There are several features that I like about OS X, but Spotlight is not one of them.  Spotlight is a desktop search feature for Mac OS X and when it was released in 2005, it was very nifty and useful. It felt cutting edge, even quick. However, it doesn’t seem to have aged very well. [...]

Many mobile phones are no longer really just mobile phones. They’ve instead become pocket PCs, running custom operating systems that manage to provide an incredible range of functionality despite the tiny, power-starved processors (relative to a normal PC, at least) that phones have to use in order to maintain a slim profile and long battery [...]

You’re ready. You’ve read, researched, poked, prodded, and are now armed to the teeth with technical information. It is time to set foot onto the field of battle and claim a great laptop deal for your own. You will buy, you will save, and you will be victorious. Ah, but not so fast! You may [...]

Your Internet connection is a portal to a world of information, but it is a portal that can work both ways. Just as you can find information through it, others can use it to find information about you. Trojans and keyloggers can monitor your computer usage and transmit sensitive information, such as credit card numbers [...]

High definition movies are becoming the norm, particularly for those watching content on a notebook PC. Blu-Ray drives are now available in a number of models, and those who don’t have a Blu-Ray drive can easily download high-definition content from a number of online stores and free streaming sites. The only problem is that high-definition [...]

As a writer sometimes responsible for reviews, I have sympathy for folks who try to honestly and fairly review products. It isn’t an easy task – at least not if you want to peel away the surface of the product you’re reviewing and take a closer look at how it functions. Anti-virus software is particularly [...]

The life of a Mac gamer can be a hard one. Most Apple computers have nice displays and a graphics card capable of handling at least basic 3D titles. Unfortunately, the relative lack of visible and publicized Mac games can be a downer. But don’t despair – there are free games available for the Mac, [...]

Most people log into a computer the same way. They sit down, they select their account, and they type in their password. This method of logging in isn’t fancy, but it continues to be the most popular because it works well. It’s quick, secure and doesn’t require any special effort on the part of the [...]

Microsoft Office is kind of a big deal. Yes, there are some pretty nice free office suites available these days. But if you’re creating documents for use in the professional world it is difficult to get by without them. Businesses almost universally use Office, and it’s hard to tell how your stuff will look without [...]

If you’ve thought about buying an Intel processor lately – or a computer with an Intel processor installed – you may have heard the term “Hyper-Threading” launched at your eardrums. You probably aren’t familiar with this term unless you stay up-to-date with the nitty-gritty of computer hardware. Understanding Hyper-Threading is important, however, because it’s a major [...]