Free Videoconference Software Buyers Guide

By Dustin Sklavos | 3/4/2010

Gone are the days when videochats and videophone calls are cutting-edge, high-cost CEO-only affairs; there are now several free videoconference applications available to the average consumer. But which offers the best bang for zero bucks? We break it down in this buyer's guide.

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Readers Respond: Apple iPad a Boom or a Bust?

By Jerry Jackson | 2/2/2010

The much-anticipated launch of the Apple iPad last week still has tech journalists talking. Consumers are on the fence about whether the iPad will define an all-new "media tablet" category or if this Apple product will go the way of the Newton. Keep reading to see what our readers have to say.

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Windows PC Optimization Guide -- Part Three

By Charles P. Jefferies | 2/2/2010

In part three of our computer optimization guide we wrap-up with some final performance tips. This part focuses on Diskeeper 2010 Professional, a tool to optimize your hard drive.

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Free Online Music Services Listeners Guide

By | 1/28/2010

Pandora or Slacker? Last.FM or Grooveshark? There is a host of free streaming music services on the Web, but which one has the best features to go with its giveaway price? We sound it out in this listeners guide.

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The new iPad runs the iPhone OS -- and that's the problem

By | 1/27/2010

No matter how excited you are about the 9.7-inch HD display, capacitive multitouch interface, or staggeringly cheap 3G data plans promised by Apple's iPad, there's one feature that's billed as a benefit but may prove to be more of a bug: The iPad runs the iPhone OS.

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Windows PC Optimization Guide -- Part Two

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/26/2010

NotebookReview's Computer Optimization Guide is designed to help you and your computer work faster together to be more productive. In part one we focused on improving your computer's performance, and now we will focus on improving the way you use a computer.

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Windows PC Optimization Guide

By Charles P. Jefferies | 1/19/2010

This three-part series is designed to help everyday computer users improve their productivity by optimizing their computer's performance, making use of handy shortcuts in the Windows operating system, and creating and maintaining a backup schedule. Let's get started with part one, improving performance.

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CES 2010: Roxio CinemaNow takes on iTunes with 3D, HD movies

By | 1/7/2010

The Roxio CinemaNow service has been the ignored stepchild of online movie streaming and download platforms, but maker Sonic Solutions has its sights set on iTunes territory with the impending CinemaNow 2.0 service demo'd at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

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CES 2010: Lojack for Laptops moves into consumer space

By | 1/7/2010

Absolute Software's Lojack for Laptops, which can track lost or stolen laptops if and when they log back onto the Internet, has traditionally been considered a corporate product -- but the company is broadening its consumer options.

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Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office -- The (Don't Have To) Buyers Guide

By | 1/5/2010

From open-source software to Web-based applications, there are so many free alternatives to Microsoft Office it's a wonder anyone pays hundreds of dollars for a word processor, spreadsheet, or presentation program anymore. But of all the freebie office suites out there, which is most worth the money you don't have to spend? We break down the top five contenders in this buyers guide.

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2009 Remote Access Software Home Buyer's Guide

By Greg | 12/30/2009

We've reviewed five remote access tools each with their own capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Some programs worked flawlessly, others did alright, and one fell flat on its face. Read on to see which Remote Access program earned our Editor's Choice.

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2010 Free Antivirus Buyers Guide

By Charles P. Jefferies | 12/15/2009

Over the last several months Notebook Review looked at several free antivirus solutions -- today we compile our results in our 2010 free antivirus buyers guide and declare a winner. Read on to see which one is most worthy of your bandwidth.

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