Monday, November 23, 2009

David LaGesse

iCandy: Tech Gifts Beautiful Inside and Out

Good-looking gadgets emphasize style and luxury despite the recession. more >>

Tips for Buying the Perfect Digital Camera

Megapixels no longer tell the story, as buyers must wade through important and extraneous features. more >>

Tapping the Power of the Local Library Anytime, Anywhere

Public libraries offer free Web access to powerful and otherwise expensive databases. more >>

Software Magic: Recognizing People in Photos

What automated face tagging in Photoshop Elements 8 can, and can't, do to help organize digital photos. more >>

7 Myths About Windows 7

A fine new operating system arrives amid a cloud of confusion. more >>

Is It Legal to Copy a DVD?

Recent court rulings have tightened studio controls over the movies they sell on disks. more >>

Death-Defying Websites Pass Crucial Info to the Grieving

Services help the departed relay account numbers, passwords, and documents. more >>

The Home Phone Gets Pumped Up

New services and devices seek to reinvent conventional handsets. more >>

Best Tech for the Collegebound

Outfitting a collegiate with the right tools doesn't have to be expensive—or confusing. more >>

Secrets to Saving Your Laptop and Data

Software, labels, and the Internet cloud can prevent disaster when a notebook goes missing. more >>

8 Picture-Perfect Sites for Sharing Photos and Videos

Specialized sites offer inexpensive and powerful tools for sharing memories and more. more >>

10 Reasons Google Voice Will Rock the Phone World

Compelling new service is starting to open up to new users. more >>

All-in-One PCs Take Aim at the Kitchen

Makers hope cheaper desktops become the new calendar and organizer for busy families. more >>

Last-Minute Tech Gifts for Father's Day

New gadgets will have Dad grinning. more >>

Secrets to Surviving the Switch to Digital TV

June 12 is right around the corner. Are you ready for the switch? more >>

How to Turn Social Networking Into a Job Offer

Making contacts has never been easier thanks to social networking—but learn your netiquette first. more >>

Flip UltraHD is a Bigger and Better Videocam

Latest handheld from Flip shoots more HD and runs on AA batteries more >>

Google Book Deal Can Survive the Scrutiny

Changes can answer antitrust concerns, even as Google amasses power over books more >>

Secrets of the Modern Repo Man

High-tech gizmos make it easier and safer to snag the cars of delinquent borrowers. more >>

Seagate Replica Makes for Easy PC Backup

Drive loads its own backup software and just does it thing more >>

Google Logo Honors Morse Code

The old code can still beat some of today's communications for efficiency more >>

Kids Night Vision Goggles Get Smaller and Cheaper

One of last year's fun electronic toys gets a promising makeover more >>

Ubuntu Linux As Slick As Windows or Mac, Reviewer Says

ZDNet says latest Ubuntu is more polished than Mac or upcoming Windows 7 more >>

Top 10 in New Car Tech

AAA lists the best in new car gadgets and systems, from teen-controlling keys to stability controls more >>

GPS in Cars Can Save Time and Money

Map maker quantifies savings at about $200 a year, or the cost of a mid-range model more >>

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