The Connected TV: Web Video Comes to the Living Room
As the quality of Web video improves, more people want to watch it on the big TV in the living room. We discuss the devices that stream video from Internet sources, the video that's available to watch, and the network you'll need to make it all work.
12 Ways to Bring YouTube to the Boob Tube
All sorts of devices propose to bring Web video and other connected services to the living-room TV. We evaluate 12 of the most popular and innovative ones, with the pros and cons of each.
Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube Seek Big Break on TV
Movies, shows and clips from Amazon, Netflix and YouTube are now available on many (if not most) of the devices that stream Internet video to the living room TV, from connected TVs to DVRs to set-top boxes.
Is Your Living Room Ready for Internet Video?
Web video can dramatically expand your viewing choices on your living room TV, but it's only as good as the broadband network it rides in on.
Beware New Malware in Web Apps
Rather than attacking operating systems, cybercrooks are increasingly going after vulnerabilities in Web applications.
New IPhone Tethering Welcomed by Enterprise
The ability to tether an iPhone to Windows laptops could prove a boon to tech managers looking to integrate and secure the units.
Personal Supercomputer Is Coming
Advances in multicore processors will help morph PCs into Personal Supercomputers in the next few years, researchers say.
Apple Premium Pricing Buys More Than a Logo
It's no secret that Macs cost more than their Windows-based counterparts. But when a higher price tag delivers real value, it's still a smart buy.
Apple Premium Pricing Buys More Than a Logo
It's no secret that Macs cost more than their Windows-based counterparts. But when a higher price tag delivers real value, it's still a smart buy.
Crooks Flock to Rogue Antivirus Apps
The number of fake security programs pushed by the bad buys to trick victims out of their cash has leapt dramatically.
Firefox May Already Be Dead
With Google Chrome poised to become the new, hot open-source browser, the increasingly bloated Firefox could be in trouble.
SpeedUpMyPC 3
SpeedUpMyPC is the award winning utility software that ensures your PC is automatically optimized for maximum performance in just a few easy clicks.
Windows XP Service Pack 2
It's an unsafe world out there for Windows-based computers. Microsoft wants to address the problem with its new megapatch, Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.
Padlock Your PC
Your PC is under attack on all fronts--and even through the back door. These free security offerings will help you keep the bad guys out of your system.
Help Your Smartphone Become Your New Laptop
Your PC doesn't follow you everywhere, but your phone does. While on the go or on the sofa, these downloads and services will make your phone experience more enjoyable or productive. Each one is free.
Clever Ways to Connect via Voice and the Web
E-mail's fast, but it could be faster. Phones are good, but they could be cheaper. Check out these great strides in e-mail and phone services. At least for now, all of them are free.
Laptop Buying Guide: The Big Picture There are more laptop choices than ever. We'll identify and discuss the available options--including screen size, weight, battery life, and communications ports.
Laptop Buying Guide: Laptop Specs Explained Do you need a superfast CPU? Or a huge hard drive? We'll guide you through the choices and tell you which features are most critical.