Archive for the ‘Operating Systems’ Category

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed promises faster transfer speeds but for those without the absolute latest motherboards, the only way to gain access to the new standard is through an add-in card like the one from Vantec in our review roundup. As a community of enthusiasts we all enjoy the latest technology and strive to have the latest and greatest in computer technology to the extent that ... Full story

Apple's iTunes music store has played a large part redefining how we think about purchasing music. Since its launch back in April 2003, the iTunes store has shifted a huge number of tracks, reaching the 6 billion milestone back in January 2009. Now Apple is counting down to a new milestone, that of 10 billion song downloads. As a way of celebrating this, ... Full story

The RIAA hasn't had much luck with taking file-sharing offenders to trial and getting anything out of them. At the same time, data is showing that music is taking a decreasing role in BitTorrent sharing, largely as a result of decreasing DRM usage. Think the record companies are looking at this data and seeing what seems obvious? Full story

The Dell Inspiron i1545-4583JBK is a solid entry-level, 15.6-inch laptop. Its build quality, audio output, and battery life impress, but its CPU is a generation behind what you'll find in laptops that cost only $100 or so more. ... Full story

CompleteTax has one of the richest help systems available, but it's hampered by a mediocre interface. Full story

PC Pandora stealthily monitors every action on a target computer to keep your kids (or employees) in line. Full story

TurboTax Premier is the best way to prepare your taxes online, thanks to a great interface and comprehensive guidance. Full story

TaxACT Online Ultimate offers the best bargain when comes to preparing and filing your taxes online. Full story

Breaking the boring, black mold, the colorful Pentax K-x is the least expensive HD-video-capable D-SLR you'll find. And it takes great pictures, too, even in low light. ... Full story

The free-with-contract Motorola Entice W766 is a good-quality voice phone, but Verizon's required data plan kills the savings. Full story