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New Synaptics Tech Could Make Windows 8 More Touchy-Feely August 20, 2012 
Synaptics on Monday announced what it describes as the next generation of PC touchpads, its ForcePad. The ForcePad can accept input from five fingers simultaneously. It's a variable force detector device that's targeted at Intel Ultrabooks running Windows 8. Several key OEM partners are sampling the ForcePad.
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Speeding Up Your PC, Part 2: Clean Up Your Hard Drive August 10, 2012 
What is hard-drive clutter, and why is it bad? When people think of things that take up space in their hard drive, usually they think of the files they've made, including documents, pictures and media. They may also think of the programs they use to run those files. While you can delete some files or uninstall some programs, the greatest waster of hard-drive space is invisible.
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Speeding Up Your PC, Part 1: Take Control of Your Programs August 03, 2012 
The most common complaint that people have about their computers is slow performance -- screens that seem to load more slowly, emails that seem to "hang" before opening. Too many users are frustrated by seeing their expensive
machines become bogged down by factors that are hard to identify, making the machines less efficient long before they've grown obsolete.
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Valve Chief Opens Floodgates of Criticism Against Windows 8 July 26, 2012 
Speaking at the Casual Connect game conference in Seattle this week, Gabe Newell, chief executive and cofounder of Valve, had some harsh words about Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system. The award-winning game publisher is also the creator of the Steam digital distribution service for games, and Newell seemed rather "steamed" himself about what Microsoft's new OS could mean for the PC market.
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Obama vs. Romney: An MBA's View July 23, 2012 
I've been watching the battle for the White House with some trepidation, largely because I believe that given how dysfunctional Congress is, even a god would be ineffective as president. I voted for and have largely been disappointed in Obama who has so far repeated most of Jimmy Carter's mistakes. I haven't yet been a supporter of Romney, who appears to be a rich guy who wants to buy the presidency.
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Can Google Drive and Docs Add More Shine to Chrome OS? July 13, 2012 
Despite light sales of its Chromebook laptops, Google on Wednesday released version 20 of its Chrome operating system. Chrome 20 contains various new features and tweaks, as well as improvements to security and stability features. It also now supports Google Drive and lets users edit Google Docs offline.
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Some Macs Won't Get to Lie With the Mountain Lions July 13, 2012 
When Apple releases the next version of its desktop operating system later this month, there will be glum faces among some owners of older Macs. The company has announced that six Mac models, as well as hoary versions of its defunct Xserve enterprise platform, won't be supported by OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
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iMacs May Be Next on Apple's Retina List July 05, 2012 
Apple is gearing up production of the next generation of all-in-one iMac computers for release in October, Digitimes has reported. They will reportedly be equipped with Retina displays in a bid to outdo the competition, which is hot on Apple's heels with a combination of stronger focus on the all-in-one PC market and the coming of Windows 8.
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Windows Desktop Begins Its Long Goodbye June 29, 2012 
Microsoft's rollout of Windows 8 represents a new era for operating systems and for Microsoft in general. It also represents the probable end of the Windows desktop OS that most consumers now know, according to a report from Gartner, although the firm expects its demise to be long-unfolding.
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Looking Below Microsoft's Surface Strategy June 20, 2012 
From a PR standpoint, Microsoft's launch of its new Surface tablets was executed just about perfectly. The company's pre-event publicity dropped enough minor hints with major outlets, ignored faulty diversions, and insisted on such severe levels of secrecy that it wouldn't have been surprising if the media buzz around the Los Angeles venue set off sympathetic vibrations deep within the San Andreas fault.
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MacBookius Superior: Apple's New Super-Powered Mutant June 16, 2012 
The bulk of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference basically amounts to a massive teach-in for makers of Apple software. But each year the event is kicked off with a traditional big-production Apple keynote, and ever since the company kicked MacWorld to the curb, that keynote has often served as an occasion to roll out some major new hardware upgrades.
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New Vizio Line Sleek, Light and Kind of Apple-ish June 15, 2012 
Vizio rolled out its first line of computer devices Thursday, including CN15 laptops, the CT14/C15 Ultrabooks, and CA24/CA27 all-in-one PCs. The thin, metallic devices in the computer line have drawn comparisons to products made by Apple. And with the clean Microsoft Signature user interface, they give the user an experience that's perhaps close to what one would get on a Mac.
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The New MacBook Pro Aims for the Heart, Not the Head June 14, 2012 
With a heavy heart, I have decided not to the buy the gorgeous new MacBook Pro with Retina Display. I lust after the idea of 2,880 by 1,800 pixels gloriously showing off my awesome photos of the Grand Tetons, Half Dome and small children running from the cold droplets of a sprinkler system under a hot summer sun.
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Glued Guts Make New Macbooks a Bear to Fix June 13, 2012 
If you've tuned in to Apple's WWDC announcements and have been turned on by the company's newly announced MacBook Pro with Retina Display, drop out and pick another MacBook instead, advises Kyle Wiens, CEO of Fixit. "Right now, we're telling consumers to buy a mid-range MacBook Pro, which is repairable, and not the Retina MacBook Pro," Wiens said.
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Asus Cross-Breeds Phone, Tablet and Notebook to Create PadFone June 13, 2012 
After several missed deadlines, Asus has finally introduced a combination smartphone, tablet and notebook computer aimed at consumers who are tired of toting around disparate devices. However, delays in bringing the product to market, coupled with developments in wireless pricing and cloud storage, may have closed the window of opportunity for the all-in-one device, dubbed "PadFone."
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MacBook Pro Turns Over a Sharper, Thinner New Leaf June 11, 2012 
Apple executives took the stage at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference Monday to unveil a slew of new hardware and software, including a new MacBook Pro with a Retina Display, as well new information about the upcoming iOS 6 and Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system.
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The Problem and Promise of Windows 8 June 11, 2012 
Windows 8 is a make-or-break platform for Microsoft and likely the most complex operating system launch ever attempted. It comes at a time when Microsoft is losing share on both operating systems and browsers, when Apple has once again replaced Microsoft at the top of the tech heap, and many would argue Google is on a fast path to second place.
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New Asus Desktop Converts Into Gargantuan Tablet June 04, 2012
Asus on Monday unveiled an array of new hardware, including a hybrid Windows 8 desktop-cum-Android tablet at the Computex trade show in Taiwan. The Transformer AiO has an 18.4-inch screen that can be detached and used as a standalone tablet. The Transformer AiO boots into Windows 8 and will only transition into Android after the user presses a button.
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How Windows 8 or Android Could Beat Apple's iPad June 04, 2012 
Any vendor can be beaten, and Apple was beaten badly in the years between Steve Jobs' termination at the company and his triumphant return. On the other hand, Apple continues to execute very well, even though Cook is making what appear to be critical early mistakes in terms of priorities.
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Gigabyte Launches Featherweight Category-Challenging Notebook May 31, 2012 
Gigabyte introduced its new X11 notebook computer on Thursday, calling it the lightest notebook on Earth. Weighing in at just 975g (2.13 lbs.) and having the thickness of just 0.3cm (0.12 in.), the computer is certainly sleek. But does this weight game really even matter?
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