday

Like Ubuntu Linux? This week, help make it better

End is in sight for free Microsoft Office 2013 Preview

App Spotlight: Scan business cards straight to your Salesforce account

Gun maker: Printing 3D gun parts a 'step toward liberty'

Windows Phone 8 support ends in 2014. Then what?

Should you leave a hard drive running when it's not in use?

Poll: Is Windows 8 worth the hassle?

Google Chrome: Best security tips for safer browsing

Valve’s Steam Box: The plot thickens for PC-based game consoles

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Lenovo unveils redesigned, lighter weight ThinkPad

Bell Labs shifts focus to cloud and networking products

Linksys brand name survives as Belkins takes over from Cisco

Feedly picking up where Google Reader leaves off

'NotCompatible' Android malware showing rise in activity

Non-Microsoft security flaws the real culprit, analysis finds

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Sophisticated Trojan horses target banks, Symantec says

Mobile computing and social media innovation can mean less user control

Cyber crime punishment questioned by Internet advocacy group

Review: Heart of the Swarm a big step in StarCraft II's evolution

Security blogger's latest whodunit comes with a twist

Friday, March 15, 2013

Ubuntu Linux 13.04 'Raring Ringtail' hits beta 1

Belkin finalizes Linksys acquisition

Researcher: Hackers can cause traffic jams by manipulating real-time traffic data

Opinion: CISPA isn’t the evil, privacy-infringing legislation you think it is

Three easy ways to find the Windows 8 Control Panel

LogMeIn limits freeloaders to 10 PCs. So what?

Review: WeVideo is a cloud-based video editor that makes editing in your browser fun and simple

Google Translate now stores key sayings in custom Phrasebook

3G and 4G USB modems are a security threat, researcher says

Samsung appoints co-CEOs

Microsoft Surface sales underwelm, at an estimated 1.5 million units

Samsung confirms a Tizen smartphone will ship this year

Researcher: Security appliances are riddled with serious vulnerabilities

Get your company started with Evernote for Business

Killing Comic Sans: 5 alternative fonts that protect your dignity

Ex-Tribune staffer accused of conspiring in Anonymous hack

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tech companies tell Congress to target patent trolls

Coming soon: Self-healing chips for smartphones, computers?

Review: Anki helps you to learn and memorize virtually anything, for free

How to advertise on social media: Step-by-step on 4 networks

For a fully free desktop OS, try Trisquel GNU/Linux 6.0

Three great alternatives to Google Reader

Hands on with Twitter for Windows 8

Will Google Reader's demise revive RSS?

Deal Nerd Picks: $280 off Apple MacBook Retina, 46% off Vizio Tablet, 55" LG LED SMART TV, more

Microsoft blames Outlook, Hotmail outage on overheated servers, apologizes

BlackBerry extends Balance dual-personality features to Android, iOS devices

Review: Google Chromebook Pixel is an expensive curiosity

Backing up your entire drive: Cloning vs. imaging

Google removes ad-blocking software from Play store

Researchers: Java's security problems unlikely to be resolved soon

Video: How to secure your home Wi-Fi network

Twitter for Windows 8 released

Do social media ads really work? We put them to the test!

Digital Storm x17: It's a more portable gaming option

Make your PC kid-friendly with four custom operating systems

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Chromebook family grows again with Acer's new C7

Google Reader is dead

Microsoft fixes Hotmail, Outlook.com glitches that caused outage

IDC joins 'ditch Windows RT' bandwagon

Who's 'Scroogled' now? Hotmail, Outlook.com out for 15 hours

Review: BleachBit offers free, comprehensive disk cleaning and privacy protection

Create gorgeous animated business presentations with Prezi

New Google site aims to help webmasters of hacked sites

Microsoft to roll out fast Windows Store app patches

Dropbox spruces up its desktop interfaces for Windows and iOS

Dell's new XPS 18 all-in-one doubles as tablet and a PC

Free credit report site appears to be source for celebrity data

Intelligence officials see cyberattacks as a top US threat

SXSW 2013: No new Twitter, but marketing and hardware stand out

Google to pay $7 million to US states for Wi-Fi eavesdropping

Digital Storm Bolt review: small package, small price, big performance

HDMI vs. DisplayPort: Which display interface reigns supreme?

Samsung Series 7 All-in-One review: Beautiful design, but average performance

The ultimate Linux starter kit for small business

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Microsoft has access issues with Hotmail, Outlook, SkyDrive services

Ubuntu Linux gets a new official flavor

Review: DK Au Revoir font will make you bid frumpy fonts "adieu"

Review: Architect's Daughter font works with playful precision

Review: HVD Comic Serif is a wholesome hero of a font

Review: Lexia Readable is for readers of graphic novels, not funny books

Review: Laconic typeface is legible, lovely, and not to be taken lightly

Review: SimCity rebuilds the sandbox game

Intuit fixes TurboTax software after 'unacceptable' glitches affect 10,000 customers

Scary flaw makes your USB ports a major security risk

AMD's new laptop chips inspired by mobile devices, gaming consoles

ModernMix runs Modern apps on the Windows 8 desktop

Review: RetroUI tries to fix Windows 8's usability woes, but only makes them worse

Deal Nerd Today: $639 HP ENVY dv6t Core i7 laptop, $33 Router, Surveillance System, more

New version of Internet Explorer brings Flash to Windows 8, RT

Five essential Pokki apps bring the best of mobile and the Web to your desktop

AMD announces availability of its Elite A-Series APUs for notebook PCs

Use Twitter to get real-time customer service updates and info

No end in sight to telework, survey finds

Reporters Without Borders slams five nations for spying on media, activists

White House warns China to crack down on cyberattacks

Meet the Microsoft Office Luddites: Why power users won't live in the cloud

Why cross-platform gaming is Microsoft's secret weapon

Monday, March 11, 2013

Chrome OS holds firm against hackers at Pwnium 2013

Qualcomm learning how to incubate new technologies

Review: PC Booster 2013

App Spotlight: Ringya turns printed contact lists into smartphone contact lists

Review: WordWeb dictionary is a crossword-puzzle fan's dream

Microsoft gives away three months of Office 365 to college students

Tripwire acquires nCircle to form new security giant

Dell, Icahn in confidentiality agreement as buyout opposition grows

Japan quake and tsunami put social networks on stage

Xi3 takes orders for Piston Steam box at sub-$1000 prices

Replace your laptop screen without spending a fortune

Engenius announces new lineup of outdoor Wi-Fi access points and bridges

China denies hacking, seeks truce before cyberwar

Alibaba picks 'low-profile' exec to replace Jack Ma as CEO

Apple vs. Samsung, Round 2 to proceed in California court

Google's Singhal: Speech, natural language recognition among search's biggest challenges

How to add Windows 8's best desktop features to Windows 7

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Virgin Atlantic loads up flights to carry half a terabyte of data

Education 'app store' launches with support from Gates

Kaspersky acknowledges a bug that causes a system freeze

EA making progress fixing SimCity problems

Saturday, March 9, 2013

PARC redesigns printers to produce solar panels, batteries

Vintage software, including games, find a home in archives

LTE broadcast may help Qualcomm salvage Flo TV

Sony chairman, ex-CEO Stringer to leave amid restructuring

Samsung, Google, Microsoft play politics

Smart apps that learn and adapt to their users spur brave new tech world

Friday, March 8, 2013

Review: Age Of Fear 2 brings back classic turn-based strategy gaming

Two reasons Microsoft should fear Google Apps

Pwn2Own hacking contest winds down after paying a record $480K

WordPress unveils hosting package for small businesses

As PC sales stall, Samsung exec has harsh words for Windows 8

The 4 security controls your business should take now

What are all these iOS apps doing in my Recycle Bin?

Review: iSpy lets you monitor and record multiple webcams and IP cameras for free

Google Glass app identifies friends by their clothing

Deal Nerd Today: $699 Dell Inspiron 15R SE Laptop, $90 Android Tablet, $499 Quad-Core Desktop, and more

Google trims another 1200 jobs from Motorola Mobility

Google licenses video codec from MPEG LA to bolster VP8

More Chromebooks emerge online, but Google's OS still lags

The Ubuntu guide for displaced Windows users

How I ditched the security risks and lived without Java, Reader, and Flash

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Microsoft patch targets Internet Explorer drive-by attacks

Review: Dell XPS 10 Tablet (32GB, keyboard bundle)

Prices of DRAM expected to stabilize, NAND to fall

Microsoft slates IE, Windows, Office updates for next week

Take charge of the new Facebook News Feed

Microsoft's $731 million fine could have been higher

SimCity launch debacle drags on, as EA disables features

Review: Skitch lets you visually highlight images to help your point

Facebook turns News Feed into 'personalized newspaper'

Google beefs up Chrome OS IT controls

Review: SocialBro analyzes your Twitter community

Samsung confirms it will stop selling its Windows RT tablet in Germany

Asus launching oversized Transformer AiO hybrid in April

US Attorney General defends handling of Aaron Swartz case

The secret to buying a good HDMI cable: They're all good

Foxconn still in talks for Sharp stake, despite Samsung deal

Researchers rake in $280K at Pwn2Own hacking contest

Move your bookmarks easily between computers

Kim Dotcom allowed to sue New Zealand spy agency

10 rugged gadgets for surviving dirty, dangerous jobs

Create a vast stockpile of PC games without draining your wallet

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Review: Angry Birds for Pokki lets you play the Chrome version on your desktop

LibreOffice update brings remote presentation app to Windows, Mac

US lawmakers introduce electronic surveillance reform bill

Review: Pulse app for Pokki brings the news to your desktop

Tackle overloaded Google Apps Gmail accounts with FreeSpace

How Apple's iWatch could revolutionize mobile security

LinkedIn wins dismissal of lawsuit seeking damages for massive password breach

Windows RT takes a hit as Samsung halts European sales of Ativ Tab tablets

How to add YouTube to your Roku box

Microsoft may slash Windows licensing costs to jump start cheap, touchscreen laptops

The Chromebook Pixel gets a thumbs-up from Linus Torvalds

Microsoft caves to Office 2013 licensing backlash

Samsung locks up Sharp as long-time screen provider

EU fines Microsoft $732 million over browser ballot debacle

How I survived 7 days in Chromebook exile

Meet 60GHz Wi-Fi, the insanely fast future of wireless networking

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

How to build an online community for your small business

Evernote hack shows that passwords aren't good enough

Report: EU to hit Microsoft with 'large fine' Wednesday

Review: Pocket lets you shelve items to read and watch when the time is right

Cybercriminals using digitally signed Java exploits to trick users

Review: Gmail Lite brings Gmail to your desktop via Pokki

Google same-day shipping service may be difficult for search giant to pull off

Five new flaws found in the latest version of Java

The Pirate Bay admits to North Korean hosting hoax

Seagate upgrades hybrid drive family, adds desktop model

How to build an online community for your small business

Evernote hack shows that passwords aren't good enough

Report: EU to hit Microsoft with 'large fine' Wednesday

Review: Pocket lets you shelve items to read and watch when the time is right

Cybercriminals using digitally signed Java exploits to trick users

Review: Gmail Lite brings Gmail to your desktop via Pokki

Google same-day shipping service may be difficult for search giant to pull off

Five new flaws found in the latest version of Java

The Pirate Bay admits to North Korean hosting hoax

Seagate upgrades hybrid drive family, adds desktop model

Why small-fry tablets might goose Windows 8 hybrid sales

Why Moore's Law, not mobility, is killing the PC

Monday, March 4, 2013

Fujitsu's new Lifebook E Line laptops come in three sizes, but share accessories

Oracle releases emergency fix for Java zero-day exploit

Microsoft equips Visual Studio for Office app-building

With convergence in mind, Ubuntu Linux scraps Wayland

Google squashes 10 Chrome bugs as $100K Pwn2Own hacking prize looms

IDC: PC shipments to decrease in 2013

Kaspersky PURE 3.0 Total Security adds online shopping protection

Review: PerfectRegistry aims to speed up your PC

HP's ARM servers to get Texas Instruments chips

Five ways to job hunt using Facebook

Microsoft sends cut-off notices to Office 365 preview users

Four productivity-boosting replacements for stock iOS apps

Yahoo's CEO checked VPN logs before work-from-home ban

Surface Pro expected to hit European stores next quarter

Review: MindView 5 makes mind maps first-class citizens in the Office ecosystem

Sony to sell its stake in mobile game developer DeNA

Use a Google Voice phone number to keep your personal number private

Evernote pushes security awareness-raising software updates after hack attack

Latest Java zero-day exploit is linked to Bit9 hacker attack

Why you shouldn't backup to an internal hard drive

Seagate to halt production of 7200-rpm laptop hard drives

CloudFlare comes back online after weekend router crash

30 years of PCWorld, 30 pivotal moments in PC history

11 adorable images from the dawn of the PC era

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Bank of America says hackers lifted its data from a partner

HP still innovating, still cutting jobs to restructure, CEO says

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Google posts compression code Zopfli to speed downloads

MIT panel ponders whether future networks can keep up

Samsung Galaxy S4 to launch in 6 models

Dropbox CEO criticizes Apple cloud lock-in

Instagram fans await Polaroid Socialmatic Camera in 2014

Yahoo wants bigger slice of tech pie, less emphasis on media products

Friday, March 1, 2013

Review: Wunderlist for Pokki brings the to-do list (not the bloat) to your PC

Create a storefront in 60 seconds with Planet Soho

Microsoft: We can update Office-by-subscription every 90 days

Western Digital claims HDD capacity doubled with nanotech breakthrough

Chrome 26 hits beta with a new spell-checking engine

Windows 8 uptake slows for third straight month

Review: Swizzle sweeps out your inbox

MegaUpload loses a round in copyright violation charges

Open any folder with the Windows-E keyboard shortcut

Google applauds Germany's weakened online copyright law

AMD plans to sell an APU based on modified PlayStation 4 hardware

Another Java flaw exploited, security researchers warn

Why IT security pros can be scarier than the 'bad guys'

14 killer hardware deals that cost $100

Get ready for Facebook Graph Search