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Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 9
In the ninth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at notable features for IT administrators.Mobile Computing
Cheap Laptops Offer Solid Value
You can get a capable laptop for $500 or even less, if you don't mind making a few compromises.Reviews
PhotoME
This easy-to-use utility organizes your photos’ metadata, though some important features not yet implemented.Reviews
ProduKey (32-bit version)
Find your product key for Microsoft products, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.Download This
Turn Your Photos Into Art with PhotoArtist 2
Give your photos artistic flair with this special-effects software.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 8
In the eigth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at the new control panel applets, and how to adjust and change these settings.Reviews
Hands on With the HTC Touch Pro2
HTC has improved one of its newest smartphone models, the Touch Pro2, with better software for the touchscreen and a tilt screen.Reviews
Online Dating Adds Video, Goes Local
The latest Web dating services are adding video chats and location-based searches to help the lovelorn find their soul mates.Mobile Computing
Free Software for Mobile Professionals
E-mail, VoIP services, and conference calls don't have to cost money.Reviews
Photozig Albums Express
Create albums from your photo collection, edit photos, and share them with others via the Web or CD.Reviews
Internet Explorer 8 Offers Improved Privacy and Security
Here's a look at some of the key features that will be included in IE 8, and why companies may be better off using it than Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.Download This
Get a Move-On With iPhone App RunKeeper Pro
Track your running or walking regimen with this full-featured iPhone app.Reviews
LiveScribe Digital Pen Talks Back
This digital pen is a great choice for students, journalists. and meeting-hoppers.Reviews
Acer Aspire One AOD150
Acer follows its popular Aspire One netbook with a slightly sleeker model.Reviews
MOBILedit! Lite
Sync information of any kind–even YouTube videos–to your cell phone with this utility.Reviews
Love Calculator Pro
Find your own true love–or someone else's–with this comprehensive matchmaking tool.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 4
In the fourth in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at enhancements for applications such as WordPad and Paint.Reviews
iPhone 3G Torture Tests
In our second annual iPhone Stress Tests, Senior Editor Tim Moynihan applied a serious beating to the Apple iPhone 3G using keys, breakfast cereal, water, dish soap, and city sidewalks.Reviews
TaxAct Online Deluxe (2009)
Though it lacks some extras, TaxAct's $17 price tag makes it the best value among tax-prep sites.
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Jott Voicemail to E-Mail
Jott's latest offering, which transcribes voice messages into e-mail, has a few convenient features–and a few limitations.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 3
In the third in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at the new Superbar and Aero features.Reviews
Kingston DataTraveler Vault–Privacy Edition Encrypted USB Flash Drive
Kingston's encrypted drive provides ultimate data protection in a portable flash model, but for a steep price.Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad USB Secure Hard Drive
Lenovo's cool, capable, and encrypted data-sharing device will appeal to business users and techies alike.Reviews
Data Locker Pro AES Edition Encrypted Hard Drive
The touch-screen controls on the Data Locker Pro encrypted drive look like a gimmick, but they make common tasks far easier.Reviews
SanDisk Cruzer Contour Secure USB Flash Drive
The SanDisk Cruzer Contour U3 flash drive can take a licking and still maintain your data, but it lacks high-end encryption.Reviews
LaCie d2 Safe Encrypted Hard Drive
The solid, relatively inexpensive d2 Safe is one of the few encrypted hard drives suitable for both Macs and PCs.Reviews
Apricorn Aegis Bio Encrypted Hard Drive
The Aegis Bio encrypted hard drive has a fingerprint scanner and software that secures both the drive and the contents of your PC.Reviews
Seagate Maxtor BlackArmor Encrypted Hard Drive
The BlackArmor encrypted hard drive is tops for its intuitive out-of-the-box experience, good utilities bundle, and reasonable price.Reviews
Encrypted Drives Keep Your Files Safe
In the war against lost or stolen information, these secure, portable drives are the special forces.Reviews
TaxCut Premium (2009)
Excellent site with human backup from H&R Block pros, but state features not great and data import options are limited.Reviews
Hands on Guide to Windows 7: Lesson 2
In the second in a 10-part series looking at the changes in Windows 7, our colleagues at InfoWorld take a look at new desktop features.Download This
BioPDF PDF Writer: Basically Bullzip, And That’s Great
This sibling to the much-lauded Bullzip installs just as easily. It works just as beautifully–and if you're using it at home, it's just as free.
Mobile Computing
Latest Netbooks Go Upscale
With such features as larger screens, built-in GPS, and designer cases, the latest netbooks are upwardly mobile.Reviews
Internet Explorer 8 Focuses on Improved Security and Privacy
Some of the features of Release Candidate 1, now available to the public, are similar to functionality that’s already included in Firefox 3.Reviews
Downloads for Hard Economic Times
In this economy, you need to watch every penny. With these 12 downloads, almost all of them free, you can manage your finances, maintain your PC, and be productive without spending hundreds of dollars.Reviews
Top Internet Security Suites: Paying for Protection
Using security software is more important than ever. Our tests of the latest all-in-one security suites show that good protection can shut down the nastiest viruses, spyware, and adware.Reviews
F-Secure Internet Security 2009 Security Software
F-Secure's suite has decent detection and a clear, informative interface, but other security packages offer stronger protection.Reviews