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Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
Health
- September 1, 2008
They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say
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Snide Seinfeld Won't Undo Apple's Friendly Image
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 21, 2008
Microsoft needs to rise above sarcasm to fix Windows image problems.
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Microsoft’s Windows Vista Still Can’t Vanquish XP
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 20, 2008
PC makers use business loophole to sell downgrades to otherwise banned XP system.
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Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Health
- August 19, 2008
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say
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Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
Health
- August 19, 2008
Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells
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Schools Issue Laptops to Eighth Graders
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- August 18, 2008
Are young students responsible enough for laptop computers?
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Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Health
- August 15, 2008
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say
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Intel Will Enable PCs to Awaken With Internet Jabs
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 15, 2008
New power-saving, "sleeping" PCs will awake when prompted by Web-based services.
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Network Magic's Charm Won't Vanish Into Cisco
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 15, 2008
Networking giant will still sell software while also bundling it with routers.
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In Georgia, a Parallel War Rages Online
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- August 13, 2008
Cyberattacks took down Georgian websites even before the bombs fell, but damage so far is short term.
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Windows PCs Now Much Cheaper Than Macs
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 7, 2008
Price gap has widened in recent months, fueling hopes for Apple price cuts.
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Firefox's Smart Address Bar Is a Thing of Beauty
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 5, 2008
Fast, automated search for previous address and bookmarks makes a waste of "www."
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Now <i>That's</i> a Wide-Screen TV
Science
- August 1, 2008
San Diego researchers unveil world's biggest scientific display system.
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Small Dell Desktops Tout Energy Savings and Look Good
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 30, 2008
Hybrid line emphasizes conservation but packs enough power to play DVDs and Web video.
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Bamboo Makes Fabrik Drive Eco-Friendly and Rather Fetching
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 29, 2008
Woody panel gives the external drives a different look, and helps make them recyclable.
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Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads
Health
- July 28, 2008
Online satellite imagery also provides crash data in public policy effort to boost safety
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Drug Test Cheaters Turning to Web
Health
- July 25, 2008
Report finds dozens of products on more than 1,000 sites
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Backblaze Is Simplest Way Yet to Back Up PC Files
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 24, 2008
The online service automatically copies files across the Internet for a $5 monthly fee.
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Will 'Upgrades' Enhance Our Bodies?
By Nancy Shute -
Science
- July 24, 2008
Engineers are building strong suits and brainy prosthetics; meet humanity 2.0.
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Microsoft Likens Vista’s Bad Rep to Flat-Earth Theory
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 22, 2008
Software giant readying ad campaign to counter Windows’ troubled reputation.
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Medicare to Pay Bonuses for 'E-Prescribing'
Health
- July 21, 2008
Doctors can earn additional money by initiating computerized prescribing systems
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Apple Defendant Still Selling Clones
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 18, 2008
Psystar site back up and running, but Apple lawsuit might mean a dead end for buyers.
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Apple Sues to Stop Mac Clones
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- July 16, 2008
Lawsuit appears to shut down clone maker, whose cheap Macs were getting good reviews.
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Supercomputers Identify Potential New Drugs to Combat 'Bird Flu'
Science
- July 14, 2008
Computers pick up "hot pockets" where the virus may grow to create medications ahead of the virus.
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Surfing to a Higher Weight
Health
- July 9, 2008
Teen girls likely to be heavier if they spend a lot of time on the Internet, study shows
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