Australian PC World articles from January 2007

Australian PC World archives from January 2007

Consoles gone crazy: console craziness has already hit the streets in the lead up to the holiday rush. If you are in the market for a console upgrade, PC World delivers the latest head-to-head comparisons, plus we have great video footage of the new gear-new to our Web site.(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... Sony's highly anticipated, PlayStation 3 console is arguably the hottest console to hit the streets this summer, but you have to wonder if you'd queue for hours--or days even--for the chance to buy one. Not only have fans camped out to get one...

Vista interest builds.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... As Stephen Conn said in his letter in the October Readers' Forum, Vista is coming and for some of us who downloaded it, the Beta is here. I have been using it for two weeks and I love it. I have an AMD 2000+ 1.2GB RAM, one 8.2GB HDD with XP and...

Bungling Telcos, who's to blame?(Telstra will build a Fibre to the Node networks)
January 1, 2007... I have just read your Darren Pauli's article "Telcos bungle triple play bundles" on your Web site (www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php?id=489388039). I agree that we are behind the world, but please I wish everyone would stop blaming lack of...

Telstra's ADSL2+ finally arrives.(asymmetric digital subscriber line broadband services )
January 1, 2007... On the tenth anniversary of BigPond's launch, Telstra has finally flicked the switch for uncapped high-speed ADSL and ADSL2+ broadband services. However, its new 24Mbps capable ADSL2+ will only be sold in locations where competitors already...

Microsoft releases Windows Sysinternals.(systems management software)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Nearly four months after hiring Sony rootkit whistleblower Mark Russinovich, Microsoft has moved his company's software to its Web site and has released a new Windows system tool that can help fight hackers. The freeware products, now...

DDR3 tipped for the mainstream.(double data rate, third-generation memory chips)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Samsung, the world's largest memory maker, expects DDR3 (double data rate, third-generation) memory chips to eclipse DDR2 (second generation) as the mainstream DRAM technology for PCs by early 2009, a senior executive said. DDR3 offers...

NVIDIA unveils GPU technology.(graphics processing units)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... NVIDIA has released a new computing architecture that allows developers to perform numerical computation on the company's graphics processing units instead of relying on standard processors. The CUDA (compute unified device architecture)...

Build a budget power PC.(personal computer)
January 1, 2007... A PC for gaming, imaging and video editing doesn't have to cost you the earth and it also doesn't have to use the latest and fastest gizzards on the market. It just has to have an ample CPU, a dedicated graphics card, plenty of RAM and as much...

New features in Skype.(Skype Technologies S.A. will begin testing upgrade of its free communications software "Skype 3.0")(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Skype will begin testing an upgrade of its free communications software that can automatically detect phone numbers in Web pages and initiate calls. Skype 3.0, launched in a beta version in November, also features community conference cal...

Pirated Vista may be useless.(Microsoft Windows Vista)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Microsoft says supposedly pirated copies of its new Vista computer operating system "will be of limited value" to those who use them. Microsoft responded to reports that some Web sites have been circulating pirated copies of Vista and the...

Catch your calls without missing a beat.(Jabra Corp. launched bluetooth headphones "Jabra BT325s")(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... If listening to the musical styling of Prince on your MP3 player has ever made you miss an important phone call, or perhaps you could hear your phone, but it was just buried at the bottom of your bag, then maybe the Jabra BT325s was created...

Looks mini, feels nano.(Apple iPod nano, mp3 player)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Available in capacities of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB, the second-generation iPod nano has the same scratch-resistant aluminium shell, rounded edges and (in the case of the 4GB version) colourful exterior as the iPod mini. In most other respects,...

Flash recorder.(Sony ICD-U60, mp3 player/recorder)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Compressed audio files and flash memory devices everywhere dominate the music world, so it's not surprising that MP3 recorders now replace tape recorders and Mini Discs as dictation devices. The 512MB ICD-U60 IC Recorder from Sony has a...

Snake-like reflexes.(Razer Copperhead gaming mouse)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The belief that all garners like glowing or flashing lights is a myth. But look past the lights, give it a run and you just might change your mind. On a regular surface it glides like it's on a bed of clouds, allowing for smoother gaming....

Four cores do more: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 CPU.(multiple core processors)(central processing units)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... While many of us are still savouring the upgrade to dual-core computing, Intel is keeping the multi-core ball rolling by releasing its first quad-core CPU. The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is the company's flagship consumer offering, built using...

Affordable core 2 duo: BenQ Joybook R55 V40.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... The Joybook R55 V40 brings BenQ up to date with the latest 64-bit CPU from Intel. In this instance BenQ has used the T5500 1.66GHz CPU, a lower frequency CPU than all other Core 2 Duo notebooks we've seen so far, with testing proving it to be a...

Powerful all-rounder: NEC Versa P8210.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... As NEC's first release with a Core 2 Duo CPU, we were interested to see how it performed. The layout and design of the Versa looks quite different to many other notebooks, but is comfortable to use. The 15.4in (1280x800) screen has reasonable...

Value dual-core notebook: Acer Aspire 5634WLMI.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Following the trend towards Core 2 Duo CPUs, the Acer Aspire 5634WLMi comes with an Intel T5600 CPU, the first 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo CPU we've had a chance to test. The 15.4in screen produces a resolution of 1280x800 and is fairly sturdy...

Small package, big performer: Dell XPS M1210.(laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... The Dell XPS M1210 may look petite and insignificant, but don't be fooled by its appearance. Like Herbie the Love Bug, this little guy has a big engine under the hood. The small XPS M1210 comes with a 12.1in screen and a stylish silver and...

A 7900GTX in disguise? MSI GeForce 7900GT0.(graphics cards)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Both NVIDIA and ATI seem to have made a pact to confuse us all with an ever-increasing supply of overly similar model names and versions, and the MSI GeForce 7900GTO is no exception. This card has been slightly tweaked and fits in to a lower...

Tough, vPro ready PC: Pioneer DreamVision vPro Digital Office PC.(personal computers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Intel's latest business platform--vPro--offers plenty of benefits for the business world, particularly IT staff with a large fleet of PCs. We took a look at the vPro ready, Pioneer DreamVision vPro Digital Office PC and it turned in some nice...

PS3 and Wii head-to-head: Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii.(computer entertainment systems)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Nintendo and Sony's next-generation game consoles are finally ready for play, and bring significant advances to the gaming world. The pricier Sony PlayStation 3 packs a lot into a console, including high-definition graphics, a hard disk and a...

Stable power supply: Seasonic S12 Energy+ (SS-650HT).(electric power supply equipment)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Seasonic's S12 Energy+ ATX power supply has a large array of connectors that make it perfect for an enthusiast PC. It has two PCI Express power connectors to facilitate a high-end SLI or CrossFire graphics card setup, six Serial ATA connectors...

Quad-core-ready mobo: Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3.(motherboards)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... This is a gem of a motherboard! It's based on Intel's P965 chipset, it's easy to work on and its driver installation is the easiest of any board we have seen. Simply insert the supplied CD-ROM, click on the 'Xpress install' option, and once you...

New IE 7 or updated Firefox, which is better?: Internet Explorer 7; Firefox 2.(web browsers)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Version 7 of Microsoft's dominant Web browser packs in interface changes and many new features. It also arrived just days before version 2 of the new Firefox browser. So which new browser is your best bet? Firefox 2 offers no radical...

Wi-Fi projection, portable solution: Epson EMP-1715.(LCD projectors)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Epson's new business projector has dimensions of 192x273x68mm and a weight of 1.7kg, which makes it easy to carry with you on the road. A convenient set of connectivity options is hallmarked by the inclusion of an 802.11a/b/g wireless adapter,...

Easy PDF converter: ABBYY PDF Transformer 2.0 PRO.(portable document software)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... For many readers, Adobe PDFs are used as often as e-mail and Web browsers. The company restricts the manipulation of these files, but if your business demands that you seamlessly switch between PDFs, Word and Excel files, you're going to need a...

Security suites of 2007: Norton Internet Security 2007 and MCAFEE Internet Security Suite 9.0. (FIRST LOOKS).(network security software)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Both Norton and McAfee provide essential one-stop solutions. Each offers the core requirements and neither will be a poor choice, but your own requirements could make either one slightly more desirable. Each product has refined its...

User-friendly movie-maker: Cyberlink PowerDirector Premium 5.0.(video editing software)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Digital video editing is one of those ideas that sound great in principle. In practice, unfortunately, the process is generally quite complicated and the end results often falls short of polished perfection. As a result, all your priceless...

Encyclopedias still going strong: Encyclopedia Britannica 2007 Ultimate Reference Suite and Encarta Reference Library 2007.(electronic reference books)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... In this age of the Internet, you might wonder if it's worth shelling out for a DVD-based encyclopedia. But it's not just about money. There are reasons why Encarta and Britannica are worth a look. For starters, they make finding information...

Vista versus Leopard: next-generation Mac and Windows OSes face off, under the scrutiny of the PC World team.(Apple Computer Inc. developing new operating system)
January 1, 2007... At its recent WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Apple sought to steal some of Microsoft's thunder by releasing just enough details of its next operating system, Leopard, to make an early comparison to the forthcoming Windows Vista...

Vista security comes at a price? PatchGuard, in 64-bit Vista, has security companies up in arms, but Microsoft says it's just trying to make the OS more secure. Here's what MS rep, Stephen Toulouse, had to say.(Interview)
January 1, 2007... Plus, Microsoft relents over Vista licensing (see page 50) and should you jump at Microsoft's Upgrade Guarantee"? (page 50) PatchGuard has been at the centre of a simmering dispute between Microsoft and several security vendors, most...

The future of the Web: the next-generation Net won't just be more portable and personal. It'll also harness the power of people, making it even easier to zero in on precisely what you're looking for.
January 1, 2007... The Web's most common method of interaction is the tried-and-true link: "Click here and we'll show you a different page". But the future of online will be fast, two-way communication, the roots of which are beginning to take hold. New...

Trends that could cripple the new Internet.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Web's potential is limitless, but these issues could really mess things up. COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS: In August, the reporter who caught the Rodney King beating on tape sued YouTube because someone uploaded the video to the site. Universal...

How to avoid the biggest Web shopping annoyances: hidden fees, products that suddenly disappear from stock, shady stores--don't put up with them. Here are strategies for getting the right products at the right price, without hassles.
January 1, 2007... Using the Internet, shoppers can locate the products they want, spot the best prices and sidestep sleazy retailers--in short, speed up and eliminate the hassles from shopping. Right? Not necessarily. Purchasing digital gear isn't always as...

Google plans product search boost.
January 1, 2007... Google plans to extend the product search capabilities on its main Google.com Web search engine, in time for the Christmas shopping season. A Google official shared the news with attendees of the Professional eBay Sellers Alliance (PESA)...

Disarm Net threats: new types of security tools proactively limit the power of viruses and other malicious software to infiltrate and damage your system.(network security software)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... A growing number of security tools are taking a new approach to fighting malicious software. Rather than blocking each virus, they aim to limit malware's power to cause harm even if it gets in. We looked at five apps that adopt this...

All-in-ones for all occasions: save space and money with a multifunction device that can scan, print, fax and more. We have models for all budgets.(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2007... A well-selected multifunction unit will provide many benefits for a small office or a home environment, the least of which is a major saving in desk real estate. With printer, scanner, fax and photocopy functions in the same unit, you will also...

King of the road: there's more in-car technology than ever with great GPS gadgets and in-car audio tools plus Bluetooth adapters to make the most of your smartphones and portable media players. Read on for what the future holds for in-car technology plus our latest reviews of the best gear available now!(portable global positioning system)(TomTom One)(Navman iCN 550)(Garmin Nuvi 300)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Navigation is the single most important development in new car technology. Forget about reading your e-mail (or having it read to you) while you're on the road, watching DVDs from the back seat, or having your MP3s follow you from your house to...

Save space.
January 1, 2007... Many of us don't have the space to set up multiple devices for our imaging needs, so the best solution Js to find a multifunction device that can do it all within the confines of a neat and single package. Turn to page 68 for reviews of eight...

PCs.(personal computers)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS PCs [pc world TEST CENTRE] $1500-$3000 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 Pacstar X-AM2Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600 Dual Core AM2 Price: $1999 Socket CPU; NVIDIA...

Media centre PCs & PC cases.(computer entertainment systems)(media centre personal computers)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS MEDIA CENTRE PCs & PC CASES [pc world TEST CENTRE] MODEL FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 Claritas CLT-302 Intel (1.83GHz T2400 Core Duo CPU), Price: $2999 ...

Notebooks.(laptop computers)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS N0TEBOOKS [pc world TEST CENTRE] SUB-$2500 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 Acer Aspire 5634WLMi Intel T56001.83GHz Core 2 Duo CPU; Price: $1999 1GB 533MHz...

19in LCD monitors.(liquid crystal displays)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS 19in LCD MONITORS [pc world TEST CENTRE] PANEL TECHNOLOGY RESPONSE TIME INPUT MODEL DOT PITCH SPEAKERS 1...

ADSL2 modems.(asymmetric digital subscriber line modems)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS ADSL2 MODEMS [pc world TEST CENTRE] ADSL2 MODEMS ADSL STANDARDS NETWORKING 1 Dynalink RTA1025W ADSL; ADSL2; ADSL2+ 4-port switch; DHCP Price: $179 ...

Wireless routers.(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS WIRELESS ROUTERS [pc world TEST CENTRE] WI-FI SPEEDS MIMI ROUTERS WI-FI SECURITY 1 Netgear RangeMax WPN824 11Mbps, 54Mbps, 108Mbps Price: $199 Phone: 1800 502 061...

Graphics cards.(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... BEST BUYS GRAPHICS CARDS [pc world TEST CENTRE] MID-RANGE GRAPHIC CARDS SPECIFICATIONS 1 Gainward GeForce 76000T PCX GeForce 76000T chipset; 12 pixel Price: $235 pipelines; 5 vertex...

TV tuners.(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... TV TUNERS 1 [pc world] MODEL FEATURES AND TEST CENTRE SPECIFICATIONS [pc world] DViCO FusionHDTV PCI; USB 2.0; HDTV; [BEST BUYS] DVB-T Dual Digital 2...

Motherboards.(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2007... MOTHERBOARDS [pc world] [TEST CENTRE] CHIPSET AMD-BASED CPU SUPPORT MOTHERBOARDS CPU SOCKET 1 Abit KN9 SLI ...

Easy Control Panel Access.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I find I need to access my computer's Control Panel a lot, and have seen other computers with their Control Panel link located in My Computer. How can I set this up? --John Gower A Setting up access to your Control Panel from the My...

New send to.(adding application to using "Send To menu" on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 operating system)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I want to add Notepad to my right-click, Send To menu--is this possible? I run Windows XP SP2. --Bob Novy A You can add any application you want to your Send To menu. To do this, you must first enable the Hidden files and folders...

Delayed write failed.(hard disk partitions on Windows XP software)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q My Dell laptop (running Windows XP SP2) has a 40GB hard disk split into three partitions: C, D and E. Every now and then I get an error that says: "Delayed Write Failed: Windows was unable to save all the data for the file . The data has been...

Online storage with Gmail.(Gmail account as remote storage)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... With all the space Gmail gives its users (currently well over 2GB), you'd be hard pressed to use it all for storing e-mail. A handy program called Gmail Drive allows you to create a "drive" on your computer that allows you to use your Gmail...

More power.(upgrading graphics cards)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I'm considering upgrading the video card in my PC, but most of the high-end cards appear to require a 450W or greater PSU (power supply unit). Is upgrading the PSU a straightforward task, or should I leave it to an engineer? --Graham...

Keyboard mix-up.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I installed a USB keyboard on my XP Home SP2 PC. However, the keyboard has a different layout to my old one. Windows has remembered the old layout, so some of the keys are mixed up. My keyboard hasn't got a driver CD, so it's using the...

Limited connectivity.(internet connectivity by reconfiguring the wireless connection)
January 1, 2007... Q I have a home wireless network. Both PCs access the net via a Netgear RangeMax wireless router. The signal strength is excellent, but the network frequently crashes with the message "Limited or no connectivity. This problem occurred because...

Mystery resource hog.(memory and processor power management)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I can't find what's using all my PC's memory and processor power. At idle the CPU is running at 97 per cent and the available RAM is only 123MB out of 512MB. The hard drive activity light is always on and the PC struggles to carry out even...

Vinyl transfer.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I want to transfer my vinyl LPs to CD. My stereo amplifier has an outlet allowing me to connect with one wire to the line input on my PC. I can hear the music on the PC speakers, but it does not recognise it so that I can save it and burn it...

WorldBench testing.(standard processing speed of computer systems )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q I would like to test the speed of my PC to see what sort of an improvement I could expect if I bought a new one. As you publish WorldBench 5 processing-speed results, I would like to use the same benchmark. Is it generally available? ...

Slow browser.(computer system slows down when using web browser)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Q MY system is running XP with Norton, ZoneAlarm and Windows Defender. When using IE and clicking a link to another page, the system slows down and Task Manager reveals that Dumprep is using all the processor capacity. I used Search to locate...

Error report blues.(error report is displayed when each time boot into Windows XP system)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Some readers have reported that each time they boot into Windows XP, an error report is displayed. Whether this is a problem you have, or you just want to turn error reporting off, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose...

Audio & video fixes: record any audio stream, fix windows autoplay, and save Internet videos.
January 1, 2007... Are your CD--and DVD-burning jobs giving you a headache? I have solutions for fixing various problems, including one of my pet peeves: the inscrutable 'power calibration' error. The Hassle: I want to record a Web show that is not podcast....

Save and manage your videos.(computer systems)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Want to find a video you just viewed online? The file is probably already on your hard drive, in your Internet cache folder. CacheSort (www.donationcoder.com/Software/Skrommel/index. html#CacheSort) offers an easy way to dig up all of the...

Drive-by downloads: plus media mayhem with Flash and QuickTime, and more battery recalls.(HERE'S HOW: BUGS & FIXES)
January 1, 2007... They could lurk in booby-trapped banner ads on a site you regularly visit, or in a poisoned HTML e-mail. And because of new holes, such drive-by downloads can bust your Internet Explorer 6 or Outlook client and fill your PC with malicious...

Segways stumble.(Segway L.L.C. is recalling all 23,500 of the vehicles due to software bug)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Watch out for Segways: the company is recalling all 23,500 of the vehicles for suddenly careening over forward when their wheels reverse direction, with no warning, because of a software bug. Get more details at www.segwaysoutherncross.com.

Mozilla fixes.(Mozilla Foundation patched four critical flaws in Mozilla Firefox 1.5.03 web browser)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Mozilla patched four critical flaws in the Firefox browser; two also affect the Thunderbird e-mail program. At press time, there were no reports of attacks exploiting these boles. Get the fix by updating both apps to version 1.5.03 via their...

Powerpoint pain.(Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, product defect)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... Another zero-day security hole hit PowerPoint 2000, 2002 and 2003. Go to www.microsoft. com/technet/security/advisory/925984.mspx for a patch, and, as always, exercise caution with unexpected e-mail attachments.

Dance hall days: time for some easy listening, with these tips for using windows media player 11.0.
January 1, 2007... Back in the dim and distant past, one of the first things I used was the family Commodore 64 for creating a database cataloguing all my music--that and playing Horace Goes Skiing, of course. It wasn't just vinyl singles, LPs and CDs, either....

Try before you buy? Interested in Office 2007, but don't want to pay for the beta? Here are more details on the new features.(Microsoft Office 2007)
January 1, 2007... It should probably come as no surprise that Microsoft's largesse, as far as offering users a free taste of the beta of Office 2007, was short-lived. The multimillion dollar company is clearly feeling the pinch and if you haven't already...

Illuminating those nightmare snaps.
January 1, 2007... When digital photography first burst on to the scene back in the late 1990s, I found myself salivating at the possibilities even though the earliest models weren't very good. Far from being the revolution I might have hoped for, early digital...

Take sharper pictures.(digital cameras settings)
January 1, 2007... STEADY HANDS The single most important thing you can do to improve your pictures--especially if you're new to photography--is to keep a steady hand. Specifically, press the shutter release more gently. Try this: look in a mirror while you...

Get some answers: suspect malware is lurking on your PC? Follow these steps to root out the baddies from your life.
January 1, 2007... It's no fun to go into Task Manager and discover a load of mysterious processes running on your PC. In the case of the unknowns, you may ask yourself how much of this stuff you want. Or, more pertinently, if anything on your machine is doing...

Manage your money: give your business cheques a personal touch by adding your logo in MYOB.(MYOB Accounting Plus, accounting software)
January 1, 2007... Unless you were one of those strange people who actually enjoyed maths at school, doing your business accounts will probably fill you with dread. You can solve this problem by paying a fortune to one of those swots who did understand...

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.(computer role playing game)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... The last game I played in the Might and Magic series was Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra back in 1991, and I still have nightmares about being lost in a maze of endless blue streets. To say that things have changed a little since the...

Technology comforts.
January 1, 2007... When it comes to technology, form is almost as important as function these days. That's why when we came across these colourful laptop bags, we had to take a second look. Cleverly called Naptops, with the idea that the padded bags are like a...

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.(computer role playing game)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Born from X-Men Legends and the follow up title X-Men Legends II: Rise of the apocalypse, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is Raven software's latest dive into the realm of the Marvel superheroes. Unlike its predecessors which used cartoon graphics to...

Microsoft Flight Simulator X.(computer simulation game)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... Higher-resolution ground and aircraft textures, better lighting effects and a more dynamic environment are some features that make Flight Simulator X better than its predecessor. There's still a long way to go before landmarks such as the...

Got the vibe.
January 1, 2007... Interactivity is paramount to the future of gaming and the move to feeling what you can hear and see is a welcome concept. The iCush is a light chair overlay that sits on top of any other chair or conch. Plug in your audio source (such as an...

Scarface: The World Is Yours.(computer action games)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2007... The last time we saw Tony Montana he was knee deep in blood, blow and bullets. And although he didn't quite make it out alive from that iconic film sequence, in Scarface: The World Is Yours, he does. What's that we hear you scream? How can you...

Mini mouse.
January 1, 2007... If you're not very comfortable with the touchpad mouse system that now comes standard on most notebooks, a tiny travel mouse may be the solution. Designed for "on the go" notebook users, and complete with a storage pouch, this miniature mouse...

Cringely capable.
January 1, 2007... Microsoft may be gung he about Internet Explorer 7, but the FBI doesn't share its enthusiasm. Cringester and gun dealer Robert B. got an e-mail from the Feds saying its NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) does not support...