Acer: Touch-screen laptops will be everywhere soon | Microsoft - CNET News

Acer: Touch-screen laptops will be everywhere soon | Microsoft - CNET News: "Touch-screen laptops are going to take over the market, Acer's president said in an interview with Taipei-based Digitimes. But he noted that Apple is so far a no-show on this front."

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What’s The Best File Compression Method? MakeUseOf Tests Zip, RAR & More

What’s The Best File Compression Method? MakeUseOf Tests Zip, RAR & More: "File compression is an important and common task users frequently ask of their computers. Reducing a file’s size makes it easier to email or place on a flash drive. It also reduces bandwidth usage and the time required to move a file between PCs."

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The Ultimate Guide to Technology Buying | PCMag.com

The Ultimate Guide to Technology Buying | PCMag.com: "There's nothing like a fresh new year to make your aging tech look even older. Didn't get that iPhone 5 on your holiday wish list?"

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Why You Should Pay for Apps | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Why You Should Pay for Apps | News & Opinion | PCMag.com: "So you just got a smartphone or tablet for Christmas. Great! Now buy some apps. No, not free apps. You, or a special someone, just spent, what, $200-plus on your new gadget? Plunk down $10 for some apps."

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The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Slideshow from PCMag.com

The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Remember how in 2010, digital picture frames were all the rage? (PCMag published a buyer's guide, in case you’re still looking.)"

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The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News

The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News: "Google Android and its biggest device partner, Samsung, had a very good year as they surged ahead of Apple and the iPhone. Meanwhile other players in the mobile market, such as Microsoft, Nokia, and Research In Motion, still struggled to make a dent against Google and Apple. And the impending "spectrum crunch" has driven a bevvy of wheeling and dealing on the carrier side."

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What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld

What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld: "f you use Google’s services for email, calendars, and contacts, you're probably aware that there are several different ways to access your data. You can use your favorite browser to access the Web interface. If you prefer dedicated Mac or iOS client app, you can use any that work with the industry-standard IMAP or POP protocols to access email, with CalDAV to access calendars, or with CardDAV to access contacts. On iOS devices, you've also had the option of using Google Sync—Google’s implementation of the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol—for all those kinds of data."

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Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld

Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld: "A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix."

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NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive

NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive: "NimbleTV is a service that streams cable or satellite TV to any Internet-connected device, including phones, tablets, laptops, and connected televisions. After being announced in April, NimbleTV has begun a small beta rollout in New York, according to All Things Digital."

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2013 Expected to Bring Severe Computer Viruses and Spyware Activity says OnlineVirusRepair.com | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

2013 Expected to Bring Severe Computer Viruses and Spyware Activity says OnlineVirusRepair.com | Virtual-Strategy Magazine: "The previous year has been nothing short of an eruption of new viruses and spyware. Millions of people each year are attacked by all different sorts of viruses and malicious software, some of which aren’t even aware that their computer is infected. 2012 presented many new types of infections, which has kept antivirus and anti-spyware companies busy. The new viruses have made online virus removal more difficult and have forced new techniques to be put in place."

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