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Five Web-Centric Alternatives to Google Chrome OS
Despite Google's move into the operating system (OS) space, the idea of a primarily cloud-centric OS is nothing revolutionary; the earliest examples date back to 1999. And although numerous other...
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How to Revert to iOS 4.3.3 From iOS 5 Beta 1
There's a reason it's called beta software. While Apple's latest developer build is certainly a glimpse into the promising future of iOS 5, it's not for everyone. Missing features, broken apps, and...
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Jailbreaking 101: Which Tool to Use to Hack Your iDevice
So you’re thinking of jailbreaking your iOS device are you? The process of hacking your iDevice is simpler than ever but with so many different hardware, firmware, and software combinations out there,...
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37 Tech Shortcuts From the Experts
Illustration by Neil StevensMake Your Gmail Work for You Your time is valuable. On the Gmail team, we work hard to offer a user experience that won't bog you down. But we also want to share some...
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Discover hidden features in iOS's built-in apps
You’ve probably mastered your favorite built-in iOS apps, like Camera, Mail, and Safari. But other apps come preloaded on your iOS device, and they include some features you just might not have...
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A Smartphone Keylogger Using The Built-In Gyroscope
Two researchers from UC Davis have successfully created a proof-of-concept keylogger using a smartphone’s built-in gyroscope. TouchLogger was written for Android, but there is no reason the same...
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Windows 8 Gets Sad New Blue Screen of Death
Microsoft's next release of their flagship operating system, Windows 8, will sport an updated error screen, most commonly referred to as the 'Blue Screen of Death' (BSoD). For those fortunate enough...
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Windows 8 Boot Screens Get a Classy New Look
Photo: MicrosoftOne of the many notable new features in Windows 8 is how quickly it boots--it can start up in under 7 seconds, in fact. With such a short booting time, what will you get instead of a...
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Adventures in Brickdom: Installing Windows 8 on a CR48
Back in February, I tried to brick my CR48 by installing Ubuntu Linux on it. Considering the relative ease of doing so, I had decided that I wanted to do something a bit more difficult the next time I...
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Raspberry Pi Gets Even Sweeter With This Optimized Raspbian OS Update
[Credit: Raspberry Pi]The Raspberry Pi might have taken forever to arrive since its original conception, but at least software updates are coming hot and fast now. The makers of our favorite $35...
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Network-Attached Storage on the Cheap
I discussed in an earlier column using Microsoft's $180 Windows Home Server to turn an old PC into a media-streaming, backup-friendly server. "Great idea," wrote many a reader, "but too pricey." For...
View ArticleInstalling Vista SP2 Beta
Update: For more on Vista SP2 Beta, see Vista SP2 Beta: More Efficient, But Not By Much. This morning I installed Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta onto an HP notebook I am using for my testing. On...
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Vista SP2 Beta: More Efficient, But Not By Much
While toiling around with Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta, I took a look at a couple areas where Microsoft emphasizes better efficiency: The Service Pack Cleanup tool and a more efficient Sidebar....
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The PC World Challenge: 72 Hours of Windows 7!
The Challenge Switch from Windows Vista to Windows 7 completely. No going back to work with compatible programs. No jumping ship if a driver keeps you away from your Warhammer Online character. No...
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A User’s Guide to Android Ice Cream Sandwich
After months of waiting, the Galaxy Nexus (and by extension, Android 4.0, aka “Ice Cream Sandwich”) is finally here. We’ve already done an extensive review of the hardware, so here we will be looking...
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DriverUpdate Handles More Than Just Drivers
Don't be fooled by its name: DriverUpdate isn't simply a utility for keeping drivers up-to-date. It handles that task, certainly, but it also does more. This $30-per-year program streamlines the...
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Adafruit Wants to Help You Hack Your Raspberry Pi With This Linux Distro
[Credit: Adafruit]Raspberry Pi has been off to a strong start, with some great hacks, a lot of custom cases, and an official OS update. Now, Adafruit is giving the Raspberry Pi some more love with its...
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10 starter apps for Windows Phone 8
If you've just picked up a shiny new Windows Phone 8 handset, you’re probably wondering which apps to download to maximize your experience. We’ve got you covered, with essential apps that will help...
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Tips and tricks for Windows Phone 8's new features
Windows Phone 8 isn't just another ho-hum operating system update with some fixes, a few scattered patches, a freebie "feature," and a new version number—it's a major OS overhaul with a slew of new...
View ArticleCreate Your Own Windows 7 Desktop Theme
I recently crossed the country to help my parents set up their new computers. The trip was well worth the time: They got to switch from slow, old Windows XP machines to fast, fresh Windows 7 PCs. And...
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