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How to Do Everything Faster
22 smarter, more efficient ways to make short work of common tech tasks–from reinstalling Windows to crushing spyware to setting up a Web site.Reviews
Western Digital WD VelociRaptor Internal Hard Drive
Western Digital's 10,000-rpm, 300GB high-performance hard drive chomps through the competition.News
TomTom Says Merger Delayed By EU Investigation
Despite the delay, TomTom and Tele Atlas said they remain confident that the Commission will approve the deal.News
The 10 Most Disruptive Technology Combinations
Often, even great new technology needs a partner to really change the world. Here are 10 marriages of technologies that have shaken the digital world over the last 25 years.How-To
Six Steps to a Faster Broadband Connection
Even if you're paying top dollar for high-speed Internet service, you may not be getting the performance you expect. Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed.News
Mergers are in the Air
Economic gloom is not stopping tech companies' strategic mergers and acquisitions.Reviews
Chumby Internet Appliance
If you're into gadgets and addicted to the Net, the Chumby is worth a look.News
End of the High-Def Format War: Five Pros and Cons
Blu-ray battled HD DVD to the death to win the high-def format war. What's ahead now for the average user? Here are our expert's pros and cons.News
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray Disc: A History
Here's a timeline of the format battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc.News
Microsoft Offers to Buy Yahoo for $44.6 Billion
UPDATE2: CEO Ballmer suggests the firms could team on online ads and apps.
News
Laptops Getting LEDs, Blu-ray This Year
Upcoming laptops will likely have LED backlights and Blu-ray drives, but not WiMax and solid-state disks, MSI says.Reviews
War Machine M1 Elite Desktop Computer
This exceptional performer's extreme expandability will appeal to power users whose storage requirements are extremely high.News
Gesture Control: New Wave in CE Products?
First, it was the "clapper". Then came the Nintendo Wii. Now gesture control seems to be on the verge of being used in many more products.News
3M Shows Projector Small Enough to Fit In a Cell Phone
3M demonstrates a prototype of such a device at CES.News
Sony Thanks Blu-ray Fans
Sony CEO Howard Stringer acknowledged the power punch of Warner Bros. choosing Blu-ray Disc over HD DVD.News
Warner’s Blu-ray Endorsement Boosts the Buzz at CES
HD DVD supporters and vendors pause and regroup after Warner's surprise vote in the format war.Reviews
The Wide World of Monitors
We brought 17 flat-screen LCDs–from the wide to the double-wide to the ultrawide–into the PCW Test Center. Whether you want to see more work or more movie, we have product recommendations and shopping tips for you.News
The Year in Tech: Top 2007 News and Trends
Legal tussles, format wars, and (of course) the iPhone dominated technology news in 2007. Here are the biggest tech headlines of the year–including some we'd like to forget.Reviews
LG GGW-H20L Blu-ray Drive/HD DVD Reader
LG introduces a dual-format drive for high-def discs at a very competitive price.News
The Most Anti-Tech Organizations in America
These groups line up against tech interests in courtrooms and corridors of power across the country.News
T-Mobile Bows to Pressure, Unlocks iPhone in Germany
Rival Vidafone challenges Apple's policy of an exclusive deal, as the iPhone spreads through Europe.News
Hollywood Studios Sue China Web Site, Cafe Over Piracy
Studios fighting pirates over films illegally made available for download could soon have their day in court.Reviews
Cheap and Free Tools to Put Zip Back in Your PC
You can have a zippier, more responsive PC–you really can. You just need the right tools. We've collected 15 great downloads that will do the trick.News
Strong Euro Slows SAP’s Revenue Growth
SAP said its revenue and profits were held back by the decline of the U.S. dollar during the third quarter.News
Sharp Shows New Blu-ray Disc Recorders
In time for holiday shopping, Sharp will launch in Japan next month its first new Blu-ray Disc recorders in three years.News
iPhone to Go on Sale in UK on Nov. 9
Apple has revealed its plans to launch the iPhone in the UK, where operator O2 will sell it for US$538.News
Internal Abuse Overtakes Viruses as Security Threat
The most common security violations involve insider action, annual survey reports.News
What Will Windows 7 Look Like?
Microsoft hasn't said what features will be in Windows 7, but analysts have some ideas of their own.News
Downloads FAQ
If you have questions about finding, downloading, or opening files in our library, you'll probably find the answer here.Windows Tips
Shift Any Version of Windows Into High Gear
Use the OS's own tools to maximize your PC's performance without spending a dime.Answer Line
Painless Backups to USB Drives
Low-cost USB drives make it easier than ever to back up your data and take it with you.Reviews
Alienware Area-51 7500
Pricey system has good looks, and its liquid-cooled, overclocked CPU offers plenty of horsepower.News
New Sources of Business Intelligence
Blogs, wikis, and community forums can help companies prosper and bloom–or lead them to disaster.Reviews
The 13 Most Embarrassing Web Moments
The Internet is the most efficient information distribution system ever known. But if you're not careful, it's also the perfect way to embarrass yourself in front of the entire world.News
The 25 Greatest PCs of All Time
The IBM PC is 25. And here are the top PCs ever, from machines you owned and loved to systems you've never heard of.News
The 25 Worst Tech Products of All Time
These products are so bad, they belong in the high-tech hall of shame.How-To
How to Buy WorldBench
The tool that the PC World Test Center uses to benchmark desktop and notebook PCs is now available for purchase.How-To