Archive for November, 2009

How to Try the New Google Search

Monday, November 30th, 2009

6f7ba64c0bgoogle How to Try the New Google SearchConfirmed. The rumors about Google’s redesign are true, and you can try it for yourself with a very simple method.

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Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Review

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

d8bfa0d488x360ad Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter ReviewSure, wireless n is great and everything, but if you told me I’d be streaming media between 2 and 3x faster through Microsoft’s new Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter (802.11a/b/g/n) than their old a/b/g version, I’d never have believed you.

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How a HS Dropout Became the Youngest Boss at Apple

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

3c7bc60106cover How a HS Dropout Became the Youngest Boss at AppleJames Bach, a legend in the software-testing field, just published Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar, the tale of how he dropped out of school, became a self-taught games programmer, and scored a sweet gig at Apple—all before turning 21.

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The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

70af7aecf6ooones The Best Smartphones on Every CarrierFor the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don’t have to break up to get a good phone. Here’s the best phones on apiece one, along with the best deals.

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The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

cb1bf6bf36a 50x1 The 5 Best HDTV Deals Under $1000We teamed with HD Guru Gary Merson again, this time to find the best TVs under $1000. This economy has really shocked prices. Forget the off-brands. You can now get a top-name good-looking 50″ TV for $700, and more…

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The Month’s Best Android Apps

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

b9933371a5idmain The Months Best Android AppsIt’s the Android Two Point Oh Oh Oh edition. True, all the fireworks from Android 2.0 and Google Navigation almost takes the boom out of everybody else’s apps, but with new definitive Twitter and running apps, it’s a good month.

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How To: Back Up Any Smartphone

Friday, November 27th, 2009

3be141b157ackup3 How To: Back Up Any SmartphoneYou back up your computers, or at least know that you should. But what about your smartphones? They carry massive amounts of individualized data, and are subjected to life-or-death situations on a regular basis. Here’s how to back them up:

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A Thanksgiving Message From the iPhone

Friday, November 27th, 2009


Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! Here’s a message about the holiday and Black Friday from our friend from Cupertino, the iPhone.

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Astro A40 Chat Headset Review

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

2eaecd517dastro1 Astro A40 Chat Headset ReviewThe Astro A40 is the premier chat-ready 5.1 surround sound gaming headset on the market, compatible with Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. But unlike the Turtle Beach X41, it’s wired.

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The Best Gadgets

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

b6ead9b18cts2009 The Best Gadgets“What gadget should I get?” is a timeless question. To answer it, here’s our leaderboard of favorite gadgets, from smartphones, laptops and cameras to vacuums, rechargeable batteries and earphones.

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